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Model Question 106 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 () in those blanks. .510=5

It was (a) dark night. (b) blind man was walking along a road. He held (c) lamp in his hand. Two men laughed at him. One of them said, "What is (d) use of a lamp to (e) blind man?" The another called (f) blind man (g) fool. The blind man heard this. He said," (h) lamp is not for me. It is for those (i) people who are careless. They will not see me in darkness. The lamp will show them (j) way". They felt sorry for their foolishness.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 My dear Shibli I write to you (a) — heavy heart. Yesterday (b) — my way (c) –– college, I witnessed a street accident. A boy

was cycling. Another boy (d) –– the right side of the road called him. The boy (e) –– the cycle looked right. Instantly a truck rushing (f) –– a very irrational and breakneck speed ran (g) — the boy. He was crushed (h) — the ruthless wheels of the truck. Blood welled out (i) –– his heart and stained the road. I could not stand any longer (j) — the spot and went to college.

Yours ever Shabbir 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. .510=5

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

a) — becoming FIFA World Cup champion? It’s really wonderful. b) I am late for my project. So I — work day and night. c) You are a good swimmer. You — join the national swimming team. d) Rabindranath Tagore reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He

became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He — on 7 May 1861 in an educated family.

e) Baby: Dad, — a gorilla —? Father: A gorilla looks like an ape with a large head and short neck. It is found in the forests of central Africa. f) Robin cannot ride a bicycle, — drive a motorbike. But he can drive a car. g) The airplanes were so close together. It looked — they had been going to crash. h) Road accident has become daily occurrence in our country. — were many accidents last year. i) I’m on the way to my house. I will do my homework — I get back home. j) I — go to the manager. He may help me.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) Robin heard the sound of supersonic plane. Hardly had he looked at the plane when ––. b) He is always in debt because of his high expenditure. So the wise say, “Cut your coat ––.” c) I visited the Taj Mahal a decade ago. ––since I visited the Taj Mahal. d) Sabuj is a brilliant student. He is also a bodybuilder. He not only studies attentively but also ––. e) Both Uzzal and I went to cinema hall yesterday. Uzzal did not go to college, and neither ––. f) I met her first time in the party. But she talked with me as if ––. g) Bangladesh is my motherland. Bangladesh is the place where ––. h) The Principal is going to visit the teachers’ lounge. No sooner had he entered the teachers’ lounge than ––. i) He lost the race because of his slow speed. ––, he could have won the race. j) The Jews are killing the innocent people of Palestine. It is high time ––. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 Mamun went to his friend's house. When he (a) — (return) home, he saw his father (b) — (sit) in the drawing

room. His father looked at him angrily and (c) — (say), "Where have you (d) — (be) so long and why are you (e) — (waste) your time?" Mamun was nervous and (f) — (keep) quiet. After a moment, his father said, "Will you not (g) — (appear) at the final examination?" Mamun said, "I went to my friend's house to (h) — (borrow) an essential book but he (i) — (be) at home. So, I (j) — (have) to wait for him."

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 (a) Education is much more than getting certificates. (Make it a negative sentence without changing the

meaning) (b) We have to acquire an enlightened mind enriched with the ability of free thinking and rationality. (Make it a complex sentence) (c) If we fail to open up our mind to a broad horizon, our education remains incomplete. (Make it a simple sentence) We should not be blind to our feelings. (d) We should achieve the capability to think from others' perspective and have an unbiased and balanced opinion. (Make it a complex sentence) (e) Along with this, our mind should always be equipped with rationality (Make it passive) that gives us a stand leading to better understanding of and with others and co-existence.

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 05

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2 Panjeree HSC Young Learner's Communicative English Grammar & Composition

“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".

8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5 I was walking along a railway line far away from my residence. Suddenly, I noticed a baby on it. I was really scared when I heard the whistle of a train. “No doubt, it is going to be run over by it”, thought I. I rushed to the baby and rescued him. After the train had gone, I handed over the baby to his mother.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 A Hare was (a) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) popular with the other beasts who all claimed to be her friends. But one day she heard the hounds (b) — (use a participle phrase to post-modify the noun).He hoped to escape them by the aid of her (c) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) friends. So, she went to the horse, and asked him to carry her (d) — (post-modify the verb) from the hounds on his back. But he declined, stating that he had important work to do for his master. She then applied to the bull, and hoped that he would repel the hounds with (e) — (pre-modify the noun with a possessive pronoun) horns. The bull replied, "I am very sorry, but I have an appointment with a lady; but I feel sure that our friend, the fox, will do (f) — (post-modify the verb with a clause)." The fox, (g) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), however, feared that his back might do her some harm if he took her upon it. Finally she went to the ram who replied, "Another time, my dear friend. I am really unable (h) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb)." (i) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) the Hare was shocked and made a conclusion that, “He that has (j) — (pre-modify the noun) friends, has no friends.”

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 Transportation system in city areas has become very painful now. (a) —, it has become one of the major problems for city dwellers (b) — public transports are always crowded and jostling. (c) —, office going people are to wait for transport hours and hours to go their respective working place. (d) —, people like to have a private car. (e) —, there are certain disadvantages of having your car as well. (f) —, you have to maintain and repair your car regularly. (g) —, you need to spend a considerable amount of money to keep the car in good condition. (h) —, driving can sometimes be extremely stressful. (i) —, being caught in a traffic jam is not only irritating but also time-consuming. (j) —, if you want to have a car, you should consider all the disadvantages.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 The word ‘hygiene’ means the practice of keeping ourselves clean. It also means to keep our home and work places clean. It is important for our good health. Hygiene is thought to be next to godliness. It is because we cannot achieve anything physically, mentally or spiritually if we are unclean in our body, mind and soul. Nobody likes an unclean person either. So we must follow the rules of (j) hygiene.

(a) practice (synonym); (b) clean (antonym); (c) home (synonym); (d) important (antonym); (e) godliness (antonym); (f) achieve (synonym); (g) soul (synonym); (h) like (antonym); (i) follow (antonym); (j) hygiene (synonym).

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. .510=5

Tourist : How old is the edifice Guide : Its a 15th century edifice madam. Tourist : How beautiful Guide : It was built by Emperor Akbar. He also lived here for some years. Tourist : Oh I see Guide : Madam we should move now. The sun is about to set it would be dark. Tourist : Is the place not safe Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sun set

Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 13. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him/her for permission to set up an

‘English Debating Club’ at your college. 8 14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a national daily. Make a report on a day long hartal. 8 15. Write a paragraph on 'Life in a City'. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on Newspaper. Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words. 14



Though patriotism is (a) universal human trait, it is often torn away by (b) state herself. Poor people of (c) poor country become (d) indifferent to their state affairs and lose (e) sense of patriotism. Such people would have become as patriotic as (f) Simon Bolivar or (g) Abraham Lincon if they had (h) caring

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government or leader who would make their lives a bit easier. People of (i) wealthy country simply love their country because the state provides them with everything like shelter, education, job and (j) security.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 Nowadays street accident has become a regular affair. Last week I saw an accident. It was 10 a.m. and. I was

walking (a) — the Hospital Road, Tala, Satkhira to go to my college. A girl was going the same way. She was a few hands ahead (b) — me. Suddenly she started crossing the road. When she was (c) — the middle of the road, all (d) — a sudden a micro bus came (e) — and knocked her (f) —. The micro ran (g) — her. She shouted and fell (h) — seconds. Meanwhile people gathered round her. She was taken (i) — hospital but doctor declared her dead. I was really shocked (j) — that incident.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. .510=5 it would rather as if as soon as was born had better what does…look like what’s it like let alone have to

a) I am unable to write a verse, — compose a poem. I am not a poet. b) They have made some mistakes in their work. They — do it again. c) My friend is under a lot of pressure at the moment. She feels — she had the weight of the world on her shoulders. d) He is my colleague. I — help him in his danger. e) You — discuss the matter with your boss. He may solve the problem. f) My family lives at Gazipur now. We're moving to Dhaka — we can sell our house. g) — feeling alone in a big city? It’s really painful. h) Bill Gates is an American business magnate, philanthropist, investor, computer programmer, and inventor.

He — on October 28, 1955. He is consistently ranked in the Forbes' list of the world's wealthiest people. i) Son: Mom, — a hell —? Mom: Sorry dear, no idea. I have never been there. j) — was 1971. The freedom fighters started attacking the occupying forces. Gradually we got our independence.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) Mizan, a university student, is not a child. But sometimes he acts as if ––. b) Dhaka-Chittagong highway is in a vulnerable condition for a long time. It is high time the concerned

authority ––. c) The owner of the mango garden started waiting under the mango tree. No sooner had the thief got down

from the tree than ––. d) Dalia has got admitted into an IELTS coaching centre. She attends her coaching classes regularly in order that ––. e) The reporters are trying to take an interview with the ambassador. As soon as they saw him, ––. f) Bangladesh became independent in 1971.Now we live in a free country. It is many years since ––. g) Everyday Fahim goes to his college by bus. He gives half fare since ––. h) The maid servant was accused of theft. Though she was innocent, ––. i) Ill got, ––. So we should not hanker after black money. j) She is very economical. She spends money carefully lest ––. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 There was a king who (a) — (lose) his kingdom (b) — (be) defeated by his enemies. He wished (c) — (regain)

his kingdom at any cost. He collected troops and (d) — (make) six attempts one after another to drive away the enemies. But by the irony of fate he (e) — (defeat) each time. He then (f) — (hide) himself in a cave. One day while he (g) — (lay) in the cave in a pensive mood, he saw a spider (h) — (try) to climb up the cave. But it (i) — (fail) six times and succeeded by the seventh time. The king (j) — (inspire) by this and fought against the enemies for the seventh time. This time he was successful and had his lost kingdom.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 (a) I was awakened in the middle of the night. (Make it a complex sentence) (b) It was a dozen years of ago

when I came to the world. (Make it a simple sentence) (c) While scouting, I met an excellent girl. (Make it a compound sentence) At last she became my dear wife. I was a captain of Adnaxas planet but I am now a common man. (d) I was surrounded by a tribe of monsters. (Make it active) (e) They were as terrible as other creatures. (Make a question)

7. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches. 05 He told me that he had gone there the previous day from his village. I asked him why he had gone. He replied that his mother had sent him to me with that letter. I asked him how his mother was. I added that I had not seen her for a long time and I hoped that she was quite well.

8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5 The result of the HSC Examination is going to be published. The teachers have a great expectation from Kamal and Jabed. Actually, these two boys are the most talented students of the college and hence, their teachers think that either Kamal or Jabed will be able to show their talent and save the prestige of it. Fortunately, neither of the boys has disappointed their teachers as they have secured the first and second position respectively in the merit list of the board. They feel really proud of them.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 Mary, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was going to market carrying her milk in a bucket on her head. As she went along, she began calculating what she would do with the money she would get for the


milk. "I'll buy (b) — (pre-modify the noun) fowls from Farmer Brown," said she, "And they will lay eggs each morning, which I will sell to the parson's wife who lives to the house (c) — (use a general ordinal to pre-modify the noun) door. With the money that I get from the sale of (d) — (use a pronoun to pre-modify the noun) eggs I'll buy myself a new dimity frock and a chip hat. By this way I’ll become rich (e) — (post-modify the verb). After that I’ll buy a house with a (f) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) garden. (g) — (use a participle to pre-modify the sentence) she started tossing her head. As she tossed her head back, the bucket fell off it, and all the milk was spilt. So, she became very sad (h) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). She (i) — (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the pronoun) returned to her (j) — (pre-modify the noun) cottage in the afternoon.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. We cannot go a single day without it (a) —, most

of our works are largely dependent on computer. (b) —, it has become part and parcel of our life. (c) — there are some disadvantages of using computer as well. (d) —, staring at a screen for long periods can be harmful to the eyes. (e)—, sitting on a chair for hours at a time is certainly not healthy. (f) —, computers draw one’s attention away from social interactions such as conversation. In addition, people who stay at home to use their computers can become anti-social. (g)—, computers do many jobs and people do the less. (h) —, plenty of people lose their jobs. (i) —, computer has made our work easy and life comfortable. (j)—, it has made people jobless.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 My uncle died of lung cancer. He used to smoke heavily. He got the bad habit from his college days. Recently my parents and I were very worried about his worsening health condition. He was having continuous chest pain. The doctor showed him his chest X-ray plates. There were dark marks on his lungs. The doctor explained to him that the marks were the signs of lung cancer. Yet, he continued smoking. At last, he died last month. (a) die (antonym); (b) heavily (antonym); (c) habit (synonym); (d) worried (synonym); (e) condition (synonym); (f) continuous (antonym); (g) show (synonym); (h) dark (antonym); (i) sign (synonym); (j) last (antonym)


Lipi said to me "Can you come to my house today" why said I "I am faced with a big problem I need to talk to you in this regard," said Lipi Okay but I can’t stay at your house for a long time. I’m very busy. Said I

Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 13. Write an e-mail to your friend describing the annual prize giving ceremony of your college. 8 14. Write a report on the condition of the dengue fever taking into consideration the number of the patients

already hospitalized and so forth. 8 15. Write a paragraph on 'A Street Beggar'. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on a 'Prize-Giving Day at Your College.' Write at least 200 words but don't exceed

250 words. 14



Geneva is not (a) big city. It has (b) area of fourteen square kilometres. One can walk across it from one end to another end in about (c) hour. Many international meetings and conferences take place in Geneva. Henry Dunant, (d) Genevan called the nations of the world together to amend the rules of (e) war. Out of this convention came (f) Geneva Convention. In (g) convention it was stated that (h) wounded in a war must be cared for. Later, Geneva became (i) seat of (j) League of Nations.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 I was there (a) –– autumn. I wanted quiet, isolation, (b) — do some troublesome writing. I wanted mountain air

to blow (c) — malaria (d) –– too long a time (e) –– the sub-tropics. I was homesick, too, (f) –– the flaming of maples (g) — October and (h) — corn shocks and pumpkins and black walnut trees and the lift (i) — the hills. I found them all, living in a cabin that belonged (j) –– the orphanage.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. .510=5 there would rather let alone had better was born what does…look like have to what’s it like as if as soon as

a) No ball pen is allowed in the test. So students — use pencils. b) The toaster is connected to the electric board. You — unplug the toaster before you try to clean it. c) The condition of the house is so vulnerable. The house looks — nobody was living in it. d) Akbar, also known as Akbar the Great, was Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death. He was the third

and one of the greatest rulers of the Mughal Dynasty in India. He — on October 14, 1542. e) To me train journey is boring. I — go by car. f) Son: Mom, — a dinosaur —? Mom: Sorry dear, no idea. I have never seen it.

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g) — you make a promise, you must keep it. It’s an accepted norm. h) — falling in love at first sight? It’s evident in Shakespeare’s dramas. i) My baby girl can't say Daddy, — talk. She is only one year old. j) Long ago, —lived a mighty king. His name was Alexander the Great.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) Bangladesh is an agricultural country. The govt should take care of the farmers as ––. b) Ismail bought a piece of land for vegetables cultivation. He cultivated cauliflowers after ––. c) Mr Hasan was fighting with death after the accident. Although the doctors tried their best, ––. d) Ponir had two extra pens. He would give you one if ––. e) Meena is playing with her little brother beside the pond. She is very careful lest her brother ––. f) Feroza worked hard to establish herself. She leads a happy life now that ––. g) This is the border line between Bangladesh and India. Once you have crossed this line, ––. h) Javed is a smoker. I hate smoking. I can make friendship with him provided ––. i) To tell a lie is a great sin. ––who tells lies. j) Sakib Al Hasan is a good cricketer. He plays so well that ––. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 Last Saturday was a memorable day in my life. I (a) — (go) to the river for (b) — (take) my bath. The bathing place

(c) — (crowd) then. Only two boys (d) — (bathe) in the river at that time. Suddenly one of them (e) — (fall) in deep water and he (f) — (cry) out for help. The other boy also began to cry for (g) — (help) his friend. I saw it and (h) — (rush) to the spot. As I (i) — (know) how to swim, I (j) — (rescue) the boy and took him to the river side.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 (a) Anger is nothing but a vice. (Make it an interrogative sentence without changing the meaning) (b) It is

compared with flame. (Make it active) (c) It begets only the worst. (Make it a negative sentence without changing the meaning) (d) The person who is taken by anger may cause a lot of troubles. (Make it a simple sentence) (e) Realizing it, we should try to be emotionally balanced. (Make it a compound sentence)

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 05 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”.

8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5 The team which consists of six girls including the team leader is preparing for a journey. Everyone is waiting for their leader outside the camp. She will give her members some instructions. They will be strictly followed throughout the whole journey. The leader will help anyone in the team according to their need. She expects that it will be enjoyable and pleasant for all.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 One day a rabbit was in a farmer’s garden eating (c) — (pre-modify the noun) carrots. When he was about to go home he saw a tall man, (b) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was coming towards him. So he needed (c) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). But where could he hide? The carrots were under the ground only the leaves were out. He could not hide there but the farmer was coming (d) — (post-modify the verb) to him. Then he had an idea to dig a hole and cover the top of the hole (e) — (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the noun) and wait until the farmer left. But the farmer did not leave because he needed some carrots to make soup. Then the rabbit had (f) — (pre-modify the noun) idea. He would hide himself behind the (g) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) tree next to the garden. The task was risky but that was the only way to save his life from the farmer. After a while (h) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) the farmer’s pet dog became (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) restless. When the farmer went inside to pacify the dog, the rabbit left the place (j) — (post-modify the verb).

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 Travelling is pleasant to all. (a) —, it is very enjoyable for most of the people. (b) — it may be disgusting

sometimes. (c) —, it totally depends on the mode. Travelling by a boat is rather old fashioned. (d) —, it has certain advantages. (e) —, boats are usually more comfortable than planes or cars. Instead of staying in your seat the whole journey, you can go for a walk on the deck, eat in a restaurant, or (f) —, go shopping. Having more spaces to move around makes a long journey much more pleasant. (g) —boats are often cheaper than other forms of travel. (h) —, a boat ticket usually costs less than a plane ticket. (i) —, boats are safer alternative to cars and planes. (j) —, there are fewer accidents at sea than in the air or on the roads.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 It was 2014. Rahela was 16 years old. She got promoted to Class 9. Rahela had all the dreams of an adolescent. She wanted to flourish her life. Moreover, she wanted to see happiness in her family, too. She knew she could fulfill her dream by completing her education and getting a good job. But her dreams were shattered. Her parents married her off to a man who was unemployed. He was too lazy to work. Rahela’s hopes and dreams of being successful were nipped in the bud.

(a) old (synonym); (b) promote (synonym); (c) adolescent (antonym); (d) flourish (antonym); (e) happiness (antonym); (f) complete (antonym); (g) shatter (synonym); (h) unemployed (synonym); (i) lazy (antonym); (j) successful (synonym).



Student : Sir may I come in Principal : Please do. Student : Sir, my elder sister is getting married next week. So I need a five day leave. Principal : Oh Congratulations. Student : Thank you sir. You’re also invited to my sisters wedding. Please do come. Principal : I accept your invitation. Ill try my best. Now, write an application for the leave in advance. Student : I’ve already written one sir. Here it is.

Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 13. Suppose, you are fond of enjoying picnic. Read the following e-mail sent by your friend and write a reply

to it. 8 From : [email protected] To : [email protected] Cc : Subject : Join the picnic.

Dear Milon

How do you do? You’ll be glad to know that our Test exams are over. We need a break to regain our zest in study. We, some of the friends, are planning to go to Nandan, the theme park at Gazipur on 26 December. We can enjoy rides at both Land Park and Water Kingdom. I’ve already visited Nandan’s website and checked out the rides. They are really cool.

I know, your exams are also over. Why don’t you join us? Come to my house a day before bag and baggage. I can guarantee you a great picnic at Nandan.

Write back and confirm your coming.

Yours ever

Nahian Dhaka

14. You are Masum living in Mymensingh. A train accident has occurred in the nearby railway station. Write a report on the train accident. 8

15. Write a paragraph about 'A Village Fair'. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on ‘Discipline.’ Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words. 14



The night before (a) examination is one of (b) anxieties to almost all examinees. (c) — degree of panic and anxiety depends on (d) strength of their preparation and (e) physical constitutions. In fact, the night before (f) examination is (g) night of anxiety and peculiar experience. To overcome (h) trouble of this night, (i) examinees should prepare their lesson much (j) earlier and try to pass their night with a normal state of mind.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 Dear Shipu, I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a) — the picnic that we made. I am now writing (b)

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 twenty miles off Dhaka. We got (e) the bus (f) — about 9 am (g) — all necessary utensils and materials. (h) — reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i) 9.30 am. We did not take any cook (j) us.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. .510=5 let alone what’s it like it what does…look like was born have to as soon as would rather had better as if

a) — getting wet in the monsoon rain? It’s really enjoyable. b) Muhammad (PBUH) is our prophet who unified Arabia into a single religious polity under Islam. He — on

June 8, 570 AD. c) Son: Dad, — a black hole —? Father: A black hole cannot be seen through telescope. But its presence can be identified. d) — was twenty years ago. I was living alone in Paris then. e) Today Argentina is going to face Brazil in FIFA World Cup. I — stay at home than go to the cinema. f) You're going to attend a party. You — not be late.

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g) The problem is really tough. Our professor couldn't solve the problem, — the students! h) Your eyes are looking terribly red. You look — you didn’t sleep well. i) My mom is out of home. I — feed my little brother. j) I use a broadband internet line. The computer connects to the internet — I switch it on.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) The woman gave Taimur some rice. The rice was too hot ––. b) This club is only for the adult. You cannot get a membership unless ––. c) In the month of Holy Ramadan the Muslims do not take food during daytime. They have to wait ––. d) Nahid slapped his sister. His mother asked him why ––. e) Lili is a bookworm. She starts reading a book whenever ––. f) He has been sacked from his job because of taking bribe. So the wise say, “As you sow, ––.” g) I don’t have much power to punish the corrupted persons. Had I been the Prime Minister, ––. h) My family lives in Jamalpur. I go to Jamalpur at every weekend so that ––. i) I lost my father in 1990. –– when my father passed away from this world. j) Don’t let your child to play with fire. If he plays with fire, ––. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 Pasteur was a French scientist. He (a) — (discover) that many diseases (b) — (cause) by germs, and he also

found cures for several of them. At first he only treated animals. He (c) — (want) to cause the death to any human beings. He (d) — (find) a mad dog and injected some weak germs of the diseases into its blood. The dog (e) — (cure). One day a boy named Josheph Meister (f) — (bring) to Pasteur. He (g) — (have) been (h) — (bite) by a mad dog. Pasteur (i) — (give) him some injections and the boy (j) — (catch) the dog’s disease.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 Once upon a time there was a robber. (a) He was so dangerous that he used to loot all the money and treasure of

the wayfarers. (Make it a compound sentence) (b) He did not raid any house for robbery. (Make it passive) (c) When he saw any passenger approaching, he at once jumped before him. (Make it a simple sentence) (d) Do you know the name of the robber. (Make it a complex sentence) An event changed his life. (e) He was one of the greatest saints of that time. (Make it a positive degree)

7. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches. 05 Jim asked Della if she had cut her hair off. Della replied that she had cut it off and had sold it. She asked him if he didn’t like her just as well anyhow. With a question tag, she insisted that she was herself without her hair.

8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5 Each of the ministers was invited to the cabinet meeting to state their proposals and each of it did so. Neither of them was accepted by the Prime Minister. So, it ended without any decision. But before that the Prime Minister proposed to the ministers that he should sit for another day.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 It was the morning, and Rony and Bony had finished (a) — (pre-modify the noun) breakfast. They helped mummy to clear (b) — (post-modify the verb) the dishes and do the washing up. “Can we go out to play now?” They asked. “I’m afraid not,” mummy said. “The weather is (c) — (post-modify the verb with an adjective).” “Oh, please,” they said. “No, really,” mummy said. “Look out of the window and you’ll see (d) — (post-modify the verb with a clause).” Rony and Bony looked out of the window and could (e) — (pre-modify the verb) see what mummy meant. The wind was howling and rain was pouring down from the sky. “It’s (f) — (pre-modify the adjective) cold outside as well,” mummy said. (g) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) they gave up the idea of playing outside. Then they started painting (h) — (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the noun). Rony was (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) good at pencil sketching. He drew a picture of (j) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) tree in the rain.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 Two friends, Rehab and Adie, wanted to learn how to ride a cycle. Adie bought a book called "How to Ride a

Cycle" and started reading it. (a) —, Rehab took out his cycle on the street and started trying to ride it. (b) —, he fell off several times. Adie saw it and got much amusement. (c) —, he laughed at Rehab. (d) —, by the time Adie finished the first chapter of his book, Rehab was riding his cycle fairly well. Adie knew how the cycle worked. (e) —, he did not know how to use it. Rehab did not need to know everything about how his cycle worked. (f) —, he knew how to use it from first-hand experience. (g) —, learning a language is like riding a cycle. Don’t be upset (h) — people laugh at you when you make mistakes. (i) —, you learn to communicate effectively by using a language, by doing things with it and by experiencing it. (j) —, you need to work hard like Rehab to learn a language.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 River gypsies are an ethnic group in Bangladesh. They are known as bedey to local people. The gypsies have their own lifestyle and culture. They live in groups and do not own any land. Therefore, they live a nomadic life travelling from one place to another. These people roam across our rivers and waters from May to December in small country boats. These boats are their houses and these people are a part of our waters.

(a) ethnic (synonym); (b) local (antonym); (c) culture (synonym); (d) land (synonym); (e) live (antonym); (f) place (synonym); (g) roam (antonym); (h) small (antonym); (i) house (synonym); (j) part (synonym).



Amrita said to his younger brother do you read newspaper regularly yes I do but not regularly said his younger brother you should read newspaper regularly in order to learn the latest events of the world Said Amrita. “From now on, Ill read newspaper regularly.”

Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 13. Suppose, your friend has become seriously ill. He has been hospitalized. Your HSC examination is very near.

So, it is not possible for you to visit him in the hospital. Now, send an e-mail of sympathy to your sick friend in hospital. 8

14. Last week a terrific earthquake struck the heart of Dhaka city. Immediately several infrastructures were found seriously damaged. Now, write a report of about 150 words on that pathetic accident. 8

15. Write a paragraph about ' Childhood Memories '. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on your experience as a relief worker in a flood - affected area. Write at least 200

words but don't exceed 250 words. 14



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.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 The first McDonald’s restaurant was opened (a) — Dick and Mac McDonald (b) — the 15th of May 1940. The best selling products (c) — their restaurant were hamburgers. So the McDonald brothers thought (d) — a way to produce hamburgers more quickly. This was introduced in 1948 and became known (e) — the Speedee Service System. The first franchised McDonald’s restaurant was opened in 1953, and today you can find McDonald’s restaurants (f) — more than 100 countries. The meats for the burgers vary (g) — the culture of the country. Franchisees and future managers of McDonald’s restaurants are trained (h) — Hamburger University, which is located in Oak Brook, a suburb (i) — Chicago. McDonalds is also known (j) — its sponsorship in various international sport events.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. .510=5 there have to had better what does…look like was born what’s it like as soon as would rather as if let alone

a) Tom is very late. It seems — he is not coming today. b) The door has an electric lock system. — you push this button, the door will open. c) — making a journey by boat? It’s ecstatic. d) Sister: Brother, — the Eiffel Tower —? Brother: The Eiffel Tower looks like a big A. e) Illiteracy is a great curse for our society. — are many causes responsible for it. f) Stephen William Hawking is an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author. He — on 8 January

1942. He is considered the greatest physicist after Einstein. g) Polok’s brother is in great danger. He — help his brother without delay. h) I don’t like French foods. I — take Italian foods. i) You are going to attend Mamun’s birthday party. You — take birthday gift for him. j) I wouldn't want to go to dinner party with that person, — a week-long vacation. I can’t tolerate his attitude.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) Once a crow became very thirsty. It searched for water everywhere but did ––. b) Bony is busy studying in his reading room. His mother enters and tells him to come for dinner. He tells her

that he will take dinner after ––. c) Contaminated water causes many diseases. ––, you will get some waterborne diseases. d) Our tour to Nilgiri was memorable. The tour was such wonderful that ––. e) You must buy a ticket before making an airplane journey. The authority won’t let you board on a plane

unless ––. f) My boss gave me ten assignments in a month. The task was tough enough for me ––. g) My friend sent me an Eid sms. That was the same sms which ––. h) Khalid is weak in Bangla. He makes many spelling mistakes while ––. i) Mr Khan is a modest man. Though he is rich, ––. j) Our company is not going well. We should take immediate actions lest ––. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 Abu-Bin- Adam was a pious man. One night he (a) — (sleep) in his room. Suddenly he (b) — (hear) a sound

and woke up. He (c) — (see) that an angel (d) — (write) something in a book of gold. Abu asked the angel,

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“What are you writing in the book?” “The names of those who (e) — (love) the Lord,” replied the angel. “Have you (f) — (write) my name?” said Abu. “No”, replied the angel. Abu said, “Please, write down my name as one who (g) — (love) Him.” (h) — (take) his name, the angel went away. Next night the angel came again and (i) — (show) him the list. Abu saw that his name (j) — (be) on the top of the list.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 (a) Cadets who take part in co-curricular and extra curricular activities develop leadership qualities as they have to

work with many persons in a team. (Make it a simple sentence) (b) Those who do not take initiative for this kind of activities refrain themselves from socialisation. (Make it a compound sentence) (c) Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities help Cadets develop their creative faculties. (Make it an interrogative sentence without changing the meaning) (d) Only bookish knowledge cannot make Cadets all round personalities. (Make it an affirmative sentence) (e) Knowledge acquired from real life can make people worthy for the society. (Make it passive)

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 05 Once I asked a little girl, "What's your mother's name?" "I know my mother's name but I won't tell you that. I never tell my mother's name to anybody whom I don't

know." I said, "How clever you are!" 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the

sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5 Raju was in great want. His neighbor Kabir thought that he needed financial help. Kabir asked his friend Mamun to contribute something for Raju. He was richer than he but not as kind as he. Therefore he refused to help him.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 Nora and William, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), were camping out (b) — (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the verb). They would be living in the cabin by the lake for (c) — (use a general ordinal to pre-modify the noun) days and the children were (d) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) excited. When they got to the lake, they gazed in wonder at the water sparkling in the sun, at the (e) — (pre-modify the noun) blue-sky and the trees standing along the lake. The cabin stood a little distance away. It was made of wood and looked just right, almost like a part of nature. Their rooms were tiny but their beds were very (f) — (post-modify the noun) and the children slept (g) — (post-modify the verb) throughout the night. They woke to the sound of birds chirping loudly from nearby trees and ran to the window (h) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). Birds of all shapes and sizes flew around busily looking for their breakfast. The sun was peeping over the (i) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) trees and Nora and William saw their parents (j) — (use a participle to post-modify the noun).

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 Smoking in public places is strictly prohibited in some Asian countries. (a) —, Bangladesh government has made a ban on smoking in public places. (b) — smoking is very injurious to our health, life and environment. (c) — it is a very dangerous habit. (d) —it can cause some diseases such as bronchitis, cancer, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, kidney and heart diseases. (e) — it also pollutes our environment. (f) — a smoker can harm a non-smoker. (g) — in my family there is not a single smoker. (h) — the environment of our home always remains fresh. (i) — some people think smoking is a part of fashion. (j) — they are completely wrong.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 Children's rights are the human rights of children with particular attention to the rights of special protection and care afforded to the young, including their right to association with both biological parents, human identity as well as the basic needs for food, universal state-paid education, health care and criminal laws appropriate for the age and development of the child. The children are vulnerable to all sorts of ruin and deception. So, their rights must be guaranteed by any means.

(a) right (synonym); (b) particular (synonym); (c) special (antonym); (d) young (antonym); (e) identity (synonym); (f) needs (synonym); (g) appropriate (antonym); (h) development (antonym); (i) vulnerable (antonym); k) guaranteed (antonym).


Mother : What do you want to buy for the Eid dear Daughter : I want a dress, mom. There is a dress called Pakhi in the market. Mother : Do you like it Daughter : Yes I do. My friends bought it. Mother : Dont run after a craze dear. You must be wise while choosing a thing for yourself Daughter : Please mom. I want it. Mother : Okay. Lets see.

Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 13. There was a marriage ceremony at your next-door neighbour’s house. They played music through the loudspeaker the

whole day and night making life very uncomfortable for your family. Write a letter to the editor of The Rising Sun explaining how you suffered and why indiscriminate use of loudspeakers should be stopped. 8

14. Write a report on “Acid Throwing”. 8


15. Write a paragraph about 'A Bus Accident'. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on an exciting football match you have watched. Write at least 200 words but don't

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(a) English is (b) international language that must be learnt by all (c) people of (d) world. One is blind today without (e) help of English. (f) English knowing person gets privilege everywhere. Today English is not the language of (g) British only, it is now a world language. Moreover, there prevails (h) remarkable variety in English. But (i) English of (j) English is still the best.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 George Washington was born (a) — Virginia in 1732. (b) — the American Revolutionary War (c) — 1775 and 1783, he was the Commander-in-Chief (d) — the American forces. Washington played an important role (e) — the founding of the United States. He became the first President (f) — the United States. He was President (g) — 1789 to 1797. George Washington died (h) — the age of 67, (i) — the 14th of December 1799. The capital of the United States and one federal state are named (j) — George Washington.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. .510=5 it what’s it like as if had better was born what does…look like have to would rather let alone as soon as

a) Son: Dad, — a vampire —? Dad: Sorry dear, no idea. I have never seen a vampire. b) Quarrel can turn into violence. — takes two to make a quarrel. c) I have never watched such a boring movie in cinema hall. The movie — end soon. d) The boy was not afraid to go into the room, — he was scared of the dark. He is famous for his courage. e) The teacher is unable to reach the college on time. He — text a message to the Principal. f) The jungle is full of wild animals. You — take a gun with you. g) Jasimuddin is commonly known in Bangladesh as Polli Kobi. He — in the village of Tambulkhana in

Faridpur District. He is famous for his faithful rendition of Bengali folklore in his works. h) My body temperature is rising up. It seems — I’m going to be sick. i) He is standing alone in the room. — he leaves, the room will be empty. j) — falling a prey to a crocodile? It’s a dreadful experience.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) I woke up hearing a noise. Although it was midnight, ––. b) I have just finished a 8 hours bus journey. I do not want to read or eat because ––. c) Yesterday I faced campus violence at my university. I am so upset that ––. d) Either I have to give a false witness or lose my job. I am too frustrated ––. e) My father has been caught by the ISI terrorists in Iraq. The govt is trying their best to rescue him. Unless I

have a good news, ––. f) He has to catch a bus. He is walking fast lest ––. g) He went out to bring foods for us. We waited until ––. h) Galib has no knowledge of politics. But he talks as if ––. i) I learnt to speak English from my father. He is a man who ––. j) Tomorrow is Eid day but we have not finished our shopping yet. Though it is drizzling, ––. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 A dog and a donkey (a) — (carry) a basket of bread (b) — (go) together on a long journey. After they (c) —

(travel) for some time they felt hungry and the donkey began to eat grass that grew by the road-side. The dog that could not eat grass, (d) — (beg) for a piece of bread from the donkey’s back, but the donkey (e) — (grant) the request. Shortly after a wolf (f) — (see) coming towards him. (g) — (Tremble) with fear the donkey begged the dog to stand by. But the dog would not. He said that those who ate alone must also (h) — (fight) alone. With these words he went away (i) — (leave) the donkey to (j) — (eat) up by the wolf.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 (a) Truthfulness is one of the greatest virtues in a man's life. (Make it a positive degree) It means the quality of the

truth. (b) Everybody respects a truthful person. (Make a question) (c) A truthful person may lead a poor life but is honoured everywhere. (Make it a complex sentence) (d) A truthful person cares nobody. (Make it an interrogative sentence without changing the meaning) (e) It brings peace in one's mind. (Make it passive)

7. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches. 05 I asked the boy whether he would go to my house the next day and added that we could discuss terms and

conditions then. He said that he should be very happy to meet me at my house and he thanked me so much. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the

sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5

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A Chinese emperor once was informed that people in one of the provinces of his empire had revolted against him. He called his generals and told them that we would destroy the rebels. When he reached the province, they surrendered to him and begged for pardon. The generals were then thinking that he would order massacre of the captives. They were surprised to find that the emperor began to treat them with great kindness.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 Jack was lying in their (a) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) house wondering about what he could do tomorrow. He thought he could go to the park (b) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). He just hoped that it was a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) day so that he could play with his friends. (d) — (use a participle phrase to pre-modify the verb), he asked his Mum and Dad if he could go to the park. His parents were very angry to hear (e) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) question. They said that it was going to be a (f) — (pre-modify the noun) day and for everyone it is safe to stay (g) — (post-modify the verb). He felt (h) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) disappointed. Soon it started raining (i) — (post-modify the verb). Finding no other way Jack opened a (j) (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) book.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 For centuries, English has been being used in many countries for international communication. (a) — it has created its appeal all over the world and become a must for multilateral communication. (b) — English is called an international language. (c) —,we should have a good command over English to keep pace with the present world. (d) — for maintaining communication with foreign countries and international organizations, we should learn English. (e) —, in order to have an access to the latest knowledge, research of the world, we need to learn English. (f) —, for higher education, we should learn it. (g) — we should learn English because it can ensure our future career. (h) — people having a good command over English are highly valued in the job market. (i) —, every student should develop their skills in English. (j) —, they will lag behind from the competitive world.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 Earthquake has become a buzzword in our national life. Due to geographical default, we are prone to the natural disaster called earthquake. But it is a matter of great regret that the people of our country do not know how to tackle this disaster. They only panic and terrify others with the wrong conception. We need to come out of darkness. We have to know the ins and outs of this natural disaster. Effective measures must be taken so that people may learn what to do before, during and after the earthquake.

(a) national (antonym); (b) geographical (synonym); (c) natural (antonym); (d) regret (synonym); (e) tackle (synonym); (f) panic (synonym); (g) wrong (antonym); (h) darkness (antonym); (i) effective (antonym); (j) learn (antonym).


“What type of behaviour do you expect from me” the king said to the captive Like a king the captive said How can I show kingly treatment to a criminal said the king” please do not forget that you too ascended this throne by committing a more serious crime the captive replied

Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 13. Suppose, you are Robin. You are an HSC candidate. You are taking preparation for good result. But you have

lack of confidence in English. Now, write an e-mail to your bosom friend Fahim who is well in English. Ask him to send you suggestions. 8

14. Last week a terrific earthquake struck the heart of Dhaka city. Immediately several infrastructures were found seriously damaged. Now, write a report of about 150 words on that pathetic accident. 8

15. Write a paragraph about 'A Train Accident'. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on punctuality. Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words. 14



There are two schools of experts regarding earthquakes. One school comprising of engineers and geologists is of (a) view that the recurrences of quakes in (b) recent years should be taken as (c) signal for (d) major earthquake. Another school comprising of similar categories of experts, however, believes that (e) concern should not be amplified, because although there are (f) number of fault lines in (g) geographical area comprising Bangladesh, none of them is active enough to pose (h) major threat. Yet none of (i) schools rules out (j) possibility of a major quake and the dangers that might be associated with it.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 An abbreviation is a shortened version (a) — a written word or phrase used to replace the original. For example: Mr, RAF, Prof., BBC etc. Abbreviations usually fall (b) — one of four categories. Sometimes, an abbreviation is spoken (c) — a word. For example: DOS (Disk Operating system), BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free) etc. This type of abbreviation is known (d) — acronym. Then comes contraction. (e) — it, an apostrophe is used (f) — replace any missing letters. Most often an abbreviation is written (g) — capital letters in which each letter represents one word. For example: AQI (Air Quality Index). It is known (h) — Initial Abbreviation or


Initialism. An abbreviation sometimes is formed (i) — the initial syllables of multiple words. They are called Syllabic abbreviation. For example: Interpol (International Police), Optin (Operational Intelligence). Abbreviations can be written (j) — or without full stops (periods). For example: B.B.C or BBC.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. .510=5 there what’s it like let alone as soon as was born have to what does…look like would rather as if had better

a) The clothes looked dirty. It seemed — they hadn’t been washed for ages. b) Son: Mom, — a witch —?

Mom: Sorry dear, no idea. I have never seen a witch. c) It 's a controversial subject. I — not discuss it. d) We are going to arrange a picnic on Monday. So we — get up early in the morning. e) I have a hard time understanding the poem of Michael Modhusudon , — his epic. f) You — wear the white shirt and the maroon tie. I think that'll look really professional. g) We need to repair our car. — they have repaired our car, we will go for a trip. h) — getting a job in a big farm? You’re getting a handsome salary from your new job. i) Diego Armando Maradona Franco is a retired Argentine footballer. He has served as a manager and coach

at other clubs as well as for the national team of Argentina. He — on October 30, 1960. j) Rasel feels shy of his friends. — is something wrong with him.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases. .510=5 a) We visited Darjeeling last in January. The weather of Darjeeling was so cold that ––. b) He is a professional thief. Since he was caught stealing, ––. c) A hardworking person always shines in life. If you are reluctant to work hard, ––. d) A 'tokai' is a small boy who ––. He has no permanent address. e) Since my final exam was going on, I was studying hard. I studied hard lest ––. f) I have learnt my lesson very well. But when my teacher asked some questions, ––. g) Today is my son's second birthday. Only two years have passed since ––. h) It is because of our parents we have had our existence on earth. At the cost of comfort and happiness they . i) It is usually seen that if a job is left undone, it always remains undone or half done or ill done. We should

remember that –– none. j) A college is a seat of learning, so it needs a tranquil atmosphere. It should be a calm peaceful place where . 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 Once I (a) — (experience) a full moonlit night. I (b) — (prepare) lesson in my reading room. Suddenly I noticed

that the heavenly light of the moon (c) — (enter) into my room. I could not help (d) — (become) surprised. I (e) — (come) out of my reading room and sat on the lawn. To me nature (f) — (appear) in her magical beauty. Her objects (g) — (seem) to flash with heavenly radiance. I found a kind of harmony between the world and the heaven. People (h) — (sit) in the yard and (i) — (enjoy) themselves (j) — (gossip).

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 (a) Most of the drivers of our country are illiterate. (Make it a negative sentence without changing the meaning) (b)

They do not follow the traffic rules. (Make it passive) (c) The traffic police who are on duty do not perform their duties sincerely. (Make it a simple sentence) (d) Traffic jam is one of the most serious problems in our country. (Make it a positive degree) (e) The ignorant drivers have an overtaking tendency. (Make it a complex sentence)

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 05 "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. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the

sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5 A film director is he who directs and instructs all the artists of it. He may be male or female. Jahanara Begum is an eminent film director. She along with her two daughters is on the way to their shooting spot. All the artists and co-artists are already there. A number of visitors are waiting for their pass. Not only the director but also the producer should help his visitors.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 Niloy was going to college by bicycle (a) — (post-modify the verb). Sakib, (b) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was riding the bicycle. Suddenly it started raining and they took shelter under a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) tree. Then they wrapped their books (d) — (post-modify the verb) so that the books did not get drenched. After that they put (e) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) packets inside their bags. The rain stopped after half an hour and they resumed their journey (f) — (post-modify the verb). When they reached college, they found the college (g) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) empty. The watchman told them that the Principal had announced a holiday because of (h) — (pre-modify the noun) weather. Niloy and sakib became very glad (i) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). They decided to go home and play (j) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) games.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5

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Gulliver was born in England. He wanted to be a sailor from his boyhood. (a) —, his father did not want that Gulliver should go to sea. (b) —, his father wanted him to be a lawyer. (c) —, Gulliver did not like the idea at all. (d) —, he left home for the sea one day. (e) —, he took the job of a cabin boy in a ship. (f) —, he boarded in a commercial ship heading to France. (g) —, the ship was wrecked but he somehow managed to swim ashore. After swimming a long distance he was deadly tired. (h) —, he slept a deep sleep. When he woke up he saw many tiny creatures. (i) —, they were the human beings smaller than Gulliver himself. The tiny creatures tied up Gulliver to the ground with rope. (j) —, he was unable to move.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 No nation wants to remain dependent. It wants its own identity. It does not want to be dominated by others by any means. That is why, the importance of independence beggars description in the life of a nation. Bangladesh is an independent nation. She marks her Independence Day on 26 March. On this very day in 1971, the independence of Bangladesh was declared and the Liberation War began. After a nine month battle, we gained freedom. But we had to sacrifice a lot for that.

(a) nation (synonym); (b) dependent (antonym); (c) dominate (synonym); (d) importance (antonym); (e) mark (synonym); (f) declare (synonym); (g) begin (antonym); (h) battle (synonym); (i) freedom (antonym); (j) sacrifice (synonym).


Interviewer : So why should we employ you? Interviewee : I’m young energetic enthusiastic and hardworking. Moreover I can absorb pressure. Interviewer : Well, your academic qualification is not so good Interviewee : Is academic qualification everything sir Interviewer : Anyway, why did you leave your previous job Interviewee : The salary was poor compared to what I had to do. Interviewer : So, what is your demand for this job Interviewee : Whatever you think is the best for me

Part B : Composition (40 Marks)

13. You are the Secretary of the Young Boys Cricket Club. Read the following e-mail sent by sports dealer and write a reply requesting him to supply you some sports materials for your club. 8 From : [email protected] To : [email protected] Cc : Bcc : Subject : Sports materials available.

Dear Sir

We are pleased to inform you that Dynamic Sports Company has recently produced some sports materials locally. We supply these materials to different sporting club with a reasonable price. Besides, we ensure our clients to supply the best quality products.

We hereby attach the specification of our products for your further interest. Please contact us if you wish to get our products for your club.

Sincerely yours Ahsan Habib Secretary Dynamic Sports Company Stadium Market, Dhaka

14. Suppose, you are Fazle Mahmud/Nazia Afrin and you are a reporter of a reputed daily. Now, write a report on the rapid increase of land grabbing in Dhaka city. 8

15. Write a paragraph on 'An Exciting Cricket Match'. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on your experience as a relief worker in a flood - affected area. Write at least 200

words but don't exceed 250 words. 14


1. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross () in those blanks. .510=5

Millions of years ago (a) earth experienced (b) catastrophe that resulted in massive global cooling. Eventually, all (c) earth's water froze. That era is known as (d) ice age. Scientists believe that (e) meteor struck (f) earth with such (g) force that it sent (h) great cloud of dust into (i) earth's atmosphere, effectively blocking (j) sun's light and heat.


2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 The Annual Prize Giving Ceremony of our college was held last week. The ceremony began (a) — 2 pm. Our

principal presided (b) — the function. The function started (c) — the recitation (d) — the Holy Quran. One of our senior teachers read (e) — the annual report. The Deputy Commissioner, the honourable chief guest, gave away prizes (f) — the students. (g) — last the chief guest delivered a brief speech. In his speech, he congratulated the prize winners (h) — their outstanding performance. He also advised the students to be regular (i) — studies and take part in the movements (j) — illiteracy.


a) You want to speak English better. It requires a lot of practice. You — use it in your practical life. b) My father is a poor man. He cannot buy me books, — a laptop. c) He doesn’t have a brain in his head. Sometimes he acts — he were mad. d) They have ordered the products. They — pay now. e) I have no passion for math. I — take biology than math. f) I’m curious of what is going inside the building. Please phone me — you get in. g) — are many planets in the solar system. All of them move around the sun. h) Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician,

engineer and inventor. He — on April 15, 1452 in Italy. i) —travelling the whole world? It’s full of adventure. j) Son: Dad, — a donkey —? Father: A donkey looks like a horse. But it’s not as speedy as a horse.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) Whoever adopts unfair means in any field of life is hated by people. Nobody likes those who ––. b) The rate of literacy or illiteracy in a country determines whether it is rich or poor, developed or

underdeveloped. No development effort can succeed unless ––. c) Once a crow snatched a piece of meat from a farmer's child and started thinking how to enjoy it. While a

fox was going under the tree ––. d) Yesterday Zebin had an accident while she was driving her car. No sooner had we heard the news ––. e) Truthfulness is a great virtue because it makes a person noble. One may succeed once or twice by telling a

lie but ––. f) Water is so vital of all natural resources that ––. It is water which is called life. g) He is a professional singer. He sings with a view to ––. h) There goes a proverb that ––. Though lost wealth can be regained by hard work, lost time cannot be regained. i) The garden is full of snakes. Beware of snakes lest ––. j) Farmers depend on rainfall largely in our country. If the rainfall is timely, ––. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 Most of the students of our country (a) — (be) experts in (b) — (memorize) answers. They (c) — (prepare) notes

themselves. They get them (d) — (prepare) by their tutors. Their tutors exercise their brain for the students. So, the (e) — (think) power of the students (f) — (develop). They (g) — (have) any command over the language. They, of course, (h) — (do) well in the examination. But for this they can (i) — (claim) no credit of their own. This result (j) — (help) them in their later life.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 Rabindranath, the fourteenth child of Debendranath, wrote his first verse at the age of eight. (a) When he was

seventeen years old, he was sent to England for studies (Make it a simple sentence). (b) He described London as a dismal city. (Make it passive). (c) Though he was happy in Brighton, a friend of the family persuaded his brother to send him to London (Make it a compound sentence). (d) He was lucky to get a friendly English family (Make it a complex sentence). (e) Rabindranath is one of the greatest poets in the world (Make it a positive degree).

7. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches. 05 The merchant asked the youth where he was going. The youth replied that he had been going to see him. The merchant asked him what he (Y) wanted. He (Y) replied that he wanted to earn his bread by the labour of his hands. The merchant again asked him if he (Y) really wanted work. The youth replied in the affirmative and said that he (Y) wanted work if he (M) had any. Then the merchant ordered him to follow him (M) and carry a box from a shop to his (M) house. The youth said that he (Y) did not see how he (Y) could do that.

8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5 Group work refers to the activities in which you can discuss about a particular matter with several persons. It can solve any of your critical problems by discussing with the group members. But for this, you have to be respectful to the opinions of these group members. They can make your problems easier by giving different opinions. This should be given much importance if you want to come to a final decision.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 There lived a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) man all by himself, who spent most of his time in praying, fasting and praising Allah. He was (b) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) happy with his spiritual progress. One night, he dreamt a rather disturbing dream. He saw that Abdur Rahman, (c) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was far superior to him in spirituality. After praying the Fajr salat, the pious man went in search of his

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neighbor. He found him busy (d) — (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the pronoun), selling goods and collecting money with a cheerful face. He sat there in a corner of the shop and watched the shopkeeper (e) — (post-modify the verb). “No signs of any spiritual life at all”, he said to himself. (f) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb), Abdur Rahman came to him. The pious man greeted him with salam and told him about (g) — (pre-modify the noun with a possessive) dream. Abdur Rahman told him (h) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) to him (i) — (use a general ordinal to pre-modify the noun) day. But he must not drop any milk from the glass. The pious man returned home with (j) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) glass.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 Rainfall is essential for our agriculture. (a) —it is a blessing. (b) — it can be a curse. If the rainfall is timely,

our farmers can produce bumper crops. (c) —, excessive rainfall causes flood. (d) — we know very well what flood often does to our land. (e) —, our farmers do not get water in a proper way. However, they feel the dire need of water in dry season for irrigation. (f) — it hardly rains in dry season. (g) —, they have to depend on water pump. Recently, the use of Tara pump is popular among the farming community. (h) —, the farmers irrigate water from the nearby ponds, canals, rivers, etc. (i) —they use deep tubewell water for irrigating their lands. (j) —, they meet up the demand of water.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 Like many other pollutions sound pollution is also endangering our lives. When the vibration of sound exceeds the normal tolerable limit it is called sound pollution. Quietness is natural. It is highly necessary for a peaceful living. But nowadays quietness of life has almost gone from our life. Because of the growth of urban population and the increasing use of machines in our everyday life there has been a general increase of sound level around us. If we want to live in peace, we have to look for an environment free from sound pollution. Otherwise, we are likely to face difficulties in the long run.

(a) endangering (synonym); (b) vibration (synonym); (c) exceed (synonym); (d) normal (antonym); (e) quietness (antonym); (f) urban (antonym); (g) increase (antonym); (h) peace (antonym); (i) environment (synonym); (j) otherwise (synonym).


"How dare you wake me up" the lion roared, I shall kill you for that "Please please let me go", the mouse cried, "I did not mean to wake you up believe me". The lion said “You better watch your steps kid”. The mouse politely said, please forgive me for now. I’ll never bother you again.

Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 13. Suppose, your are Fahim. Your friend, Robin, wants a copy of suggestion for HSC Examination. Now reply

him by an e-mail and send the suggestion along with your e-mail. 08 14. Write a report on arsenic problem in Bangladesh. 08 15. Write a paragraph on 'Our Victory Day'. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on a village fair. Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words. 14



"You are (a) Nazrul, I see. We really take (b) great pride in (c) capacity you possess. I will appreciate if you have potential. You can be great by reading (d) literary works of (e) contemporary writers." (f) teacher softly patted on (g) back of Zahir. "I will sir, I think, you're (h) best guide for me. Please show me what is (i) right and what is (j) wrong".

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 I was totally indifferent (a) — my studies. Moreover, I kept bad company and idled away my time. My parents

were shocked (b) — my negligence to study. So, one day they sat (c) — me and made me understand the importance of education and sincerity affectionately. I could realise that I should sit (d) — HSC Examination and cut a brilliant figure for my future. I gave (e) — all my bad habits and bad companies. I worked hard for my examination. My effort did not end (f) — smoke. I succeeded (g) — the examination. My parents were glad (h) — my success. They congratulated me (i) — my brilliant result. I also owe (j) — my parents.


a) Sister: Bro, — a star fish —? Brother: A star fish looks like a star. But it lives in the water. b) — is a proverb that ‘Health is wealth’. So we should take care of our health. c) My finger is bleeding profusely. I — go to the hospital. d) She — play tennis than go horseback riding. She’s afraid of horses. e) Nancy maintains contact with her clients through e-mail. She always checks her e-mail — she gets to the office. f) — becoming lost in the middle of Amazon? Your life will be at stake at every moment.


g) Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the Nazi Party. He was the Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945 and dictator of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. He — on April 20, 1889 in Austria.

h) You have a nasty cut on your hand. It looks like it is infected. You — see a doctor. i) Tipu is afraid of girls. He is unable to make friendship with thems — make an affair. j) We became good friends within a very short period. After talking to each other for only a short time, we felt

— we had known each other all of our lives. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) Arsenicosis is a disease caused by drinking arsenic contaminated water. We should drink water which ––. b) Shakespeare is a key figure in the 16th century. 1564 is the year ––. c) They are too poor to ––. So very often they have to starve. d) Population problem is one of the major problems of Bangladesh. Though Bangladesh is a small country, ––. e) She told me to buy the blue shirt. The shirt is too costly for me ––. f) I am unable to talk with you as I need go to office. You have to wait until ––. g) I’m sure you are telling lie. Tell me the truth, or ––. h) I don’t know the train’s arrival time. Can you tell me when ––? i) I purchase book whenever I visit a book fair. There I find hundreds of book stalls where ––. j) Unemployment is one of the main causes of poverty. Unemployment should be removed from our country

so that . 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 Education is often (a) — (compare) to light and (b) — (consider) as the pillar of human civilization. So, it is

only education which can (c) — (make) a nation (d) — (rise) to the level of standard development. From this point of view, it (e) — (become) quite clear to us that if a country (f) — (provide) its people with education (g) — (require) for the modern aspects of life, it (h) — (be) able to (i) — (achieve) an all-out prosperity to the betterment and welfare of the nation. Otherwise, the nation (j) — (remain) in the darkness of ignorance.

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 (a) Once there lived a jealous queen. (Make it a complex sentence) (b) She had only a step daughter. (Make it a

negative sentence without changing the meaning) (c) The daughter was very beautiful. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) The queen ordered her huntsmen to kill her. (d) Instead of killing they left her in the forest. (Make it a compound sentence) Once a prince came to the forest. (e) As soon as he saw her, he was attracted by her beauty. (Make it a negative sentence without changing the meaning)

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 05 A hawker said, "Will you buy any paper? I have all types of Newspapers and Magazines. Please take one from

me." "I buy books but now I need a weekly. Don't you have any weekly magazine?" said Sushmita. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the

sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5 Shafiq and Kamal are cousins. They are also classmates. One day, Shafiq told Kamal that their Physics teacher, Mr. Bose, had called him. So, he decided to meet him. In the last exam, Shafiq did very well in physics. But their cousin cut a very sorry figure. Actually he finds no interest in it. He is therefore afraid of going to the teacher.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 A (a) — (pre-modify the adjective) skilled carpenter who had grown old was ready (b) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). When Mr. Jamil, (c) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), heard this, he felt sorry.The employer asked if he could build just one more house as a (d) — (pre-modify the noun) favor. The carpenter agreed to (e) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) proposal but made sure that this will be his (f) — (pre-modify the noun) project. Being in a mood to retire, the carpenter was not paying much attention to building this house. When the job was done, the carpenter called his employer (g) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). The employer handed over some papers and the front door key to the carpenter and said "This is your house, my gift to you." (h) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) the carpenter became (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) sad. He knew he was (j) — (post-modify the verb) responsible for his fate.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 Cricket is a very exciting game. (a) —, people of all ages enjoy this game. (b) — cricket is the most popular

game in our country. (c) —, Bangladesh is one of the weakest Test Playing Countries. (d) —, most of the people do not like watching test cricket. (e) —, they are fond of watching "Twenty-twenty" cricket. Lately some Bangladeshi cricketers have glorified the image of Bangladesh. (f) —, we can mention the names of Shakib Al Hasan, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Rubel Hossainl, Abdur Razzak, etc. (g) —, some dishonest cricketers have defamed the image of our country. (h) —, we can refer to the dishonest cricketers. (i) — most of the young players are committed to upholding the image of our country. (j) — the players will perform their best if they are given proper facilities.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 Rabindranath Tagore showed his literary genius at his very boyhood. At the age of 17 he was sent to London for higher education. At the very beginning London made a poor impression on him. Later he joined London University and often visited the Houses of Parliament for listening to Gladstone and John Bright’s debates on Irish Home Rule. At the later stage he admired the western culture and for this reason he was called back to India.

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(a) genius (synonym); (b) send (antonym); (c) higher (antonym); (d) begin (antonym); (e) poor (antonym); (f) later (antonym); (g) often (synonym); (h) debate (synonym); (i) admire (antonym); (j) reason (synonym).


Beggar : Sir, would you please give me some money Ive been starving for two days. Passer-by : Why do you starve Beggar : I don’t have money to buy foods. Passer-by : Are you single married? Beggar : Sir, Im a widow. My husband died a decade ago my two sons are now in Dhaka. When they got

married they left me. Passer-by : How much do you earn a day? Beggar : 70 to 100 taka a day I cant beg all day I’m too weak to do so.

Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 13. Imagine you are an inhabitant of Mirpur. Some roads around your residence have been cut for installation of gas

pipelines, electric lines and telephone lines. But repair works have not been done. Now, write a letter to the editor of a newspaper to draw attention of the concerned authorities for the repair of the roads. 8

14. Write a report on the probable consequences of climate change in Bangladesh. 8 15. Write a paragraph about' Childhood Memories '. Use 100-150 words. 10 16. Write a composition on an exciting cricket match you have witnessed. Write at least 200 words but don't




(a) Bangladesh is (b) land of rivers. These are (c) blessings of Almighty Allah and pride to us. They are closely related to our economy and (d) prosperity of our (e) country. Ours is (f) agricultural country. Our (g) agriculture largely depends on our rivers. Rivers make our lands alluvial and fertile by (h) scattering silt over them during (i) rainy season. Our rivers are also (j) important means of communication.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 There was an old pond (a) — a village. There were many frogs in the pond. One day some boys were passing (b) — the pond. All (c) — a sudden, they saw some frogs swimming (d) — it. They started throwing stones (e) — them. Two or three frogs died (f) — it. (g) — last, an old frog holding its head (h) — said, "Don’t kill us anymore. Please stop this cruel act (i) — yours." The boys said, "We are not killing you. We are just playing a game." "What is a game (j) — you is a cause of death for us," said the frog.


a) Jane is more intelligent than Lucy. I — marry Jane than Lucy. b) The play finished 15 minutes ago. The actors are still standing on the stage. They — leave the stage. c) — is said that an idle man’s brain is a devil’s workshop. Laziness brings about ruin. d) Abraham Lincoln — on February 12, 1809, in Hardin Country, Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th

president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. e) Most of the villages in our country are deprived of electricity. So people cannot use an electric fan, — an

air conditioner. f) English is not her native tongue. But she speaks English — it were her native tongue. g) You have broken the rule. So you — face the authority. h) I’m busy with my new project now. I'll give you a call — I finish. i) — living with the river gypsies? You must realize their sufferings. j) Son: Dad, — electricity —? Dad: Sorry dear, no idea. It cannot be seen with eyes.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) I did not cook anything for breakfast. Had I been asked to cook ––. b) My friend got admitted into a hospital. Since my final exam was going on, ––. c) My sister told me to recharge 30 taka to her mobile number. After recharging I deleted the number from the

agent’s mobile lest ––. d) Mr. Harun is my favourite teacher. When we don't understand any lesson, ––. e) My father does not like sound pollution inside our house. He becomes very angry if ––. f) Mr. X is a greedy man. The more he gets, ––. g) The tortoise and the hare arranged a race. The tortoise was confident that he ––. h) Bangladesh is blessed with natural resources. But we cannot utilize them properly because of ––. i) Our Liberation War took place in 1971. Our freedom fighters fought until ––. j) I am a fan of Lionel Messi. I like him because ––.


5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 A young monkey and a puppy started (a) — (live) in the same house. At that time, both of them were two

months old. They (b) — (eat) different foods but liked and loved each other. They would never (c) — (break) their friendship. They promised to each other that they (d) — (help) each other at any cost in time of danger. Thus their friendship was going on. One day, everything around them (e) — (be) quiet and calm. They (f) — (come) out of home and started (g) — (walk). While they (h) — (go) through a village, a big dog came to attack them. They were afraid. There was a mango tree near the spot. Ripe mangoes (i) — (hang) on the branches of the tree. The monkey started to attack the big dog by throwing mangoes from the tree. The big dog fled away and the puppy (j) — (save).

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 Modern science has created many wonders. (a) In its rapid progress, it goes on creating one wonder after

another. (Make it a complex sentence) Dish-antenna is one of them. (b) Besides enjoying many programs, we can learn many things with the help of it. (Make it a compound) (c) Dish-antenna creates both good and bad effects on our culture. (Make it passive) (d) As young generation is now trying to follow foreign culture, they forget our own national culture. (Make it a simple sentence) (e) It is one of the most important parts of our life. (Make it a positive degree)

7. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches. 05 The teacher asked the student why he (S) did not attend classes regularly and said that he (S) could not expect good results unless he attended classes as he (T) told him (S). The student apologized and said that he (S) had offended him (T).

8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5

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 the dead kings.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 I can remember a funny incident that happened (a) — (post-modify the verb). It was a (b) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) holiday. I went to Kakrail to watch a new (c) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) film. My friend, (d) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was with me. Rajmoni Cinema Hall is a (e) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) famous cinema hall in Dhaka city. For purchasing tickets we had to stand in the line. It was not a big line. Suddenly we saw a fat man (f) — (use participle phrase to post-modify the noun). He looked like our English teacher. (g) — (pre-modify the noun) tension was moving in our head. (h) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb), I went forward (i) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). But I could not see his face clearly as he was also wearing a muffler. When I returned to my friend he told me to leave the place (j) — (post-modify the verb with a phrase).

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 The environment refers to air, water, land in which people, animals and plants live. (a) —, human beings, animals, plants, air, water and soil are the main elements of environment. Air, one of the important elements of environment, is being polluted. (b) —, the air surrounding the earth is getting warm. (c) —, it is known as global warming. (d) —, it is called greenhouse effect. Because of global warming the routine works of nature gets affected. (e) —, natural calamities hit every now and then. (f) —, we are mainly responsible for polluting the environment and the causes behind global warming are many. (g) — the main culprits for global warming are carbon dioxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons and so on. By stopping or lessening environmental pollution we can prevent it. (h) —, we can arrange different seminars nationally and internationally for mass awareness. (i) —, electronic media can play an important role. (j) —, we cannot but prevent global warming to lead a healthy and happier life.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 Spring is certainly the best season of the year. Most of the people are fond of this season. It is the favourite season of poets too. It is called the queen of seasons. Spring comes after the winter season. It begins from the middle of February and lasts till the middle of April. As the spring season sets in, the earth looks lovely and charming. The trees put forth new leaves. Nature looks charming. Many kinds of beautiful flowers bloom during this season.

(a) certainly (antonym); (b) season (synonym); (c) favourite (synonym); (d) come (antonym); (e) last (synonym); (f) lovely (antonym); (g) new (antonym); (h) look (synonym); (i) beautiful (antonym); (j) bloom (synonym).


The boy said "I can chop some wood today." I said "But I have a boy coming from the orphanage" The boy again said, "Im the boy." You But youre small. I surprisingly said. Size doesnt matter chopping wood, he said

Part B : Composition (40 Marks) 13. Suppose you are Adiba. Few days ago you made a train journey from Rajshahi to Dhaka. Now write an e-mail

to your friend Pia describing your experience about train journey. 08 14. Suppose you went to visit Khulna where the flood has caused a great havoc. Now, write a short report on it. 08 15. Write a paragraph about ' The Place I Live in '. Use 100-150 words. 10

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16. Write a composition on your visit to a place of historical interest. Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words. 14



Bangladesh is an independent country. We won freedom on (a) December 16, 1971. This freedom was won as (b) result of great sacrifice. (c) great many people laid down their lives for (d) freedom of (e) country. (f) man who loves his country is (g) patriot. (h) real patriot loves his country more than his life. Being patriot a man should try to make (i) effort for the welfare and (j) progress of his motherland.

2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .510=5 The Annual Debate Competition of our college was held (a) — Sunday last. The topic of the debate was The

importance of learning English. I participated in the competition and got the first prize (b) — the best debater. (c) — my speech, I said that English is used (d) — official or semi-official language in almost all the countries of the world. (e) — having good command (f) — English, it is impossible for us to cope (g) — the modern world. Actually I described the use of English all (h) — the world and also the necessity of learning English (i) — the developing countries (j) — ours.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/ words given in the box. .510=5 there what’s it like let alone as soon as was born have to what does…look like would rather as if had better

a) —spending your entire life alone in an island? It’s not a good idea at all. b) You are planning a big party. But you don’t want to have it in your house. You — book a party centre. c) I’ve been working late for ten days. I’m very tired. I — take a leave. d) I’m passing my time through financial crisis. I cannot afford tea, — coffee. e) The market closes at 8 o’clock. I — reach before the closing time. f) Son: Mom, — a Dracula —?

Mom: Sorry dear, no idea. I have never seen a Dracula. g) Once upon a time — lived a cruel man in Venice. His name was Shylock who used to lend money on high interest. h) He rejected all of our proposals. He acted — he had been our boss. i) I have passed HSC Exam this year. I want to complete my graduation from university — possible. j) Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist who served

as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He —on July 18, 1918, in South Africa. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. .510=5 a) The market is far away from here. I can’t walk all the way. If I find a vehicle, ––. b) Sumi is a lazy girl. She will be late. I shall wait here until ––. c) My little brother, Amir is very fond of me. Whenever I go out, ––. d) Abdullah is a poor man. He needs help. As you are wealthy, ––. e) The community center was so expensive that ––. We did not have enough budget. f) The flowers died. If someone had watered the flowers, ––. g) Razia is not a good student. She is an HSC candidate. She is studying hard so that ––. h) I am too tired ––. Let’s hire a taxi cab. i) It has been raining on and off since morning. I need to go out now. It would be better if ––. j) Our English teacher, Mrs. Jahan speaks so low that ––. She needs to be louder in the class. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .510=5 Brain drain (a) — (mean) the migration of highly educated and qualified professionals to abroad. Its reasons are

many. For example, when the highly qualified persons (b) — (get) better jobs and better salaries, they (c) — (seek) better jobs in abroad. As a result, some highly ambitious students (d) — (migrate) for higher education. When they (e) — (manage) better jobs, they get (f) — (settle) there. Because of this, our country (g) — (deprive) of the better service from her brilliant sons. In order to (h) — (stop) brain drain universities with better facilities should (i) — (establish) in our country. Better working scope with better payment has to (j) — (create).

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 15=5 (a) Today nothing is as serious as pollution. (Make it a superlative sentence) Various elements cause air

pollution. (b) But nobody is aware of it. (Make it an interrogative sentence without changing the meaning) (c) Its importance cannot be described in words. (Make it active) (d) Fresh air is necessary for existence. (Make a question) (e) There is no living thing but needs pure air. (Make it a simple sentence)

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 05 "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." "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. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the

sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 15=5


Once there were two friends, a grocer and a fruit-seller. The grocer was dishonest, but the latter was intelligent. One day he borrowed a balance and weights from him. After a few days, he told his friend to return his balance and weights. The grocer showed lame excuse and said that a rat had eaten away its balance and weights. It made the fruit seller very angry.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. .510=5 Sahil, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was waiting at the railway station with his father. It was a sunny day, but the climate was (b) — (post-modify the noun with an adjective). It was a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) station with juice shop, mobile restaurants, coffee and (d) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) stalls, newspaper shop, etc. After a while the train arrived at the station. It was (e) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) crowded. Everyone got into the train (f) — (post-modify the verb). The empty seats were filled and the train whistled (g) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). Sahil was so surprised to see everything. He acclaimed at his father, "Dad, the train is moving and the things are moving backwards." His father smiled and nodded his head. In the train, a fruit-seller passed (h) — (use participle phrase to post-modify the noun). (i) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) Sahil said to his dad, "I want to eat orange." His father bought him oranges. Then another man came with bucket (j) — (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the noun). Sahil repeatedly requested his dad to buy him some groundnuts. After one hour train journey they reached at their destination.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .510=5 An e-mail is a way of sending messages and data to other people by means of computers connected together

with a network. (a) — ‘e-mail’ is an electric mode of communication. (b) —, Telex is a system of sending messages which is also electronic in nature. (c) — there are differences between telex and e-mail. Telex communication is terminal-to-terminal while e-mail communication is user-to-user via computers. In telex, messages destined to a number of users are sent to the same terminal from where it is distributed in a printed form by an operator. (d) —, e-mail is delivered to individual electronic mail boxes. I prefer e-mail to telex because it provides us more advantages than telex. E-mail saves a lot of paper. (e) —, it has less trouble. (f) —, privacy is ensured in e-mail. (g) —, it is somewhat difficult to maintain e-mail in a developing country like ours. (h) —, it costs us money. (i) —, it needs a computer, a telephone line, network connection and so on to operate it. (j) — poor people of our country cannot afford all these valuable accessories of e-mail.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. .510=5 Water pollution is one of the most serious environmental problems. It occurs when water is contaminated by such substances as human and animal wastes, toxic industrial chemicals, agricultural residues, oil and heat etc. Some of the ways water pollution occurs include the use of fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals by farmers as they try to make their crops better, dumping of waste products by factories and throwing of waste materials by human. Water pollution is dangerous and unhealthy to all the living things.

(a) serious (antonym); (b) problem (antonym); (c) occur (synonym); (d) contaminate (synonym); (e) toxic (synonym); (f) include (antonym); (g) try (synonym); (h) waste (synonym); (i) dangerous (antonym); (j) unhealthy (antonym).


Myself : How’re you, friend? My friend : Fine. How did your trip to Coxs Bazar go? Myself : It was awesome We had a great time there I loved it. My friend : Sea fishes of Cox’s Bazar are very famous. Did you have them Myself : Oh yes! I had pomfet cuttle sea tiger koral fish lobster crab etc.

Part B : Composition (40 Marks)

13. You are the Director of the Language Club of your college. Read the following e-mail sent by Asha Book House and write a reply requesting him to supply you some books. 08 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Cc: Bcc:

Subject: New books available

Dear Sir

We are pleased to inform you that Asha Book House has recently stocked a number of books on English Language including CD and DVD for different level of learners. We would like to assure you that these materials would be really effective for speaking and listening practice. We supply these materials to the educational institutes and other language clubs with a reasonable price.

We hereby attach a list of newly stocked materials. Please contact us if you wish to get our language practice materials for your institution.

Sincerely yours

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Ahmed Kabir Manager Asha Book House Nilkhet, Dhaka

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