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April 17, 2024May 5, 2025 Abdullah

Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box. There are more words than needed. Make any grammatical changes if necessary.

prosper	be	so	help
immortal	positive	country	welfare
idealism	hence	materialism	quality

1. Dhaka Board 2024: Good citizens are (a) _____ people who are possessing the (b) _____ attitude about their society, community and (c) _____ also. They never possess the quality of (d) _____ deviated from the right path. They are always thinking about the (e) _____ of their surroundings. They have all the good (f) _____ that lead them to the path of (g) _____ others. That is why good citizens are loved by all. They are not thinking of their (h) _____ prosperity. And, (i) _____ they dedicate their lives for others which (j) _____ them.

(a) ideal (b) positive (c) country (d) being (e) welfare (f) qualities (g) helping (h) material (i) so (j) immortalizes

alleviation	burden	liability	explosion
predict	poverty	possible	think
asset	resource	planning	crises

2. Mymensingh Board 2024: Population (a) _____ is considered as one of the greatest (b) _____ in our country. Many people (c) _____ that over population is (d) _____ and it causes (e) _____. But, in fact, proper (f) _____ and management can turn this (g) _____ into an asset. If we can develop our human (h) _____ properly, it can be a (i) _____ way for poverty (j) _____.

(a) explosion (b) crises (c) think (d) burden (e) poverty (f) planning (g) burden (h) asset (i) possible (j) alleviation

developed	spontaneous	acquisition	mother
ability	fact	communication	natural
usual	used	aware	competent
acquire	learning

3. Cumilla Board 2024: Communication competence refers to the (a) _____ to use language appropriately in various circumstances. There are two ways of (b) _____ communicative competence in a language. The first is (c) _____ which is similar to the way people develop ability in their (d) _____ tongue. They are aware only of the (e) _____ that they are (f) _____ the language for (g) _____. It is a (h) _____ subconscious process in which users are not (i) _____ of acquiring a language. In non-technical terms, acquisition is picking up a language (j) _____.

(a) ability (b) developing (c) acquisition (d) mother (e) fact (f) using (g) communication (h) natural (i) aware (j) spontaneously

capable	syllabus	frustrate	requirement	both	understand
be	enlightenment	build	certainly	achieve	concentrate

4. Rajshahi Board 2024: Education aims at (a) _____ two things: knowledge and skill. The lessons in a (b) _____ prepare a learner for gaining knowledge of certain subjects. When a learner gets a clear (c) _____ of a subject or topic, it indicates his/her knowledge. Next appears skill that means the (d) _____ of doing something with the use of knowledge. Knowledge provides us with (e) _____ and skill presents the ability of doing well. (f) _____ the two things are important. But here lies a more important (g) _____: education should make a good man. Without (h) _____ a good man, no one should be considered fully and fairly educated. Without it, all other achievements are (i) _____. Therefore, one should at first (j) _____on attaining positive human aspects.

(a) achieving (b) syllabus (c) understanding (d) capability (e) enlightenment (f) both (g) requirement (h) being (i) frustrated (j) concentrate

misuse	family	popular	invent	use	spreads
make	expand	users	within	addicted	over

5. Dinajpur Board 2024: Facebook is an online networking service. It is a (a) _____ social networking service. It is (b) _____ friendship and relation all (c) _____ the world. Though Mark Zuckerberg first (d) _____ Facebook, (e) _____ a very short time, it gained much popularity. Now it has over one billion active users. It (f) _____ love and shares sorrows. But sometimes it is (g) _____. Students are spending much time in (h) _____ Facebook which is very alarming for the future generation. Adults are also getting (i) _____ to it which is causing many problems in their (j) _____ life. So, we should be aware of using Facebook.

(a) popular (b) spreading (c) over (d) invented (e) within (f) expands (g) misused (h) using (i) addicted (j) family

changes	living	mighty	huge	ambitious	great
economic	connects	reality	owing	dream	developed

6. Jessore Board 2024, Mymensingh Board 2023: The Padma Bridge is no longer a dream now, a (a) _____. This multipurpose bridge is going to be a (b) _____ boon for the south western part of Bangladesh. But decades ago, it was rather an (c) _____ dream, a daunting challenge to tame the (d) _____ Padma. Crossing the river has always been strenuous and sometimes dangerous (e) _____ to unreliable and limited ferry connections and long waits for crowded boats and launches. The Padma Bridge that (f) _____ Dhaka with 21 southern districts is a potential catalyst for major economic (g) _____ in the lives of over 30 million people (h) _____ in the region and will give a (i) _____ boost to trade and (j) _____ activities.

(a) reality (b) great (c) ambitious (d) mighty (e) owing (f) has connected (g) development (h) living (i) huge (j) economic

device	trained	about	perform	essential	great
abacus	large	special	recent	refer	call

7. Chattogram Board 2024, Barishal Board 2023: The computer is a fairly (a) _____ invention. It has now become an (b) _____ part of modern life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) _____ revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d) _____ that helps people perform mathematical calculation may be (e) _____ a computer. In this sense, the (f) _____ is a simple computer. Today, however, the term computer (g) _____ to a special kind of electronic machine that can perform mathematical calculations and process (h) _____ masses of information at a (i) _____ speed. In a few minutes, a computer can perform calculation that (j) _____ mathematicians would need years to complete.

(a) recent (b) essential (c) about (d) device (e) called (f) abacus (g) refers (h) large (i) great (j) trained :

cheat	tell	story	completely	think	rescue
make	face	care	matter	promise	treat

8. Barishal Board 2024, Sylhet Board 2017: Keeping a promise given to anyone is a must it takes much perseverance to keep a promise honestly. Since keeping a promise is a (a) _____ of remembrance, we should be (b) _____ whenever we make promise. While (c) _____ an unavoidable danger, people usually (d) _____ any promise, only to be (e) _____ from the situation without perfect (f) _____. After being rescued, most people (g) _____ forget the promises given. A (h) _____ about the pied piper of Germany (i) _____how the piper was deliberately (j) _____ by the mayor, who has made promises to give piper one thousand guilders for his work.

(a) matter (b) careful (c) facing (d) make (e) rescued (f) thinking (g) completely (h) story (i) tells (j) cheated

crown	organize	certain	great	hold	remember
vote	entertain	approximate	prestige	practice	difference

9. Dhaka Board-2023: Football is the most popular and exciting event for all classes of people. The World Cup football is the (a) — earth show in the world. It is the most (b) — international tournament of football. The competition takes place once in every four years. FIFA World Cup-2022 was (c) December. 32 teams of (d) — in Qatar from 20 November to 18 nations participated in the tournament. (e) — over $ 220 billion were spent in organizing this tournament. There were 64 matches played in eight venues across five cities. The final match was (f) — French and Argentina. Argentina was (g) — Messi was (h) — really a great source of (i) — between champion and captain Lionel the best player of the tournament. The 2022 World Cup was and will be ever (j) —.

victorious	champion	recapitulate	take	birth	attack
independence	surrender	oppression	historical	division	significant

10. Rajshahi Board-2023: The most (a) — event for Bangladesh is her (b) — as an (c) — nation on March 26, 1971. It is a red letter day in the (d) —- of Bangladesh. After the (e) — of subcontinent, we got Pakistan. But the Pakistanis began to (f) — our people. At first, they (g) — our language. We shall never forget the Language Movement of 1952. The language movement led to the mass upsurge of 1969. As a result, the War of Liberation (h) — place in 1971. After nine months struggle, the Pakistanis were compelled to (i) — and we won (j) —.

truthful	keep	theory	need	select	judge
help	characteristics	cheat	easy	difficult	suggestions

11. Cumilla Board-2023: It is not easy to understand a man by seeing only his face. Even it is not easy to know about his mentality by (a) — only his speeches. It is very difficult to examine a man’s (b) — by his outer appearances. So finding a friend is not very (c) —. It is one of the world’s . most (d) — tasks. Real friends are found in our (e) —. A real is always (f) — friend in his friend’s dangers. He always (g) — his friend’s secrets secure. We can often be (h) —- by friends. We must remain careful in (i) — friends. We can have (j) — from our elders in this regard.

different	fertilizers	environment	diseases	rural	substances
suffer	appear	cause	afflicted,	severely	alarm

12. Chattogram Board 2023: Many diseases are rising at an (a) —— rate which experts believe is due to increased pollution of the environment. Some specialists believe that pollution (b) —— to be greater in urban areas. Though (c) —— societies too are (d) —— by increased use of chemical (e) —— and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city people appear to suffer from many more diseases and (f) —— more (g) —— than country people. Now, let us see how life in cities (h) —— from that in the country. Harmful (i) —— in water and air are (j) —— environment pollution.

from	hand	good	ask	is	towards
questions	even	no	change	part	depend

13. Sylhet Board 2023: Hospitality has long been a (a) ____ of our culture in Bangladesh. Although many other things are (b) _____. Now, people are still quite polite and friendly (c) ____ foreigners. They like speaking to foreigners (d) ____ if they have not been introduced. It is quite common for Bangladesh is to (e) ____ personal questions about family, jobs and income which visitors (f) ____ overseas might find awkward. However, it should be understood that (g) ____ harm is meant by such (h) ____ On the other (i)____. they express a genuine interest in the foreigner’s state of affairs. The whole country has a fairly (j)____ communication network now.

Answer: (a) part; (b) changing (c) towards; (d) even; (e) ask; f) from; (g) no; (h) questions; (i) hand; (j) good;

all	follow	answer	use	through	necessity
rise	careful	begin	distribute	have	carefully

14. Jashore Board 2023: Students should be strategic about their examination. It is (a) ____ for an examinee to (b) ______ some instructions. He should go (c) ____ the whole question paper before he (d) _____ to write. He must make a proper (e) ____ of his time so that he can ____ enough time to answer (g) ____ the questions. He must write his answer (h) ______. He should be (i) _____ about his handwriting. He can _____ double spacing if his handwriting is tiny or very untidy.

without	recent	river	face	last	native
clothes	farther	by	take		cause

15. Dinajpur Board-2023:An old man sat (a) _____ the side of the road beside a pontoon bridge (b) _____ the river. The man had steel rimmed spectacles and very dusty (c) ____ . Carts, trucks, and men, women and children were crossing the (d) _____. The old man sat there (e) _____ moving because he was too tired to go any (f) _____ . The man came from San Carlos, his (g) _____ town. The name brought smile to his (h) ______. He was the (i)_____ man to leave the town because he (j) _____ care of the animals.

changes	living	mighty	huge	ambitious	great
economic	connects	reality	owing	dream	developed

16. Mymensingh Board-2023: The Padma Bridge is no longer a deram now; it is now a (a) —. This multipurpose bridge is going to be a (b) — boon for the south-western part of Bangladesh. But decades ago, it was rather an (c) —dream, a daunting challenge to tame the (d) — Padma. Crossing the river has always been strenuous and sometimes dangerous (e) — to unreliable and limited ferry connections and long waits for crowded boats and launches. The Padma Bridge that (f) — Dhaka with 21 southern districts is a potential catalyst for major economic (g) — in the lives of over 30 million people (h)—– in the region and will give a (i) — boost to trade and (i) — activities.

device	trained	abour	perform	essential	great
abacus	large	special	recent	refer	call

17. Barishal Board-2023:The computer is a fairly (a) — invention. It has now become an (b) — part of modern life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) — revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d) — that helps people perform mathematical calculation may be (e) — a computer. In this sense the (f) — is a simple computer. Today, however, the term, computer (g) — to a special kind of electronic machine that can perform mathematical calculations and process (h) — masses of information at a (i) — speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j) — mathematicians would need years to complete.

Fill in each gap using appropriate word from the box below to complete the following passage.

flood	rise	climate	unnecessarily
change	evidence	destroy	catastrophically
warmer	prediction	increase	alarm

1. The world is getting (a) — because of pollution. Every year millions of people all over the world die (b) — as a result of pollution. In the recent years there have been (c) — reports that the worlds (d) — is undergoing a significant (e) —. All these reports provide strong (f) — that world temperatures are (g) — day by day. Climatologists (h) — that midway through the next century temperatures may have (i) — as much as 4 c. This could raise sea-levels and thereby (j) —.

Answer(a) warmer (b) unnecessarily (c) alarming (d) climate (e) change (f) evidence (g) increasing (h) predict (i) risen (j) flood.

safe	cover	know	develop	precaution
belief	possible	loss	direct	compulsory
recur	reduce	time	be

2. Bangladesh (a) —- in the active earthquake zone. It is (b) — to all Bangladeshis. Experts are alarmed by the (c) —– of quakes during recent years. But they give no (d) — answer to the question of (e) — about the buildings of Dhaka city. As there is every (f) —- of earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts call for taking adequate (g) —measures to (h) — losses. RAJUK (i) —- that an earthquake resistant building code should be (j) —-.

arrive	permanent	know	Symbol
massive	round	present	office
remain	spectacular	right	construction

3. In 1884 France (a) — the United States with gift as a dramatic gesture of friendship. This (b) — gift was in the form of a huge copper statue. Its (c) — name is “Liberty Enlightening the world”. Most people, however, (d) — it simply as the statue of liberty. The piece of the statue (e) — in the United States in 214 cases. The French people donated the money for the (f) — of the statue. Grateful, the people of the United states collected the funds for the (g) — granite and concrete pedestal. This impressive monument found a (h) — home on Liberty Island in New York harbour. At 151 feet and I inch high, it (i) — one of the largest statues in the world. The monumental lady with the torch quickly became a (j) — of American democracy.

Answer: (a) presented (b) massive / spectacular (c) official (d) know (e) arrived (f) construction (g) round/ massive (h) permanent (i) remains (j) symbol.

unknown	house	place	shocked
recognize	familiar	recognized	forgotten
return	seem	come	back

4. Returning home can be very difficult. When people (a) — to their home countries, they often find many changes. The (b) — old streets may not look the same. People they remember may not (c) — them. If they go back to their own childhood house, the house may look very (d) —. It may (e) — small and cramped. One woman wrote that she returned to her (f) — and her house was gone. In its (g) —, there was a little, modern grocery shop. No one (h) — her. She was extremely (i) —. It is also possible to return to a place where everyone remembers you. That makes a person feel happy inside; at least you were not (j) —.

Answer: (a) presented (b) massive/ spectacular (c) official (d) know (e) arrived (f) construction (g) round/ massive (h) permanent (i) remains (j) symbol

knowing	declare	pleasant	die
happen	wit	unpleasant	Execution
spoil	wretch	furious

5. Once upon a time, there was a King who was very fond of (a) — his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b) — to stop at his capital on his way to Benaras. The King called on him to know about his future and the astrologer told him something (c) —. At this the King got (d)— and condemned him to (e) — saying, ‘Men like you should not live to (f) — the peace of the world.’ But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g) —. ‘How long will you live?’ asked the King. With ready (h) — the astrologer said, ‘The stars (i) — that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.’ Hearing this, the King turned pale like a dead man and shouted, ‘Drive this (j) — away, let him not come here again.’

Answer: (a) knowing (b) happened (c) unpleasant (d) angry/furious (e) death (f) spoil (g) execution (h) wit (i) declare/prove (j) wretch

not	teach	ability	gain
had	wit	tell
is	reply	find

6. One day a lad went to a famous teacher and having expressed his desires to (a) — knowledge, begged him to (b) — him in the arts and sciences. The learned man, wishing to (c) — out what sort of ability the lad (d) —, asked him where God (e) ¾. The lad replied, ‘I will answer you, if you will first (f) — me where he is (g) —.’ The sage, from this sensible (h) —, thought highly of the boy’s (i) —and according to his (j) — perfected him in his studies. Thus the wisdom of the wise manifests itself early.

Answer: (a) gain (b) teach (c) find (d) had (e) is (f) tell (g) not (h) reply (i) wit (j) ability.

source	Provide	independence	different
manpower	concern	recreation	Across
explore	employment	necessary	dense

7. Bangladesh is a (a) — populated country, but a large number of her people are (b) —. It is not possible for her to ensure (c) — to the teeming millions. Self-employment is a possible (d) — to this problem. It means that people themselves should (e) — avenues for self-employment. Facilities for training in (f) — trades and vocations are available (g) — the country. The youths, in particular, can train themselves in any of these trades and turn into a useful (h) —. The Govt. also (i) — easy loans and counseling with a view to helping them start an (j) — earning activity.

Answer: (a) densely (b) unemployed (c) employment (d) solution (e) explore (f) different (g) across (h) manpower (i) provides (j) independent.

developed	across	Moreover	different
impossible	profusely	realize	destroyed
possible	depends	understand	gather

8. Modern life (a) — much on transport. We can very well (b) — how important transport is when it is (c) — by natural calamities or during socio-political crises. In fact, transport has made it (d) — for us to reach places previously (e) —. It has (f) — helped the flourish of trade and commerce and to (g) — new knowledge and ideas. (h) — transport has (i) — friendship and understanding among nations and peoples (j) — the globe.

Answer: (a) depends (b) realize/understand (c) destroyed (d) possible (e) impossible (f) profusely (g) gather (h) Moreover (i) developed (j) across.

oneself	job	also	opportunities
rearing	farming	sectors	engage
easily	Raising	means	create

9. Self-employment means to create (a) — opportunity for (b) — by one’s own effort. Various government organizations are trying to (c) — a congenial atmosphere for self-employment. Different NGO’s have (d) — rendered their help. Livestock (e) —, agricultural (f) —, poultry (g) — are some of the (h) —. There are many (i) — for self-employment in Bangladesh. One can (j) — engage oneself in these jobs.

Answer: (a) job (b) oneself (c) create (d) also (e) rearing (f) farming (g) raising (h) sectors (i) opportunities/means (j) easily

any	earn	for	bring
love	money	can	different
mercy	comfort	without

10. Money is power and can do much good and evil. It gives (a) — and delight. It (b) — do everything. A person (c) — is a person to be pitied. Nobody pays (d) — respect to him. His friends do not (e) — him. He has to depend on the (f) — of others. In order to (g) — money he does a lot of jobs. It is a must (h) — our life. But it does not necessarily (i) — happiness. Happiness is absolutely a (j) — matter.

Answer: (a) comfort (b) can (c) without money (d) any (e) love (f) mercy (g) earn (h) for (i) bring (j) different.

go	have	Bound	find	lose	die	are	way
consider	prefer	place	enjoy	be	dead	preference	take

11. We find changes in amusement and entertainment that (a) — taken place over time. Common forms of entertainment like snake charming, puppet shows, jarigan (b) — popular in the past are gradually (c)—–their appeal. They are (d) — out. We don’t (e) — the existence of many of these. Now people like to (f)—TV.They(g)— concert, disco, pop etc. All the changes that have (h) — place today are not (i) — good. Sometimes people are (j)—to receive some bad aspects of western culture.

Answer:(a) have (b) were (c) losing (d) dying (e) find (f) enjoy (g) prefer (h) taken (i) considered (j) bound

Answer: (a) lived (b) trade (c) against (d) dressed (e) veil (f) perfect (g) sweet (h) said/thought (i) indeed (j) knocked

attitude	amply	predeterminded	ordered	sorrows
outlook	belief	undergo	hold	fate	poor

12. There are many people in our country who have a conservative (a) —. Quite early in life they learn to (b)—-that everything in this world was (c) —. They think all that happens to them was (d) — by God. From this belief the poor generally accept their (e) —. They also accept all their (f) —and suffering without trying much to overcome them. They also (g)—a firm belief that those who (h) — sufferings in this world will be (i) — rewarded in the next world. They also have the same sort of (j) — towards illness and disease.

Answer:(a) outlook (b) belive (c) predeterminded (d) ordaind (e) poverty (f) sorrows (g) hold (h) undergo (i) amply (j) attitude

with	improve	not	mean	maintain	upon	stop
take	easily	than	keep	depend	raise	avoid

13. Over eating (a) — taking too much food (b) — one needs. We eat (c) — to overload our stomach but to (d)—-a sound health. A sound health (e)—-on eating habit, to some extent. Overeating tells (f) — our health. By (g) — awareness of the people habit of overeating can be (h) —. With a view to (i) — our body fit. We should (j) — taking too much food.

Answer: (a) means (b) than (c) not (d) maintain (e) depends (f) upon (g) raising (h) stopped (i) keeping (j) avoid.

aware	carry	provide	get	enable	essential
enhance	protect	redefine	needs	attribute	perform

14. Education is one of the basic (a) — of a human being and is (b) — for every kind of development. It(c) — us to make right choices in life. It (d) — our ability to raise crops, store food, (e)—-the environment and (f) — out our social responsibilities. It (g) — us with an enlightened (h) — about things. But education has to be (i) —. It is merely (j) — degrees from schools, colleges and universities. It is something more lasting more humane.

Answer:(a) needs (b) essential (c) enables (d) enhances (e) protect (f) carry (g) provides (h) awareness (i) defined (j) getting

warming	recklessly	cut	rise	imperative	anticipation
extinction	alarming		catastrophe	increase	habitats

15. The destruction of forests and other (a) — is causing the (b) — of various plants and animals every day. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c) — down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d) — resulting in an (e) — in carbon di oxide and ultimately the water level is (f) — as a consequence of global (g) —. It is (h) — that the new century will face an overwhelming environment (i) —. It is therefore (j) — to check the reckless pollution of the environment.

Answer: (a) habitats (b) extinction (c) cut (d) recklessly (e) increase (f) rising (g) warming (h) anticipated (i) catastrophe (j) imperative

only	crossed	prestige	reach	needed
reason	great	emerged	world	affected

16. For international communication a common language is (a)—–. There are many (b)—for which English has achieved the (c) — of being that language. Now English has (d)—the national borders to (e)—people who speak other language. It is no longer the (f) — possession of British or American or other native speakers, but a language that belongs to (g) — people. This phenomenon has led to a (h) — variety of English around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and more varieties have (i) — which are strongly (j)—-by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother tongues.

Answer: (a) essential (b) reasons (c) status (d) crossed (e) reach (f) personal (g) world (h) great (i) appeared (j) influenced

pay	coverage	popular	organized	advertise
receive	telecast	companies	live	sponsored

17. Sports are a (a) — form of entertainment. Many international sporting events are (b) — from time to time. Most of these events are (c) — by multinational manufacturing (d) — and business firms. They (e) — for the sports events in exchange for the right to (f) — their products during those events. These events are (g)—-worldwide by satellite and people all over the world watch them(h)—. As a result, the sponsors’ products (i)—-maximum media(j)—thus giving companies international recognition.

advantage	bald	how	though	interviews
way	candidate	lot	performance	deal

18. Your performance in the interview is very important, even (a) — some people regard (b) — as poor predictors of future(c) —. There is a good(d) — of subjectivity in an interview to judge a (e) —, but as a candidate, he subjectivity inherent in interviews can work to your (f) —. If you manifest confidence and enthusiasm, smile a (g) — and generally look as though you know (h) — you are talking about, then you are well on the (i) — to a result. (j) — you respond is probably more important than what you say.

Answer: (a) though (b) interviews (c) performance (d) deal (e) candidate (f) advantage (g) bald (h) lot (i) way (j) how

Emergency	In	employees	for	killed	inadequate
many	insufficient	lack	wide	drawn

19. Newspaper in Bangladesh have constantly (a) — our attention to the (b) — safety measures provided by (c)—-garment factors. They (d) — adequate space, (e) — staircases and (f) — exits. (g) — addition, most of the garment (h) — do not have any training (i) — fire safety. At least 104 garment employees were (j) — in fire related incidents.

war	thousands	high	ruined	momentous
fields	won	broke	international	independent

20. Many events of (a) — importance took place during the last century. Significant advances were made in the (b) — of science and technology. Many European colonies(c) — independence. The movement for democracy became (d)— in many parts of the world. Two worlds wars (e) — out in this country. It also witnessed the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely (f) — as a result of the dropping of atom bombs. The Vietnam war and the Gulf war killed (g) — of innocent people. However, the emergence of Bangladesh as an (h) — nation was a momentous event. After a bloody (i) — of nine months. Bangladesh was born. Now we hold our heads (j) — in the comity of nations.

Mentally	assist	educated	Self-reliant	called	helpful
Provide	genius	develop	sympathy	useful	improve

21. Proper education (a) — a learner with opportunities of (b) — all his talents. Its aim is to (c) — him physically and (d) — so that he can be (e) — to himself and to the society. An educated man is (f) — but he also (g) — others in attaining self-reliance. He is supposed to be well mannered, kind and (h) —. So a man who has acquired knowledge and skill only for his maternal development cannot be (i) — a truly (j) — man.

Answer:(a) provides (b) improve (c) develop (d) mentally (e) useful (f) self-reliant (g) assists (h) helpful (i) called (j) educated

survive	surroundings	look	escape	method	leaf
protect	from	different	move	colour	fly

22. Animals must be able to (a) — themselves from enemies in order to (b) —. Different animals have (c) — ways. Some animals are protective colouring that is their (d) — changes to much their (e) —. The tree tood changes (f) — gray to green when it (g) — from the trunk of a tree to green (h) —. Similarly, the dead leaf butterfly (i) — being seen by its enemies because it (j) — like to dray leaf.

Answer :(a) protect (b) survive (c) different (d) colour (e) look (f) from (g) move (h) leaf (i) escape (j) flies.

enormous	unique	edifice	passage	support
curve	cover	edge	founder	declare

23. The Shatgambuj Mosque is a 15 century Islamic (a) — situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, on the (b) — of the Sundarbans, some 175 km south-west of Dhaka. It is an(c) — Mughal architectural site (d) — a very large area. The mosque is (e) — in that it has sixty pillars, which (f) — seventy seven exquisitely (g) — domes that have worn away with the (h) — of time. The mausoleum of the city’s (i)—Khan Jahan Ali can be found nearby. With the (j)—-of the mosque as a world Heritage Site it is hoped that this beautiful architectural movement will be preserved from further decay.

Answer: (a) edifice (b) edge (c) enormous (d) covering (e) unique (f) support (g) curved (h) passage (i) founder (j) declaration.

issue	Save	husband	consider	beat up	Law
subservient	education	happy	Protect		Dominated

24. Women in our society have always been considered (a) — to men. The majority of houses are being (b) — usually by (c) — and women most often have no say in opinion. Their opinion is (d) …… unnecessary even in such important (e) — as the number of things they would like to have. In many households they are (f) — by the husbands. To (g) — their rights the government has introduced law. But (h) — sometimes can’t (i) — them. So what is more needed for them is the proper (j) —.

Answer: (a) subservient (b) dominated (c) husbands (d) considered (e) issues (f) beaten up (g) protect (h) law (i) save (j) education

exceptional	economic	popular	influence	passenger	outstanding
illustrated	Colourful	have	up	common

25. The development of railway in the 19th century has (a) — a profound (b) — on social and (c) — development in many parts of the world. This process is (d) — in most (f) — fashion by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. It is the first and still the most (f) — model of a (g) — train that goes (h)—–a mountain. It is (i)—-known as toy train perhaps because of its (j) — wagons and its slow speed.

Answer: (a) had (b) influence (c) economic (d) illustrated (e) exceptional (f) outstanding (g) passenger (h) up (i) popularly (j) colourful

resources	potential	create	for	among	likely
have	returns	achievement	success	from	fail

26. Investment in education (a) — girls increase the economic and social (b)—-of development investment in all other sectors. Educating girls contributes (c) — wealth through its impact on economic development. Educated women have higher income (d) — than those who have (e) — no schooling. Educated mother is more (f) — to send both their boys and girls to school. It is important to realise that (g) — in girls education generally results (h) — an integrated approach to community development. Thus (i) —- to educate girls results in a tremendous waste of potential human (j) —.

Answer: (a) for (b) returns (c) creating (d) potential (e) had (f) likely (g) success (h) from (i) failing (j) resources

friendly	easy	beautiful	probably	slow pace	simply
difference	charming	residence	library	impression	getting on

27. Today women (a) — an important role in all spheres of life. They (b) — no longer within the four walls of their home. They have (c) — out of their kitchens and are (d) — with men in all tine development programmes of the government. Many women have (e) — higher education and are (f) — as doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators, judges etc. They have been able to (g) — their worth. However, women still face (h) — discrimination. Many girls are married (i) — at an early age. Many never (j) — to school.

friendly	beautiful	slow pace	getting on	library	charming
probably	impression	simply	residence	difference	easy

28. It seems hard to believe that I’ve been in Savar for a whole month now! I promised to write you and tell you how I was (a) —. So here it goes. When I first got there I just couldn’t get used to the (b) — of life. Now, though I am learning to take things (c) — I am beginning to feel at home. You can’t imagine how (d) — the university campus is. It is very large, very green and (e) — the best campus in the country. It’s (f) — wonderful. My first (g) — of the students and teachers here is that they are really (h)—-and helpful. And the (i) — is wonderful. As you know I am staying in a hall of (j) — but life here is so different particularly if you are used to home comforts.

Answer:(a) getting on (b) slow peace (c) easy/easier (d) beautiful/charming (e) probably (f) simply (g) impression (h) friendly (i) library (j) residence

drive	without	frequent	move	go	traffic	Conscious
occur	come	be	many	easily	Know	through

29. It (a) — difficult to drive in Bangladesh if you have no experience of (b) — here. Drivers change lanes (c) —. As a foreigner you may find lane changing (d) — signal quite distressing. Even drivers (e) — defying rules. Many people are not at all (f) — about traffic signals. They go around not (g) — what may happen to them if accident (h) — rickshaw and baby-taxis (i) — in and out in a zigzag course and try to push (j) — whenever they find some space.

identity	now	student	then	pioneer	know	leader
concept	than	combining	Man	Design	remember	went

30. Hamidur Rahman was the (a) — who gave shape to the (b) — and design of the Shaheed Minar, by (c) — all the aspirations of Bengali (d) — and nationalism. He was the first art (e) — of Bangladesh who in the 1950s (f) — to Europe and studies at ‘Ecole de Beaux Art’ in Paris. He was the (g) — of the new painting movement in the (h) — Pakistan. But he is most (i) — for his remarkable (j) — of the Central Shaheed Minar.

think	neigbour	distress	mutual	seem	familiar
get	ensure	treat	make	communicate	develop

31. As the world’s communication system is (a) — day by day, the world’s seem to be (b)—–smaller. For the development of communication system, now we can easily (c) —with the people of other countries within a moment. Now, the world (d) — to be a village and the countries seem to be families. If we develop our (e) —understanding and co-operation, we can (f) — our world a better place. We should never (g) — domes that have won others as enemies but as friends. As a friend we should (h) — immediate help to other counties in their (i) — and sorrows. We should take them to be our (j) —-.

Answer:(a) developing (b) getting (c) communicate (d) seems (e) mutual (f) make (g) treat (h)ensure (i) distress (j)neighbours

spelling	language	alphabetic	find	syllable	neglect
noun	life	synonyms	picture	friends	antonyms

32. Dictionaries are very important books in the (a) — of a people. A dictionary lists the words in a language (b) — so that the reader may (c) — them easily. A dictionary entry gives us the accepted (d) — of a word, its division into (e) —, its pronunciation, its origins, and its meanings. Sometimes a dictionary also provides (f)—-or, opposites of a word. In addition, if the word is a (g) — that describes a visible thing, the dictionary may provide a (h) — of it. Dictionaries of the past, present and future can become your teachers and good (i) —. Don’t (j) —them.

Answer: (a) language/life (b) alphabetically (c) find (d) spelling (e) syllables (f) synonyms (g) noun (h) picture (i) friends (j) neglecty

becomes	eager	flooded	want	gift	remain
joyous	invited	favourite	food	elders	festive

33. Children are fond of festivals. They become very (a) — on a day of festival. If it is their birthday, their joys become over (b) —. They become very (c) — to have wishes from their beloved persons. The whole day they (d) — to spend times in joy. Usually a child on its birthday, gets up early and tries to (e) — closed to their parents. If (f)—a nice day, if it is presented anything very (g) — to it. Children also want to have their friends (h) — to their house on a festival. They expected to have party. Their joys give pleasure to their (i) —. We should try to keep the children always in a (j) — mind.

Answer (a)joyous (b)flooded (c) eager (d) want (e) remain (f) becomes (g) favourite (h) invited (i) elders (j) festive

waste	community	sphere	women	family	return
educate	develop	children	welfare	mother	sector

34. Education for girls is essential for the development in all (a) — of the society. So, investments in the education of (b) — will bring in greater (c) — in the field of economic and social (d) —-. Educated women can contribute more to the family (e) — than those who have no schooling. Educated (f) — are more likely to send their (g) —to school and look after their health and nutrition. Thus (h) — women can contribute to the (i) — development. On the other hand, failure to educate women is a tremendous (j) — of human resources.

Answer: (a) sectors/spheres (b) women (c) returns (d) development (e) welfare (f) mothers (g) children (h) educated (i) community (j) wastage/waste

wake	obtain	expression	go	till	be
moment	integral	perceive	what	by	use

35. Language (a) — an important medium of expression of thoughts, feelings, ideas etc. We use it from the (b)—we wake up in the morning (c)—-we go to bed at night. We use language not only during our (d)—hours but also in our dreams. We use language to (e)—-what we feel and to say (f)—-we like or dislike. We also use it to (g)—information. In Short, language is an (h) — part of what we do, (i)—-and believe. We must avoid (j)——bad language.

Answer: (a) is (b) moment (c) till (d) waking (e) express (f) what (g) obtain (h) integral (i) perceive (j) using

appear	use	at	afflict	differ	alarm	city
due	pollute	severe	increase	from	suffer	rural

36. Many diseases are rising (a) — an (b) — rate, which experts believe is (c) — to increased (d) — of the development. Pollution (e) — to be greater in urban areas although rural societies too are (f) — by (g) — use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city people (h) — to suffer from many more diseases and suffer more (i) — than country people. Now let us see how life in cities is (j) — from that in the country.

Answer:(a) at (b) alarming (c) due (d) pollution (e) appears (f) affected (g) increased (h) appear (i) severely (j) different

employ	impact	plan	rural	reduce	importance
lend	international	growth	emphasize	poor	raise

37. Microcredit institutions have a great (a) — in Bangladesh. Grameen Bank is one of them which has (b)—recognition. It (c) — money to the poor especially the (d)—-women. It (e) — the need to develop skills and (f) — consciousness among them. It creates(g) — opportunity for rural women. Thus institution has a positive (h) —on their economic variables and family (i) —. It also helps to (j) — their poverty.

Answer:(a) importance (b) international (c) lends (d) rural (e) emphasizes (f) raise (g) employment (h) impact (i) planning (j) reduce

add	breath	grow	need	plant	prevent	preserve
produce	protect	provide	take	give	wash	gather

38. Trees are very useful to humans. They (a) — the rich to soil from being (b) — away by rain water and floods. You can see trees being (c) — along mountain slopes, on roadsides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) — life to a place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) — shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f) — in carbon di-oxide and (g) — oxygen. As you know by now man (h) — oxyzen to (i) — and live. Trees are our best friends. We should (j) — them and plant more trees around us.

Answer: (a) prevent (b) washed (c) grown (d) give (e) provide (f) take (g) produce (h) needs (i) breath (j) protect

traditional	only	no	strategy	development	run
conquer	not	widespred	in	previlege	alone

39. In ancient times, education was (a) — for the general people but a (b) — for the chosen few who took on (c) —roles in the (d) — of the state and in a religion. (e) — Greece, education became more (f) — in about the 15th century BC. The Greeks, however, sent(g) — their male children to school. When Rome was (h) — by the Greeks, the Romans under Greek influence (i) — a strong (j) — of literacy.

Answer: (a) not (b) privilege (c) strategic (d) running (e) in (f) widespread (g) only (h) conquered (i) developed (j) tradition

solve	ensure	in vain	address	work	must	always
paramount	originate	upliftment	balance	harass	call	never

40. (a)—-illiteracy problem is the (b) — task of the hour. We must educate all of our people (c) — our balanced development; otherwise all of our development plans must go (d) —. If we can educate our people, half of our problems will be automatically (e) —. That’s why, education is (f) — the nerve of development. All strength and power to (g) — the development of our country(h) — from education. So, we (i) — give topmost priority on education sector if we really want the (j) — -of our dear motherland.

Answer(a) Addressing (b) paramount (c) to ensure (d) in vain (e) solved (f) called (g) balance (h) originates (i) must (j) upliftment

prestige	huge	education	indicate	invention	certificate	instituted
division	treated	material	promote	fame	contribute	research

41. Every year the Nobel Prize is awarded for outstanding (a) — to the field of science, literature, and economics and for the (b) — of peace. It is the world’s most (c) — prize. If there is more than one recipient, the prize money is (d) — equally among the winners. The prize was (e) — by Sir Alfred Nobel, the father of science of destruction. He (f) — dynamite. Though Nobel was born in Sweden, he was (g) — in Russia. For this important invention, he became (h) — all over the world. He earned a (i) — sum of money. The prize is given from the interest of the money. The winners of the Nobel Prize are (j) — with great respect across the globe.

Answer: s(a) contribution (b) promotion (c) prestigious (d) divided (e) instituted (f) invented (g) educated (h) famous (i) huge (j) treated

source	manpower	provide	independence	employment	different
recreation	unemployment	explore	dense	solution	across

42. Bangladesh is a (a) — populated country, but a large number of her people are (b) —. It is not possible for her to ensure (c) — to the teeming millions. Self-employment is a possible (d) — to this problem. It means that people themselves should (e) — avenues for self-employment. Facilities for training in (f) ——- trades and vocation are available (g) — the country. The youth, in particular, can train themselves in any of these trades and turn into a useful (h) —. The govt. also (i) — easy loans and counselling with a view to helping them start an (j) — earning activity.

Answer: (a) densely (b) unemployed (c) employment (d) solution (e) explore (f) different (g) across (h) manpower (i) provides (j) independent.

shortage	crops	rapid	starve	illiterate	Accurately
good	civil	food	slow	primitive	Method

43. Of the fast increasing population most of them are poor and (a) —-. They do not realize the (b) — consequences of having so many children. They do not know that they are creating the existing food problem more serious and more (c) —. There is always (d) — of food. Again the mouths to be fed are multiplying too (e) — for food production to keep peace with. The threats of famine and mass (f) — now loom larger than ever before, because the population is increasing in geometrical progression. While the food production is increasing in arithmetical progression. The agriculture of our country is still (g) —. They cannot apply scientific (h) — of cultivation in their lands. So the production of food (i) — is very low. Thus the increasing population adds to (j) — problem.

Answer: (a) illiterate (b) evil (c) acute (d) shortage (e) rapidly (f) starvation (g) primitive (h) method (i) crops (j) food.

recent	Trained	fairly	essential	Abacus	device	Computer
process	About	modern	perform	Machine	sense	Special

44. The Computer is a (a) — recent invention. It has now become an important part of (b) — life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) — revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d) — that helps people (e)…mathematical calculation may be called a computer. In this sense the (f)….is a simple computer. Today however, the term (g) — refers to special kind of electronic (h) — that can perform mathematical calculations and (i) — large masses of information at a great speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j) — mathematicians would need years to complete.

Answer: (a) fairly (b) modern (c) about (d) device (e) perform (f) abacus (g) computer (h) machine (i) process (j) trained

discuss	go	happy	gossip	cook	neigbour	experience
use	bother	visit	please	household	chores	trouble

45. Mr Zaman is a house wife. She loves (b) —. She lives in an apartment block. There are seven more families in the building. She has an (b) — cook. So she does not have to do any (c) —. Almost every day around eleven o’clock she (d) — to visit one of her (e) — in the apartments mostly to gossip. Most of the housewives she (f)—-do not have much domestic help and they (g) — this time to cook, clean or do other household (h)—. But Mrs Zaman does not seem to be (i)—-. She does not mind (j)—-the personal matters of one family with another.

Answer: (a) gossiping (b) experienced (c) cooking (d) goes (e) neighbours (f) visits (g) use (h) chores (i) bothered (j) discussing.

waste	rubbish	incinerators	environment	refabricated
of	some	non-burnable	manage	extent

46. We cannot get rid of our (a) — but a proper management of it can certainly reduce its quantity. If we think of burning, burying, recycling and thus(b) — our waste, we can to a large (c) — save our (d) —. Our garbage consists (e) — various kinds of things. Some are burnable, (f) — are (g) —. In some countries waste is destroyed by (h)—-. The non-burnable waste is melted and (i) —. Some rubbish is not (j) — at all.

Answer: (a) waste (b) manage (c) extent (d) environment (e) of (f) some (g) non-burnable (h) incinerators (i) refabricated (j) rubbish.

Indebt	touch	know	age	nurture	Future
Move	mother	nation	understand	Grow	educate

47. Napoleon Bonaparte said, “Give me an educated (a) — and I will give you an educated (b) —” From this saying we can (c) — the great role of the mother in building up an educated nation because a child usually (d) — up in contact with its mother and from its childhood he/she develops his/her talents. If the mother (e) —, she will be able to teach her children. In another sense, her children naturally will learn from what she says and does because a child, up to a certain (f) — is always in (g) — of its mother. So he/she will follow everything that is said and done by his/her mother. Besides, an educated mother (h) — how to bring up and (i)…her children well. So it is universally true that an educated nation is largely (j) — to its mother.

Answer: (a) mother (b) nation (c) understand (d) grows (e) educated (f) age (g) touch (h) knows (i) nurture (j) indebted

embrace	introduction	make	remain	noticing	Friend
reputation	noticeable	keep	usual	interpret	control

48. The British have a (a) — for (b) — their emotions private. Some obvious things are (c)—in British behaviour. For example, on public transport one passenger does not (d)—-talk to another passenger. One meeting, people do not (e) — and often simply shake hands on a first(f) —. In theatres, concert halls and cinemas audiences (g) — as unfriendliness. If a visitor (i) — the first move to start a conversation, he will find that British people are (j) —.

Answer: (a) reputation (b) keeping (c) noticeable (d) usually (e) embrace (F) introduction (g) remain (h) interpreted (i) makes (j) friendly

learn	quickly	over	commit	explain	reading	filled
enriched	aloud	times	know	possession	thoughts	of

49. Young people often consider (a) — poetry by heart a tiresome drudgery. But the learning of poetry has great advantage (b) — merely reading it. Poems that have been learnt become a permanent personal(c)—. The mind is (d) — with a store of beautiful or lofty (e) — and ideas which may be a source of pleasure, comfort and inspiration at (f) — when the books are not at hand. Poems selected for learning, however, should be worthy (g)—- the time to be spent on them and should be those which make a strong appeal to the learner. The best way to (h) — a poem to memory is not to learn it line by line, but to read the whole poem (i) — over and over again until it is thoroughly.

Answer: (a) learning (b) over (c) possession (d) enriched (e) thoughts (f) times (g) of (h) commit (i) aloud (j) learnt.

present	even	Television	common	shown
educative	numerous	Distance	source	interest

50. Television has become the most (a) — and most widespread (b) — of entertainment of the (c)—-world. A wide range of programmes of varied (d) — is telecast on (e) — channels. Almost every middle class and (f)—-working class families have a (g) — set today. Television programmes are not only entertaining; they can be highly (h) — too. For example, television is used for (i) — learning. Courses run by the Open University are (j)—–on television by them.

Answer: (a) common (b) source (c) present (d) interests (e) numerous (f) even (g) television (h) educative (i) distance (j) shown

sense	dots	see	read	man	using
although	ability	letters	way	nails	tips

51. (a) — blind people cannot (b) —, their (c) — of touch becomes far more developed than that of most sighted people. This (d) — was put to use by a brilliant (e) — called Louis Braille. In the early nineteenth century, he invented a (f) — of writing which bears his name. The Braille system reproduces the (g) — of the alphabet by a series of (h) — in certain positions, which are raised on the paper. The blind person runs the (i) — of his fingers across the pages of the Braille book, and can work out the printed letters and numbers. In this way, he reads the book(j) — his sense of touch.

Answer: (a) Although (b) see (c) sense (d) ability (e) man (f) way (g) letters (h) dots (i) tips (j) using

eat	kind	food	increase	other	source
come	which	use	protein	grow	call

52. The ocean has always been a good (a) — of food for man. But only one percent of mankind’s food (b)—-from the sea and most of it is fish. Besides fish, we eat prawn, shrimps, lobsters and whales, (c) — are commonly (d)—– fish but are scientifically classified otherwise. There are about 20 thousand (e) — of fish but are scientifically classified otherwise. There are about 20 thousand (e) — of fish in the sea. We (f) — only a few kinds. We should try to eat some (g) — kinds too. In order to (h) — the sea’s yield of fish, we can start fish farming in the sea. In China, sea weeds are now (i) — for use both as food and as fertilizer. We too can take similar measures and make the best (j) — of our water resources.

Answer: (a) source (b) comes (c) which (d) called (e) kinds (f) eat (g) other (h) increase (i) grown (j) use

prediction	global	bring	extinction	undergo	action	waste
unnecessary	pollute	avoidable	temperatures	suitable	rise	cruelly

53. The disposal of various kinds of (a) — is seriously polluting the environment. The world’s climate is (b)—a significant change. (c) — warming is the cause of the increase of heat in the atmosphere. The climatologists (d) — that it will be difficult to find a (e) — place to live in. Every year millions of people all over the world die (f) — as a result of (g) —. These unfortunate and (h) — deaths are (i) — about by four specific factors. We should take determined (j) — to control these problems.

Answer: (a) waste (b) undergoing (c) Global (d) predict (e) suitable (f) cruelly (g) pollution (h) avoidable (i) brought (j) action.

drive	without	traffic	conscious	occur	be	frequent
many	through	easily	know	move	go	come

54. It (a) — difficult to drive in Bangladesh if you have no experience of (b) — here. Drivers change lanes (c)—–. As a foreigner you may find lane changing (d) — signal quite distressing. Even drivers (e) — defying rules. Many people are not at all (f) — about traffic signals. They go around not (g) — what may happen to them if accident (h) —. Rickshaw and baby-taxi (i) — in and out in a zigzag course and try to push (j) — whenever they find some space.

Answer: (a) is (b) driving (c) frequently (d) without (e) drive (f) conscious (g) knowing (h) occurs (i) move (j) through

constraints	unusually	huge	education	need	standard	facilities
increase	available	affect	troubled	requisite	programme	academic

55. Bangladesh has a (a) — population. Our educational institutions are also few. We have far too many students to (b) —. Compared to the number of institutions (c) —. Bangladesh (d) — more schools, colleges, and universities to provide for the (e) — number of students. But owing to financial and resource (f) —.the government cannot fund the (g) — number of educational institutions. At present every educational institution is overcrowded and class size is (h) — large. As (i) — in this institutions are poor, the students do not get a (j) —– education.

Answer: (a) huge (b) educate (c) available (d) needs (e) increasing (f) constraints (g) requisite (h) unusually (i) facilities (j) standared

shabby	see	ways	enjoy	get	appear	gorgeously
think	receive	indifferent	invite	astonished	regard	rich

56. Einstein was very simple in his (a) — of life. He was (b) — to his fame. Once the queen of Belgium (c)….him to Brussels. When he (d) — down from the train, he could not (e) — that there were actually many (f)….dressed officials to (g) — him at the station. The officials also expected somebody who would (h) — to be (i)…and aristocratic to them. They never imagined that this (j) — man would be Einstein.

Answer: (a) ways (b) indifferent (c) invited (d) got (e) think (f) gorgeously (g) receive (h) appear (i) rich (j) shabby

drink	eat	available	nutrition	satisfy	happen	lack
need	heart	balanced	knowledge	preserve	mind	for

57. While (a) — food we should bear in (b) — that we don’t eat just to (c) — hunger or to feel the belly. We eat to (d) — our health. For good health a man (e) — good food. Sometimes, it so (f) — that people who live even in the midst of plenty do not eat the food they need for good health, because they have no (g) — of science and health and (h) —. They don’t know how to secret a (i) — diet from the many foods that are (j) — to them.

Answer: (a) eating (b) mind (c) satisfy (d) preserve (e) needs (f) happens (g) knowledge (h) nutrition (i) balanced (j) available.

safe	cover	know	develop	precaution	time	recur
belief	possible	loss	direct	compulsory	be	reduce

58. Bangladesh (a) — in the active earthquake zone. It is (b) — to all Bangladeshis. Experts are alarmed by the (c)—- of quakes during recent years. But they give no (d)—answer to the question of (e)—about the buildings of Dhaka city. As there is every (f)—-of earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts call for taking adequate (g)—measures to (h) — losses. RAJUK (i) — that an earthquake resistant building code should be (j) —.

Answer: (a) is (b) known (c) recurrence (d) direct (e) safety (f) possibility (g) precautionary (h) reduce (i) believes (j) developed

Established	Transmitted	simultaneously	Store	base	time	mode
Personal	electronic	communication	Easily	improve	sent	actually

59. E-mail means (a) — mail. It is an electronic (b) — of communication. E-mail (c) — is user to user but telex communication is terminal to terminal. Telephone connection often takes a lot of time to be (d)…because both the caller and the called must be present (e) —. But E-mail is a computer (f) — system and the messages that are (g) — via the computer become (h) — in the mail box of an individual’s (i) — computer without the need of his being (j) — present. Thus, e-mail saves both time and money.

Answer: (a) electronic (b) mode (c) communication (d) established (e) simultaneously (f)based (g) sent (h) stored (i) personal (j) personally

operation	mail	nature	between	computer	distribute	know
individual	base	electronic	terminal	difference	communication

60. Electronic mail, popularly (a) — as ‘e’ mail is the communication of textual message via (b) — means. Although telex (c) — is also electronic in (d) —, there are differences (e) — a telex and ‘e’mail.’ While telex communication(f) — to terminal, electronic mail communication is user to user via the (g)—-. In telex, messages destined to a number of users are sent to the same terminal from where it is (h) — in a printed form by an operator. On the other hand, e-mail is derived to (i) — electronic mail boxes (j) — in computers.

Answer: (a) known (b) electronic (c) communication (d) nature (e) between (f) terminal (g) computer (h)distributed (i) individual (j) based

find	prevail	both	available	neat	take	submit
looking	be	collection	caters	look	appeal	room

61. A library serves as the best source of knowledge (a) — for the students and the teachers. It is a large (b) — of books. Among these there are books on courses that are taught in different classes. There (c) — books on extra –curricular subjects also. In the library newspapers and periodicals are also (d) —. The library (e) — to the testes of different tastes of different people. Books are arranged in shelves (f) —. There are library assistants who are also heaps for the readers. One head librarian (g) — after the library. So the readers do not have any problems in (h) — out the right book. There is also reading room where silence (i) —. one can also take books from the library for reading at home by (j) — library cards to the librarian.

Answer: (a) both (b)collection (c) are (d) available (e)appeals (f) neatly (g) looks (h) finding (i) prevails (j) submitting

educate	recreation	religion	original	question	broadcast	sent
aim	facilities	concern	look	consider	though	taken

62. Television is a source of much knowledge, pleasure, and information and a widely used media of mass communication, is now being (a) — at from a different point of view. Is the TV really doing good, especially to the youngsters of our new generation? It is an important (b) — both to ask and to answer indeed. Looked from an (c)—-point of view, the Tv set is to be (d) — one of the most effective means of educating both the students and the public as a whole. Again, it has almost become the most effective and popular means of people’s (e)—–. Flims, dramas, songs, dances, comedy series all these are very attractive packages of programmes. As a means of communications Tv is, (f)—–not the most important, yet the most effective and useful means of communication. Upto this point, we must say that the TV is doing good to our youngsters by educating them and by giving them recreational (g)—. But as far as the satellite TV is (h) —, we cannot say this for certainly. The commercial pakage programmes (i)—-by satellite TVs are detrimental to our young generation, pernicious to our socities, threating to our values and traditions and (j)—beliefs.

Answer(a) looked (b) question (c) educative (d) considered (e) recreation (f) though (g) facilities (h) concerned (i) broadcast (j) religious

2016

April 17, 2024May 29, 2025 Abdullah

Dhaka Board – 2016 (Second Paper)
Chattogram Board 2016 (Second Paper)
Rajshahi Board-2016 (Second Paper)
Dinajpur Board 2016 (Second Paper)
Jashore Board-2016 (Second Paper)
Cumilla Board-2016 (Second Paper)
Sylhet Board-2016 (Second Paper)
Barishal Board-2016 (Second Paper)

Dhaka Board – 2016

English Second Paper

[According to the Syllabus of 2016]

Subject Code: 108

Time––3 hours; Full marks––100

[N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A––Grammar : Marks–60

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles(a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross(x) in those blanks.

Michael Madhusudandatt was (a) — popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b) — Sagardari on (c) — bank of (d) — Kopotaksho river, (e) — village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f) — early age, Dutt aspired to be (g) — Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h) — sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i) — anger of his family. He contributed much to (j) — development of Bangali literature.

Answer: (a) a (b) x (c) the (d) the (e) a (f) the/ x (g) an (h) a (i) the / x (j) the

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A good stock (a) — words is necessary (b) — anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is an essential components (c) — successful communication. It is an integral part (d) — reading skill. While grammar is important, a lack (e) — vocabulary may result (f) — complete failure to convey a message. Vocabulary includes conceptual knowledge (g) — words that go well (h) — an ordinary dictionary meaning. Students’ vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i) — time as they tend to make connections (j) — other words.

Answer: (a) of (b) for (c) of/ for (d) of (e) of (f) in (g) about / of (h) beyond (i) in (j) with

Complete the sentences with suitable phrase or words given in the box:–

unless	there	let alone	had better	as fast as
as if	it	neither will	would you mind	the older —— the more

(a) When my brother was a child, he would not look at all like my father. — he gets — he looks like him.

(b) — are hundreds of languages spoken regularly by human beings. But everywhere of the world people speak English.

(c) A: They won’t be enjoying a holiday this year. B: — we.

(d) It is admitted by all that a deer can run fast. But it cannot run — a Cheetah.

(e) He loves his garden very much. He does not allow his sons to pluck any flower, — other children.

(f) I cannot carry the box on my back. — taking the box into the room?

(g) — is very difficult to get good grade in Bengali and English.

(h) It is getting dark. You — go home right now.

(i) The man was seriously injured in an accident. He would have died — he had been taken to a nearby hospital.

(j) The boy talks too much of himself. He talks — he knew everything.

Answer: (a) the older –––– the more (b) there (c) neither will (d) as fast as (e) let alone (f) would you mind (g) it (h) had better (i) unless (j) as if

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercise, — .

(b) They came to you with a view to —, but you scolded them without any reason.

(c) Please wait here until —. I have serious matter to discuss with you.

(d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, —.

(e) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant —.

(f) There goes a prove that —. So, we must take proper use of time.

(g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, —.

(h) The two brothers are not in good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, —.

(i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time —.

(j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that —.

Answer:

(a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercise, you will be healthy and strong.

(b) They came to you with a view to having a talk , but you scolded them without any reason.

(c) Please wait here until I return. I have serious matter to discuss with you.

(d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, I would have taken my meal.

(e) Trees are essential for our existence. So; we should plant more and more trees.

(f) There goes a prove that time and tide wait for none. So, we must take proper use of time.

(g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, we must not drink it.

(h) The two brothers are not in good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, we found them quarrelling with each other.

(i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time we prevented air pollution.

(j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that we could get an independent country.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.

Football is a favourite game in our country. It (a) — (arrange) between two teams (b) — (contain) eleven players each. The captains of both teams (c) — (lead) their groups. This is the most exciting and enjoyable game ever (d) — (play) across the world. It (e) — (run) for an hour and a half with an interval after half of the time (f) — (be) over. Any football tournament (g) — (arrange) between two strong teams can be exciting. The result (h) — (remain) almost unpredictable till the end because any team might win the other team (i) — (score) a goal within seconds. The referee is to see whether rules and order (j) — (maintain) by the players.

Answer: (a) is arranged. (b) containing (c) lead (d) played/been played (e) runs (f) is (g) arranged (h) remains (i) scoring (j) are maintained / is maintained.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

(a) Pohela Baishakh is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh. (Complex)

(b) It is the first day of the Bengali year when the city roads get so jam packed. (Simple)

(c) Almost everyone enjoys the day in his own way. (Passive)

(d) Although I do not like gathering, I enjoy the activities of this day. (Compound)

(e) It is one of the most interesting days of the year. (Positive)

Answer: (a) There is no doubt that Pohela Baishakh is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh.

Or, It is Pohela Boishakh which is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh.

(b) On the first day of the Bengali year, the city roads get so jam packed.

(c) The day is enjoyed by almost everyone in his own way.

(d) I do not like gathering, but I enjoy the activities of the day.

(e) Very few days of the year are as interesting as it.

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

“Where do you come from?” I asked him. “From San Carlos,” he said, and smiled. “I was taking care of animals,” “Oh,” I said, not quite understanding. “Yes,” he said, “I stayed, you see, taking care of animals. I was the last one to leave the town of San Carlos.”

Answer: I asked him where he came from. He replied that he came from San Carlos and smiled. He added that he had been taking care of animals. He also said that he had been the last one to leave the town of San carlos.

Identify the nuclear pronoun references in the following text. Where necessary re-write the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear.

A cook once roasted a duck for its master. He looked so delicious that he could not resist the temptation and ate up one of the drumsticks. When he sat down to eat the meal, he quickly noticed the missing leg. He asked him what had happened to the other leg. The cook told him that it had one leg only. The master said that there was no such thing as a one-legged duck but the cook insisted that every duck had only one leg.

Answer: A cook once roasted a duck for his master. The roast looked so delicious that the cook could not resist the temptation and ate up one of the drumsticks. When the master sat down to eat the meal, he quickly noticed the missing leg. He asked the cook what had happened to the other leg. The cook told him that the duck had one leg only. The master said that there was no such thing as a one-legged duck but the cook insisted that every duck had only one leg.

Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed.

Robindronath Tagore was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) poet of Bengali literature. He was born in a (b) — (pre-modify the noun) family at Jarasako, Kolkata. He went to school (c) — (post-modify the verb). He wrote his (d) — (pre-modify the noun) verse at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London (e) — (poste-modify the verb with an infinitive) school there. He was put up in a logging house under the care of a (f) — (pre-modify the noun) coach, Mr. Scott. He was luckily (g) — (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) an English family of Mr. Scott. He also visited the House of Parliament (h) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) Gladstone and John Bright’s debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i) — (post-modify the verb with a present participle) English society. At this, his family thought that they might lose their son (j) — (post-modify the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata.

Answer: (a) great / famous (b) renowned (c) early (d) first (e) to study in a (f) professional (g) to find (h) to listen to (i) describing / praising (j) forever

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces as directed.

A lion was drinking water from a brook. (a) –––– a lamb was also drinking from the down stream of the same brook. The lion saw the lamb and decided to devour it. (b) –––– he was thinking about how to accomplish his evil design. (c) –––– he hit upon a plan. (d) –––– the lion complained that the lamb was disturbing him by muddying water. But the lamb said that he was drinking water from down stream. (e) –––– the question of muddying water on his part did not arise here. (f) –––– the lamb argued that it was the lion that was muddying the water for him as he drinking water upstream. (g) –––– the lion retorted that the lamb spoke ill of him a year ago. (h) –––– the lamb said that he was not born a year ago. The lion grew into a rage. (i) –––– he said that perhaps his father spoke ill of him a year ago. (j) –––– the lion had the right to take revenge and kill the lamb.

Answer: (a) At the same time (b) As a result (c) At last (d) Accordingly (e) So (f) On the contrary (g) Then (h) but (i) then (j) So/ therefore.

Read the following passage and then write the synonyms or antonyms of the words as directed below:

Social values underline a set of principles of generally accepted norms and behavior of a society. Our forefathers practiced a good number of social values like simplicity, honesty, sincerity, responsibility, and piety. We have replaced those good aspects with complexity, dishonesty, corruption, conspiracy, faithlessness and envy. Our materialistic attitude has made us self-centered and corrupted. We must get rid of these vices and create awarenessamong all about the negative impacts of our wrong doings. In order to make a better society, we should create awareness among people about the out-come of their misdeeds. We must have distinctive social values once practiced by our forefather. We should give importance to the past moral values to bring peace and harmony in the society and make the world better for living.

(a) Accepted (antonym); (b) sincerity (antonym); (c) responsibility (synonym); (d) complexity (antonym); (e) envy (antonym); (f) vices (antonym); (g) impacts (synonym); (h) importance (synonym); (i) out-come (synonym); (j) awareness (synonym);

Answer: (a) Accepted (antonym) = unexpected; (b) sincerity (antonym) = insincerity; (c) responsibility (synonym) = accountability/duty; (d) complexity (antonym) = simplicity; (e) envy (antonym) = goodwill; (f) vices (antonym) = goodness; (g) impacts (synonym) = influence; (h) out-come (synonym) = consequence/result; (i) importance (synonym) = significance; (j) awareness (synonym) = consciousness;

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting errors:

A: Whats solar energy?

B: Its one of the renewable energy sources.

A: Why is it called green energy

B: Well its green energy because it helps us keep the earth green I mean it doesnt emit any pollutant in the atmosphere when we produce and use it.

A: I see then it must be a clear source of energy.

B: Exactly. And thats why its called clean energy.

Answer:

A: What’s solar energy?

B: It’s one of the renewable energy sources.

A: Why is it called green energy?

B: Well, it’s green energy because it helps us keep the earth green. I mean it doesn’t emit any pollutant in the atmosphere when we produce and use it.

A: I see, then it must be a clear source of energy.

B: Exactly. And that’s why it’s called clean energy.

Part B : Composition 40

Suppose, you are a student of class XII in ‘X’ college. Your college is in Dhaka. Recently your father has been transferred to Chittagong. But you want to continue your study up to H.S.C. Examonation in Dhaka.

Now write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to sanction you a seat in the college hostel.

Chattogram Board 2016

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a, an, the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

There is a saying that sincerity is (a) — key to success. (b) — person can prosper in life by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) — rules of sincerity can never go (d) — long way in (e) — world. Many (f) — man is not conscious of (g) — importance of (h) — sincerity for which they don’t have (i) — benefit of (j) — success. However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable.

Answer: (a) the (b) A; (c) the; (d) a; (e) the; (f) a; (g) the; (h) x; (i) the; (j) x;

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Flowers are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a) — the earth (b) — prehistoric time. Since then they have been treated (c) — the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that flowers are used (d) — various spheres (e) — our life. It is used mostly (f) — decoration. People (g) — all walks of life use flowers usually (h) — national occasion and (i) — wedding. Everyone prefers flowers (j) — expressing their love and devotion.

Answer: (a) on; (b) from; (c) as; (d) in; (e) of; (f) for; (g) from; (h) on; (i)in; (j) for;

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box.

was born	there	what does ….. look like	let alone	have to
would you mind	would rather	as if	had better	as soon as

(a) He cannot tell my name, — my address. He is lying.

(b) The Bangladeshi cricketers have done well in the World Cup. They — struggle more to win the World Cup.

(c) — the earth —? It’s not completely round.

(d) I — walk than get on the bus. This time the bus is very crowded.

(e) — I reached the station, the train left. Really, I was lucky.

(f) Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a great linguist. He — in 1885 AD.

(g) He acts — he were rich. So, nobody likes him.

(h) You look sick. You — go home immediately.

(i) — was a boy at the door. He wanted to talk to me.

(j) — eating sea fish? I think you will enjoy a lot.

Answer: (a) let alone; (b) have to; (c) What does ….. look like; (d) Would rather; (e) As soon as; (f) was born; (g) as if; (h) had better; (i) There; (j) Would you mind;

Complete the sentences using suitable cause/ phrases.

(a) Garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources —. But this sector is afflicted with many problems.

(b) Once Taimur attacked the province of a powerful prince. When the prince heard the news, —.

(c) Mr. Karim is a hard working man. — he cannot turn the wheels of his fortune.

(d) Success does not come to a man automatically. When a man works in a systematic way, —.

(e) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays —-.

(f) Motherland is like heaven. It is our sacred duty — our motherland.

(g) Life should not be considered —. It is full of sorrows and sufferings.

(h) When you — work, you will go home.

(i) The thief was afraid of police. He ran away lest — arrested.

(j) He is an honest worker. Despite his honest work —.

Answer:

(a) Garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources of earning foreign currency. But this sector is afflicted with many problems.

(b) Once Taimur attacked the province of a powerful prince. When the prince heard the news, he came with a large army.

(c) Mr. Karim is a hard working man. In spite of his working hard, he cannot turn the wheels of his fortune.

(d) Success does not come to a man automatically. When a man works in a systematic way, he can turn the wheels of his fortune.

(e) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays the people of our country give emphasis to the education of girl education.

(f) Motherland is like heaven. It is our sacred duty to love our motherland.

(g) Life should not be considered a bed of roses. It is full of sorrows and sufferings.

(h) When you have finished your work, you will go home.

(i) The thief was afraid of police. He ran away lest he should be arrested.

(j) He is an honest worker. Despite his honest work he cannot satisfy his boss.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and content.

To err is human. If a man commits crime anytime and repents truly for his misdeed, he may (a) — (forgive). But the man who (b) — (not, give up) the wrong, (c) — (suffer) surely. In the long run, he (d) — (will take) to the land of death. The old sailor (e) — (be) a wrong-doer in his long journey. He committed a crime (f) — (kill) a sea bird (g) — (call) Albatross. That crime ultimately (h) — (bring) bad luck to them. The ship (i) — (leave) in the icy sea. The sun shone over their head. The wind (j) — (drop) down. It was a great disaster.

Answer: (a) be forgiven; (b) does not give up; (c) suffers; (d) will be taken; (e) was; (f) killing; (g) called; (h) brought; (i) was left; (j) dropped;

Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

No person can be happy without friends. So, (a) everybody wants friends. (Negative) (b) The heart is formed for love and cannot be happy without the opportunity of giving and receiving love. (Complex) (c) But you cannot find others to love you unless you love them. (Simple) (d) You cannot be happy without it. (Interrogative) So (e) As love is divine, everybody wants to love. (Compound)

Answer: (a) Nobody wants enemies. or, There is nobody but wants enemies. (b) As the heart is formed for love, it cannot be happy without the opportunity of giving and receiving love. (c) But without loving others, you can’t find them to love you. (d) Can you be happy without it? (e) Love is divine and everybody wants to love.

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

“Why are your children crying, my daughter?” said the Caliph. “They have been starving,” said the woman. “Have you none else in the world?” “My husband died some months ago. He left them neither money nor any property. So, they are in great distress. They have to starve sometimes.” “Oh! Let me see, how I can help you,” said the Caliph.

Answer: Addressing the woman as his daughter, the Caliph asked her why her children are crying. The woman replied that they had been starving. The Caliph further asked the woman if she had none else in the world. She replied that her husband had died some months before. She added that she had left them neither any money nor any property and so they were in great distress. She also said that they had to starve sometimes. Being touched, the Caliph told her that he might be allowed to see how she could help her.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear.

Life is full of struggles. These are quite normal in anyone’s life as it is not a bed of roses. Certainly, it has ups and downs. A man has to face innumerable barriers in his life. Sometimes he can overcome those but sometimes he fails to combat them. He may be born with silver spoon without any trouble. But even then he has to overcome a lot of such to be successful in life. In other words, life is full of challenges. If he cannot fight them successfully, his life becomes full of sorrows. Though the scholars differ in giving the definition of life, they are unanimous that obstacles are the ways of life. In fact, a man has to undergo many in his life.

Answer: Life is full of struggles. These are quite normal in anyone’s life as life is not a bad of roses. Certainly, life has ups and downs. A man has to face innumerable barriers in his life. Sometimes he can overcome those barriers but sometimes he fails to combat them. He may be born with silver spoon without any trouble. But even then he has to overcome a lot of troubles to be successful in life. In other words, life is full of challenges. If he cannot fight the challenges successfully, his life becomes full of sorrows. Though the scholars differ in giving the definition of life, they are unanimous that obstacles are the ways of life. In fact, a man has to undergo many in his life.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Once there lived a (a) ―― (pre-modify the noun) fox in a jungle. One day, while he was walking (b) ―― (post-modify the verb) through the jungle he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c) ―― (pre-modify the adjective) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very cunning. He hit upon a plan. He invited all the foxes (d) ―― (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) to a meeting. When all the foxes arrived, the fox without a tail said, “My dear friends, listen to me, please. I have discovered a (e) ―― (pre-modify the noun) thing. It is that our tails are (f) ―― (pre-modify the adjective) useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we all should cut off our tails, shouldn’t we?” All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g) ―― (post-modify the verb). Most of them agreed (h) ―― (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i) ―― (pre-modify the noun) fox said to him, “My friend, your plan is nice but evil. Actually, you want to cut off our tails because you have (j) ―― (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) tail of your own.”

Answer: (a) clever; (b) alone/ aimlessly; (c) very; (d) to come; (e) new; (f) quite; (g) attentively; (h) to cut off; (i) wise; (j) no;

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country. (a) ――, her economy and prosperity depend on agriculture. (b) ――, our agriculture depends on the mercy of nature. (c) ――, if there is sufficient rain, people can plough their lands and sow seeds in time. (d) ――, they can reap a good harvest. (e) ――, if it does not rain in time, the farmers cannot grow crops easily and they do not have good harvest. (f) ――, without water our agriculture is lifeless. The rain is not always beneficial to our agriculture. (g) ――, sometimes it rains so much that it causes floods. (h) ――, our crops go under water and most often, they are totally destroyed. (i) ――, the farmers who constitute the most part of our professional people, lose everything. (j) ―― we can safely conclude that our economy depends on rain.

Answer: Use of sentence connectors: (a) So; (b) Again/But; (c) Hence; (d) As a result; (e) But/ On the other hand; (f) True that/ In fact; (g) For example/ For instance; (h) That’s why/ As a result; (i) Consequently; (j) Therefore.
Read the passage and then write the antonym and synonym of the words as directed.

A thing cannot be as precious as gold only by way of glittering. People in general, are charmed and attracted by outward show of things and not by their own merits. Gold is a bright precious metal and its value is recognized by all. Nevertheless, there are many metals cheaper than gold but look like it. They glitter for sometime and fade in course of time. They fascinate our eyes too. But their beauty and glamour do not last long. But gold is such a metal that it can stand the wear and tear of time and shine till the last moment of existence. In our society, there are so many people who are outwardly very gentle and nice. Bur after a period of time, their real identity is revealed. They do not have intrinsic value and morality.

(a)precious (antonym);(b) glitter (synonym); (c) attract (synonym); (d) outward (antonym); (e) recognize (synonym); (f) fascinate (synonym); (g) glamour (antonym); (h) shine (antonym); (i) intrinsic (synonym); (j) morality (antonym); Answer:

Antonym or synonym: (a) worthless/ valueless; (b) shine; (c) fascinate; (d) inward; (e) acknowledge; (f) allure/ charm (g) dullness; (h) fade; (i) inherent; (j) immorality;
There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

“Good morning where are you going” said the merchant. I was just coming to see you said the youth. “What do you want” “Please help me to earn my bread by the labour of my hands. “Do you really want work!” said the merchant. Yes if you have any.” “Then follow me and carry the box from the shop to my house.” “By Allah I’m really grateful to you,” said the youth.

Answer: 12. Use of punctuation marks “Good morning, where are you going?” said the merchant. “I was just coming to see you,” said the youth. “What do you want?” “Please help me to earn my bread by the labour of my hands.” “Do you really want work!” said the merchant. “Yes, if you have any.” “Then follow me and carry the box from the shop to my house.” “By Allah, I’m really grateful to you,” said the youth. Part B: Composition (40 Marks)

Suppose, you are a student of the Department of English, Dhaka University. You have received an email from the Director of Bangla Academy to attend a seminar on language study. Now, write a reply to the email. 10
Suppose, you are a District Correspondent of a National English daily. Now, write a news report about a terrible fire in a Garment Factory.
Write a paragraph on the uses and abuses of Internet.
Write a composition on “Female Education”.

Suppose that you are a reporter of a newspaper published from Dhaka. Now you are asked to write a report on the devastating consequences of drug addiction in the context of Bangladesh.

Write a paragraph of about 150 words showing importance of learning English.

Is our population a prospect or a problem? What do you think? Write at least 200 words on it.

Rajshahi Board-2016

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.

Every student wants to do better in (a) — examination. But it is not (b) — easy work. (c) — student has to do something for this. From (d) — very beginning he must be serious. He should read (e) — texts again and again. He must not memorize (f) — answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g) — common source. He should have a good (h) — command over English. By doing all these things (i) — student can hope to make a good (j) — result.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Once an English and a Bengalee gentleman were travelling (a) — the same train and they were in the same compartment. The Englishman was very proud (b) — himself because he was Englishman. He looked (c) — upon the Bengalee gentleman who, however, took no notice (d) — it and went to sleep (e) — peace. As soon as the Bengalee gentleman was asleep, the Englishma picked (f) — the gentleman’s shoes and threw them (g) — the window and went to sleep. When the Bengalee gentleman woke up, he looked for his shoes and understood it. Then he took the Englishman’s long coat (h) — the wall and threw it outside the window and returned (i) — bed laughingly. Next morning the Englishman became startled and shouted, “Where’s my coat gone?” “Your coat has gone to fetch my shoes,” said the gentleman (j) — a smile. The Bengalee gentleman was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

had better	as soon as	in order to	whenever	there
was born	would rather	let alone	has to	as if

(a) The students were making a noise in the class. But — the teacher entered the class, they kept quiet.

(b) It was a hot summer day. A crow felt very thirsty. So it was flying here and there — find water.

(c) Panna was a criminal. So he was always on his toes. — he saw the police, he hid himself.

(d) The man is so weak that he cannot walk. He cannot walk even a kilometer — five kilometers.

(e) — is a nice kitchen garden just behind our house. So we can get fresh vegetables from there.

(f) I am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You — leave me and let me take rest.

(g)Though I am poor, I hate begging. Begging is most disreputable. I — die than beg.

(h) Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a popular Bengali poet. He — in a sophisticated Hindu family, but he took Christianity when he was young.

(i) My friend ‘Ratul talks — he were a millionaire. But he comes of an impoverished family. Moreover, he is good for nothing.

(j) Rana is a meritorious student. He is the first boy in our class. He — study hard and work more to maintain his position in the class.

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) Industry is the key to success. If you work hard, —.

(b) Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time —.

(c) Abdul is an HSC candidate. He is studying hard lest —.

(d)There are a good number of reasons why —. That English is a foreign language is the main reason.

(e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish —.

(f) No sooner had we reached there than —. Unless we went there earlier, we would miss the beginning of the programme.

(g) It is not good —. A man is known by the company he keeps.

(h) Dulal Sheikh is a quack. He behaves as if —.

(i) It is very cold outside. You had better —.

(j) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. Would that —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.

Once there (a) — (live) an idle king. He (b) — (not undergo) physical labour. As a result, he (c) — (get) bulky and could not move from one place to another. He (d) — (call) in a doctor. The doctor (e) — (be) clever and wise. He did not (f) — (prescribe) any medicine for the king. He asked the king to buy a club and (g) — (move) it in the air till his hands (h) — get moistened. The king started (i) — (follow) the prescription. Thus, the king (j) — (relieve) of his problem.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

(a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Make it exclamatory) (b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Make it passive) (c) At present cricket is the most popular game in our country. Make it comparative) (d) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Make it simple) (e) Bangladesh is a test playing country but its standard is not high. (Make it complex)

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

“Have you cut your nails short?” The teacher said to Maruf. “No, I’ve forgotten, sir,” said Maruf. “That’s very bad. You must be more careful about neatness and cleanliness. By doing so you can prevent diarrhoea and some other diseases too,” said the teacher.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear.

Salam and Salma are siblings. They read in a local primary school. Salam is in class five whereas her sister, Salma, reads in class three. They go to school together. Sometimes they take rickshaw because it is five kilometers away from his home. Today, she is going to school with her father because her brother, Salam is sick. He is taking medicine and bed rest. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

It was a hot (a) — (use noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) day. A (b) — (pre-modify the noun) crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any walk She felt (c) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her. She flew (d) — (post-modify the verb) to see if there was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the jug. The crow tried (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). Sadly she found that the neck was too narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow out. But she found (f) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) jug too heavy. The crow thought (g) — (use a phrase to post-modify the verb) what to do. (h) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb), she saw some pebbles nearby. She (i) — (pre-modify the verb) had a good idea. She started picking up the pebbles one by one dropping each filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high (j) — (post-modify the adjective) for the crow to drink. The crow quenched its thirst and flew away.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

(a) — I was walking along the road the other day. I happened to notice a small brown leather purse lying on the pavement. I picked it up and opened it to see (b) — I could not find out owner’s name. There was nothing inside. It (e) — some small change and a rather old photograph – a picture of a woman and a young girl about twelve years old who looked like the woman’s daughter. I put the photography back (d) — took the purse to the police station. (e) — I handed it to the sergeant-in-charge. Before I left, the sergeant made a note of my name and address in case the owner of the purse wanted to write and thank me. That evening went to have dinner with an uncle and aunt of mine. They had also invited another person, a young have dinner withere would be four people was quiet sure (h), woman, (f) — there would be four people at table. The young woman’s face was familiar (g) — I could not remember where I had seen ft. I was quiet sure (h) — we had not met before. She had lost her purse. In the conversation, however, the young woman happened to mark that she had lost her purse that afternoon. I at once remembered where I had seen her face. She was the young woman in the photograph (j) — she was now much older.

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.

Books are men’s best friends in life. You may have many good friends: but you do not find them when you need them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much harm. But books are always ready to be your side. Some books will make you laugh some others will give you much pleasure. Again some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are your ever friends throughout your life.

(a) friend (antonym): (b) need (antonym): (c) sympathy (synonym); (a) prove (synonym); (e) false (antonym): (f harm (antonym): (g) laugh (antonym): (h) pleasure (synonym): (i) bring (synonym); (j) idea (synonym).

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Husband: Cant you cook food properly

Wife: I cook food properly the problem is with you

Husband: Really these foods are crap they taste pathetic.

Wife: I spend time in the kitchen from morning till afternoon. I work hard. I take care of two children at home. What do you do?

Husband: I work hard and earn money that you spend lavishly.

Wife: How dare you say that

Husband: Well that is the truth

Dinajpur Board 2016

English (compulsory) Second Paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross mark (x) in those blanks.

(a) — morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) — simple exercise and good for health and (c) — mentality. In the morning (d) — air is fresh and free from any kind noise and pollution. This pure (e) — environment makes an effect on (f) — walker’s health and mind, when (g) — man enjoys (h) — beauties and solemnity of (i) — nature in (j) — morning.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Greenhouse effect is the gradual warming (a) — the air surrounding the earth as a result of heat being trapped (b) — environment pollution. This is exemplified to the destruction and burning (d) — of tropical rainforests, (e) — traffic that clogs (f) — city streets. (g) — rapid growth of industry, the use of chloroflourocarbons (CFCS), in (h) — packaging and manufacturing commercial products, the use of detergents like washing (i) — liquids and so (j) —.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

had better	have to	let alone	what’s it like	as soon as
there	would rather	as if	was born	it

(a) Motin’s father is a low paid service holder. He has no ability to buy a bicycle for his son — a motorbike.

(b) I’ve never travelled by air, — in the sky?

(c) Let’s go to the cinema. — is not worth waiting any longer.

(d) I am tired. I — stay at home than go outside.

(e) You look very anxious. And you cannot continue your study any longer. You — take rest.

(f) I am surprised to hear his speeches. He speaks — he knew the ins and outs of the incident.

(g) Salam feels pain in his chest. He — go back to the hospital for a scan next week.

(h) Tagore — in 1861. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913.

(i) — is no fish here. It is a swimming pool.

(j) I went there to meet with him. — I saw him, I rushed to talk to him.

Complete the sentences with suitable clauses phrases.

(a) I think you are not punctual in studies. Be punctual lest —.

(b) I’ve missed the 8 o’clock train. Do you know when —.

(c) The thief stole my watch and I saw it. As soon as I saw him, —.

(d) Though he was late, —.

(e) As he is unwilling to work, he cannot get rid of poverty. He must work if —.

(f) I usually avoid —. It is boring to drive now

(g) As it is a difficult task, —. He is very skilled in doing such work.

(h) Whenever I go to visit the factory, —. He must account for his absence.

(i) The film ended very fantastically. If you enjoyed the film, —.

(j) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per

Many events of great importance (a) — (take) place during the last century. Significant advances (b) — (make) in the field of science and technology. Many European colonies (c) (gain) independence. The movement for democracy (d) — (become) prominent in many parts of the world. Two World Wars (e) — (break) out in this century. It also (f) — (witness) the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely (g) (destroy) as a result of the dropping of atom bombs. However, the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation (h) — (become) a momentous event. After a bloody war of nine months Bangladesh (i) — (bear). Now we (hold) our heads high in the community of nations.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

(a) Anger is nothing but a vice. (Interrogative) (b) It is compared to flame. It begets only the worst. (Negative) (c) So we should control it for our sake. (Passive) (d) He who is taken by anger causes a lot of troubles. (Simple) (e) Realising it we should try to be emotionally balanced. (Compound)

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. “Have you saved something for future?” said the rich man. “No,” said the cobbler. “I am happy with the present and think little about tomorrow.” “No, that would not do,” said the rich man. “I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep it.”
Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear.

Travelling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place to place. Thus gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling. This limits his vision. However, by travelling different parts of the world, my knowledge may be enriched.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Water is a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) substance. It has no color of (b) — (possessive to pre-modify) own. The (c) — (determiner to pre-modify the noun) name of water is life. By drinking water, we can quench (d) — (possessive to pre-modify the noun) thirst. Thus we can survive on earth. But (e) — (pre-modify the noun) water is life killing. By drinking contaminated water, we suffer from diseases like diarrhoea, typhoid etc. We may (f) — (pre modify the verb) face (g) — (pre-modify the noun) death by drinking such type of water. We are responsible for (h) — (noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) pollution. Waste materials from mills and factories are thrown here and there. Farmers use fertilizers and insecticides in their land. During the rainy season, they are mixed with ponds and rivers. Besides, latrines (i) — (participle to post-modify the noun) on ponds and rivers cause water pollution. (j) — (pre-modify the noun) awareness should be raised to stop water pollution.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) — possesses this rare quality is the happiest ma earth. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness (b) — nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c) — ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d) — we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy (e) — dishonesty is the sign or downfall. God help who are honest. (f) — dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the best time. (g) — child should be taught honesty. It is seen that children follow their parents (h) —- parents should I honest. (i) — children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest. (j) — they can mould their characters.

Read the passage and write the antonym and synonym of the words as directed. Grass is a vegetation consisting of short plants with long narrow leaves. The grass family contains some 9000 species, including both terrestrial and aquatic species. No other plant family has been so successful in colonising a broad range of habitats across the globe. Most grasses have unconspicuous flowers that are wind pollinated. Certain species are cultivated as food crops Others are employed in horticulture.

(a) consist (synonym): (b) narrow (antonym); (c) include (antonym): (a) aquatic (synonym (e) successful (synonym): (f) broad (antonym): (g) habitat (synonym): (h) unconspicuous (synonym) (i) certain (antonym): (j) employed (synonym).

There are some errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting those errors.

how is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that he is in good heath said mr karim.

Jashore Board-2016

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

English (compulsory) second paper

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross mark (x) in those blanks.

Literacy as (a) — skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and China soon after (b) — art of writing was invented. Education then was not for (c) — general people but (d) — privilege for (e) — chosen (f) — few who took on strategic roles in (g) — running of (h) — state and in religion. In Greece, education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i) — Greeks, however, sent only their (j) — male children to school.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A teacher is an architect (a) — a nation. He plays an important role educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c) — ignorance (d) — the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act according (e) — the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (f) — good, strong and pleasing voice which is (g) — his control. He does not sit motionless (h) — his class. Everybody has something valuable (i) — him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students to feel happy and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers ( j) — money.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

used to	what do you mean	It	had better	what’s the matter
no sooner had	as if	was born	has to	but for

(a) Shamsur Rahman — in Dhaka in 1929. He is famous both as a poet and a novelist.

(b) — Diamond jumped upon the table than the lighted candle fell on the papers. It caused a great damage to Newton’s research works.

(c) You — apply to the Principal of your college for granting you a stipend. He will surely see on it.

(d) Thomas Alva Edison was very inquisitive in his childhood. He — do many harmful activities. However, he made a lot of inventions.

(e) One evening I returned home groaning with a bad headache. My mother asked me, “— you? Why do you look so pale?”

(f) — your timely intervention, I would have been assaulted by them. I was just a victim circumstances.

(g) —? How can a rope bite a man? It is quite unbelievable.

(h) He tells the matter — he knew it. Actually, he is quite ignorant of it.

(i) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. Morning walk is very healthful.

(j) A good citizen — perform a lot of things. These things will enable him to become a true patriot.

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practices geometry a lot so that —.

(b) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we —.

(c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she —. As a result, she could not finish the exam with satisfaction.

(d) Don’t worry. I — after I have finished my study.

(e) Fateen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to — from you, but you disappointed him.

(f) Sujon was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for —.

(g) The farmers of our country are very poor, but they can work hard. If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they —.

(h) Load-shedding occurs because we cannot produce adequate electricity. It is high time —.

(i) I requested him to join me in playing cricket. He joined me —.

(j) He tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.

Idle brain is devil’s workshop. If we (a) — (waste) our time in idleness, all sorts of evil thoughts will crowd our brain. Idle persons who (b) — (kill) their time are burdens of society. They (c) — (sit) idle and cherish no high ideal and lofty ambition in life. They (d) —(not support) themselves. They (e) — (lead) an unhappy life and (f) — (suffer) in the long run. There should be time for reading, for office or other work, time for physical exercise, time for recreation and time for prayer. This (g) — (indicate) that we should do everything at the right moment. We (h) — (lead) a healthy and prosperous life only when we (i) — (follow) the routine which we (j) — (make) for our guidance.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Most of the people in (a) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country do not know the importance of English. In fact, it is an (b) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) language and we are living in a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) village. So, if you know English (d) — modify the verb with an adverb). You can communicate with (e) — (use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) rest of the world. It is surely an important element of your (f) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) skill. Without the knowledge of English with prone understanding, you cannot complete (g) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) higher studies because most of the books are written in English in the process of higher education. Poor knowledge of English will also hamper your (h) — (use a noun adjective) development. In short if you do not have a good command of English, you will suffer (i) — (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase/adverbial) of your life. So, don’t waste your time and try to learn English (j) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) from today.

Change the narrative style by using in direct speeches.

I told the rickshaw puller that he had carried me a long way. Then I asked him how much I should pay him. I further asked him if fifty taka would do. He replied that anything was all right.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear.

On a summer day, becoming very thirsty, a lion and a boar came at the same moment to a small well to drink. Those fiercely quarreled which of them should drink first, and were soon engaged in a mortal fighting. On his stopping on a sudden to take breath for renewal of the fighting, it saw some vultures waiting in the distance to feast on the one which should fall first. They at once stopped the quarrel, saying. “That is better for us to make friends than to become the food of crows or vultures, as will certainly happen if ourselves are disabled.”

Transform the sentences as directed.

(a) Helal refused the money. (Negative)

(b) Nasir earnestly desires to see her once. (Exclamatory).

(c) The house which I live in at present is comfortable. (Simple)

(d) He delivered a speech and everybody admired it. (Simple)

(e) It disturbed him but he did not know the reason. (Complex)

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Time and tide wait for none (a) —, no one can stop the onward march of time. (b) — we should not waste a single moment in vain. (c) — we should make the proper use of every single moment of our life. (d) — the students should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass away their valuable time in facebook. (e) — they kill their time. (f) — they cannot prepare their lessons well. (g) — they always have a poor preparation for the examination. (h) — they cannot do well in the exam. (i) — they do not stop wasting time. (j) — they continue to waste their time using cell phone and facebook till it is too late for them.

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed

Democracy is the system of government which allows freedom of speech, religious and political opinion. It means fair and equal treatment for the citizens without social class division. In fact in a democratic country people elect their representatives who work for the people. Free election is the pre-condition for democracy. In a democratic country, people food, cloth, shelter, education, medical treatment and other facilities.

(a) allow (synonym): (b) freedom (synonym): (c) opinion (synonym): (d) fair (antonym): (e) equal (antonym): (f) division (antonym): (g) elect (synonym): (h) system (synonym): (i) treatment (synonym); (j) facility (synonym)

There are ten errors in the use of capitalization and punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Nazmul: Excuse me where is the nearest hospital

Arafat: Its about 2 kilometres from here You will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus

Nazmul: I see Is there a bus station near here

Arafat: Yes there is a bus stop at the corner

Nazmul: Thank you

Arafat: Dont mention it

Cumilla Board-2016

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary.

Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks. My mother is (a) — ideal housewife. She is (b) — affectionate lady. She manages (c) — family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) Cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e) — wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f) — poor. She is also (g) — very religious lady. She advises us to follow (h) — path of truth and honesty. (i) — woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (j) — character.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A good student is never indifferent (a) — his studies. He always adheres (b) — his studies. He does not learn things (c) — rote. He does not hunt (d) — traditional guide books. Moreover, he has great thirst (e) — knowledge. For this, he does not confine himself (f) — the traditional studies. He is always aware (g) — the current affairs (h) — the world. He abides (i) — his teachers’ advice and jots (j) — their lectures.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

as if	as soon as	there	let alone	had better
was born	it	what does… look like	have to	would rather

(a) Manners make a man. Students — practice good manners in everyday life.

(b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They — follow the advice of their teachers for improvement.

(c) He tries to show off his knowledge in English. He speaks English — he were an Englishman.

(d) Cox’s Bazar is a popular tourist hub. — are many nice hotels there for tourists.

(e) The other day I met an old rickshaw puller. He told me that he — pull a rickshaw than beg.

(f) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day — Tk. 2000.

(g) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. — may occur anywhere any time.

(h) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer. — a smoker stops smoking, he can avoid the risk of any danger.

(i) Have you ever heard the name of William Shakespeare? He — on 23rd April 1564 in England. He was one of the greatest dramatists of the world.

(j) Son: Dad, — an alien —? Father: Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOs. Films and science, fiction tell us about them. They are really awesome.

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) 16th December is observed as Victory Day every year in Bangladesh. It is really a red letter day in our national history, because on this day —.

(b) A proverb goes that —. So we must try to lead an honest life.

(c) Courtesy means —. Courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot.

(d) Bangladesh is an agricultural country. As her economy depends on agriculture, —.

(e) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life unless —. tead an honest life.

(f) Bangladesh is our motherland. It is a small but beautiful country. Though it is a small country, it is —.

(g) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser, —.

(h) You must have confidence in your ability. If you —, you will be successful.

(i) My final examination is going on. I studied hard lest —.

(j) His father has no ability to bear his son’s educational expenses. So, the son takes up a part time job so that —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:

Parents (a) — (be) blessings of God to us. When a child (b) — (bear), their joys (c) — (know) no bounds. They (d) — (start) (e) — (think) of (f) — (nurse) and (g) — (bring) up their children. They (h) — (remain) safe under the custody of their parents since birth. Parents never mind (i) — (take) pains for the upbringing of their offspring. We never (j) — (offend) our parents.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed. We are very much proud of our freedom fighters.

(a) They fought for the country with a patriotic zeal (Make it compound).

(b) They are the most courageous sons of our nation Make it positive).

(c) Everybody admires and respects them greatly (Make it passive).

(d) Nobody denies their contribution to their motherland (Make it interrogative).

(e) They will never be forgotten by their countrymen to the end (Make it affirmative).

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

One day Hazrat Omar (R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and said, “Where do you live?” The woman said, “I live in a poor hut south end to this town. I’m hungry but there is no food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?” Hazrat Omar (R) said, “Go back home. I’m coming with food and money for you.”

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear.

Women are nowadays as important as men in society. She constitutes nearly half of our total population. No nation can make real progress keeping half of it in the darkness. Without the uplift of women, it is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education should be given to her so that they can work hand in hand with them in all development programmes.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

I had gathered a peculiar experience (a) — (post modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin’s Island. I visited the island along with my family. Zahid, (b) — (post modify the noun with an appositive) was my guide. On the way to the island, we watched (c) — (demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) sea gulls. The (d) — (pre-modify the noun) birds were flying (e) — (post-modify the verb) with the ship. They became (f) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with biscuits; (g) — them (use a present participle to pre-modify the verb) we became (h) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple of days. We can never forget (j) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the adjective phrase to post modify the verb) lovely sea birds.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Mobile phone has become an essential gadget for everybody (a) — it has become very popular (b) — it has created a number of problems. It has (c) — advantages (d) — disadvantages. (e) — it helps to connect people. (f) — it helps to exchange information. (g) — it can be used for various purposes. (h) — it has a few disadvantages (i) — can cause a lot of troubles. (j) — its advantages are more than its disadvantages.

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.

We should never call a student weaker. Teachers should never discourage any student frustrating his/her interest, ability and dream. Every teacher should try his/her best to find out the ways of success for the students and guide them to achieve it.

(a) never (antonym): (b) weaker (antonym): (c) discourage (antonym): (d) frustrating (synonym): (e) interest (synonym): (f) ability (synonym); (g) dream (synonym): (h) best (antonym) (i) success (antonym): (j) achieve (synonym).

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Arif: Hello How are you Zakia?

Zakia: Fine. What about you

Arif: Well I was a bit sick

Zakia: Really What happened Arif : Stomach upset. I had outside food. It troubles my stomach.

Zakia: That’s why I always try to avoid outside food they are unhygienic.

Arif: I’m not going to have it anymore.

Zakia: Anyway you take care bye.

Arif: Bye.

Sylhet Board-2016

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the may not require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks.

Kamal is (a) — HSC examinee this year. He is not (b) — attentive to his lessons. He weak in (c) — English. Moreover, he is (d) — lazy. So his preparation in English is no (e) — month ago before his examination he managed (f) — short suggestion and learnt (g) — day of examination he started for the examination hall (h) — bit earlier. He entered (i) — examination hall with (j) — trembling heart.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The science fair held (a) — our college paved a new way for us to gather practical knowledge. Many of our friends took part (b) — the fair (c) — their projects. We showed genuine interest (d) — them. Most of the projects were made (e) — consistent (f) — the prevailing situation. They were intended (g) —acquaint us (h) — the solutions (i) — some problems we are facing specially in regard to the environment we live in. We were sanguine (j) — achieving success and we really achieved it.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases /words given in the box.

was born	let alone	would rather	had better	what if
what’s …….. like	it	there	as soon as	as if

(a) — your family —? Our family is not so big. It’s comparatively small.

(b) Today is a rainy day. You — not go to office today.

(c) I have a bad headache. I — go to doctor.

(d) — lived an old man in a village. He was very wise.

(e) My sister is acting — she were all in all. She always acts like this way.

(f) I’ll call you — I arrive. Then we will go to market.

(g) Prabha can’t afford to buy a cell phone, — a laptop. Actually, she is very poor.

(h) Punctuality is the habit of doing things exactly in time. — is, of course, a good habit.

(i) Tajuddin Ahmed, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh — in 1925. He was a wise man.

(j) Rina: — we miss the bus? Mina: We will take a taxi then.

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) The students were sympathetic and patriotic. That’s why —.

(b) There were five boys. I took five books that —.

(c) When he came out, —. He was worthy of getting such greetings.

(d) Though the pen writes well, —. I can’t afford to use it.

(e)The poem is too difficult for the students —. They couldn’t but memorize it.

(f) If I had a camera, —. I like photography.

(g) He came to my room while —. He didn’t wake me up.

(h) Rina waited until —. She went after getting it.

(i) He went to London so that —. He was devoted to study.

(j) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.

One night the entire village was sleeping. The boy Bayazid Bustami was busy in study. His mother (a) — (sleep). Suddenly she woke up and (b) — (feel) thirsty. (c) — (call) her son, she told her son to give her a glass of water and (d) — (fall) asleep again. When Bayazid went to the pitcher, he (e) — (find) it empty. So, he went out with the pitcher in search of water. After a while, he (f) — (come) back home with water and found his mother (g) — (sleep). Then he waited (h) — (stand) by her bed with a glass of water. He did not make any sound lest she (i) — (wake) up. Suddenly his mother woke up and saw him with the glass of water. At once she (j) — (understand) what was the matter.

Read the text and change the sentences according to the direction.

The Tajmahal, the unique tomb is the 7th wonder of the world.

(a) It was three hundred years ago since emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj. (Make it simple).

(b) As he loved his wife Mumtaz very much, he built it as a tomb of his dear wife (Make it compound).

(c) The building was made with fine white marbles. (Make it active).

(d) It rests on a platform of red stone, therefore it looks very nice. (Make it complex).

(e) The Tajmahal is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. (Make it positive). Many tourists come here to enjoy the scenery of the Taj.

Change the narrative style by using direct speeches.

Once I asked a little girl what her mother’s name was. She replied that she could remember her mother’s name but she would not tell me that. She added that she did not tell her mother’s name to any one whom she did not know. I exclaimed with admiration that she was a very clever girl.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references become clear.

A stormy night is fearful and horrible. They causes untold sufferings to the people. In a stormy night, the whole sky is totally overcast with dark cloud. Only the roaring of violent wind can be heard. The wind begins to blow with fearful sound from no directions. People get frightened with sound of storm. In addition to it, there is thundering and lightning. The frequent thundering and lightning causes much terror and fear in the mind of the people whom always think that this night may be the end of our lives and the terrible and destructive storm will never come to an end. Storm causes harm to them. The house roofs are blown away. Many trees are uprooted. A large number of houses and shelters are damaged within a very short time. Standing crops are badly damaged That is thus a dreadful night to the people.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed

Othello, (a) — (use an appositive to post modify the noun) had risen to become a general. He had shown his bravery in many (b) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) battles against the Turks. Every one praised him (c) — (use adverb to post modify the verb) and the senate trusted and honoured him. Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice had a daughter named Desdemona (d) — (use a relative clause to post modify the noun). Brabantio (e) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) invited Othello to his house where he and his daughter listened in wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. He told them of deserts, of caves and of mountains high (f) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) to touch the sky. Desdemona had to weep (g) — (use present participle to post modify the verb phrase) and she never became tired of listening to it. She pitied Othello (h) — (use an adverb to post modify the verb) for the misfortune and hardships of his life. Her pity (i) — (use an adverb to post modify the verb) turned to love. She refused all the young men (j) — (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) because she loved Othello, a noble Muslim Moor from North Africa.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

The gifts of science are uncountable. (a) — we cast our eyes, we see the wonders of science. Satellite TV channels are the means through (b) — we can see and hear the events (c) — are happening all over the world. (d) — today we have specialized satellite channels on almost every interest. (e) — people now have more choices and more freedom about television programmes. Satellite channels help us a lot by reporting on conditions of different parts of the world. (f) — we can be aware of storms, cyclones and tidal bores. (g) — Satellite channels are helping us to a great extent to enrich our own culture and tradition. (h) — satellite channels are playing a favourable role, it is (i) — doing harm to our young and new generation. (j) — still we cannot deny the immense benefits we are getting from satellite channels.

Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed

A good writer may be a good reader. A good reader may be a good speaker or make good recitation. Nothing of this is impossible for a man if he is not lazy. The main thing is sincerity. Seriousness should also be taken under consideration. If a man is serious, he can make impossible to be possible. If we become serious in our intention, we can shine in life.

(a) good (antonym): (b) speaker (synonym): (c) recitation (synonym); (d) impossible (antonym): (e) lazy (antonym); (f) sincerity (synonym): (g) seriousness (synonym): (h) possible (antonym); (i) intention (synonym); (j) shine (synonym).

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Tourist: How old is the edifice guide

Guide: Madame its a 15th century edifice

Tourist: What a wonderful edifice it is

Guide: It was built by Akbar the emperor of India.

Tourist: Oh! I see

Guide: Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark

Tourist: Isnt the place safe?

Guide: It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset

Barishal Board-2016

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blank with articles. Use cross (>) mark where an article is not necessary.

Once there lived (a) — poor cobbler. He had (b) — rich neighbor. (c) — neighbour possessed (d) ill-health. So, he was (e) — angry man. He was always (f) — unhappy man Once he used to think (g) — richest men to be (h) — happiest men in (i) — World. But his (j) — idea was wrong.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

During holidays when my mother went to sleep (a) — noon, we went to the railway line. There along with other children I watched how the trains passed (b) — innumerable unknown facts. My father got an appointment (c) — a town school and he moved (d) — the town immediately with all the members of the family. I was admitted (e) — my father’s school. I felt that my school fellows had no feeling (f) — one another as we had in the village. However, I have gradually adjusted myself (g) — town life. I am happy with my new friends but my heart aches (h) — the happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i) — worries and has infinite capacity (j) — enjoyment.

Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

there	had better	as long as	as if	it
what if	was born	let alone	have to	as soon as

(a) — is really unfortunate for a boy like him to fail in the exam.

(b) He cannot score a goal, — a hat-trick.

(c) His mother being sick, he needs to go home — possible.

(d)The manager says alone. It seems — other had nothing to say.

(e) No one is happy with her result. She — understand it.

(f) — you lose your pen?

(g) — lived a very clever fox in a jungle.

(h)The poor will continue to suffer — they are illiterate.

(i) Zahir Raihan — on 19 August, 1935 in Feni.

(j) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses phrases.

(a) You cannot buy a car unless —. It costs a lot.

(b) You are now sick. Call me in case —.

(c) He is so short that —.

(d) Since there are no more questions to discuss —.

(e) I worked hard although —.

(f) Hardly had we started to eat when —.

(g) We were unable to go by train because of —.

(h) I will give him the message as soon as —.

(i) When I was a child —

(j) There are many helpless people. I wish —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.

There are many people who (a) — (not take) physical exercise. They can hardly (b) — (realize) that they themselves (c) — (ruin) their health. They (d) — (fall) victim to many diseases. He (e) — (become) dull to them. They (f) — (remain) always ill tempered. We (g) — (build) good health and sound mind through physical exercise. Physical exercise (h) — (make) our body active and the muscles strong. It also (i) — (improve) our power of digestion and blood circulation. It (j) — (give) strength to our brain.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

(a) The Chinese put a lot of emphasis on the unity. (Make it passive)

(b) The parks are crowded. (Negative without changing meaning)

(c) There are lots of clean parks in the cities. (Compound)

(d) In the evening many families watch television and spend their free time. (Simple)

(e) Life becomes dull without recreation. (Complex)

Change the narrative style by using indirect speech.

“Do you know Bangladesh Open University offers an English self-learning course?” Sejan said to Shawan. “Yes, I have heard it from my father who works as a tutor of the course. It is a six-month course known as CELP,” said Shawan.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references become clear.

Women are nowadays as important as men in society, she constitute nearly half of our total population. No nation can make real progress keeping half of it in the dark. Without the uplift of women, it is not at all possible. Again without education, women cannot be uplifted proper education should be given to her so that they can work hand in hand with them in all development programmers.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

A village doctor is a (a) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) familiar person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) — (pre-modify the verb) known as a quack. A village doctor is not a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He (d) — (pre-modify the verb) sits in a small dispensary in the morning and evening. He treats the patients (e) — (use a participle to post-modify the verb) small fees. A village doctor is not a (f) — (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) — (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicines to the (h) — (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to the (j) — (pre-modify the noun) people.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Time is a special resource that you cannot store or save for future use. (a) — it is managed properly to gain success. The skills of managing time properly are called time management skills (b) — these skills are necessary for job hunting and career success (c) — it is essential to improve these skills. (d) — there are several useful strategies that can be used to improve your time management skills. (e) — have clear goal in mind. (f) — set up your priorities. (g) — block out time for your high priority activities first and protect that time from interruptions, (h) — set a deadline to do them and try your best to stick to it. (i) — your skills will help you avoid stress in completing any work successfully (j) —reward yourself when the job is done. it is me al

Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed.

Illiteracy is a curse (antonym). It is the root cause (synonym) of ignorance (antonym) which frustrates (synonym) all development (synonym) efforts of the government. No development effort can succeed (synonym) unless illiteracy is eradicated (antonym). Eradication of illiteracy in a country like Bangladesh with so vast (antonym) a population is undoubtedly (synonym) a gigantic (antonym) task.

Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation.

Student: May I come in Sir?

Principal: Yes come in.

Student: Good morning Sir.

Principal: Good morning how can I help you

Student: Sir we would like to arrange a study tour

Principal: It’s a great idea Ill appreciate it Submit an application to me so that I can take step in favour of you.

Student: Ok Sir. We will write an application on behalf of the students

Principal: Ok, see you.

Student: Thank you very much, Sir

Principal: You are most welcome.

2017

April 17, 2024May 29, 2025 Abdullah

Dhaka Board-2017 (Second Paper)
Rajshahi Board-2017 (Second Paper)
Dinajpur Board-2017 (Second Paper)
Jashore board-2017 (Second Paper)
Chattogram board 2017 (Second Paper)
Sylhet Board-2017 (Second Paper)
Barishal board-2017 (Second Paper)
Comilla Board 2017 (Second Paper)

Dhaka Board-2017

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks.

Patriotism is (a) — noble virtue. It inspires (b) — man to dedicate his life for the freedom of his (c) — country. (d) — man without patriotism is no better than (e) — beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) — his countrymen. He thinks for (g) — betterment of his country. On (h) — contrary, (i) — unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j) — country are true patriots.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The environment plays an important role (a) — our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d) — our environment. (e) — ensuring sound life the balance (f) — the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g) — lack of knowledge, we don’t realize the importance (h) — it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

as soon as	what if	let alone	had better	have to
what does ……. look like	what’s it like	it	was born	would rather

(a) Deforestation is a matter of great concern. We — take immediate steps against cutting down trees at random.

(b) To tell a lie is a great sin. We — die than tell a lie. Otherwise none will believe us.

(c) Helmet should be used while driving a motorcycle. — you were driving your bike and met a serious accident?

(d) — swimming in the sea? It seems to be very heroic to me.

(e) — mother heard the news, she cried loudly. She lost her child in a car accident.

(f) Rome was not built in a day. — took a long time and hard labour to build this city.

(g) Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt, — a car.

(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West Bengal.

(i) Rina’s dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She — buy a new dress.

(j) Rana: Hi, Robi — a peacock —? Robi: It’s a very nice bird. It knows how to dance.

Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should —.

(b) English is an international language. — you cannot get a good job.

(c) Corruption is an obstacle to our national development. It is high time —.

(d) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. I wish —.

(e) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But —.

(f) He cannot run the business. So, he should —.

(g) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him.

(h) The students could not memorize the poem. It was too difficult —.

(i) Since there was no more question to discuss, —.

(j) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.

Road mishap (a) — (happen) in our country almost every day. Recently it (b) — (rise) to an alarming rate (c) — (take) a heavy toll of human lives. The members of a family remain anxious if someone (d) — (travel) in a bus. In most cases, reckless driving (e) — (cause) road accidents. The drivers are in the habit of (f) — (violate) traffic rules. Road accidents can be (g) — (lessen) if the drivers drive their vehicles carefully. People should be conscious in this respect While (h) — (cross) the road, they should be careful. Some people travel (i) — (climb) on the roof of the buses and trains. Traffic rules must be maintained strictly with a view to (j) — (control) road accidents.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

Frugality is a good habit. (a) A man who is frugal does not like to spend money without reasons, (Simple) (b) The target of a frugal man is to save money for future (Make it Complex). (c) Everyone should practice frugality to make a well-planned family (Make it Passive). (d) A frugal man lives a solvent life (Make it Negative). (e) A frugal man is happier than a prodigal man (Make it Positive).

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

‘Follow my example,’ she said when we shook hands, ‘and never eat more than one thing for luncheon.’ ‘I’ll do better than that,’ I retorted, ‘I’ll eat nothing for dinner tonight.’ ‘Humorist!’ she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Deforestation means cutting down of trees (a) — (post-modify the verb). To meet up the basic needs of food and housing, trees are being cut in large scale and thus it causes (b) — (pre modify the noun) imbalance. Besides, there are some dishonest people who cut trees in our forest (c) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). The (d) — (use a noun adjective to pre modify the noun) level is rising and many parts of the world are going to be engulfed by the sea in near future. New areas of the world are (e) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) turned into desert as a result of deforestation. So, we must stop (f) — (use a participle to post-modify the verb) down trees unnecessarily. (g) — (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) trees indiscriminately will be hazardous for our future existence. If we destroy trees (h) — (use an adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) one day the country will turn into a great desert. The (i) — (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) temperature will cause greenhouse effect. Necessary measures should be taken (j) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Mobile phone has added a new dimension in our communication system. It has made the world closer to us. (a) — it has made worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day-to-day communication. (b) — it has been part and parcel of our life as we cannot go for a single day without using it. We use it for rapid communication. (c) — mobile phone is not free from defect. It has some negative sides as well. (d) — excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power. (e) — it is a means of money wastage. (f) — it is seen that many underworld crimes are being done with the use of mobile network. (g) — the radiation from mobile phone may cause cancer to the users. (h) — we are aware of these harmful effects. (i) — we are not aware of using the mobile phone. (j) — we must have to be conscious of the negative impact of mobile phone.

Read the passage and write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below.

Sports are a popular form of entertainment. Many international sporting events are organized from time to time. Most of the events are sponsored by multinational manufacturing companies and business firms. They pay for the sports events in exchange for the right to advertise their products during those events. These events are telecast worldwide by satellite and people all over the world Watch them live. As a result, the sponsor’s products receive maximum media coverage giving companies international recognition. This is the only commercial aspect of international Sports but there are other aspects too. (a) popular (antonym): (b) form (synonym): (c) entertainment (synonym); (d) organize (synonym le) sponsor (synonym): (f) multinational (antonym): (g) pay (antonym); (h) watch (synonym); (i) maximum (antonym): (j) recognition (antonym).

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Abid: We are about to finish our HSC examination Are you thinking about your future

Hasib: Yes, what about you

Abid: I want to pursue higher education what are your plans

Hasib: I would rather follow some vocational course to make my career

Abid: Really have you thought of any particular vocation

Hasib: Yes, I would like to join the Fashion Design course This career has a prospect these days

Abid: Is it suitable for boys

Hasib: Why not Boys are as good as girl in many professions nowadays Whats your future plan

Abid: I would like to go for teaching

Hasib: Its a good profession for a studious boy like you

Rajshahi Board-2017

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks.

Truthfulness is (a) — greatest of all (b) — virtues which makes (c) — man really great. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking (d) — truth, we cannot command (e) — confidence of others. (f) — man whom nobody believes can never be great in life. We might succeed once or twice by telling (g) — lie but it never brings a good result. (h) — lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i) — real character of (j) — liar is revealed and nobody believes him.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) — our life literature, economy and culture. But are the rivers (b) — good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already and several are going (c) — the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) — a dying river. A report published in The Daily Sun describes what has happened (e) — the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air (f) — me says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g) — the Ganges and flowed (h) — the Bay of Bengal (i) — the river Dhaleshwari. Gradually, it lost its link (j) — Ganges and got the name Buriganga.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

there	have to	as if	what does…… look like	lest
what if	no sooner had	let alone	be born	would rather

(a) The students were loitering in the corridor. — they seen the teacher than they entered classroom.

(b) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is the father of our nation. He — in 1920 in Tungipara of Gopalganj district.

(c) I can’t stand Rubel. He always acts — he were smarter than everyone.

(d)The little girl was suddenly crossing the road. A bus was passing by. As it came near the driver halted it. — he wouldn’t have stopped the bus?

(e) Shoma — live in a hostel than live in her relative’s home. She feels free and comfortable in the hostel.

(f)You started late. Now you are walking slowly. Walk fast — you should miss the bus.

(g) He is very poor. He can’t afford to travel by an AC bus — an aeroplane.

(h) Daughter: Mom, — an albatross –? Mother: My dear, an albatross is a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans.

(i) Long ago — lived a mighty warrior named Kubla Khan. He was the grandson of Chenghis Khan.

(j) I — seek advice from a doctor. I have been suffering from fever for a long time.

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) 21st February is a red-letter day in our life because —. It is our Mother Language Day.

(b) Once there was a farmer who had three sons. They were so lazy that —.

(c) I have to meet Raihan. Do you know where —?

(d) It is high time you —. It is detrimental to health.

(e) English is an international language. If you want to go abroad for higher studies, —.

(f) The bee is one of the busiest insects. It flies from flower to flower to —.

(g) My friend lived in New Zealand. It is many years since —.

(h) We must grow the habit of getting up early in the morning. The sooner we get up —.

(i) There goes the proverb “United we stand, divided we fall”. Unless we are united, —.

(j) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs.

It has been over three hundred years since emperor Shah Jahan of Delhi (a) — Mahal as a tomb for his wife in Agra. Architecturally, it (b) — (be) one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The building (c) — (make) of fine white marble with inlay marble. It (d) — (have) eight sides and many open arches. It (e) — (rest) on terrace of red sandstone. Four slender white towers (f) — (rise) from the corners of the form large dome (g) — (stand) above the centre of the building. Around this large dome there (h) — (be) four smaller domes. Just inside the outer walls, there is an open corridor from visitors (i) — (look) through carved marble screens into a central room. The bodies of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz (j) — (lie) in two graves below this room.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

(a) It was 1971 when Bangladesh achieved independence. (Simple) (b) It is the most significant event in the history of Bangladesh. (Comparative) (c) Our freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for the independence of Bangladesh (compound) (d) It was a great struggle for them. (Exclamatory) (e) We shall always remember them with pride. (Compound)

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

“Whose picture is it?” I asked. “A little girl’s of course,” said Grandmother. “Can’t you tell?” “Yes, but do you know the girl?” “Yes, I knew her,” said Granny, “but she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn’t tell you about her.”

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Rewrite the sentences make the pronoun references clear and underline the changes.

Education is the birthright of every man. But even then many people in our country are deprived this for many reasons. They are unconscious and unskilled for want of it. For this, they are unable not only to develop their own fate on their family, but also unable to pay any role for the development of society or the state. If the people are not properly educated, that is not possible So, the more we can educate our people, the more the country will be developed. With a view to developing human resource, the government has given many incentives in the field of expanding the primary and the secondary education. We must ensure these for every child of the country.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) farmer who used (b) — (post-modify the verb by using infinitive) on other people’s lane with great effort they married (c) — (use a pronoun) daughters off by the time they reach teenage. Their sons also started (d) — (use present participle to modify the verb) with their as (e) — (pre-modify the noun) labourers when they were old enough to help. By the time in were seventeen, they left for towns (f) — (use infinitive to post-modify the verb) money: they used to send money to their parents (g) — (use an adverb to post-modify the verb getting married they barely had enough to support their (h) — (pre-modify the noun Out of desperation, Ayesha Begum started (i) — (post-modify the verb) in the village old, (j) — (pre-modify the noun) husband and herself.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Man is a social being. (a) —, man cannot live alone. (b) —, man has been living together from time immemorial. Living in society is not an easy task. We have to follow certain rules and regulations of the society. (c) —, we should be cooperative. (d) —, we must help others when they are in need. (e) —, we have to be careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) — we must control our emotions and behave rationally towards others. (g) — we should not think and live only for us. (h) — we should always think and work for the betterment of the society. (i) — we should remain prepared to sacrifice our lives for the greater interest of the society. (j) — sacrificing our lives for the society makes us immortal.

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed.

The process of globalization obviously requires a common language for international communication. For many different reasons. English has achieved the prestige of being that language. As a result, it has crossed national borders to reach people who speak other languages. It is no longer the unique possession of British or American people, but a language that belongs to the world’s people. In fact, bilingual and multilingual users of English far outnumber its monolingual native speakers. This phenomenon has led to a bewildering variety of English around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and more varieties have emerged which are strongly influenced by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother Fondues, World English has now moved away from the control of the native speakers. However, the question of British or American English is not so important now. Today’s slogan is mutual intelligibility among users of the language.

(a) obviously (synonym): (b) prestige (synonym): (c) national (synonym): (d) unique (antonym); (e) native (antonym): (f) variety (synonym): (g) emerge (antonym): (h) control (antonym): (i) important (synonym): (j) intelligibility (antonym).

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

“I’m not in the least hungry.” my guest sighed “but if you insist I don’t mind having some asparagus.” I ordered them. “Aren’t you going to have any” “No I never eat asparagus.” “I know there are people who don’t like them. The fact is you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat. “Coffee” I said “Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee” she answered.

Dinajpur Board-2017

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks.

What (a) — surprise it was! Robin got (b) — first prize in (c) — competition. I was really (d) — amazed at his success. Of course, he was trained by (e) — expert coach for (f) — time He always obeyed (g) — instructions given by (h) — coach. Even he was not found outside (i) — camp during practice session. (j) — boy like him is always appreciated by the people.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Badal lived (a) — a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal (b) — his way (c) —school. An old bridge was (d) — that canal. It was useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e) — its repair. So, one day it broke (f) — and caused a good deal (g) — hardship to the villagers. They were (h) — difficulty. They could not go to the town (i) — the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold their production (j) — local market at a nominal price.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

there	it	what …..look like	as soon as	had better
let alone	as if	have to	was born	would rather

(a) We — not go out today. A riot has broken out in our locality.

(b) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. One can take it as an important form of physical exercise, because it refreshes both the body and mind.

(c) Do you often — travel on business? You are always seen travelling abroad.

(d) Long ago, — lived a very pious man. His name was Hatem Tai and he was very kind hearted.

(e) — does a clown —? You’ve seen a clown in the circus many a time.

(f) — I see my father coming my heart fills up with joy. I am very much fond of my father.

(g) I got a job at a bar. But I hate working at a bar. I — be a waiter than a barman.

(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam — in an impoverished family. He had to earn even when he was a small boy.

(i) The economic condition of Robi is very poor. He cannot afford one meal per day — square meals. (j) After the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2014, Messi looked — he were completely routed. His cherished dream had been shattered.

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) Rifat does not like —. He knows that rich food does not contain rich vitamins.

(b) As Shafi is devoted to studies, all his teachers love him. He hopes to —.

(c) — is not good. We should give up it.

(d) — gives no pleasure. It is always painstaking.

(e) There is nobody —. Hence happiness is a relative term.

(f) Birds — in winter are called migratory birds. We should not kill them

(g) People are careful — in Dhaka city. They don’t waste their resource.

(h) Man is a social being. No man can do —.

(i) Robinson Crusoe was born in England. His father wanted him —.

(j) — in Bangladesh are unemployed. Self-employment is a possible solution to this problem.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context

In the last autumn vacation, I (a) — (get) sufficient time. So I (b) — (make) up my mind to make a journey by train from Dhaka to Chattogram. I (c) — (reach) the station about half an hour before the departure of the train. It (d) — (be) then a very busy time. Rickshaw, motorcars and other vehicles (e) — (come) to the station with passengers. Coolies (f) — (run) behind them. There (e) — (be) shouts and rush of the passengers and the coolies. After some time hearing a whistle the passengers (h) — (stand) in a queue before the ticket counter. I also (i) — (stand) in the line and (j) — (buy) a second-class ticket.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

(a) Water, an important vital element of environment is polluted in various ways complex. It is called life.

(b) The water which is pure is necessary for us (simple).

(c) Men pollute water by throwing waste in it (compound).

(d) The farmers use water in time of cultivation largely (passive).

(e) It is one of the most important elements of all living beings positive).

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

He said to me, “I am very sorry to trouble you, but I shall be much obliged if you will kindly lend me your dictionary.” “I shall be very glad to be of service to you, and you are welcome to any of my books that you think of use to you,” said I.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear.

Sunlight is the source of all energy of the earth. All the living beings are dependent upon this green plants are the producer of the ecosystem. All plants and animals of it are interconnected serially. Consequently, there develops a food chain among these. The transfer of food energy takes place from producers through a series of food levels. This is called food chain of food in the ecosystem. There are numerous food chains in an ecosystem. Food chain does not work in isolation. These are linked together to form a food web.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Sabbir is (a) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) ideal student. He prepares (b) — (use possessive to pre-modity the noun) lessons in collaboration with his teachers. He does (c) — (post-modify the verb) in every examination as he does does not waste time. He knows time once lost is lost forever. So, he utilizes every moment. During his free time he goes to his native village. He teaches (d) — (pre-modify the noun) people. He wants (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) illiteracy from his village. (f) — (use present participle to pre modify the verb) illiteracy from his village, he wants to bring about massive development. He is (g) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) devoted to God. He says prayer (h) — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) times a day. He never tells a lie. He respects his parents very much. Our superiors are also respected by him. His father, (i) — (post-modify the noun phrase with an appositive) supports him cordially. His mother, an ideal housewife, (j) — (pre modify the verb) supports him very much. Such a student like Sabbir is rarely found nowadays.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

It was the night before my math exam in the 2nd semester. I could not do better in the math exam of 1st semester. (a) — I was really serious about the exam. (b) — I was careful enough not to spend a single moment in vain. But, the night did not pass smoothly at all. (c) — it was full of mishaps. (d) — the electricity went out. I waited for it for about an hour, however, there was sign of its coming. (e) — I lighted a candle and began to study again. The flickering light of the candle was creating problems for me. Soon, I began to feel a bad headache. I really wanted to get rid of it. (f) —, I left my reading room and stood in the balcony for some time. I began to feel better, but could not stay there for long. (g) — I let the place. (h) —, I went to my reading room again. (i) — to add to my gladness the electricity came. I could finish my study within two hours. (j) —, I went to bed with a happy mind.

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.

All this was perplexing and upsetting. For at the time I had already made up my mind that imperialism was an evil thing and the sooner I chucked up my job and got out of it the better Theoretically and secretly, of course I was all for the strugglers and against their oppressors.

(a) perplexing (antonym): (b) upsetting (antonym); (c) imperialism (synonym): (d) evil (antonym); (e) sooner (antonym); (f) chucked (synonym): (g) better (antonym): (h) theoretically (synonym): (i) secretly (synonym): (j) oppressor (synonym).

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Aryan: Do you read newspaper regularly Farhan.

Farhan: Yes, I do. What’s about you?

Aryan: To tell you frankly I do not read newspaper regularly.

Farhan: Why you get enough time during the break in the college.

Aryan: Yes, I do get but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time.

Farhan: Remember newspaper is called the ‘storehouse’ of knowledge. The more you will read newspaper the more you will learn.

Aryan: Then, from today, I will start reading newspaper Farhan : Yes, that’s like a good friend.

Jashore board-2017

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks hot require an article. Put a cross (x) in each blank.

The process of learning may very well be compared to (a) — undertaking of a journey. The learner or the student or the student is (b) — journey taker or traveller. Just as a traveller has to undergo all (c) — botherations of buying his ticket, booking his baggage, showing up his ticket, taking care of things, boarding a train or a bus and suffering every other item of (d) — tedious journey to reach his (e) — destination. So a learner has to manage his learning affair himself. It is (f) — labourious process and no one can do (g) — labour for him and no one else can undertake (h) — journey for another. There is no trick or magic in it. It cannot be acquired at second hand. Just as a traveller, he can enquire here and there in case of doubt and difficulty. However, the journey is (i) — passenger’s own concern. In (j) — same way, learning is entirely the concern of the student or the learner.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

It would be impossible (a) — us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly what fate had (b) — store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c) — all His creatures and reveals only the present. He hides from the animals what men know, and He hides from men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb had reason (d) a man, it could not gamble happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e) — human food. But being quite ignorant (f) — its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g) — the flowery meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h) — the butcher who is about to slaughter it. What a blessing, it is that we are ignorant (i) — the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow is of equal importance with the death of a hero, has, in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so that we might fulfill our duty in the sphere (j) — which He has appointed us.

Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box.

as if	what does …. look like	there	have to	had better
let alone	was born	what’s it like	as soon as	would rather

(a) In modern times, — has been a great change in the attitude of man regarding superstitious belief.

(b) Our learners develop a very poor writing skill. They cannot write fairly well even in Bangla — in English.

(c) Some city dwellers’ behaviour is often too formal. They speak in such a way — they were never in the village.

(d) I have never travelled by air. — flying in the sky?

(e) Riaz: — the frozen mountain peak —? Purnima: It looks like a white dome.

(f) Sheela is suffering from toothache. She — see a dentist.

(g) Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume — the rain stops.

(h) Sohel is a very good-natured boy. He — stay at home than mix with bad companies.

(i) Milton was a poet of versatile genius. He — in 1608 in England. He used to believe that one should start a profession after taking necessary preparations.

(j) We have discussed for quite a long time. We can’t take much time any more. We — come to a conclusion.

Complete the sentences using suitable words/phrases/clauses.

(a) Last night I did not have a sound sleep. I feel sleepy — TV.

(b) You cannot handle such a — if you don’t have prior experience in teaching.

(c) If the driver had been more careful, — the fatal accident.

(d) We were supposed to start our journey the next day. But it was so hot that —.

(e) A village market is one of the many attractions of country life. It is a public place where —.

(f)The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough —?

(g) Begging is not a profession. It is most disreputable. We must not —.

(h) Wherever he speaks in English, —. But it is natural that we learn through mistakes.

(i) The station is not far away from here. It will take you five minutes —.

(j) One should bear in mind that forming bad habit is easy to do but —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs in the brackets as per subject and context. Most of the people who (a) — (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b) — (be) great conquerors and generals and soldiers, whereas the people who really (c) — (help) civilization forward are often never (d) — (mention) at all. We do not know who first (e) — (set) a broken leg or launched a sea worthy boat or (f) — (calculate) the length of a year, but we (g) — (know) all about the killers and destroyers. People think a great deal of them, so much so that on all the highest pillars in great cities of the world you (h) — (find) figures of a conqueror or a general or a soldier. And I think that most people (i) — (believe) that the greatest countries are those that (j) — (beat) in the battle the greatest number of countries and ruled over them as conquerors.
Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

We are very much proud of our freedom fighters.

(a) They fought for the country with a patriotic zeal. (make it compound)

(b) They are the most courageous sons of our nation. (make it positive)

(c) Everybody admires and respects them greatly. (make it passive)

(d) Nobody denies their contribution to their motherland. (make it interrogative without changing meaning)

(e) They will never be forgotten by their countrymen to the end. (make it affirmative)

Change the narrative style by using direct speech.

The teacher asked the students if they had heard the name of Aesop. The students respectfully replied that they had not and asked the teacher who he had been. The teacher advised them to listen to his lecture attentively and they would be able to know about him. He also exclaimed with wonder that his fables were very interesting and instructive.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. If necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear.

Mandela left public life in June 2004 telling his adoring countrymen not to call them. Regarding it, Nadine Gordimer said, “He is at the epicenter of his time, our in South Africa and your, wherever you are”.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

A village doctor is a very (a) — (pre-modify the noun) person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) — (pre-modify the verb) known as a quack. A village doctor is not a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He usually sits in a small dispensary (d) — (post-modify the verb). He treats the patients (e) — (use a participle phrase to post-modify the verb). A village doctor is not a (f) — (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) — (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicine to (h) — (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to the (j) — (pre-modify the noun) villagers.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) — it is the burning question of the day. (b) — almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) —Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so-called problem. (d) — nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (e) — there are many reasons behind it. (f) — our country is industrially backward. (g) — our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of life. (h) — it has little provision for vocational training. (i) — our students and youth have false sense of dignity. (j) they run after jobs blindly.

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.

Sincerity is the root of success of all works. One can go a long way if he does a job with sincerity. The great men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way. Sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity, one will never receive desirable output from it. So, we should be sincere in every walk of life. (a) success (antonym); (b) job (synonym); (c) great (antonym); (d) because (synonym); (e) know (synonym); (f) follow (antonym); (g) rule (synonym): (h) never (antonym): (i) victory (synonym); (j) desirable (antonym).

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Tourist: How old is the edifice guide

Guide: Madame its a 15th century edifice

Tourist: What a wonderful edifice it is

Guide: It was built by Akbar the then emperor of India.

Tourist: Oh! I see

Guide: Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon.

Tourist: Isnt the place safe?

Guide: It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset.

Chattogram board 2017

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks with articles. Use a cross (X) mark where an article is not necessary.

“Rifle Roti Aurat’’ is (a) — first Bengali novel on (b) — Liberation war of Bangladesh unique novel is written by Anwar Pasha, (c) — professor of Bangla department at Dhaka University. He wrote this (d) — novel between April and June in 1971. The main characters this novel is Sudipta Shaheen who shares his dream of (e) — new country. Professor Anwar Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka University residence two days before (f) — victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the member of (g) — notorious killing squad Al-Badr picked up (h) — novelist. Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to (i) — Banglapedia, around 991 academics, 13 journalists, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j) — Liberation War of Bangladesh.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Syed Shamsul Haq, a legendary litterateur, was born in Kurigram (a) — 1935. He received the Bangla Academy Award (b) — the age of twenty-nine. It is noteworthy that he was the youngest (c) — all who got the Bangla Academy Award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000 (d) — his contributions (e) — Bangla literature. His literary works are included (f) — the curriculam of secondary, higher secondary and graduation level (g) — Bangladesh. Syed Shamsul Haq was married (h) — Anwara Syed Haq who is a member (i) — the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London. This renowned intellectual passed away (j) — 27 September in 2016 at the age of 81.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

there	what does….. look like	what if	as if	let alone
as soon as	was born	has to	what’s it like	would rather

(a) It was 45 years ago when a new country named Bangladesh — in the world map at the cost of millions of lives.

(b) During the Liberation War of Bangladesh — was a great American singer George Harison who sang for Bangladesh.

(c) — living in Bangladesh? You seem to be very happy with your life in Bangladesh.

(d) My foreign friend told me, “You — leave this country than live here. I replied, “This is my motherland.”

(e) In 1971, the Pakistani army did terrible atrocities against the Bangladeshis. Pakistan — apologize for this to Bangladesh.

(f) Pakistan always plays a role against Bangladesh. We cannot expect any co-operation from them —apology.

(g)The elements of anti-liberation forces came out of their cocoons — the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed.

(h) Some persons living in Bangladesh always try to make conspiracy against the country, —Bangladesh were not their own country.

(i) The authority of Dhaka University cut ties with Pakistan. — the government of Bangladesh takes initiatives to cut off diplomatic relation with Pakistan?

(j) Teacher: Learners, — the national flower of Bangladesh —?

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) We are closely related to our environment. We should keep the environment free from pollution so that —.

(b) We must follow the rules of hygiene. Without following the rules of hygiene, we —.

(c) He was very hopeful about winning the game. He — before he took part in the competition.

(d) He had a street accident and his mother injured herself falling on the stairs. To tell the truth misfortune —.

(e) She has got GPA 4.50. If — more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam.

(f) The boy was playing when —. He stopped his playing at once.

(g) I feel a very bad headache. If —, I would continue my classes.

(h) Time plays a very crucial role in human life. We cannot prosper in life unless —.

(i) He runs very fast. Last year he — that other competitions were left behind.

(j) Human body needs a balanced diet. If we take a balanced diet, it —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.

The Liberation War of Bangladesh inspired many artists, singers and cultural activists. Eminent artiste Shaheen Samad (a) — (join) Bangladesh Mukti Sangrami Shilpi Sangstha during the Liberation War. She along with others (b) — (inspire) millions with her voice (c) — raise funds for the refugee camps. The cultural troupe used to (d) — (travel) to refugee camps and different areas in Mukta Anchal. They (e) — (perform) patriotic songs and arranged puppet shows, besides, (f) — (stage) dramas. Shaheen Samad said, “Liberation War (g) — (be) always an inspiration for me.” She sang a lot of songs during that time and now (h) — (feel) honoured to have been able to inspire the freedom fighters. She has the memorable harmonium with which she sang ‘in 1971. Now she (i) — (wish) to hand it over to Liberation War Museum. This eminent artiste wants live performance of those moving songs on TV channel, at least one song in a week and thus (j) — (cover) all the year round.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed

(a) Long long ago there was a king who was very wise. (Make it simple)

(b) People called him wise Solomon. (Make it passive)

(c) Actually, at that time he was the wisest of all. (Make it comparative)

(d) There was another ruler also named Queen of Sheba. (Make it complex)

(e) One day she thought Solomon’s wisdom should not remain untested. (Make it affirmative)

Change the narrative style by using direct speeches.

The witness told the international crimes tribunal that he had suddenly heard a gunshot and gone towards the door. He added that he had seen many Al-Badr men and the members of the Pakistani army on his house premises. The judge asked him if he had recognized some of the Al-Badr men. The witness answered that he could recognize one Hamid in his village who had brought the members of the Pakistani army to the village.

Identify the unclear pronoun reference in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear.

A rich man went to a farmer with one thousand taka in a bag. He said to him, “Look, my friend. I have brought one thousand taka for you. Keep this money and remove your distress.” He was surprised. He took the bag from the rich man and thanked him. He said to himself, “One thousand taka is a lot of money.” He could not think where to keep the money. He did not find any safe place. He dug a hole in his hut and kept it there.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

The people of Bangladesh have expressed their shock (a) — (post-modify the verb) at the reaction of the Pakistan Parliament. Pakistan strongly protested the execution of two (b) — (pre-modify the noun collaborators who committed crimes against humanity on their own people in 1971. There is a demand for apology from (c) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) government for the crimes of its army during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Recently Pakistan’s National Assembly may be within its rights (d) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) for the execution of two collaborators. But it is quite clear to us that Pakistan always tries to erase its past history. To erase (e) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) history is not easy because history continues to follow all of us. Pakistan, (f) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), cannot come out of its military influence. As a result, the country has become (g) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) barbarous. So Pakistan is going down (h) — (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). The founder of Pakistan Mr. Jinnah was physically (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak and so, the state always tried to show its physical strength since (j) — (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) birth.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage

Rangpur Town Hall is a place of cultural activities. (a) — in 1971, it became a torture cell used by the Pakistani army. (b) — the army brought here innocent Bengalees. After that they started to bring Bengali women here. Among them Mansura Begum was one who was the wife of a freedom fighter. (c) — she was young and beautiful, she drew the attention of local collaborators. (d) — they informed the Pakistani army. (e) — the Pakistani army abducted Mansura occurrence, Pakistani soldiers surrounded her house. (f) — they searched her husband who joined the Mukti Bahini. (g) — they found her father-in-law, they started to beat him. The old man got unconscious. (h) — the barbarous soldiers did not stop beating him. Mansura rushed to her father-in-law, grabbed his bleeding body and begged the military not to kill him. (i) — they did not listen to her. They picked up the old man on the military truck. (j) — they pulled and dragged Mansura on to the truck.

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.

During the nine-month long Liberation War, the Pakistani army carried out the ma massacre in human history. There were thousands of killing fields all around Bangladesh the largest killing fields is located at Dumuria in Khulna. The area is called Chuknagar. Hundreds and thousands of fleeing people arrived at Chuknagar to cross the border. On 20 May in Pakistani soldiers surrounded the area. They started to fire the fleeing people. About eight to thousand people were killed at Chuknagar.

(a) liberation (synonym); (b) brutal (antonym); (c) massacre (synonym); (d) human (antonym) (e) located (antonym); (f) called (synonym); (g) surrounded (synonym); (h) started (antonym) (i) killed (synonym); (j) largest (antonym).

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Son: Did you keep a diary during the liberation war

Father: Yes I did. Son: Can I have a look at it?

Father: I’m afraid, Ive lost it.

Son: Can you remember anything about it

Father: Yes, I remember one event there were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night. You wanted to look out but we didn’t let you.

Son: Why

Father: Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then

Son: I can’t remember anything.

Father: Its natural. No one can remember all from early childhood

Sylhet Board-2017

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles as necessary. Some require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks.

Robi is (a) — indigent boy. He comes of (b) — needy family. But he is diligent and upright. He has (c) unique vision for life. He believes that honesty is (d) — key to success. Moreover, he has (e) — deep sense of patriotism. Being imbued with these ideals, he shapes (f) — dream of his life. From (g) — dawn to dusk, he works hard. He never squanders time, wastes money and dissipates (h) — energy. His only aim is to reach (i) — apex of success. We need (j) — ideal boy like Robi.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

I caught sight (a) — him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b) — him. But he was (c) — a hurry. He was one (d) — my best friends. Both of us studied (e) — the same school. I had an intimacy (f) — him. Both of us got separated (g) — each other after the completion (h) — SSC Examination. I hardly meet (i) — him. Though my heart bleeds (j) — him, this is the go of the world.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

had better	as if	was born	there	It
let alone	as soon as	what does ….. look like	would you mind	would rather

(a) The room appears to be suffocating. — opening the windows?

(b) It is raining outside. You — take an umbrella.

(c) He cannot read newspaper, — edit a newspaper.

(d) — lived a wise man but he was not well known to all.

(e) You look tired. — appears to me that you have worked hard.

(f) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He — into a needy family.

(g) — a dinosaur —? Have you ever seen it?

(h)He proceeded — he had never seen me. His defiant behaviour offended me.

(i) Panic seized me — I heard his roaring voice.

(j) Though I am in dire need of money, I — die than seek any financial help from him.

Complete the following sentences using suitable clauses phrases

(a) Honesty is the best policy. If you maintain honesty, —.

(b) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time —.

(c) English is an international language. I wish —.

(d) If I had much money, ––.

(e)There goes a proverb that —. So, you have to make friendship with a gentleman.

(f) Hardly has he seen his friend —.

(g) It is a long time since we —.

(h) All of us have to work hard with a view to —.

(i) I was too young to —.

(j) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest he —.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs.

Jerry is an orphan. He (a) — (come) to the orphanage at the age of four. He (b) — (lose) his parents in his infancy. Then, he (c) — (commit) to the care of the orphanage. He could hardly (d) — (recollect) his parents’ memory. In spite of (e) — (be) an orphan, he had developed strong fabric of morality. His inimitable morality (f) — (draw) him close to the writer. The write (g) — (impress) with him. She started (h) — (show) affection for him. Jerry (i) — (take) her for his mother. He fabricated a lie (j) —(win) her heart.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

(a) Most of the people of our country are living in the rural areas. (Make it interrogative without the change of meaning)

(b) They are peace loving. (Make it complex)

(c) They are more patriotic and industrious. (Make it positive)

(d) They love their motherland profoundly. (Make it passive)

(e) Although they are insolvent, they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight. (Make it simple)

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.

“Why are you crying? Do you have any problem?” asked the passer-by. “I am crying because I have none to look after me,” said the street child. “Are you hungry?” “Yes, I am,” said the boy.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Rewrite the sent make the pronoun references clear and underline the changes.

Books are the medium through which human beings talk with enlightened minds, the great men of the world. They are our best friends. They introduce them to the life and the world. Books are the mirrors of past, present and even future. These are having an active voice. We know about the thoughts and deeds of our ancestors through it. They make the noblemen alive in the world forever.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali literature. He was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) — (post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali literature. Nazrul, (c) — (use an appositive), won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) — (use possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). His songs are (f) — (use an intensifier to modify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali literature (g) — (use an adverb to modify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h) — (use a noun-adjective) literature. He is (i) — (use an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j) — (use an adverbial phrase).

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Honesty is a noble virtue. The man possessing this invaluable quality is the happiest man on earth, (a) —. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b) —, nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c) —, he goes to the dogs. (d) — we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy. (e) — dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) — dishonest people are cursed. (g) — children should be taught honesty from childhood. It is widely observed that children follow their parents. (h) — parents should be honest and upright in their business of life. (i) — children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest. (j) — they can mould their characters.

Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed.

Bangladesh is an agro-based country. The soil of Bengal is purer than gold. Most of her land is fertile. The farmers of this country are industrious. They work ceaselessly from dawn to dusk. They are not lazy. They love their motherland. They have a strong attachment to their motherland. Their diligence and perseverance keep the wheel of economy moving. We must respect them. We are grateful to them. We must follow their devotion to duty and country.

(a) fertile (synonym): (b) industrious (antonym); (c) ceaselessly (synonym); (d) lazy (synonym (e) love (antonym): (1) strong (synonym): (g) moving (antonym); (h) respect (synonym): (i) grateful (antonym): (j) devotion (synonym)

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting them.

Entering the study room my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust How dirty you have made the room! Why do you use it if you cant keep it tidy I said, I am extremely sorry I have been a nuisance in future youll never see the room in such a bad condition I promise

Barishal board-2017

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the may not require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks.

Truthfulness is (a) — greatest of all (b) — virtues which makes (c) — person really, we do not cultivate (d) — habit of speaking (e) — truth, we cannot command (f) — trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we must once or twice by telling (g) — lie but it never brings about (h) — good result. A lien hidden Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i) — real character of (j) — liar is revealed and nobody believes him.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a) — the picnic that we made. I am now writing (b) — you about it. It was winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c) — some of my friends arranged a picnic. We selected Sonargaon (d) — the picnic spot. It is some miles from Dhaka. We got (e) — the bus (f) — about 9 am (g) — all necessary utensils materials. (h) — reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i) — about 9:30 am. We did not take any cook (j) — us.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

let alone	as soon as	if	what’s …like	have to
as if	would rather	had better	it	there

(a) I met him ten years ago. I can hardly recall his name, — his address.

(b) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.

(c) Don’t behave — you knew everything. Remember all others here are senior to you.

(d) You — build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much nowadays. (e) Give him the good news — you meet him.

(f) — are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes.

(g) — I had a typewriter, I would type well.

(h) You — consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate.

(i) — he —? He is friendly and he can help you.

(j) Time is over. I — go now.

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) The job market is getting bad to worse day by day. If you don’t work hard in your student life, —.

(b) Trees are most important for our survival. They supply oxygen without which —.

(c) My HSC exam is knocking at the door. I have to study attentively so that —.

(d) I have lost my cell phone. Would you mind — so that I can talk to my mother.

(e) Last week my friend Hasan met with an accident. No sooner had I heard the news than —.

(f) Flower is a symbol of beauty, love and purity. There is hardly anyone who —.

(g) Walk fast lest —.

(h) Jui is studying medicine. She wants —.

(i) During the recent years, most teenagers have become Facebook freak. They waste time for nothing. They should know that —.

(j) He came to my room while —. He did not wake me up.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.

Air (a) — (be) an important element of the environment. But it is constantly being (b) — (pollute) in many ways. We make fire to cook food and (c) — (do) many works. This fire emits smoke which (d) — (contaminate) air. Vehicles pollute air to a great extent by (e) — (burn) fuel. Air pollution also (f) — (happen) when coal and oil (g) — (burn). Mills and factories can be (h) — (hold) responsible for this pollution. It is high time we (i) — (check) air pollution. Otherwise we (j) — (suffer) a lot.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed.

(a) Jim and Della sacrificed their dearest possessions in order to buy Christmas presents for each other. (Compound)

(b) Della had an ardent desire to give her husband a worthy, gift (Complex)

(c) Jim also thought how he could give his wife a nice gift. (Simple).

(d) Della saved a scanty amount of money for this. (Passive)

(e) Jim was one of the sincerest husbands that we have ever known. (Positive)

Rewrite the following in the reported speech.

“Please give me your English grammar book,” said Fahim. “I cannot give it,” said Arman. “I have to take it with me in the class.” “I shall return the book before the class starts,” said Fahim. “Take it,” said Arman. “Thanks,” said Fahim.

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Rewrite the sent make the pronoun references clear and underline the changes.

Teaching is a profession who is full of challenge. I want to be a teacher because you like working with children. But my father argues that one cannot make much money from it. He wants me to look after their farms instead. But this does not inspire me much.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Raja, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known to his classmates as a good student. He has (b) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He knows that the (c) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study and he never neglects (d) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) duty. He prepares (e) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons regularly. He maintains discipline. He knows the value of time. He gets up (f) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough time to study. He goes to school (g) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb). He never wastes a (h) — (use determines to pre-modify the noun) moment in vain. Raja is (i) — (pre-modify the adjective intensifier) gentle. He always obeys his parents and teachers. He never mixes with (j) — (pre-modify the noun) boys. A student like Raja is a great asset of a nation.

Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Water is a vital element of the environment (a) — this element is polluted in many ways. (b) — farmers use chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their field. (c) — rain and flood wash away these chemicals, they get mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds (d) — pollute it. (e) —- mills and factories throw their poisonous chemicals and waste product into water. (f) — water vehicles also pollute water by dumping food waste and human waste into it. (g) — insanitary latrines and unsafe drains also contribute to water pollution. Water is called life. (h) — we cannot allow this pollution to continue. We have to raise an awareness about it. (i) — laws should be enforced strictly. (j) — we fail to check water pollution, we will suffer.

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.

Sincerity is the root of success of all work. One can go a long way if one does a job with sincerity. The great men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way. Sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity. one will never receive desirable output from it. So, we should be sincere in every walk of life.

(a) success (antonym), (b) job (synonym): (c) great (antonym): (d) because (synonym): (e) know (synonym); (f) follow (antonym): (g) rule (synonym): (h) never (antonym): (i) victory (synonym): (j) desirable (antonym).

There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Myself: Good morning Rana. How are you?

Rana: I am so so and you

Myself: I am well. But why aren’t you completely well

Rana: In every examination I’m cutting a sorry figure.

Myself: Whats the reason? Dont you utilize your time properly?

Rana: I spend most of the time in watching TV.

Myself: Recreation is necessary. But spending too much time on this has no good side.

Rana: I don’t feel bored in watching tv.

Myself: But as a student, you should study more and more.

Rana: Thank you for your good advice.

Myself: Welcome.

Comilla Board 2017

Part A – Grammar Marks – 60

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks:

In (a) — last 25 years (b) — world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c) — International Conservation Organization world wild fund. (d) — earth’s forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in (e) — worse state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (f) — increase in carbon-di-oxide and ultimately (g) — water level is rising as a consequence of global warming. It is anticipated that (h) — new century will face (i) — overwhelming environmental (j) — catastrophe.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions:

We got our freedom (a) — the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands of (b) — lives. The patriots (c) — our land fought (d) — the oppression of the West Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to surrender (e) — our freedom fighters. But a great number (f) — the sons of the land died (g) — the war. Soon (h) — the war, the government (i) — Bangladesh founded the National Memorial (j) — memory of the martyrs.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given the box

it is high time	lest	no sooner had	would you mind	have to
in case	as though	unless	used to	as long as

(a) There is a foul smell in the room. — opening the windows?

(b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I’ll say goodbye now — I don’t see you again.

(c) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.

(d) Nobody likes Abdul Karim at all. He talks — he knew everything.

(e) The poor will continue to suffer — they are illiterate.

(f) Nobody likes you here. — you left this place.

(g) He saw the bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree — the bear might attack him.

(h) Everybody disliked Rakib. He — do many harmful activities.

(i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life — you make proper use of time.

(j) The students were talking in the class. — the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking.

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses /phrases:

(a) He studies medicine so that ______.

(b) Time has its wings. It was five years since we _______.

(c) The poor man knocked at my door. He came to me with a view to _________.

(d) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for ________.

(e) I went to the market yesterday. Had you requested me, I _______.

(f) Do not worry about me. I ______ after I have finished my study.

(g) They are very hard working. If the bank gives them a loan on easy terms, they _________.

(h) Unity is strength. United we stand, _______.

(i) We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we ______.

(j) Everybody will go to the graveyard after death. A graveyard is a place ________.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context.

English (a) — (be) the most widely used international language. It (b) — (learn) to communicate with the foreigners for various purposes such as (c) — (maintain) cooperation, co-existence and exchanging business information. There are also certain jobs which (d) — (require) a good functional knowledge of English. The jobs of a pilot, a postman, a telephone operator, a tour guide, a mechanic, a receptionist of an international hotel, an executive of a multinational firm etc. (e) — (be) a few of them. Besides, a student (f) — (wish) to go for higher studies must learn English because the books on advanced education are mostly (g) — (write) in English. So, the importance and demand of learning English in our country can in no way be (h) — (ignore). Rather, we should (i) — (put) high importance on (j) — (learn) English to make room for ourselves in the competitive world.

Read the text and change the sentences as directed:

(a) Some essential agricultural inputs are to be ensured to increase our food production. (Make it active)

(b) The farmers who are poor do not get loan on easy terms. (Make it simple)

(c) What a pity! (Make it Assertive)

(d) The farmers do not get the facilities necessary for food production. (Make it Complex)

(e) Unfortunately, they do not get the due price of their products. (Make it Compound)

Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:

“Have you saved something for the future?” said the rich man. “No,” said the cobbler. “I am happy with the present and think little about tomorrow.” “No, that would not do,” said the rich man. “I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep it.”

Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear:

Traveling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place to place. These gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to traveling. This limits his vision. However, by traveling to different parts of the world, my knowledge can be enriched.

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:

A balanced diet is a good mixture of (a) — (pre modify the noun) foods. It is essential for us (b) — (post modify the adjective with an infinitive) a healthy life. There are many benefits of eating a (c) — (pre modify the noun) diet because it prevents (d) — (use determiner to premodify the noun) diseases. As a result, we do not get sick (e) — (post modify the verb with adverb). We should take diet according to our needs. We should not eat the (g) — (use adjective to premodify the noun) foods for the whole week. We can keep fit (h) — (use a participle) a balanced diet. But it is not easy (i) — (post modify the adjective with an infinitive) a balanced diet. Here (j) — (use a determiner) nutritionist can help us.

Use appropriate sentence connector in the blank spaces of the following passage:

Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) —, they bear a great impact on the climate. (h) — we are not careful about them (c) — we destroy trees at random. (d)—, one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) — ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on it. (f) —, our agriculture is depended on rain. (g) —, trees play a vital role on our climate. (h) — trees keep the soil strong. (i) —, trees save us from flood (j) — many other natural calamities.

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

There are many (a) people who have a (b) conservative outlook. Quite (c) early in life they learn to (d) believe that everything in this (e) world was predetermined and (f)all that happen to them was ordained by God. For this belief, the poor generally accept their (g) Poverty and all their sorrows and (h) sufferings without trying much to (i) overcome them. They also have the (j) same sort of attitude towards illness and disease.

(a) people (synonym) (b) conservative (antonym) (c) early(antonym) (d)believe (synonym) (e) world (synonym) (f) all (antonym) (g) poverty (antonym) (h) sufferings (synonym) (i) overcome (synonym) (j) same (antonym)

There are some errors in the use of punctuations marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting those errors:

how is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that he is in good health said mr abdul karim

Part B – Composition Marks – 40

On behalf of the students of your class write an application to the principal of your college for improving computer lab facilities.

14.Suppose, you are the reporter of a daily newspaper. Write a report on the observance of the Independence Day. Give a little to your report.

Write a paragraph on drug addiction mentioning its causes and effects on the society. Use 100-150 words.

16. Write a short composition on environment pollution. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words.

Short questions

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Abdullah

Read the instructions about preparing before an earthquake, then answer the following questions :

1. Don’t get scared.
2. Make yourself mentally prepared.
3. Keep some food and water, a first aid kit, a torch light, a mobile phone, some batteries and a fwe match boxes ready.
4. Keep also some money ready.
5. Decide beforehand where and hwo your family will reunite.

Question
1. Hwo many items should you keep ready? 1
2. Why should you keep some money ready? 2
3. How do you keep yourself prepared before an earthquake? 3

Answer
1. Eight items.
2. To meet the future crisis.
3. I don’t get scared and am mentally prepared keep some food, water, first aid kit, a torchlight, a mobile phone, some match boxes and some money ready.

Read the instructions about preparation during an earthquake while at home, then answer the following questions :

1. Switch off your electricity and gas connection. 2. Get under a desk or table or stay against an interior wall. 3. Stay far from the windwo and outside walls. 4. Don’t stay beside partition, glass, heavy furniture fireplaces and home appliances and don’t use elevator. 5. Don’t rush for the exit and stay slwo and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.

Question
1. What should be switched off? 1
2. Why should you get under a table? 2
3. What don’t you do during an earthquake? 3

Answer
1. Electricity and gas connection.
2. To avoid, a heavy blwo and to minimize the strike and loss.
3. I don’t stay beside partition glass, heavy furniture, fireplaces and home appliances. I don’t use elevator and I don’t rush for the exit.

Read the instructions about preparing during an earthquake while outside, then answer the following questions :

1. Stay away from narrwo streets.
2. Stay apart from the building or buildings.
3. Stay apart from power lines or a√thing else that could fall on you.
4. Try to be in an open place like field, plains etc.
5. Get sure that you are not beside a CGN start Retro prop and power house

Question
1. Where should you go to? 1
2. Why should you stay apart from narrwo streets? 2
3. What do you do during an earthquake while outside? 3

Answer
1. To an open field.
2. To avoid heavy blow.
3. I stay apart from the buildings, apart from power lines or a√thing else else that could fall on me. I stay in the field.

Read the instructions about preparing well for exam, and then answer the following questions :

1. Study regularly.
2. Do not miss any class.
3. Read the difficult topics again and again.
4. Write down what you read.
5. Revise everything before exam.

Questions
1. What topic will you read again and again? 1
2. Why should you study regularly? 2
3. How do you prepare for your exam? 3

Answer
1. Difficult topics.
2. To prepare well for the exam and acquire knowledge.
3. I study regularly. I do not miss aû class. If I miss, I take help from my classmates. I write down what I read. I try to revise everything before exam.

Read the instructions about greetings, then answer the following questions :

1. For greetings in the morning, say, ‘Good morning’.
2. In the afternoon, say, ‘Good afternoon’.
3. In the evening, say ‘Good evening’.
4. For taking leave at night say, ‘Good night’.
5. But never say, ‘Good night’ for greeting.

Question
1. What do you say in the morning for greetings?1
2. Why should you say ‘Good night’? 2
3. Hwo do you greet your friends in the morning.3

Answer
1. ‘Good morning’.
2. For taking leave at night.
3. First I say ‘Good morning’ in the morning. I say ‘Good afternoon’ in the afternoon.

Read the instructions about class activities, then answer the following questions :

1. Stand up when your teacher enters the class room.
2. Greet him/her cordially.
3. Give attention to your teacher when he/she calls roll number.
4. Nwo open your book and take the pen.
5. Listen attentively to your teacher when he/she deliver lecture.

Question
1. What will you do when your teacher enters the class room? 1
2. Why do you listen attentively to your teacher 3. When he/she delivers lecture? 2
4. How do you enjoy your classes? 3

Answer
1. We should stand up.
2. To understand the lessons of the text properly and to follwo the day to day homework of the classes.
3. I come to my class in time and regularly. I listen to my teacher attentively when he/she delivers lecture. Then I give my homework to my teacher.

Read the instructions about having physical exercise in the morning, and then answer the following questions:

a. Get up early in the morning.
b. Wash your face and refresh yourself.
c. Wear dresses and shoes suitable for walking.
d. Be in a group to enjoy your walking and be fit or for good health.

Question
1. When do you get up from bed? 1
2. Why should you take physical exercise? 2
3. How do you pass your morning? 3

Answer
1. Early in the morning.
2. To keep in good health Or, To maintain good health, Or, To keep the body fit for work.
3. First, I wash my face and refresh myself, Then I put on tracksuit and go to our school field. I usually walk there with my friends. After an hour I return home.

Read the instructions about appearing at an exam, and then answer the following questions :

a. Check that you have admit-card, pen, pencil and scale with you.
b. Go to the exam hall 30 minutes before the exam start.
c. First read the whole question paper.
d. Start writing with easy and compulsory questions.
e. Finish your writing and revise them.

Question
1. When do you reach exam hall? 1
2. Why should you read the whole question paper? 2
3. What do you do in the exam hall? 3

Answer
1.Go to the exam hall before half an hour.
2. To find out easy question. Or, To make a plan for writing answers.
3. First, I read the whole question paper. Then I start writing easy and compulsory questions. I finish my writing in time and revise my answers.

Read the instructions about ‘your activity before going to sleep’. Then answer the following questions.

a) Brush your teeth with toothbrush and toothpaste.
b) Wash your mouth and face.
c) Brush your hair with a comb.
d) Drink a glass of water.
e) Turn the light off and go to bed.

Questions : a) What do you need to brush your hair?
b) Why should you brush your teeth?
c) What do you do before going to sleep?

Answers : a) A comb.
b) To keep my teeth clean and germ free.
c) I brush my teeth. I drink a glass of water. I turn the light off.

Read the instructions about ‘Traffic Rules’ then answer the following questions.

a) Following the rules.
b) Do not run in a busy road.
c) While walking, use the walkway.
d) Use foot over bridge to cross any road.
e) Use zebra crossing to cross the road.

Questions : a) What rules do you have to know?
b) Why should you follow the traffic rules?
c) How do you follow the traffic rules?

Answers : a) Traffic rules.
b) To save our life from road accident.
c) At first, we know the traffic rules. Then we will follow the signs of traffic system.

Read the instructions about some ‘rules of health’ then answer the following questions.

a) Drink clean water.
b) Breathe clean air.
c) Keep your teeth, finger-nails and body clean.
d) Observe and practice certain rules sanitation.
e) Keep yourself healthy.

Questions : a) What do you do to keep yourself healthy?
b) Why should you follow these rules?
c) How do you take care of your health?

Answers : a) I should abide by some rules of health to keep myself healthy.
b) To keep myself healthy and to enjoy life properly.
c) At first I drink sufficient pure drinking water. Everyday I take bath, keep my teeth, finger-nails clean, wash hands with soap after toilet.

Read the instructions about ‘Making a cup of tea’ then answer the following questions.

a) Take some pure water into a pot or kettle.
b) Boil the water for at least 15 minutes.
c) Put some tea-dusts in the water and keep boiling for five minutes more.
d) Filtrate it with a tea strainer.
e) Mix some sugar and milk with the filtrated water.

Questions : a) What type of water do you need to make a cup of tea?
b) Why do you take tea?
c) How do you make a cup of tea?

Answers : a) Pure water.
b) To get refreshment.
c) First, I have to take some pure water into a pot or a kettle and boil it for 15 minutes. Then I have tp put some tea leaves in the water. I have to keep boiling them for five more minutes. After filtrating the mixture, I have to mix some sugar and milk to it.

Read the following instructions about making a vegetable garden, and then answer the following questions:(Competency based)

How to make a garden
a) Select a plot for your garden
b)Prepare the soil
c)Sow the seeds
d)Put water and fertilizer
e)Make a fence around the garden

Questions: 1. When do you work in your garden? (Knowledge)
2.Why should you make a garden? (Understanding)
3. How do you make your garden? (Application)

Answer: Knowledge: Usually in the afternoon
Understanding: to enjoy my free time
Application: First I select a piece of land. Secondly I prepare the soil. Thirdly, I sow seeds. Fourthly, I put water and fertilizer. Finally, I put a fence around the garden to protect saplings and flower plants from the attack of animals.

Read the instructions about crossing a road, then answer the following questions.

Information
*Find the safest place to cross.
*Stand on the pavement near the edge.
*Look all around for traffic and listen.
*When it is safe, walk straight across the road.
*Keep looking and listening for traffic while crossing.

Questions a) How should be the place of road to cross?
b) Why is it needed to look all around for traffic to cross a road?
c) How do you cross a busy road?

Answers : a) The place should be the safest one.
b) To cross the road safely and avoid unwanted accident.
c) I cross a busy road by keeping looking and listening for the traffic.

How to wash hands
Wet your hands with clean water
Use soap
Wash both sides of your hands and in between your fingers
Clean your finger nails
Wash your hands thoroughly
Dry your hands with a clean towel

Questions: What do you need to wash your hands? (Knowledge)
Why do you need to wash your hands? (Understanding)
How do you wash your hands before eating food? (Application)

Answers: 1. Knowledge: I need clean water and soap
2.Understanding: To keep away from diseases
3. Application: First, I wet my hand with clean water. Secondly, I take soap and wash both hands with soap. I also wash my fingers and finger nails. I thus wash my hands thoroughly. Finally, I dry my hands with a clean towel

Read the instructions about how to read newspaper, then answer the following questions.

Information
* Go to the first page of the newspaper.
* Read the head lines.
* Choose the news of current affairs and read it.
* Then go to the page you wanted to read.
* Last of all turn over the pages to find any interesting new question

Questions a) Which page should you read first to read the newspaper?
b) What is the reason for reading newspaper?
c) How should you read newspaper?

Answers a) I should read the front page first to read the newspaper.
b) We should read newspaper to know the current affairs of the world.
c) I read newspaper by the following : First, I go through the first page of it. Secondly, I choose the news of current affairs and read them. Then, I go the pages I intend to read. Finally, I turn over the pages to find out interesting new questions.

How to use a toilet
Put on your sandals before entering the toilet
Use the latrine
Use water to clean yourself
Flush the latrine/ pour enough water to clean the latrine
Wash your hands with soap
Dry your hands with a clean towel

Questions: What should you put on before entering the latrine? (Knowledge)
Why should you wash your hands with soap after using toilet? (Understanding)
How do you use toilet? (Application)

Answers: Knowledge: I should put on sandals
Understanding: To remain clean and free from diseases
Application: First I put on sands. Then in enter the toilet. I always use clean toilet. After using toilet I flush the toilet. Then I wash my hands with soap. Finally, I dry my hands with a clean towel.

How to get to the nearest railway station:
Go along the way hundred yards.
Turn left and you will find Bangla school and college.
Keep walking for two minutes
Then turn right
You will get the railway station.

Questions : (a) What are you looking for?
(b) Why are you looking for that?
(c) How can you get to the nearest railway station?

Answers : a) I was looking for the nearest railway station.
b) I was looking for that to reach to my destination.
c) I can get the nearest railway station by the following : First, I will go along the way hundred yards. Then, I will turn left and will get Bangla school and college. Next, I have to keep walking for two minutes. Then I will turn right and will get the railway station.

Read the instructions about making a journey by bus, then answer the following questions. (Competency based)

How to make a journey by bus
Book the tickets
Reach the station on time
Get into the bus and don’t put your head out of the window
Don’t eat anything from the unknown persons
Get down slowly and go to your destination safely

Questions : Why do you need to book the tickets? (Knowledge)
Why should you not put your head out of the window?( Understanding)
How can you make a safe journey by bus? (Application)

Answers : Knowledge : To ensure my seat in the bus
Understanding : My head might be hurt if I put it out of the window
Application : First, I should book a ticket and get into the bus in the fixed time. I should not put my head and hand out of the window. I should not eat anything offered by others. After reaching the bus station, I should go to my final destination either by rickshaw or on foot.

Read the instructions about how to learn English, then answer the following questions.

1. Enrich your vocabulary first.
2. Read English story books and English newspaper.
3. Be a member of “English Language Club”.
4. Practice speaking English with your friends.
5. Don’t hesitate if you make any mistake while speaking English.

Questions :
a) What should you improve you first? (Knowledge)
b) Why will you go to English language Club? (Understanding)
c) What will you do to improve your English? (Application)

Read the instructions about the rules of cleanliness, then answer the following questions. (Competency based)

How to maintain cleanliness
Take a bath everyday
Wear clean clothes
Cut your nails regularly
Wash your hands with soap before taking food and after using washroom
Keep your room and surroundings clean

Questions : When do you take your bath every day? (Knowledge)
Why should you follow the rules of cleanliness? (Understanding)
How do you maintain cleanliness? (Application)

Answers : Knowledge : Usually I take bath at 8.00 am.
Understanding : To keep in good health.
Application : I take bath everyday and wear clean clothes. I cut my nails regularly. I wash my hands with soap before taking food and after using washroom. I keep my room and surroundings clean.

Read the instructions about ‘Keeping the classroom clean’, then answer the following questions.

a) Get all the students together.
b) Divide the in groups.
c) Move the chair, table, benches for easy cleaning.
d) Sweep the spider nets and dusts out all the dusts from the chair, table, blackboard, benches, fans etc.
e) Rearrange the chair, table and benches.

Questions : a) What you need to move?
b) Why should you keep the classroom clean?
c) How do you keep your classroom clean?

Answers : a) The chair, table and benches.
b) To be free from germs.
c) First, we get all the students together and divide them in groups. Then we move the chair, table, benches and sweep the spider nets and dusts. Finally, we rearrange the chair, table and benches.

Read the instructions about rules of cleanliness, and then answer the following questions :

a. Take a bath every day.
b. Wear clean clothes.
c. Cut your nails every week.
d. Wash your hands with soap before taking food and after using wash room.
e. Keep your room and surroundings clean.

Question
1. When do you take your bath? 1
2. Why should you follow rules of cleanliness? 2
3. How do you maintain cleanliness? 3

Answer
1. At 7 am before going to school
2. To keep in good health. Or, To maintain good health. 3. I take bath every day. I wear clean clothes. I cut my nails every week. I wash my hands with soap before taking food and using wash room. I keep my room and surroundings clean.

Changing Degree

April 17, 2024February 1, 2025 Abdullah

Changing Degree

Degree deals with adjectives and adverbs. It can be classified into three kinds.

Positive=Noun/pronounএর দোষ, গুন, অবস্থা=as/so…as

Comparative=দুটি Noun/pronounএর দোষ, গুন, অবস্থা=than

Superlative=অনেকের মধ্যে তুলনা=the + superlative form

Structures

Positive:No other/very few+ext+verb+as/so+positive form+as+sub.

Comparative:Sub+verb+comparative form+given rules+ext.

Superlative:Sub+verb+given rules+superlative form+ext.

Look at the box below (Given rules)

Positive (as/so…as)

Comparative (than)

Superlative (the)

1. No other

No other player is as tall as Rana.

than any other

Rana is taller than any other player.

the+Superlative form

Rana is the tallest player.

2. No other

No other player is as tall as Rana.

No other players are as tall as Rana.

than all other

Rana is taller than all other players.

the……of all

Rana is the tallest of all players.

3. Very few

Very few players are as tall as Rana.

than most/many other

Rana is taller than most/many other players.

one of the

Rana is one of the tallest players.

Positive (as/so…as)

Comparative (than)

4. As soon as

As soon as Rana drew a picture, Dana tore it.

No sooner had ….v3….than

No sooner had Rana drawn a picture than Dana tore it.

5. as/so…as

Rana is as tall as Dana.

not less….than

Rana is not less tall than Dana.

6. not as/so…as

Rana is not as tall as Dana.

less….than

Rana is less tall than Dana.

7. not + as/so…as

Dana is not as tall as Rana.

than

Rana is taller than Dana.

Reminder:

1. Positive starts with no other/very few+ ext and ends with subject

2. Comparative and Superlative start with sub+verb and ends with ext

3. If a sentence starts with very few, verb will be plural.

Steps to be followed

1. Try to understand the given sentence—-Positive/ comparative/ superlative

2. Follow the structures of Positive/comparative/ superlative

3. Look at the given rules chart

Examples of Comparison of Adjectives

1. Positive : No other man in the village is as good as he.

Comparative : He is better than any other man in the village.

Superlative : He is the best man in the village.

2. Positive : No other dish on the menu is as cheap as mutton chop.

Comparative : Mutton chop is cheaper than any other dish on the menu.

Superlative : Mutton chop is the cheapest dish on the menu.

3. Positive : No other wood burns as pretty as it.

Comparative : It burns prettier than any other wood.

Superlative : It burns the prettiest of any wood.

4. Positive : Very few countries of the world are as small as Bangladesh.

Comparative : Bangladesh is smaller than most other countries of the world.

Superlative : Bangladesh is one of the smallest countries of the world.

5. Positive : No other pen writes as fine as it.

Comparative : It writes finer than any other pen.

Superlative : It writes the finest of any pen.

6. Positive : Very few restaurants in Bangladesh are as expensive as Sonargoan.

Comparative : Sonargoan is more expensive than most other restaurants in Bangladesh.

Superlative : Sonargoan is one of the most expensive restaurants in Bangladesh.

7. Positive : No other dramatist is as great as Shakespeare.

Comparative : Shakespeare is greater than any other dramatist.

Superlative : Shakespeare is the greatest of all dramatists.

8. Positive : No other kind of food is as nutritious as milk.

Comparative : Milk is more nutritious than all other kinds of food.

Superlative : Milk is the most nutritious of all kinds of foods.

9. Positive : No other language in the world is as rich as English.

Comparative : English is richer than any other language in the world.

Superlative : English is the richest language in the world.

10. Positive : No other sea-beach in the world is as large as Cox’s Bazar.

Comparative : Cox’s Bazar is larger than any other sea-beach in the world.

Superlative : Cox’s Bazar is the largest sea-beach in the world.

11. Positive : No other drama I have ever watched is as pathetic as this.

Comparative : This is more pathetic than any other drama I have ever watched.

Superlative : This is the most pathetic drama I have ever watched.

12. Positive : Very few metals are as precious as gold.

Comparative : Gold is more precious than most other metals.

Superlative : Gold is one of the most precious metals.

13. Positive : No other city in Bangladesh is as crowded as Dhaka.

Comparative : Dhaka is more crowded than any other city in Bangladesh.

Superlative : Dhaka is the most crowded city in Bangladesh.

14. Positive : No other commercial area of Bangladesh is as busy as Motijheel.

Comparative : Motijheel is busier any other commercial area of Bangladesh.

Superlative : Motijheel is the busiest of all commercial areas of Bangladesh.

15. Positive : Nowadays very few games are as interesting as cricket.

Comparative : Nowadays cricket is more interesting than most other games.

Superlative : Nowadays cricket is one of the most interesting games.

16. Positive : No other king of India is as great as Akbar.

Comparative : Akbar is greater than all other kings of India.

Superlative : Akbar is the greatest of all kings of India.

17. Positive : No other boy in the class is as young as Rubel.

Comparative : Rubel is younger than all other boys in the class.

Superlative : Rubel is the youngest of all boys in the class.

18. Positive : Very few dramas are as popular as Hamlet.

Comparative : Hamlet is more popular than most other dramas.

Superlative : Hamlet is one of the most popular dramas.

19. Positive : As soon as he reached the station, the bus began to run.

Comparative : No sooner had he reached the station than the bus began to run.

20. Positive : He is as strong as a lion.

Comparative : A lion is not stronger than he.

21. Positive : He is as dull as an ass.

Comparative : An ass is not duller than he.

22. Positive : Sumi was not as witty as we expected.

Comparative : Sumi was less witty than we expected.

23. Positive : He does not get as much as he wishes.

Comparative : He gets more than he wishes.

24. Positive : Very few restaurants in Bangladesh are as expensive as Sonargoan.

Comparative : Sonargoan is more expensive than most other restaurants in Bangladesh.

Superlative : Sonargoan is one of the most expensive restaurants in Bangladesh.

25. Positive : No other dramatist is as great as Shakespeare.

Comparative : Shakespeare is greater than any other dramatist.

Superlative : Shakespeare is the greatest of all dramatists.

26. Positive : No other kind of food is as nutritious as milk.

Comparative : Milk is more nutritious than all other kinds of food.

Superlative : Milk is the most nutritious of all kinds of foods.

27. Positive : No other language in the world is as rich as English.

Comparative : English is richer than any other language in the world.

Superlative : English is the richest language in the world.

28. Positive : No other man in the village is as good as he.

Comparative : He is better than any other man in the village.

Superlative : He is the best man in the village.

29. Positive : No other dish on the menu is as cheap as mutton chop.

Comparative : Mutton chop is cheaper than any other dish on the menu.

Superlative : Mutton chop is the cheapest dish on the menu.

30. Positive : No other wood burns as pretty as it.

Comparative : It burns prettier than any other wood.

Superlative : It burns the prettiest of any wood.

31. Positive : No other king of India is as great as Akbar.

Comparative : Akbar is greater than all other kings of India.

Superlative : Akbar is the greatest of all kings of India.

32. Positive : No other boy in the class is as young as Rubel.

Comparative : Rubel is younger than all other boys in the class.

Superlative : Rubel is the youngest of all boys in the class.

33. Positive : Very few dramas are as popular as Hamlet.

Comparative : Hamlet is more popular than most other dramas.

Superlative : Hamlet is one of the most popular dramas.

Transform from Superlative to Comparative and Positive

A. Superlative: Kazi Nazrul Islam is the best writer.

Comparative: Kazi Nazrul Islam is better than any other writer.
Positive: No other writer is as good as Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Cox’s Bazar is the longest sea beach in the world. Swimming is the best exercise. Sundarban is the largest Mangrove forest. Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh. Poverty is the greatest problem in our country. It is the largest river in the world. Corruption is the most dangerous weapon to destroy a society. Their sacrifice is the greatest thing. Illiteracy is the greatest problem in Bangladesh. Books are the greatest friends. Kazi Nazrul Islam was the greatest poet. Nadia is the most dutiful girl in her office. It is the most significant event in the history of Bangladesh. Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh. He is the worst boy in the class. Chittagong is the biggest port in Bangladesh. My friend Paul is the best boy in the class. Greenland is the largest island. Kochi is the best port in Kerala. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. She is the richest woman in the country. At present cricket is the most popular game in our country. It was the happiest animal in the world. He is the noblest person I have ever found. Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh. The Ramadan is the holiest month for the Muslims. Chittagong is the biggest port in Bangladesh. He is the bravest man. The Meghna is the deepest river in our country. This is the latest edition. He is the noblest person I have ever found. It is the most famous school in the town. It burns the prettiest of any wood. Hasib is the best boy I have ever seen. He is the most active person. I think he is the fittest candidate. Air pollution is the worst of any pollution. To cut down trees at random is the most hatelul thing. January is the coldest month in Bangladesh. Jamal is the best boy I have ever found. Mr. Jabber is the most popular teacher. The Padma is the largest river in Bangladesh. Gold is the most precious metal. Sohel is the noblest person I have ever found. Rani is the prettiest girl in the class. The lady was the cleverest woman the writer had ever seen. To do anything against the interest of the country is the most heinous work. Patriotism is the noblest quality of a leader. She is the fattest of any girl in the class. You are the most talkative boy. To remove poverty is the biggest challenge. He is the bravest boy in the class. He is the most sincere boy I have ever found. Cotton is the lighest of any thing.

B. Superlative: A bee is one of the busiest insects.
Comparative: A bee is busier than most other insects.
Positive: Very few insects are as busy as a bee.
It is one of the most important elements. It is one of the most beautiful sea-beaches in the world. He is one of the greatest scientists in the present world. Price hike is one of the biggest problems for them. Toronto is one of the most expensive cities of the world. The Jamuna is one of the biggest rivers in Bangladesh. Mango is one of the sweetest fruits in the world. It is one of the famous schools in our district. It was one of the most memorable journeys in my life. The Padma is one of the biggest rivers in Bangladesh. Price hike is one of the biggest problems for them. It is one of the most beautiful sea beaches in the world. Torento is one of the most expensive cities of the world. The Padma is one of the largest rivers in Bangladesh. River erosion is one of the important causes of diminishing agricultural land. He is one of the happiest men in his locality. It is one of the biggest mangrove forests in the world. Akbar was one of the greatest kings of India. Dhaka is one of the biggest cities in Bangladesh. Gold is one of the most precious metals. Cricket is one of the most popular games in our country. Calcutta is one of the largest cities in India. Satin Tendulkar is one of the best batsmen in the world. This is one of the best solution to the problem. He is one of the most generous persons. This is one of the greatest pictures in the world. She is one of the most skilled workers in the team. Sonargaon is one of the most expensive restaurants. Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in the world. Saudi Arabia is one of the hottest countries in the world. Runa is one of the prettiest girls in the class. This is one of the greatest pictures of the world. This is one of the most beautiful pictures in the exhibition. Bangladesh is one of the smallest countries in the world. He is one of the wisest men in the village. Akbar was one of the greatest kings of this sub-continent.

C. Superlative: The Everest is the highest of all peaks in the world.
Comparative: The Everest is higher than all other peaks in the world.
Positive: No other peaks in the world are as high as the Everest.
Milk is the most nutritious of all kinds of food. The Rose is the best of all flowers. Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues in a man. Actually at that time he was the wisest of all men. Iron is the most useful of all metals. Imran khan is the greatest of all cricketers. Keats was one of the greatest romantic poets in the world. Keo karadong is the hightest of all peaks in Bangladesh. Maradona is the most famous of all footballers in the world. Bhutan is the smallest of all states in Asia. He is the most intelligent of all students in the class. Rabindranath Tagore is the greatest of all poets in the world. Arabian Nights is the best of all story books. Tashin is the best of all boys in the class. Sami is the smallest of all students in the class. London is the most famous of all cities of the world. A war is the most destructive of all things. The rose is the finest of all flowers. Milk is the most nutritious of all kinds of food. The cow is the most useful of all animals. This forbidden book lasted the longest of all the rests. The porter was the cleverest of all in the company. English is the richest of all languages in the world. Shakespeare is the greatest of all dramatists. Sohel got the highest number of all students in the class. Tigers are the most ferocious of all animals. Australia is the largest of all islands in the world. Grapes are the tastiest of all fruits. This is the sharpest of all knives. The Everest is the highest of all peaks in the world. Winter is the mistiest of all seasons. Milk is the most nutritious of all kinds of food. Iron is the most useful of all metals. Gold is the costliest of all metals. Liza is the proudest of all girls. The porter was the most humorous of all men in the company.

Transform from Comparative to Positive and Superlative

A. Comparative: This shirt is prettier than any other shirt.

Superlative: This shirt is the prettiest shirt.
Positive: No other shirt is as pretty as this shirt.
Rafiq is more perfect than any other spinner in Bangladesh. Dhaka is bigger than any other city in Bangladesh. Chittagong is bigger than any other port in Bangladesh. He is wiser than any other man in the village. Bangladesh is more populous than any other country. Cox’s Bazar is longer than any other sea beach in the world. Corruption is more dangerous than any other weapon to destroy a society. Truthfulness is greater than any other virtue in a man. The Padma is bigger than any other river in Bangladesh. Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. Illiteracy is greater than any other problem in Bangladesh. Poverty is greater than any other problem. The rose is better than any other flowers. Book is greater than any other thing. At present cricket is more popular than any other games in our country. Nadia is more dutiful than any other girl in her office. Kazi Nazrul was greater than any other poet. Mount Everest is higher than any other peak in the world. This house is bigger than any other house in this street. Unemployment is more serious than any other problem facing our country. He is more important than any other person in the village. A kind man is more soft hearted than any other person. Falsehood is more hateful than any other quality. Abu is idler than any other person. Nazrul Islam is more popular than any other leader. Mr. Zaman is wiser than any other man in the village. It burns prettier than any other wood. He is nobler than any other person. She was better than any other housewife. Rakib is better than any other boy I have ever found. Iron is more useful than any other metal. He is nobler than any other person I have ever found. She is worse than any other girl. Iron is more useful than any other metal. Chittagong is bigger than any other sea port in Bangladesh. She was better than any other housewife. Potato chop was cheaper than any other dish on the menu. The porter was cleverer than any other person in the company. This pen is costlier than any other pen. This is safer than any other place. Summer is drier than any other season in Bangladesh. The Ramadan is holier than any other month for the Muslims. Our English teacher is humbler than any other teacher in the school. Iron is more useful than any other metal. Milk is more nutritious than any other food. He speaks better than any other student.
B. Comparative: Mango is sweeter than most other fruits in the world.
Superlative: Mango is one of the sweetest fruits in the world.
Positive: Very few fruits in the world are as sweet as mango.
It is more famous than most other schools in our district. At present cricket is more popular than most others games in our country. It was more memorable than most other journeys in my life. It is more populous than most other countries in the world. Price hike is bigger than most other problems for them. It is more beautiful than most other sea beaches. A bee is busier than most other insects. Torento is more expensive than most other cities of the world. The Jumuna is bigger than most other rivers in Bangladesh. He was happier than most other men in his locality. It is bigger than most other mangrove frosts in the world. Calcutta is bigger than most other cities in India. Imran khan is greater than most other cricketers. Bhutan is smaller than most other states in Asia. He is more intelligent than most other students in the class. The tiger is more ferocious than most other animals. Arabian Nights is better than most other story books. Rabindranath Tagore is greater than most other poets in the world. She is politer than most other girls in the class. Milk is more nutritious than most other foods. His story is more interesting than most other stories. Arabian Nights is better than most other story books. Hamlet is more popular than most other dramas. Saudi Arabia is hotter than most other countries in the world. Fahim is taller than most other boys in the class. Runa is prettier than most other girls in the class. Bhutan is smaller than most other countries in the world. Bangladesh is more fertile than most other lands in the world. Bangladesh is greener than many other countries. Imran Khan is greater than most other cricketers.
C. Comparative: Dhaka is bigger than all other cities of Bangladesh.
Superlative: Dhaka is the biggest of all cities of Bangladesh.
Positive: No other cities of Bangladesh are as big as Dhaka.
Gold is more precious than all other metals. He is better than all other boys in the class. Keats is greater than all other romantic poets in the world. Keo karadong is higher than all other peaks in Bangladesh. Maradona is more famous than all other footballers in the world. The tiger is more ferocious than all other animals. Tashin is better than all other boys in the class. Sami is smaller than all other students in the class. London is more famous than all other cities of the world. Milk is more nutritious than all other foods. This is more dangerous than all other adventures. It is the most expensive of all hotels. Cancer is deadlier than all other diseases. The Tajmahal is greater than all other wonders of the world. The tiger is more ferocious than all other animals. Strategy is more important than all other things in the examination. Iron is more useful than all other metals. Akbar was greater than all other kings of India. Rubel is younger than all other boys in the class. This is better than all other story books. This forbidden book lasted longer than all the rest. Rubi talks louder than all other girls in the class.

Transform from Positive to Comparative and Superlative

A. Positive: No other writer is as famous as Tagore.

Comparative: Tagore is more famous than any other writer.
Superlative: Tagore is the most famous writer.
No other flowers are as good as the rose. No other problem in our country is so great as poverty. No other hotel is as better as this on in this area. No other thing is so great as their sacrifice. No other virtue in a man life is as great as Truthfulness. No other sea beach in the world is as long as Cox’s Bazer. No other event in the history of Bangladesh is as significant as it. No other girl is as dutiful as Nadi in her office. No other thing is so great as book. No other weapon to destroy a society is so dangerous as corruption. No other problem in Bangladesh is as great as illiteracy. No other poet was as great as Kazi Nazrul Islam. No other city in Bangladesh is so big as Dhaka. No other city in Bangladesh is so large as Dhaka. No other boy in the class is as bad as he. No other man in the village is so wise as he. No other spinner in Bangladesh is as perfect as Rafiq. No other country is as populous as Bangladesh. Actually at that time, no other man is as wise as he. It seemed to the fox that no other animal is as wise as it. At present, no other game is as popular as cricket. No other girl in the class is as fair as Ruma. No other mosque is so large as this. There is no other place as lonely as this. No other food is so nutritous as milk. No other dramatist is as great as Shakespeare. No other woman was as clever as the lady. No other animal is as useful as the cow. No other day is as misty as today. Nothing passes as quick as time. No other boy in the orphange is so good as Rajib. No other city in Bangladesh is so big as Dhaka. No other gift is as fine as this. No other wood burns so pretty as the mango log. No other student is as keen as he. No other food on the menu was so cheap as the potato chop.There is no other person as healthy as he. No other person is as fit as he to do this job. No other person is as wealthy as he. No other story book is so popular as the Arabian Nights.

B. Positive: Very few insects are as busy a bee.
Comparative: A bee is busier than most other insects.
Superlative: A bee is one of the busiest insects.
Very few animals are as ferocious as tiger. Very few pictures of the world are as great as Mona Lisa. Very few cities in India are as large as Calcutta. Very few fruits in the world are as sweet as mango. Very few schools in our district are as famous as it. At present, very few games are as popular as cricket. Very few journeys in my life are so memorable as it. Very few countries in the world are as populous as it. Very few rivers in Bangladesh are as big as the Padma. Very few problems are as big as price hike for them. Very few sea beaches are as beautiful as it. Very few insects are as busy as the bee. Very few cities of the world are as expensive as Toronto. Very few rivers in Bangladesh are as big as the Jamuna. Very few elements of all living beings are as important as it. Very few causes of diminishing agricultural land are as important as river erosion. Very few men in his locality are as happy as he. Very few mangrove forests in the world are as big as it. Very few kings of India were as great as Akbar. Very few cities in India are so big as Calcutta. Very few games in Bangladesh are so popular as cricket. Very few metals are as precious as gold. Very few restaurants are so fashionable as Sheraton. Very few persons are as sad as he. This pen is as new as that. Very few boys are so good as Rakib I have ever found. Very few persons are as greedy as he. Very few countries are as green as Bangladesh. Very few pictures in the world are so great as this. Very few metals are as precious as gold. Very few animals are as ferocious as a lion. Very few players in the team are so good as he. Very few restaurants are so expensive as Foyot’s. Very few places are as noisy as this place. Very few persons are as polite as his brother. Very few scenes are as lovely as this. Very few roads are as narrow as this road. Very few girls are as fair as Shaila. Very few persons are as stout as he.

Exercises on exceptional rules

Positive	Comparative
1. As soon as	No sooner had…verb3….than
2. as/so…as	not less….than
3. not + as/so…as	less….than
4. not + as/so…as (both the subjects have to be changed)	than

a. Positive: As soon as the teacher came, there was silence.
Comparative: No sooner had the teacher come than there was silence.
As soon as he saw, it she showed me. As soon as she heard the news, she burst into tears. As soon as she arrived home, the telephone rang. As soon as we reached the station, the train left. As soon as I reached the station, the train left. As soon as the students came to college, the bell rang. As soon as the thief saw the police, he ran away. As soon as he saw me, he ran away. As soon as we started for college, the rain started. As soon as he saw me, he ran away swiftly. As soon as the police marked the thief, he ran away.

b. Comparative: No sooner had we reached the college than the rain started.
Positive: As soon as we reached the college, the rain started.
No sooner had we reached the station than the train left. No sooner had the man seen than he ran away. No sooner had the rain stopped than they left the shelter. No sooner had the thief seen the police than the thief fled away from the spot. No sooner had I stepped out than it started raining. No sooner had I received her call than I left for her place. No sooner had she finished one project than she started the next. No sooner had I eaten the fish than I started feeling sick. No sooner had they completed the work than they demanded the wages. No sooner had I gotten my bags unpacked than I realized that my camera was missing. No sooner had he graduated than he was on his way to America.

c. Positive: James is as intelligent as his brother.
Comparative: James is not less intelligent than his brother.
They were as wise as the Magi. He was as ferocious as a tiger. Your house is as large as mine. James is as good as his brother. Sushmita is as beautiful as Aishwarya. Opu is as tall as Nuru. You are as short as he. They are as stout as we. He is as attentive as Dana. Dana is as smart as Parul. She is as beautiful as her older sister. Jamil is as handsome as Saikat. It is as ugly as a crow. You are as clear as he. You are as sincere as Munna.
d. Comparative: She is not less brilliant than Rina.
Positive: She is as brilliant as Rina.
Jim and Rima were not less wise than Mim. He was not less ferocious than a tiger. Opu is not less tall than Nuru. Bela is not less intelligent than Abul. Sorrow is not less strong than hunger. Oranges are not less cheap than apples. It is not less big than the Buriganga. He is not less good than his brother. London is not less big than Oxford. The cow is not less useful than a donkey. He was not less short than she. Riches are not less important than honesty. E-mail is not less cheap than telex. The cuckoo is not less clever than crow. The cuckoo is less clever than a crow.Her face was not less radiant than the full moon. He is not less intelligent than any other boy.

e. Positive: She is not as beautiful as her older sister.
Comparative: She is less beautiful than her older sister.
Opu is not as tall as Nuru. You aren’t as short as he. They aren’t as stout as we. He is not as attentive as Dana. Dana is not as smart as Parul. Jamal is not as popular as his brother. They were not as talented as Munni. He was not as ferocious as a Lion. Your hair is not so black as mine. Cure is not so good as prevention. Honesty is not as much as it. A sick moneyed man is not as happy as a healthy poor man. Bela is not as intelligent as Abul. Sorrow is not as strong as hunger. Your watch is not so cheap as mine. Riches are not so important as honesty. This pen is not as fine as mine. A bird cannot fly so fast as a plane. The rice of Barisal is not as fine as that of Dinajpur. He is not as ugly as you said. He is not as intelligent as this boy. Rahul is not as good a singer as a writer. Sameer was not as strong before as he is now. It is not as easy to practise as to preach. A foolish friend is not as good as a wise enemy. These fruits are not as fresh as those. I have not seen any person as cruel as he. Her handwriting is not as clumsy as yours. A string of pearls was not so bright as her teeth. She is not as ugly as you said. A gazelle’s eyes were not so bright as hers. Iron is not as light as cotton. Nipa is not as dull as Seema. Your pen is not so fine as his. A lily was not so white as her forehead. Honesty is not as much as it. Dishonour is not as preferable as death. Your face was not as bright as his. Autumn in Bangladesh is not as warm as summer. You are not as slow as he.I do not write English so correctly as he. I do not know any person as humble as he. I did not see anything as black as this. A lion is not braver than he.Your hands are not as big as hers. My shirt is dirtier than yours. Your watch was more valuable than his. He is less stupid than his brother He writes better than his brother. She speaks faster than her sister. He is not so stupid as his brother. You do not know him more than I. The days in the winter are foggier than those of other seasons.

f. Comparative: A mobile phone is more useful than a computer.
Positive: A computer is not as useful as a mobile phone.
Cancer is more dreadful than cholera. London is bigger than Oxford. A pen is mightier than a sword. A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. Prevention is better than cure. Oranges are cheaper than apples. It is bigger than the Buriganga. E-mail is cheaper than telex. Health is greater than wealth. The cow is more useful than the goat. Peter is cleverer than Rana. Health is more important than wealth. Blood is thicker than water. An ocean is certainly bigger than a sea. He is taller than Maruf. He is more intelligent than this boy. His new book is more interesting than his earlier books. I am more interested than Rani in cricket. Nothing is more ferocious than anger. A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend. Rahul is a better writer than a singer. Some people have more money than brains. Your handwriting is clumsier than hers. You are older than I. Sumi’s hair is curlier than Suma’s. His room is tidier than yours. He is lovelier than very few persons. She is prouder than her sister. Her teeth were brigther than a string of pearls. He is wealthier than his brother. This ghee is purer than that. Her eyes were more lustrous than a gazelle’s. Village life is quieter than city life.
g. Comparative: Subash balls faster than Ashoke.
Positive: Ashoke does not ball as fast as Subash.
Migratory birds run faster than the dove. A train runs faster than a bus. Television presents more informative news than radio. He speaks more fluently than I speak.Sudha sings better than she dances. I arrived earlier than you.Arif knows English more than you.

h. Comparative: This pony is better trained than that one.
Positive:That pony is not as good trained as this one.
This sum is more difficult than that one. This dress is as pretty as that one. This flower is more beautiful than that one. This house is bigger than that one. This book is longer than that one. This story is more beautiful than that one.This painting is more attractive than that one. This house is bigger than that one. This knife is sharper than that one. This road is muddier than that one. i. Comparative:My job is worse than yours. Positive: Your job is not as bad as mine. His eyes are bluer than mine. My brother’s handwriting is worse than mine. He drives slower than his wife does. The problems seemed easier than yours. The roads of Dhaka are more spacious than that of Satkhira. The rice of Barisal is not so fine as that of Dinajpur.

Exceptional rules

Positive	Comparative
a. I would as soon die as injure you.	I would die sooner than injure you.
b. He is as intimate to me as to you.	He is not more intimate to you than to me.
c. There is no mystery as great as misery.	Misery is greater than any other mystery.
d. He is at least as competent as any other man.	He is not less competent than any other man.
e. Your book is as heavy as mine.	My book is not heavier than yours.
f. I have never seen so beautiful a pearl as this.	I have never seen a pearl more beautiful than this.
g. There are as many as fifty boys.	There are no fewer than fifty boys.

Superlative : She is not the best girl in the class.

Positive : Few other girls are as good as she.

Comparative : She is not better than many other girls in the class.

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Passage Narration

April 16, 2024April 16, 2025 Abdullah

Passage Narration

Passage narration means a short passage of conversation between two persons in the form of direct speeches. There are some different rules of changing passage narration from direct speeches to indirect speeches.

1. After reading the passage attentively, at first you have to identify the speaker, the listener and mode of every sentence.

2. Always put reporting verb at first place of the sentence and follow the five changes.

Direct: “I am well now,” he said to me.

Indirect: He told me that he was well then.

1. “You look a little bit like my mother,” Jerry said to the authoress, “especially in the dark by the fire.” 2. “Follow my example,” she said to me, “and never eat more than one thing for luncheon.” 3. “I have made a terrible mistake,” said the man, “I have forgotten to pay my exam fee.” 4. “You will come to college regularly,” the teacher said to the students, “otherwise, you will not understand it.” 5. “You have to read English more and more,” the teacher said to the students, “otherwise, you will not cut a good figure in English.” 6. “Nazrul is not only the national poet of Bangladesh,” father said to his son, “but also a rebel poet.” 7. “Most of the students of our college are weak in English,” she said, “they are not sincere enough in English examination.”

3. In case of frequent speech of a speaker

Assertive : told, added, also added, further added

Interrogative : asked, also asked, again asked, further asked

Imperative : and Requested /and ordered to

Optative : and prayed/and wished that

Exclamatory : and exclaimed in joy that/ in grief that

Direct: He said to me, “I am going to school. I will return soon.”

Indirect: He told me that he was going to school and added that he would return soon.

Direct: He said to me, “How are you? Have you brought the book with you?”

Indirect: He asked me how I was and also asked if I had brought the book with me.

1. Jerry said to me, “I can chop some wood today. I shall come again tomorrow.” 2. She said to me, “What is your name? Where do you live?” 3. He said to us, “I came here yesterday. I will go to Satkhira tomorrow.” 4. Rahim said to me, “I shall go to your house tomorrow. We will go to my teacher’s house then.” 5. The man said to me, “I will come here tomorrow. I will finish this work as soon as possible.” 6. The man said to me, “Please, lend me some money. I shall return it to you tomorrow.” 7. I said to the little girl, “What is your name? What class do you read in?” 8. She said to me, “I sent the parcel to my mother yesterday. She will get it most probably tomorrow.” 9. Jamal said to Mitu, “Are you going to Dhaka tomorrow? How long will you stay there?” 10. The poor man said, “I have completed the work. I need 2 days’ leave.”

4. Yes=Speaker+replied in the affirmative that/agreed

No=Speaker+replied in the negative that/disagreed/denied

Direct: I said, “Yes, I will help.”

Indirect: I replied in the affirmative that I would help.

Direct: I said, “No, I can do this.”

Indirect: I replied in the negative and said that I could do that.

1. “Yes, I have finished reading the book,” I said to Sarmin. 2. She said, “No, I have not seen him today.” 3. “No, I have changed my decision,” said Mitu to Sadia. 4. “No, I am not ill,” said the son. 5. “Yes, we will learn our lessons tomorrow,” the students said to the teacher. 6. Rahim said to me, “Yes, I shall go to your house tomorrow.” 7. Father said to the villagers, “Yes, I shall establish a college in this village next year.” 8. The man said to his son, “Are you ill?” “No, I am not ill,” replied the son. 9. The rich man said to the villagers, “Yes, I shall establish a college in this village next year.” 10. The man said, “Yes, I have completed the work.” 11. “No, I did not come here yesterday,” the beggar said to the police. 12. Rahim said to me, “Yes, I shall go to your house tomorrow. Then I shall go to my teacher’s house.” 13. “Yes, we will learn our lessons tomorrow,” the students said to the teacher.

5. Sir/Madam=with respect/respectfully/politely

or, Addressing as Sir/Madam

Direct: I said, “Sir, I should follow.”

Indirect: I respectfully said that I should follow.

a. ‘Yes, sir,’ she replied, ‘I have done my duty.’ b. The beggar said to me, ‘Madam, please give me your cardigan.’ c. The student said to me, ‘I have not learnt my lessons today, Sir.’ d. The man said, ‘Sir, I have completed the work.’ e. ‘Sir, I came here yesterday,’ the labour said to his master. f. ‘Sir, I made a mistake today,’ the student said to the teacher. g. Satabdi said to the teacher, ‘Sir, I was ill yesterday.’ h. ‘Madam, I will go to market tomorrow,’ the maid said to the mistress of the house.

6. By Allah/ by God/ by Jove……sentence will start with…..Swearing by Allah/God/Jove

Direct: “By Allah, he replied, “I have left it.”

Indirect: Swearing by Allah, he replied that he had left it.

a. ‘By Allah,’ he said to Shifa, ‘I will not leave this house.’ b. “By Allah, I went outside for drinking a glass of water,” said the servant. c. ‘By God,’ she said to Shezan, ‘I will not go to London.’ d. The boys said, ‘By Allah, we will play in this field,’ e. She said, ‘By Allah, I will come here tomorrow.’ f. She said, ‘By Allah, I will inform you in detail about this matter.’

7. Sorry …………………apologized

Direct : I said to him, “Sorry, I cannot agree.”

Indirect: I apologized him that I could not agree.

Direct : I said to him, “Sorry, I can’t agree.”

Indirect: I told him that I was sorry and I couldn’t agree.

Direct : He said to me, “Sorry, I can’t help you.”

Indirect: He said to me that he was sorry and added that he couldn’t help me.

Indirect: He apologized that he couldn’t help me.

8. Hello ……… sentence will start with………….. Drawing attention

Direct: I said, “Hello Rahim, how are you?”

Indirect: Drawing attention, I asked Rahim how he was.

Direct: He said to me, “Hello, can I help you?”

Indirect: Drawing attention, he asked me if he could help me.

Indirect: He drew attention and asked me if he could help me.

9. Excuse me=Speaker+begged pardon

Direct: I said to Ram, “Excuse me, how are you?”

Indirect: I begged pardon and asked Ram how he was.

Indirect: Begging pardon, I asked Ram how he was.

Direct: He said to me, “Excuse me, can I help you?”

Indirect: Begging pardon, he asked me if he could help me.

Indirect: He begged pardon and asked me if he could help me.

10. But=with disappointment/expressed with dissatisfaction

Direct: I said, “But I try to avoid.”

Indirect: I expressed with dissatisfaction that I tried to avoid.

Indirect: With disappointment, I said that I tried to avoid.

Indirect: With dissatisfaction, I said that I tried to avoid.

Direct: I said, “But I try to avoid.”

Indirect: But I said that I tried to avoid.

Direct:He said to me, “But I am fine.”

Indirect: But he said to me that he was fine.

Indirect: With dissatisfaction, he said to me that he was fine.

Indirect: He expressed with dissatisfaction that he was fine.

Direct:He said to me, “I am fine. But I will not go to school.”

Indirect: He said to me that he was fine but added that he would not go to school.

Direct: The boy said, “I have come to chop your wood. “But you are too small to chop wood,” said the woman.

Indirect: The boy said that he had come to chop her wood. With dissatisfaction, the woman told him that he was too small to chop the wood.

11. Well=Speaker+ appreciated it/with appreciation

Direct: I said to him, “Well, I agree.”

Indirect: I appreciated it that I agreed.

Indirect: With appreciation, I told him that I agreed.

Direct: He said to me, “Well, I can help you.”

Indirect: With appreciation, he said to me that he could help me.

Indirect: He appreciated it that he could help me.

12. So=that is why

Direct: He said to me, “I am unwell. So I shall not go to school.”

Indirect: He told me that he was unwell and that is why he would not go to school.

13. The phrase except speaker and listener in a reporting verb will be completely unchanged and takes place before reporting verb.

Direct: Turning towards me, he said to me, “Don’t shout.”

Indirect: Turning towards me, he forbade me to shout.

a. ‘Are you brothers?’ asked the mistress of the house, turning to the dervishes. b. Looking at my hands the beggar said, ‘Madam, please give me your cardigan.’ c. ‘Why have you not learnt your lessons?’ the teacher asked the students coming to the class. d. ‘Why have you come here?’ said Mr. Kamal turning to the stranger. e. ‘I will go to market tomorrow,’ with an air of confidence the maid said to the mistress of the house. f. ‘I have changed my decision,’ said Mitu to Sadia finding no other alternative way. g. ‘Why did you phone me?’ said Kamal to me looking at me in anger. h. ‘Follow my example,’ she said when we shook hands. i. Overhearing their whispers, the Caliph said to the dervishes, ‘Are you not of this house?’ j. ‘Perhaps that man there knows the answer,’ said the rich man, pointing to the porter. k. Inside the tent Lima said, ‘How strange it is!’ l. Returning home my father said to me, ‘Your progress is very slow.’ m. ‘You are a humorist!’ she said to me gaily, jumping into a cab. n. “You were driving too fast,” said the traffic sergeant, giving him a glare. o. Hearing those words, the fisherman became very brave and said, “Tell me why you were locked up in the vase?” p. The giant angrily looked at the fisherman and said, “Speak to me politely or I shall kill you.”

14. If there is reference of address in reported speech, indirect speech will start with addressing him/her/them as…..’’.

Direct: He said to them, “Friends, let us enjoy.”

Indirect: Addressing them as friends, he proposed that they should enjoy.

Direct: He said, ‘Suma, do not quarrel.’

Indirect: He forbade Suma to quarrel.

a. ‘Are you hungry, brothers?’ said the wise king. b. The captain said, ‘My friends, be always ready to face our enemy.’ c. ‘Dear friends,’ the patriot said, ‘Listen to me.’ d. The teacher said to the students, ‘Dear students, you should be attentive in the class.’ e. The teacher said to the students, ‘Poor boy, you will not be able to cut a good figure in the final examination.’ f. The man said to me, ‘Sister, will you help me to perform the work tomorrow?’ g. “Are you happy, students?” said Torikul. h. Suddenly he said, ‘Good morning, gentlemen.’ i. Father said, “You’re welcome, my son.” j. ‘Why are your children crying, my daughter?” said the Caliph. k. She said, “Dear husband, don’t look me that way.”

15. Reporting verb will be unchanged except said to. (replied, informed, added, stated, remarked, asserted, assured, pleaded, remarked, reported, reminded, complained, muttered, uttered)

Direct: He replied/muttered/uttered, “He had done the job.”

Indirect: He replied/muttered/uttered that he had done the job.

16. In spite of being assertive sentence, if the symbol is question mark, then sentence will be started with being surprised and follow the rules of interrogative sentences.

Direct: I said to him, “You forgot who I am?”

Indirect: Being surprised, I asked him if he had forgotten who I was.

Direct: He said to me “You are angry with me?”

Indirect: Being surprised he asked me if I was angry with him.

Direct:He said to me, “You did it?”

Indirect: Being surprised, he asked me if I had done it.

17. Direct : I said to him, “Ok, I will do it.”

Indirect: I told him that it was ok and added that I would do it.

Direct : He said to me, “Ok, I can help you.”

Indirect: He said to me that it was ok and added that he could help me.

18. If there is a tag question after reported speech……

Direct: He said to me, “You are going to the playground, aren’t you?”

Indirect: He asked me if it was true that I was going to the playground.

Direct: He said to me, “You look smart, don’t you?”

Indirect: He asked me if it was true that I looked smart.

Direct: He said to me, “I will attend the party, won’t I?”

Indirect: He asked me if it was true that he would attend the party.

19. Sometimes there is found an incomplete sentence in Reported Speech

Direct: “I can buy your drama book. How much will I pay you?” “Hundred taka only?” I said to him. “Everything is ok.”

Indirect: I told him that I could buy his drama book. I also asked him how much I would pay him. I further asked him if hundred take only would do. He replied that everything was ok.

Direct: Suddenly he said to me, ‘Where are you going and what are you doing here?’ ‘Oh, nowhere and nothing.’

Indirect: Suddenly he asked me where I was going and what I was doing there. I replied that I was going nowhere and I was doing nothing.

20. If there is no speaker and listener in Reported Speech

Direct: “Where are you going now?” “I am going to market.”

Indirect: The speaker asked the the person spoken to where he was going then. The listener replied that he was going to market.

21. Direct : He said to me, “Good bye.”

Indirect: He bade me good bye.

22. Direct: He said to me, “Good morning/evening/afternoon/night.”

Indirect: He wished me good morning/evening/afternoon/night.

23. Direct: He said to me,” Thank you very much.”

Indirect: He thanked me very much.

24. Direct: He said to me, “Congratulation.”

Indirect: He congratulated me.

25. Direct: He said to me, “Happy birthday.”

Indirect: He wished me happy birthday.

26. Direct: He said to me, “Welcome.”

Indirect: He welcomed me.

Exercises on Passage Narration

1. The teacher said to Rita, ‘Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself.’ Rita said, ‘Sir, I am sorry.’ The teacher said, ‘Ok, be attentive and listen to my lecture. May Allah bless you.’

Answer : The teacher asked Rita why she was talking in the class. He warned her that she should behave herself. With due respect Rita said that she was sorry. The teacher advised her to be attentive and listen to his lecture. He wished that Allah might bless her.

2. The teacher said to Kamal, ‘Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself.’ Kamal replied. ‘Sir, I am sorry. I am asking Hasan to lend me his pen. My pen has run out.’ The teacher said, ‘Be attentive and listen to my lecture.’

Answer : The teacher asked Kamal why he (K) was talking in the class. He told him (K) that he should behave himself. With due respect, Kamal said that he was sorry. He added that he was asking Hasan to lend him (k) his (h) pen because his pen had run out. The teacher advised him to be attentive and listen to his lecture.

3. “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’ve made an important discovery. Do you want to know about it?”

Answer : The other foxes said that Mr. Fox was very clever. They asked what he was going to tell them. Addressing them as his friends, he requested them to listen to him. He told them that he had made an important discovery. He asked them if they wanted to know about it.

4. ‘What do you want?’ asked she. Alfred answered. ‘I only want to come in. I am very tired. Please, let me come inside. Afterwards I will go away.’

Answer : She asked Alfred what he wanted. Alfred answered that he only wanted to go in. He added he was very tired. He requested that he might be allowed to go inside and afterwards he would go away.

5. “Why didn’t you obey my orders?” said the officer to the peon. “Leave my service at once and do not come here again.”

Answer: The Officer asked the peon why he had not obeyed his orders. He ordered him to leave his service at once and forbade him to come there again.

6. She said to her friend,” How pleasant weather it is! I like going out for a walk very much. Let us go out for a long drive. Please take your sister too along with and we all shall enjoy ourselves there very much.”

She exclaimed that it was a very pleasant weather and told her friend that she liked going out for a walk very much. She proposed to her friend that they should go out for a long drive. She further requested her friend to take her sister too along with and told that they all would enjoy themselves there very much.

7. The host said to the guest,” Please come in and have a seat. What brings you here? What can I do for you? Will you like to have a cup of coffee? ”

The host requested the guest to come in and have a seat. He asked him what brought him there and what he could do for him. He further asked him if he would like to have a cup of coffee.

8. The girl said to her father,” Why are you in such a pensive mood today? Please let me know its reason. It will be my pleasure if I can do anything for you. Have you not gone to your office today?

The father said to her daughter,” No, I am fine. I have not gone to my office because I want to see you. Are you free today?”

9. The girl asked her father why he was in such a pensive mood that day. She requested him to let her know its reason and told him that it would be her pleasure if she could do anything for him. She asked him if he had not gone to his office that day.

The father replied in negative and told her that he was fine and he had not gone to his office because he wanted to see her. He asked her if she was free that day.

10. The officer said to the employee, “Why are you late today? Do you not know that I do not allow any body to come in the office late? What is the reason of your late arrival? I allow you to attend the office today as an exceptional case. Do not repeat this instance in future.” The employee said, “I am late today because my son fell ill suddenly and I had to take him to the doctor. I am sorry for this and I assure you that I shall not repeat it in future.”

The officer asked the employee why he was late that day and if he did not know that he did not allow any body to come in the office late. He asked him what the reason of his late arrival was. He informed him that he allowed him to attend the office that day as an exceptional case and advised him not to repeat that instance in future. The employee replied that he was late that day because his son had fallen ill suddenly and he had to take him to the doctor and he was sorry for that and he assured him that he would not repeat that in future.

11. The old man said to a child in the street,” Why are you roaming here? Who accompanies you? Have you come here to make some purchases? You look perplexed. What is the matter? Can I do anything for you?”

The old man asked a child in the street why he was roaming there and who accompanied him. He asked him further if he had come there to make some purchases. He told him that he looked perplexed and asked him what the matter was and if he could do anything for him.

12. The child said to the old man, ” Sir, I came here to see my brother but I lost my way. Can you help me? Will you guide me in locating way to my house?

The child told the old man respectfully that he had come there to see his brother but he had lost his way. He asked him if he could help him and if he would guide him in locating way to his house.

13. The old man said to the child,” I shall be glad to help you. Where is your house located? Will you like me to escort you to your house? Do not be afraid. Trust on me. Come along with me as I know where your house is. I shall lead you to your house safely.

The old man told the child that he would be glad to help him. He asked him where his house was located and if he would like him to escort him to his house. He advised him not to be afraid and to trust on him. He told him to come along with him as he knew where his house was and he would lead him to his house safely.

14. On reaching his house the child said, ” Hurrah! Finally, I am at my house.” He said to the old man.” Thank you for your kind help! May God bless you with good health and long life!” The old man said,” Good bye! Child.” and went away.

On reaching his house the child cried with joy and told that finally he was at his house. He thanked the old man for his kind help and prayed that God might bless him with good health and long life. The old man bade the child good bye and went away.

15. All the students stood up when their teacher entered the classroom and said,” Good morning, sir !” The teacher said,” Sit down. Have you done your homework today? Is there any student in the class who has not done homework?” All the students spoke in one voice, ” Thank you, sir! “

All the students stood up when their teacher entered the classroom and respectfully bade him good morning. The teacher ordered them to sit down. He asked them if they had done their homework that day and if there was any student in the class who had not done homework. All the students respectfully thanked him in one voice.

16. The teacher said to the students, ” Do you know that your examinations will be starting next week? You will have to work hard if you want to get through with good marks. Cheer up! Do not waste your time and start doing your revision work immediately. May God reward your hard work with a great success!

The teacher asked the students if they knew that their examinations would be starting next week and told that they would have to work hard if they wanted to get through with good marks. He cheered them up and further advised them not to waste their time and start doing their revision work immediately. He prayed that God might reward their hard work with a great success.

Now try yourself

1. “Don’t mix with bad boys,” my father said to me. “You should read attentively as your examination is knocking at the door,” he said. “No, I don’t keep any bad company. I have just asked him if he knows the date of the examination,” I replied.

2.“Zaman, can you tell me what I am teaching?” the teacher asked. “I am sorry. I can’t follow,” replied Zaman. You can’t because you are not attentive,” the teacher said.

3. My father looked at me with anger and said to me, “Where have you been so long and why are you wasting your time?” After a moment I said, “I went to my friend’s house to borrow an essential book. I had to wait for that.”

4. “Why are you putting up the food in your pocket, sir? Why don’t you eat?” said the nobleman. “I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes,” replied Sheikh Saadi. “I don’t understand what you mean to say,” said the noble man.

5. “Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Mobarak. “No, I have never gone there,” replied Linkon. “But I long for visiting the place.” “I had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year,” said Mobarak. “How charming the scenery is!”

6. He said to me, ‘‘You will stay here till I do not come back.’’ I replied, ‘‘Yes, I am waiting for you here.’’ ‘‘Please come back soon,’’ I said.

7. ‘Where are you from?’ said the teacher. ‘I am from Nepal,’ said the student. ‘How did you find Dhaka when you first arrived?’ said the teacher. ‘Well, I like it. I think the city is very beautiful,’ said the student.

8. ‘I came here yesterday from my village,’ he said. ‘Why did you come?’ I asked. ‘My mother sent me to you with this letter.’ ‘How is your mother? I have not seen her for a long time. I hope she is quite well.’

9. Once I asked a little girl, ‘What’s your mother’s name?’ She replied cleverly, ‘I know my mother’s name but I won’t tell you that.’ I said, ‘What a clever girl you are! May you prosper in life.’

10. ‘Where did you go yesterday?’ said Lipi. ‘I went to Chittagong to see my mother,’ said Mina. ‘She has been suffering from high blood pressure.’ ‘Is she sound now?’ said Lipi.’ ‘No,’ said Mina.

11. ‘I’ll pay for it,’ he said. ‘I broke it. I brought the exe down careless.’ ‘But no one hits accurately every time, Jerry. Moreover, the fault was in the wood of the handle. I’ll see the man whom I have bought it from,’ I told him.

12. I asked Nisha, ‘What’s your mother’s name?’ I know my mother’s name but I won’t tell you that. I don’t tell my mother’s name to anybody whom I don’t know’, said she. ‘What a clever girl you are!’

13. “Why are you talking in the class?” said the teacher. “I was talking with Ali about the schedule of S.S.C examination,” replied Karim. “Don’t gossip in the class. Be attentive to your lesson,” said the teacher. “Sorry, Sir. Please forgive me for this time,” said he.

14. “Nalita, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, Sir,” she replied. “But I haven’t understood one grammatical point.” The teacher assured her saying, “Come to my room. I’ll help you understand the point.” “Thank you, sir,” she smilingly said.

15. My friend said to me, “Why are you sitting alone here? I have been looking for you. Let us go for a walk in the open field.” “Leave me alone,” said I.

16. Teacher said to me, “Why did you not perform your homework?” I said to him, “Sorry, I was busy with my mother’s treatment.” Then he said, “From now on I expect you to be punctual.” I said, “Ok, Sir.”

17. The Teacher became very angry with the student and said, “Why have you disturbed the class in this way? I have told you before that when I am speaking you should be silent. Leave the class and do not come today.”

18. Rashed said Tapas, “I went to the station. I had to receive my uncle there. Where did you go?” “I went to your house to collect a book from you.” “I am sorry. Let’s go. I shall lend you the book.”

19. “Have you offered your prayer today?” I said to my brother. “No, I have forgotten,” he said. “That’s bad,” I said. “We must pray every day,” he said, “I am sorry. I shall always say in time,” I said to him, “May Allah bless you.”

20. ‘Mother said to Rina, “Are you going to school now?” “Yes,” Rina replied. “You have to return soon because we will go for Eid shopping,” said mother. “What a nice idea! Mum. You are great,” Rina said.

21. A hawker said to me, “Do you want any newspaper? I have all types of newspapers. Please take one.” I said, “I want a weekly. Do you have any magazine?” He said, “Yes, I have the latest copy of The Daily Star.”

22. “I’ve lost my tooth,” said Samira. “I’ll look ugly and horrible.” “Don’t worry,” said Mina. “Just put your tooth into a rat’s hole and a rat will give you one of its fine teeth.”

23. “I’ve got GPA-5 in the SSC examination,” said Rafiq. “Congratulation!” I said. “What do you intend to do now?” “I want to study physics, Chemistry and higher Mathematics of H.S.C at home.” “I’ll to try to get admission in BUET after my H.S.C exam,” Rafiq replied.

24. ‘Good morning, Asha,’ said Abir. How much preparation have you taken for the Test Examination?’ ‘A great preparation,’ said Asha. ‘I can get GPA-5’ ‘You are a very lucky girl,’ said Abir, ‘But my preparation is not very nice.’

25. ‘But how’s my grandmother?’ Kashem asked his mother. ‘Did you take her to the hospital?’ ‘Yes, she’s at the hospital now. She hurt herself quite badly. You should visit her on your way home from school,’ his mother said.

26. ‘What’s puppet show?’ Lima asked her father. Father said, ‘Let’s go inside and you can see for yourself.’ Inside the tent Lima said, ‘How strange! A doll is dancing and talking!’ Father said, ‘A man behind the screen is moving the doll. Do you understand who is talking?’

27. ‘Will you come to my house tomorrow?’ I asked the boy. ‘We can discuss terms and conditions then,’ I said. ‘I shall be very happy to meet with you at your house.

28. Returning home my father said to me, ‘Your progress is very slow. You are idling away time with them. Can’t you be more serious? Remember, if you fail in the coming examination, I will stop paying your tuition fees.’

29. ‘Porter, you may go,’ said the mistress of the house, laughing. ‘You have gained your freedom.’ ‘By Allah,’ he replied, ‘I will not leave this house until I have heard the stories of my companions.’

30. Shila said to Shejan, ‘Why are you late for school every day?’ ‘I can’t get up early in the morning. So I don’t have enough time to be ready for school,’ he replied. ‘How lazy you have grown!’ she said. ‘If you don’t change your habit, you’ll be a cause of sorrow to your parents.’

31. ‘Do you know why you are sent to school?’ ‘For playing with friends, father.’ ‘No, you are sent to learn to read and write.’ ‘But I won’t read and write,’ replied Jack sulkily. ‘Yes, you will.’

32. The stranger said to me, ‘Please give me a glass of cold water. My throat has been completely dry.’ I said to him, ‘Take some rest and then you can take water.’ ‘Thanks for your wise advice,’ he said.

33. “Will you buy my hair?” asked Della. “I buy hair,” said Madam. “Take your hat off and let us have a sight at the looks of it. Twenty dollars,” said Madam. “Give it to me quick,” said Della.

34. Suddenly a voice called out, ‘Good morning, gentlemen. Where are you going and what are you doing here?’ ‘Oh, nowhere and nothing.’ ‘But you look so pensive, why?’ ‘Yes, you are right. We are looking for something,’ replied the six blind men. ‘Who are you, sir?’

35. ‘Follow my example,’ she said when we shook hands, ‘and never eat more than one thing for luncheon.’ ‘I’ll do better than that,’ I retorted, ‘I’ll eat nothing for dinner tonight.’ ‘Humorist!’ she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.

36. ‘Have you heard the name of Aesop?’ said the teacher. ‘No, sir, who was he?’ said the students. ‘Read the lesson attentively and then you will be able to know about him. How instructive and interesting his fables are!’ the teacher said.

37. ‘Oh, my Lord, please do not kill the child.’ said the woman. ‘Let her have him.’ The king said, ‘Now everything is clear to me.’ Pointing the woman, he said to the servant, ‘Give her the child. She is the mother of the baby.’

38. ‘Have you heard the name of Aesop?’ asked the teacher. ‘No, Sir, who was he?’ ‘Read the lesson attentively and then you will be able to know about him.’ ‘How interesting and instructive his fables are!’ said the teacher.

39. ‘You have cut off your hair?’ asked Jim. ‘Cut it off and sold it,’ said Della. ‘Don’t you like me just as well anyhow? I’m me, without my hair, ain’t I?’

40. The traveler said to the peasant, ‘Can you tell me the way to the nearest Inn?’ The peasant said, ‘Yes, I can. Do you want one in which you can spend the night?’ The Traveller said, ‘I don’t wish to stay there, but I only want a meal.’

41. ‘Why are putting up the food in your pocket, Sir? Why don’t you eat?’ asked the noble man. ‘I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes,’ replied Sheikh Saddi. ‘I don’t understand what you mean to say,’ said the noble man. ‘And I’m sorry.’

42. ‘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. ‘Give it me quick,’ said Della.’

43. ‘I came here yesterday from my village,’ he said. ‘Why did you come?’ I asked. ‘My mother sent me to you with this letter.’ ‘How is your mother? I have not seen her a long time. I hope she is quite well.’

44. Once I asked a little girl, “What is your mother’s name?” “I know my mother’s name but I won’t tell you that. I don’t tell my mother’s name to anybody whom I don’t know,” She said. “What a clever girl you are!”

45. “Could I help you, sir?” said the receptionist. The man replied, “Sure, I want to meet the Managing Director of the company.” The receptionist said, “Do you have an appointment?” “Yes, I have,” he said.

46. “Will you come to my house tomorrow?” I said to the boy, ‘We can discuss terms and conditions then.” “I shall be very happy to meet you at your house. Thank you so much,” he replied.

47. The stranger said to the boy, “Will you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “Yes, I will. Do you want a residential one in which can spend the night?” the boy said. “I don’t want to say there, but only want a meal,” the stranger replied. The boy said, “Follow me.”

48. “Where are you going?” said the merchant. “I was coming to see you.” “What do you want?” “To earn my bread by the labor of my hands.” “Do you really work?” said the merchant. “Yes, if you have any.” Then follow me and carry a box from a shop to my house.” “I do not see how I can do that,” said the youth.

49. A hawker said, “Will you buy any paper? I have all types of newspaper and magazines. Please take one from me.” “I buy books but now I need a weekly. Don’t you have any weekly magazine?” said Susmita.

50. “May I come in sir?” A boy standing at the door said to him. Then without waiting for his reply the boy entered the room and said, “Sir, I have come from Palashpur with a letter from Mr. Ajit Bose?” “How is he?” He said smiling. “He is not well. He has been suffering from a serious illness for two years,” The boy said. “How sad it is! May God cure him,” He said.

51. “I came to Dhaka this morning. I sent you a telegram before starting from home,” he said. “Did you receive it in time?” he asked. “No, I did not receive it,” I replied.

52. Sakib said to his English teacher, “Sir, I want to improve my English. How can I do that? Can you help me?” “Don’t worry. I will help you,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” said Sakib. “Give emphasis on all the four skills of language namely listening, speaking, reading and writing,” said the teacher.

53. “I have missed my plane,” Nahiyan said to a woman. “What shall I do now?” “Go to the desk marked Enquires,” the woman said. “Flight TW 226 has left,” the man in the Enquires said. “But your ticket is for flight BA 179.”

54. “How are you today?” I said to Sumon. “I am very nervous for the coming exam,” Sumon replied. “Haven’t you taken enough preparation for this?” I said to him again. “Yes, I have but I am in a fix. Let me read now,” said Sumon.

55. “Don’t mix with bad boys,” my father said to me. “You should read attentively as your examination is knocking at the door,” he said. “No, I don’t keep with any bad company. I have just asked him if he knows the date of examination,” I replied.

56. “Will you come to my house tomorrow?” I asked the boy. “We can discuss terms and conditions then,” I said. “I shall be happy to meet you at your house. Thank you so much,” he replied. “I shall try my best to meet you.”

57. “Good Morning, Rupa,” said Sohel. “How much preparation have you taken for HSC Examination?” “A great preparation,” she replied. “I must get GPA-5.” “Wow, what a lucky girl!” said Sohel. “But my preparation is not so good.”

58. “Where did you go yesterday?” said Lipi. “I went to Chittagong to see my mother,” said Mina. “She has been suffering from high blood pressure.” Is she sound now?” said Rajon. “No,” said Mina.

59. “Ratan, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, Sir, I did it. But I haven’t understood some grammatical points,” replied Ratan. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher. “Let us try again.”

60. “I’ve got GPA-5 in the SSC examination,” said Rafiq. “Congratulation!” I said. “What do you intend to do now?” “I want to study physics, Chemistry and higher Mathematics of HSC at home.” “I’ll to try to get admission in BUET after my HSC exam,” Rafiq replied.

61. “Shima, can you tell me what I am teaching?” the teacher asked. “I’m sorry, Sir. I can’t follow,” replied Shima. “You can’t because you are attentive,” the teacher said.

62. The teacher said to Rita, “Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself.” Rita said, “Sir, I am sorry.” The teacher said, “Be attentive and listen to my lecture. May Allah bless you.”

63. “Have you offered your prayer today?” I asked to my brother. “No, I have forgotten,” he said. “That’s bad,” I said. “We must pray every day.” He said, “I am sorry. I shall always say in time.” I said to him, “May Allah bless you.”

64. “Do you know why you are sent to school?” “For playing with friends, father.” “No, you are sent to learn and write.” “But I won’t read and write,” replied Jack sulky. “Yes, you will.”

65. “Good morning, students,” said the teacher. “How are you?” “Fine, sir. What about you?” “I am fine too. Please sit down.” “Have you prepared your lesson?” the teacher asked. “Sorry, sir. We were a little bit busy with our practical classes,” they replied.

66. “Who’s there?” he asked. “Dick Arkwrite,” said an unknown voice. “Are you a spinner?” inquired Henry. “No, a barber,” came the reply. “Then I’ll be needing you for cutting my hair,” Henry said.

67. “Excuse me. I want to know about reference books of the library,” said the student. “In one part of the library, you can go to read books but you can’t take them out of the building,” said the librarian.

68. “What do you call that section of the library?” said the student. “Closed Reserve. However, you’ll find some useful books there and you’ll need them for the exam,” said the librarian.

69. “Why are you absent?” said the teacher. “The Principal is very angry with you. Go to him at once.” “I was seriously ill,” said Salim. The teacher said, “You have to show the medical certificate in this case.” “Let me show my medical certificate, sir.”

70. “How are you?” George asked. “I’m not in a hilarious spirit,” Simon answered. “Is it Tom again?” said George. “Yes, it is Tom again,” Simon sighed. “Why don’t you chuck him? You have done everything possible for him. You must know by this time that he is quite hopeless.”

71. The traveller said to the peasant, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” The peasant said, “Yes, I can. Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” The traveller said,” I don’t wish to stay there. I only want a meal.” “Follow me and I will take you to a nice one.”

72. Neelima said to Akash, “Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the library? Is it too far?” Akash said, “The library is just behind the building over there. I am also going there. So, let’s go together.”

73. “What would you like, Annie?” said Nafisa, “Pizza, sandwich, hot dog or fried rice?” “I like something easy. Fried rice sounds good,” said Annie. “Okay, I’ll have a cheese and tomato sandwich. Anything to drink?” said Nafisa. “Get me a coffee,” said Annie.

74. “Why were you absent?” said the teacher. “The Principal is very angry with you. Go to him at once.” “I was seriously ill,” said Mahjabin. “Let me show my medical certificate, sir”.

75. “Whose picture is it?” I asked. “A little girl’s of course,” said Grandmother. “Can’t you tell?” “Yes, but did you know the girl?” I asked. “Yes, I knew her,” said Granny, “but she was a very wicked girl and I should not tell you about her.”

76. “I suppose we are in the danger”, said Miss Mebbin. “Nonsense,” said Mrs. Packletide. “It is a very old tiger. It could not spring up here even if it wanted to.” “If it’s an old tiger, I think you ought to get it cheaper. A thousand taka is a lot of money.”

77. One day Hazrat Omar (R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and said, “Where do you live?” The woman said, “I live in a poor hut south end to the town. I am hungry but there is no food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?” Hazrat Omar (R) said, “Go back home. I am coming with food and money for you.” The woman looked at him with gratitude and said, “Thank you.”

78. “Hello Marium! You look very hot and tired,” said Nafisa. “I was stuck in the traffic jam forone hour,” said Marium. “Sit down. What would you like to drink?” said Nafisa. “I’d love really chilled mineral water or something like that,” said Marium.

79. The stranger said to the boy, “Will you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “Yes, I will. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night? “the boy said. “I do not want to stay here. But I only want a meal,” the stranger replied. The boy said,”Follow me.”

80. “O King!” she cried. “Please do not kill me. I did not know that you were the king. I am very sorry.” The king said, “Do not be sad. You are a good woman. I won’t kill you.”

81. “Have you done your homework?” The mother said to the daughter. “No, I have forgotten,” said the daughter. “That is very bad. You must be more careful about your homework. By doing so, you can’t expect to do well in your studies,” said the mother.

82. “Oh, my Lord, please do not kill the child,” said the woman. “Let her have him.” The king said, “Now everything is clear to me.” Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, “Give her the child. She is the mother of the child.”

83. The teacher said to the boy, “Why did you make a noise in the class? You are not attentive to your lessons.” “Sorry, Sir,” said the boy. “I was asking for a pen to my friend.” The teacher said,” Be attentive and listen to me carefully.”

84. The beggar said, “Will you give me some food? I have been without food for two days.” The housewife said, “Why don’t you work? You can earn your own food.” “Oh my God,” said the beggar. “I am disabled. I can’t work.”

85. She said, “What is your name?” “Roger,” answered the boy. “Then, Roger, you go to that sink and wash your face,” said the woman. “Are you going to take me to jail?” asked the boy, bending over the sink. “All I wanted a pair of blue shoes.” “You didn’t have to snatch my purse to get some shoes,” said Mrs. Washington Jones. “You could have asked me.”

86. The young man said, “I can’t stay any longer. The king had sent me to do a very important work.” “Friend, tell me what your important work is. I can also help you,” the man requested.

87. “What is your opt occupation?” asked the king. “I do not work at all”, said the stranger, “I wander about God’s kingdom and wherever. He places me, there I remain for the day”. Seeing the stranger’s trust in God, the king felt kindly towards him and said, “Will you come and live in my palace?” The stranger asked, “What I shall do there!” “You’ll water my trees and flower and in exchange you will get food and clothing”, said the king.

88. The preacher said to his followers, ” Have faith in God and do the right. May God shower his blessings on you! Do you know that I can manage the pampered and spoilt children well?”

89. The interviewer said to the candidate, “I offer you two options for giving your reply. You can choose either three easy questions or one very difficult question. Will you like to avail the offer? If yes, which option do you want to use?”

90. ‘You look a little bit like my mother,’ he said ‘especially in the dark by the fire.’ ‘But you were only four Jerry, when you came here. You have remembered how she looked all these years?’ ‘My mother lives in Mannville,’ he said.

Answer: Jerry told the listener that she looked a little bit like his mother especially in the dark by the fire. With disappointment, she told that he had been only four when he had gone there. Being surprised, she asked if he had remembered how she had looked all those years. He said that his mother lived in Mannville.

91. “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 you were locked up in the vase?” The giant angrily looked at the fisherman and said, “Speak to me politely or I shall kill you.” “Why should you kill me?” asked the fisherman.

Answer: The monster called the great king of the genies and said that he would never again disobey him (G). Hearing those words, the fishermen became brave and told the monster to tell him (f) why he (M) had been locked up in the vase. Then the giant angrily looked at him and told the fishermen to speak to him (M) more politely, otherwise he (M) would kill him (F). The fisherman asked why he would kill him.

92. “My sons, listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you.” “How’ll we find it?” said the sons. “You must dig the land for it,” said the old man.

Answer: The old man told his sons to listen to him that a great treasure lied hidden in the land. He added that he was going to leave that to them. The sons wanted to know how they would find it. The old man replied that they must dig the land for it.

93. “Have you killed the rates?” 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.”

Answer: The Mayor asked the piper if he (p) had killed the rates. The Piper replied in the affirmative that he had. Then he (P) told the Mayor to give him (P) the promised money. The Mayor exclaimed in wonder that it was very funny. He added that they could not give him (P) so much money and told him to take only fifty.

94. “How are you today?” I said to Sumon. “I am very nervous for the coming exam,” Sumon replied. “Haven’t you taken enough preparation for this?” I said to him again. “Yes, I have but I am in a fix. Let me read now,” said Sumon.

Answer: I asked Sumon how he (S) was that day. Sumon replied that he(S) was very nervous for the coming examination. I again asked him if he (S) had not taken enough preparation for that. Sumon again replied in the affirmative that he had but he was in a fix and requested that he might read then.

95. ‘Have you seen your mother, Jerry?’ ‘I see her every summer. She sends for me.’ I wanted to cry out. ‘Why are you not with her? How can she let you go away again?’ He said, ‘She comes up here from Mannville whenever she can. She does not have a job now.’

Answer: I asked Jerry if he had seen his mother. Jerry replied that he saw her every summer and added that she sent for him. I had wanted to cry out and asked why he was you not with her and also asked how she could let him go away again. He said that she went up there from Manville whenever she could and added that she did not have a job then.

Important Abbreviations

April 16, 2024January 9, 2025 Abdullah

Some Useful Abbreviations

In our daily lives, we use many types of abbreviations when we send SMS or read newspapers where there are some space restrictions. Here is a list of some useful abbreviations in context of Bangladesh.

SSC – Secondary School Certificate
HSC – Higher Secondary Certificate
O Levels – Ordinary Levels
A Levels – Advanced Levels
BBA – Bachelor of Business Administration
MBA – Master of Business Administration
BA – Bachelor of Arts
BSc – Bachelor of Social Science
MA – Master of Arts
BBC – British Broadcasting Corporation
ABC – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
CNN – Cable News Network
AP – Associated Press
ISSB – Inter Service Selection Board
AD – Anno Domini (Latin)
BC – Before Christ
AM – Ante Meridiem (Before Noon)
ATM – Automatic Teller Machine
PM – Post Meridiem (Afternoon)
CLT – Communicative Language Testing
GRE – Graduate Record Examination
LAD – Language Acquisition Device
CAH – Critical Age Hypothesis
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
IELTS – International English Language Testing System
BCS – Bangladesh Civil Service
PSC – Public Service Commission
UN – United Nations
NB – Nota Bene (Latin)
C/O – Care of
SP – Superintendent of Police
OSD – Officer on Special Duty
RAB – Rapid Action Battalion
CID – Criminal Investigation Department
DC – Deputy Commissioner
OC – Officer in Charge
CNG – Compressed Natural Gas
SIM – Subscriber Identity Module
FM – Frequency Modulation
SAARC – South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
CD – Compact Disc
DVD – Digital Video Disc
VCD – Video Compact Disc
NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization
CEDAW – Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
ICDDRB – International Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh
ICT – Information and Communication Technology
NGO – Non-Governmental Organization
VAT – Value Added Tax
GPA – Grade Point Average
CGPA – Cumulative Grade Point Average
NGOAB – NGO Affairs Bureau
WHO – World Health Organization
UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNICEF – United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
IMF – International Monetary Fund
WTO – World Trade Organization
GDP – Gross Domestic Product
NBR – National Board of Revenue
WFP – World Food Programme
FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization
ILO – International Labour Organization
MOFA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MOHFW – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
ICT – Information and Communication Technology
BMET – Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training
BRTA – Bangladesh Road Transport Authority
BSTI – Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution
BTRC – Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
BR – Bangladesh Railway
BIWTC – Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation
PWD – Public Works Department
LGED – Local Government Engineering Department
BADC – Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation
REB – Rural Electrification Board
DPHE – Department of Public Health Engineering
WASA – Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
DESCO – Dhaka Electric Supply Company
PDB – Power Development Board
BPC – Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation
SUST – Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
RU – Rajshahi University
BUET – Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
DU – University of Dhaka
CU – University of Chittagong
BRAC – Building Resources Across Communities
SDC – Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
USAID – United States Agency for International Development
DFID – Department for International Development
JICA – Japan International Cooperation Agency
ADB – Asian Development Bank
WB – World Bank
IDB – Islamic Development Bank
WTO – World Trade Organization
CHT – Chittagong Hill Tracts
DCC – Dhaka City Corporation
KCC – Khulna City Corporation
RCC – Rajshahi City Corporation
CCC – Chittagong City Corporation
BCG – Bangladesh Coast Guard
BSF – Border Security Force
BGB – Border Guard Bangladesh
DGFI – Directorate General of Forces Intelligence
NSI – National Security Intelligence
BTRC – Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
NID – National Identification
NOC – No Objection Certificate
TIN – Tax Identification Number
IRC – Import Registration Certificate
ERC – Export Registration Certificate

RRC – Revenue Receipt Certificate
VAT – Value Added Tax
IT – Information Technology
HR – Human Resources
ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning
CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
RMG – Ready-Made Garments
EPZ – Export Processing Zone
SEZ – Special Economic Zone
PPP – Public-Private Partnership
SME – Small and Medium Enterprise
ICB – Investment Corporation of Bangladesh
BB – Bangladesh Bank
IDRA – Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority
BSEC – Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission
DSE – Dhaka Stock Exchange
CSE – Chittagong Stock Exchange
FDI – Foreign Direct Investment
LDC – Least Developed Country
GDP – Gross Domestic Product
GNP – Gross National Product
NNP – Net National Product
HDI – Human Development Index
HIES – Household Income and Expenditure Survey
CPI – Consumer Price Index
WPI – Wholesale Price Index
PAC – Public Accounts Committee
ECNEC – Executive Committee of the National Economic Council
RHD – Roads and Highways Department
BRTC – Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation
LGD – Local Government Division
MoDMR – Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief
BDRCS – Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
DFID – Department for International Development
PMO – Prime Minister’s Office
RPO – Representation of the People Order
CEO – Chief Executive Officer
CFO – Chief Financial Officer
COO – Chief Operating Officer
CTO – Chief Technology Officer
ITES – Information Technology Enabled Services
ISP – Internet Service Provider
FTP – File Transfer Protocol
HTTP – Hypertext Transfer Protocol
HTTPS – Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
URL – Uniform Resource Locator
IP – Internet Protocol
DNS – Domain Name System
SMS – Short Message Service
MMS – Multimedia Messaging Service
PDF – Portable Document Format
JPEG – Joint Photographic Experts Group
PNG – Portable Network Graphics
GIF – Graphics Interchange Format
XML – Extensible Markup Language
HTML – Hypertext Markup Language
CSS – Cascading Style Sheets
UI – User Interface
UX – User Experience
AI – Artificial Intelligence
ML – Machine Learning
IoT – Internet of Things
ICT – Information and Communication Technology
SaaS – Software as a Service
PaaS – Platform as a Service
IaaS – Infrastructure as a Service
VPN – Virtual Private Network
LAN – Local Area Network
WAN – Wide Area Network
MAN – Metropolitan Area Network
WAP – Wireless Application Protocol
GSM – Global System for Mobile Communications
CDMA – Code Division Multiple Access
LTE – Long-Term Evolution
5G – Fifth Generation Mobile Network
OTT – Over The Top
CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
KPI – Key Performance Indicator
ROI – Return on Investment
TQM – Total Quality Management
SOP – Standard Operating Procedure
MIS – Management Information System
CRM – Customer Relationship Management
ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning
SCM – Supply Chain Management
ISO – International Organization for Standardization
OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
FDA – Food and Drug Administration
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
WHO – World Health Organization
NDC – National Defence College
BAF – Bangladesh Air Force
BN – Bangladesh Navy
BD Army – Bangladesh Army
IGP – Inspector General of Police
DIG – Deputy Inspector General
ASP – Assistant Superintendent of Police
SI – Sub-Inspector
PC – Police Constable
BCL – Bangladesh Chhatra League
JCD – Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal
CPB – Communist Party of Bangladesh
BNP – Bangladesh Nationalist Party
AL – Awami League
JP – Jatiya Party
EC – Election Commission
CJ – Chief Justice
AG – Attorney General
SC – Supreme Court
HC – High Court
LC – Law Commission
PIB – Press Institute of Bangladesh
BTB – Bangladesh Tourism Board
BSS – Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
BTV – Bangladesh Television
RTHD – Road Transport and Highways Division
BIWTA – Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority
WDB – Water Development Board
SRDI – Soil Resources Development Institute
BFRI – Bangladesh Forest Research Institute
BARI – Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute
BRRI – Bangladesh Rice Research Institute
BINA – Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture
BTRI – Bangladesh Tea Research Institute
BAU – Bangladesh Agricultural University
DUET – Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology
RUET – Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology
CUET – Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology
JUST – Jashore University of Science and Technology
BUTEX – Bangladesh University of Textiles
NU – National University
BOU – Bangladesh Open University
BTEB – Bangladesh Technical Education Board
BMET – Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training
NSU – North South University
EWU – East West University
AIUB – American International University Bangladesh
IUB – Independent University Bangladesh
DIU – Daffodil International University
UGC – University Grants Commission
MoE – Ministry of Education
MoPME – Ministry of Primary and Mass Education
NCTB – National Curriculum and Textbook Board
MPO – Monthly Pay Order
IB – International Baccalaureate
ICT – Information and Communication Technology
TIN – Taxpayer Identification Number
VAT – Value Added Tax
FY – Fiscal Year
ROI – Return on Investment
EPS – Earnings Per Share
NAV – Net Asset Value
IRR – Internal Rate of Return
NPL – Non-Performing Loan
SME – Small and Medium Enterprises
JSC – Junior School Certificate
PEC – Primary Education Certificate
MPO – Monthly Pay Order
LGD – Local Government Division
ETP – Effluent Treatment Plant
NGO – Non-Governmental Organization
GOB – Government of Bangladesh
PPP – Public-Private Partnership
BIDA – Bangladesh Investment Development Authority
BEPZA – Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority
BEZA – Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority
BIFFL – Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited
BRTC – Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation
BPI – Bangladesh Petroleum Institute
BSTI – Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution
BREB – Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board
BPDB – Bangladesh Power Development Board
PGCB – Power Grid Company of Bangladesh
DESA – Dhaka Electric Supply Authority
WASA – Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
NHA – National Housing Authority
RAJUK – Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha
CDA – Chittagong Development Authority
KDA – Khulna Development Authority
RDA – Rajshahi Development Authority
BBA – Bangladesh Bridge Authority
BIWTC – Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation
CPA – Chittagong Port Authority
MPA – Mongla Port Authority
BPC – Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation
BRTC – Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation
BR – Bangladesh Railway
BGB – Border Guard Bangladesh
NSI – National Security Intelligence
DGHS – Directorate General of Health Services

2018

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 Abdullah

HSC Examination 2018 [Dhaka Board; Dinajpur Board; Jashore Board; Sylhet Board]

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. Bangladesh is (a) — independent country. We won freedom on (b) — December 16, 1971. This freedom was won as (c) — result of great sacrifice. (d) — great many people laid down their lives for (e) — freedom of the country. (f) — man who loves his country is (g) — patriot. (h) — real patriot loves his country more than his life. Being patriots, we all should try to make (i) — effort for the welfare and (j) — progress of our motherland. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. Trees are very useful (a) — man. They are highly essential (b) — our existence. They protect the rich top soil (c) — getting washed away (d) — rain water and floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain slopes (e) — the roadsides, (f) — the parks and gardens. They add beauty (g) — our lives. They provide us (h) — food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i) — carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. So, we should take care (j) — trees. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. as if have to was born let alone would rather there had better what if as soon as it (a) We — pay a visit to Cox’s Bazar than the Sundarbans. We have already visited the Sundarbans. (b) The storm was raging violently. We got out — it abated. (c) Fardin is always boastful of his uncles. He talks — they were the most powerful men in the country. (d) My college is far away from our house. I — walk a long way to go to my college. (e) Jasim Uddin is a rural poet. He — in 1903 in a village named Tambulkhana in Faridpur. (f) — is very hot today. Load-shedding is aggravating the situation. (g) Maruf cannot earn 50 marks — 80 marks. He is a student of average standard. (h) — are many mango trees around our home. They give us very sweet mangoes. (i) Faiaz seems to be weak. He — consult an experienced doctor. (j) — we swim in the river? To swim in the river is a nice experience. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. (a) Industry is the —. (b) A man cannot succeed in life —. (c) — of the world are industrious. (d) The man can maintain a sound health —. (e) We should not like those persons —. (f) I always —. (g) I know the story of an industrious person —. (h) That man always inspires me —. (i) I have a poor uncle. He could be rich —. (j) He has become poor — of his idleness. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. . If all the children of Bangladesh (a) — (go) to school, the country (b) — (get) rid of the curse of illiteracy. To boost up education, the government (c) — (spend) more money. Subsidies must (d) — (give) in the education sector. Teachers (e) — (need) to (f) — (train) for good teaching. The poor students can (g) — (bring) under “Food for Education” programme. We (h) — (take) care that no institution (i) — (close) down due to political clashes. All concerned (j) — (be) conscious about it. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. (a) Very few insects are as busy as a bee (Comparative). (b) It is known as an industrious creature (Active). (c) It flies from flower to flower and collects honey (Simple). (d) It stores honey in the hive (Passive). (e) In winter, it remains idle but it works hard in spring (Complex). It leads a disciplined life. 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. “How much do you want?” said the Mayor. “A thousand guilders,” said the Pied Piper. “All right,” said the Mayor. “We’ll pay you a thousand guilders. When will you set to work?” “Now,” said the Pied Piper. 8.Here is a text with five unclear pronoun references. Rewrite the text making all the pronoun references clear. Underline the areas where you make any changes. There lived a man in a village which had a great attraction to English. He went to a teacher to learn English well though he was dull-headed. He tried his best to teach him but the man learnt only three English words – yes, no and very good. Though the man did not know the meaning of it, he used them frequently in his conversation. He did not understand that a little learning is a dangerous thing and very soon he would be a victim of it. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. Television has become the most common and (a) — (pre-modify the noun) source of entertainment in the (b) — (pre-modify the noun) world. A wide range of programs of (c) — (pre-modify the adjective) interest is telecast on (d) — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) channels. Almost every middle class and even working class families have a television set today. (e) — (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) programs are (f) — (pre-modify adjective) entertaining. They can be (g) — (post-modify the adjective) educative too. Courses (h) — (post-modify the noun) by the Open University are shown on BTV. (i) — (pre-modit, noun) channels like the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel telecast highly informative programs. However, watching TV has become (j) — (use an article) addiction. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. Many people think that money can do everything in life. (a) — it is a must for our life, it is not the thing that necessarily brings happiness. (b) — it is absolutely a psychological matter. The person who is contented with what he gets and (c) — he has is really happy. Money can do something with happiness (d) — it cannot give us happiness. (e) —, we can see that the richest men of our society are not the happiest men. (f) — they lead a life burdened with cares and anxieties (g) — pass sleepless nights. (h) — there are a large number of poor men (i) — are happy and enjoy a sound sleep. (j) — money cannot ensure happiness. 11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. Books are the unique medium through which we contact mighty minds of ages. Books tell us about their feelings what they said and what they did. Books are one of the greatest friends to us. They introduce us to the best humanity. They are reliable records of the history. A book is a valuable living voice. We can know about the thoughts and rituals of past men through books. We should read good books and avoid worthless ones. A good book is a friend of loneliness and a nurse in ailment. We can find real happiness by reading good books. (a) unique (antonym); (b) mighty (antonym); (c) humanity (synonym); (d) reliable (antonym); (e) valuable (antonym); (f) ritual (synonym); (g) worthless (synonym); (h) loneliness (synonym); (i) ailment (synonym); (f) happiness (antonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. One day while going to college I met an old man who had nothing of his own having seen me he began to cry but could not as he was too weak to cry feeling a great pity for him I wanted to know about him what led him to this miserable condition so I started asking him questions

HSC Examination 2018 [Rajshahi Board; Cumilla Board; Chattogram Board; Barishal Board]

Kha Set – Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)1. Fill in the blanks in the text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks. William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in (a) — village of Stratford-on-Avon in (b) – country of Warwickshire. His father John Shakespeare was (c) — farmer’s son who came to (d) — Stratford about 1531and began to prosper as (e) — trader in corn, wheat, leather and agricultural products. His mother Mary Arden was (f) — daughter of (g) — prosperous farmer, descended from (h) — old family of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norman blood. It is generally believed that neither (i) — poet’s mother nor his father could read or write. In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of (j) — peasant family. She was eight years older than Shakespeare. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. Do you have any idea (a) — a cybercafe? It is a place teeming (b) — information. It is a network (c) — all networks. It is a place (d) — computers (e) — which customers can use the Internet and send emails and so on. A cybercafe is closely associated (f) — Internet communication system. A customer sitting (g) — the cafe can communicate (h) — people (i) — the world. In fact, a cybercafe is not prejudicial (j) — our development.3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. would you mind used to let alone it so that as if as soon as had better would rather what if (a) He acts — he were rich. So, nobody likes him. (b) — eating sea-fish? I think you will enjoy a lot. (c) Aloka can’t afford to buy a cell phone, — a laptop. Actually, she is very poor. (d) It may rain today. You — leave earlier. (e) Sometimes, we become speechless remembering our childhood memories. We — swim in the river. (f) — is many years since we first met. How time does fly! (g) His mother being sick, he needs to go home — possible. (h) We — develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike. Let us change our destructive culture. (i) There started a heavy storm when I was about to go out. — I had been out there? (j) He took a part-time job — he could earn some money. He was very sincere. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. (a) John is fond of reading. Whenever he goes to the book fạir, —. He has a good collection of books now. (b) Smoking is detrimental to health. It is high time you—. (c) The students saw the teacher. No sooner had the teacher entered the classroom than—. (d) Birds fly in the sky. I wish I —. (e) My mother was a philanthropist. She loved to live among the poor villagers so that —. (f) Samia is good at all of her subjects except English. She cannot compete with her classmates because of —. (g) We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we —. (h) I don’t have enough money. Had I been a rich man, —. (i) Death is inevitable. There is nobody who —. (j) Boys, I’m going to discuss an important topic today. Be attentive to my lecture, otherwise—. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. Trees contribute a lot to maintain ecological balance. A month-long tree fair (a) — (begin) in Kurigram stadium recently. It (b) — (organize) by the local administration and the Department of Social Forestation. The fair (c) — (inaugurate) yesterday by the DC of Kurigram. It was also addressed by other speakers who (d) — (emphasize) the need for planting more trees. The chief guest in his speech (e) — (put) importance on planting trees so that we (f) — (save) our environment from other effects of climate change and natural disasters. A huge procession (g) — (parade) through the streets of the town after the inaugural session. Various government and nongovernment organizations (h) — (set) up stalls displaying saplings of different varieties. Cultural functions (i) — (arrange) every night (j) — (inspire) people to plant trees. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. Bangladeshi developers can build modern robots like Sophia using its software. (a) The humanoid robot, Sophia is one of the newest sensations in the ICT world. (Make it positive) (b) Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met Sophia at the inaugural ceremony of the four day-long digital world expo. (Make it passive) (c) The Hong Kong-based robotics company developed Sophia one and a half years ago. (Make it complex) (d) Wearing a yellow Jamdani top and skirt, the robot came on the stage. (Make it compound) (e) What an enthusiasm the robot generated among the youth! (Make it affirmative) 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. “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. “Give it to me quick,” said Della. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. The Egyptians believed that after death, people would go to another world. One thought that in that world, people still would need many things he had on earth. Their kings had many wonderful treasures. They loved and respected them very much. So, they buried them with dead kings. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelly of Bengali literature. He was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) “poet. He wrote (b) — (post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali literature. Nazrul, (c) — (use an appositive), won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) — (use possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). His songs are (f) — (use an intensifier to premodify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali literature (g) — (use an adverb to postmodify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h) — (use a noun adjective) literature. He was (i) — (use an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j) — (use an adverbial phrase). 10. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/sentence connectors. Time and tide wait for none. (a) — no one can stop the onward march of time. (b) —, we should not waste a single moment in vain. (c) — we should make proper use of every single moment of time. (d) — the students should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass their valuable time in Facebook. (e) —, they kill their time. (f) — they cannot prepare their lessons well. (g) —, they always have a poor preparation for their examination. (h) —, they cannot do well in the examination. (i) —, they do not stop wasting time. (j) — they continue to waste their time using Facebook till is too late for them. 11. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. Books are men’s best friends in life. You may have many good friends but you do not find them when you need them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much harm. But books are always ready to be your side. Some books will make you laugh, some others will give you much pleasure. Again, some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are ever friends throughout your life. (a) friend (antonym); (b) need (antonym); (c) sympathy (synonym); (d) prove (synonym); (e) false (antonym); (f) harm (antonym); (g) laugh (antonym); (h) pleasure (synonym); (i) bring (synonym); (j) idea (synonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. Bindu: do you read newspaper regularly Hema Hema: Yes I do. What about you Bindu: To tell you frankly I do not read newspaper regularly. Hema: Why do not you get enough time Bindu: I do but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time. Hema: Strange why do you think so

Letter

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Abdullah

Suppose, you are Sami/Sushan. Fawzan/Farhan is your friend. Write a letter to him/her about your daily life

Answer to the question no-9

8 October, 2015

Azimpur Govt. Colony,

Dhaka-1205

Dear Fawzan,

I have received your letter in time. You wanted to know about my daily life in your last letter. Now, I am writing to inform that.

I get up at 5 O’clock and say my Fazar prayer at 5.30 am. After brushing and freshening up I take breakfast and read my text till then 8 a.m. Then being ready I start for school at 9 a.m. In tiffin period or after returning from school I go to play at 5 pm. Again I read till then 10 pm. After taking supper and watching TV, I go to bed at 11 pm.

I am well. No more today. More when we meet next.

Your loving friend,

Sami.

Suppose, you are Sami/Anika. Fawzan/Fahmida is your friend. He/She wants to know about Dhaka. Now, write a letter to him/her describing Dhaka.

Answer to the question no-9

9 October, 2015

Azimpur Govt. Colony, Dhaka-1205

Dear Fawzan,

I have received your letter in time. You wanted to know about Dhaka. Now, I am going to tell you about Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.

You will be highly glad to learn that Dhaka is a very ancient city and this city has a rich historical background. It was found during the Mughal Empire. A lot of people live there. You can see here a lot of things like the Ahsan Manzil, the Lalbag Fort, the National Zoo, the National Museum and so on. If you come to our house, we will see all the things.

I am well. No more today. More when we meet next.

Your loving friend,

Sami.

Suppose you are Sadia/Saheb. Write a letter to your Indian friend, Anika/Anil about the activities of

your mother.

Answer to the question no-9

October 10, 2015

Ganaktuli, Hazaribagh,

Dhaka-1205

Dear Anika,
How are you? I hope you are fine. In your letter you wrote about your mother. I am going to write about my mother. My mother teaches in a primary school in Hazaribagh, Dhaka. She works in morning shift. After school hours, she works at home. She cooks our food. She also looks after my old grandparents and my siblings.. She takes care of our health and studies. On holidays she cooks special dishes for us like biriyani, korma, kabab, firni, jarda etc. She washes the clothes. She keeps the house clean. Sometimes she goes to the market. She also visits relatives. She helps the sick people. In the evening, she watches TV. She spends her free time with us. She remains busy the whole week.
This is all about my mother’s activities.

Convey my regards to your parents.

Your loving friend,

Sadia.

Suppose, you are Altaf/Asma. Asad/Ayesha is your friend. He wanted to know about the proverb ‘All that glitters is not gold’. Now, write a letter to your friend telling her about it. Use the following cues:

gold glitters — glossy — story of Sheikh Saadi– the rich man — an ordinary man — simple dress – a

gorgeous dress –outward charm — true beauty

Answer to the question no. 9

College Road, Bhola

Dear Asad,

Accept my warm love. Hope you are well. You wanted me to tell you something about the proverb ‘All that glitters is not gold’. Now, I am telling you something about it.

We know that gold glitters in sunlight. But everything glossy is not necessarily gold. You must know the story of Sheikh Saadi.

The rich man took the poet as an ordinary man. Because he was wearing simple dress. The poet went

to the rich man’s house again wearing a gorgeous dress.

He taught him a great lesson. So dress or any outward charm of anything or anybody cannot be a standard of measuring inner worth. True beauty always lies within.

Your friend,

Altaf.

Suppose you are Shahil/Seemla of Nur Mohammad College. Write a letter to your friend, Fahim/Dipti about your good teacher.

Answer to the question no. 9

October 13, 2015

33 Baddanagar Water Tank,

Hazaribagh, Dhaka-1205

Dear Fahim,

How are you? How have you enjoyed during Eid-ul-Azha? I am fine. I am going to write to you about my favourite teacher.

Mr. Kaisar is my favourite teacher. He hailed from Barishal. He is a good teacher. He always gives us

good notes, learning materials and suggestions. He is very caring. He is truly a professional. He is not a by-chance teacher. I am proud of him.

What about you? Who is your favourite teacher? Please write me back.

Your loving friend,

Shahil.

Suppose you are Sanjid/Sahida. You live in Arambagh, Dhaka. Write a letter to your friend, Faisal/Asma about mother’s love and obedience to mother.

Answer to the question no. 9

October 14, 2015

Arambagh, Dhaka

Dear Faisal,

How are you? I came to know about the kindness of your mother from your letter. Mother is the greatest person in the world. There is none like mother. Mother’s love is unique in this world. A mother can die for a child. So we should be obedient to our mother. All the great persons in the world were obedient to mother. They followed their mother’s order at any cost. If we read the pages of history books, we will see such evidence. So we should respect our mother and carry out their order in any way.
What about your feeling regarding this point? Please let me know.

Your loving friend,

Sanjid.

Write to your friend about your evening activities

November 27, 2013

Doleshwar, Dhaka

Dear Dia,

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about my evening activities. Now I am writing about it.

I have a daily routine. I always do my duties according to this routine. In the evening, I usually wash my face and hands and say my evening prayer. Then I take some light foods. After that I sit to read and prepare my lesson till 9 pm. I watch TV from 9 pm to 10 pm. I have my dinner with my parents at 10. Then I brush my teeth. I go to bed at 10.30.

No more today. Write to me soon about your evening activities.

Your loving friend

Sanjida

Write a letter to your friend about how you spend/pass your leisure time.

November 27, 2013

Doleshwar, Dhaka

Dear Adrey,

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about how I spend my leisure time. Now I am writing about it.

In my leisure time, I read story books. Sometimes I read English newspaper. It makes me strong in English. I also go to the playground and play football and cricket.

No more today. Write to me soon about how you spend/pass your leisure time.

Your loving friend

Sanjida

Write to your friend about your favourite food.

November 27, 2013

Doleshwar, Dhaka

Dear Adrey,

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about my favourite foods. Now I am writing about it.

I eat what I get. But I also have some favourite foods. I like to have Ruti and vegetables in my breakfast, rice fish at lunch and dinner. I also like to have meat and dal. Tea is my favourite drink.

No more today. Write to me soon about your favourite food.

Your loving friend

Sanjida

Write a letter to your friend about your home town.

November 27, 2013

Doleshwar, Dhaka

Dear Sanjida,

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about my home town. Now I am writing about it.

The name of my home town is Kishoregonj. It is a district town. It is only 145 kilometers north-east of Dhaka. There are many important places in and around this town. They are Solakia Eid ground, Pagla Mosque etc. It is also famous for great personalities like Syed Nazrul Islam, the first acting president of Bangladesh. Sukumar Roy and the great master of painting, Zainul Abedin.

No more today. Write to me soon about your home town.

Your loving friend

Adrey

Write letter to your friend about your native village.

November 27, 2013

Doleshwar, Dhaka

Dear Sanjida,

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about my native village. Now I am writing about it.

The name of my village is Doleshwar. It is a small village but densely populated. Though it is village, all modern facilities are available here. There are a college, a high school, a primary school and a market in our village. We all live here in peace and amity. I love my village very much.

No more today. Write to me soon about your native village.

Your loving friend

Adrey

Write a letter to your friend about your visit to St. Martin’s island.

November 27, 2013

Doleshwar, Dhaka

Dear Sanjida,

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about my visit to the St. Martin’s island. Now I am writing about it.

Last summer vacation, I and some of my friends visited the St. Martin’s island. It is the only coral island in Bangladesh. We saw there beautiful corals of different shapes and colours, the turtles that nest on the island and variety of sea fishes. We also went sailing in the sea. We enjoyed the visit very much.

No more today. More when we meet.

Your loving friend

Adrey

Write a letter to your friend describing your visit to St. Martin’s Island.

March 15, 2013

Mirpur, Dhaka

Dear Dia,

I have just received your letter. In your letter you wanted to know about my visit to the Martin’s Island. Now I am telling you about it.

Last summer vacation I went to visit the St. Martin’s Island with my parents. It is a small island. The local name of the island is “Narikel Jinjira” which means Coconut Island. We saw beautiful coral of different shapes and colours in the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal. We also saw coral reef, turtles and variety of sea fishes. The natural scenery of the Island is really enjoyable and it attracted me much.

No more today, convey my salam to your parents and love to your younger.

Your loving friend

Sima

Write a letter to your friend about how you spend/ pass your leisure time.

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about how I spend my leisure time. Now I am writing about it.

In my leisure time, I read story books. Sometimes I read English newspaper. It makes me strong in English. I also go to the playground and play football and cricket.

No more today. Write to me soon about how you spend/ pass your leisure time.

Write a letter to your friend about your favourite food.

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about my favourite foods. Now I am writing about it.

I eat what I get. But I also have some favourite foods. I like to have ruti and vegetables in my breakfast, rice and fish at lunch and dinner. I also like to have meat and dal.Tea is my favourite drink.

No more today. Write to me soon about your favourite food.

Write a letter to your friend about your home town.

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about my home town. Now I am writing about it.

No more today. Write to me soon about your home town.

Write a letter to your friend about your visit to the liberation war museum.

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about my visit to the liberation war museum. Now I am writing about it.

On 14 December our class went on a field trip to the liberation war museum with the guidance of our headmaster.There were six galleries that exhibited rare photographs, documents, news-paper clippings and objects used by the freedom fighters and martyrs of our liberation war. We spent there for two hours. Before leaving, we watched a video film on our liberation war and our independence. It was an experience we never forget.

No more today. More when we meet.

Write a letter to your friend about your favourite sports.

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about my favourite sports. Now I am writing about it.

My favourite game is Cricket. You will be very happy to know that in last Bangabadhu Gold Cup Cricket Tournament, our school became champion and I was selected ‘Man of the Match’. I also love to play football and badminton.

No more today. Write to me soon about your favourite sports.

Write a letter to your pen friend about main tourist spots of Bangladesh.

At first take my love. I hope you are fine. I am also fine. In your last letter, you wanted to know about main tourist spots of Bangladesh. Now I am writing about it.

Bangladesh is a beautiful country. There are many interesting places here. They are Cox’s bazaar,Chittagong hill track, Sundarban, Bagerhat Mahasthangar, Moynamoti, St. Martin’s island etc. Among them Cox’s bazar is the most populous tourist spot here. It is the longest sea beach in the world. So I will invite you to visit our country.

No more today. Write to me soon about main tourist spots of your country.

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Examples of Comparison of Adjectives

Transform from Superlative to Comparative and Positive

Transform from Comparative to Positive and Superlative

Transform from Positive to Comparative and Superlative

Exercises on exceptional rules

Exceptional rules

2. Humans can neither change

7. 21 February is observed as Shaheed Dibosh

9. The class comes up with different problems

11. Traditional childhood pastimes

12. With the curtains closing

13. Yoga is a kind of posture

Passage Narration

Exercises on Passage Narration

Some Useful Abbreviations