HSC - 2025 English 2nd Paper Chittagong Board Questions with Answer

02 Set

ENGLISH

Second Paper

[According to the syllabus of 2025]

Subject Code: 108

Time—3 hours

Full marks—100

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part A—Grammar

Marks—60

1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. Marks 0.5×10=5

The vast number (a) _______________ plant species underwater forms a beautiful ecosystem. The plants which stay underwater depend (b) _______________ the light coming (c) _______________ the sun (d) _______________ their growth. They also draw the atmospheric carbon dioxide (e) _______________ the air above and convert them (f) _______________ oxygen. The flora (g) _______________ the surface (h) _______________ the water adds (i) _______________ the aesthetic beauty. These plants sometimes span vast lengths below the surface (j) _______________ the ocean.

2. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: 0.5×10=5

There   It         have to

was born          what... like       would rather

as soon as        let alone           had better

what does... look like             

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(a) The baby was crying. It stopped crying _______________ it saw its mother.

(b) Rana, don't miss the programme. It will start at 10. If _______________ is any change, I will inform you.

(c) _______________ is a good idea to walk in the morning. It refreshes both the body and mind.

(d) I had an appointment at 4pm. I _______________ start now.

(e) She wanted to celebrate her birthday. She _______________ decorate her room.

(f) I have not yet seen the body. _______________ the new born baby _______________?

(g) _______________ it _______________ swimming in the river? It seems to be very heroic to me.

(h) He is very rude. He does not behave well with his parents, _______________ others.

(i) Munshi Abdur Rouf _______________ on 1 May, 1943 in Salamatpur village in Faridpur district. He was awarded 'Bir Sreshtho' which is the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh.

(j) She is very reserved. She _______________ remain silent than say a word.

3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. 0.5×10=5

(a) I think you are irregular in studies. Be attentive lest _______________.

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

(c) Jamil had an accident yesterday while he _______________.

(d) There goes a proverb that _______________. So, we should make friendship with a gentleman.

(e) Corruption is a bottleneck to our national development. It is high time _______________.

(f) He who _______________ makes a glorious result in the examination.

(g) Whenever he speaks in English, _______________. In fact, we learn through mistakes.

(h) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year _______________.

(i) Man proposes, _______________.

(j) Danger comes where _______________. So, we have to be careful in our life.

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs as per subject and context: 0.5×14=7

A mother is a supreme gift (a) __________ (bestow) upon us by Allah. She (b) __________ (exercise) an undeniable influence in (c) __________ (mould) the character of a child and also in (d) __________ (shape) their future destiny. A mother (e) __________ (regard) as the best teacher, guide and protector. An educated mother (f) __________ (manage) the family in a far better way than a mother who has (g) __________ (have) no schooling. She (h) __________ (be) more interested in (i) __________ (get) her children educated. She (j) __________ (sacrifice) her own happiness to (k) __________ (ensure) a better future for her children. So, often it (l) __________ (say) that the hands that (m) __________ (rock) the cradle (n) __________ (rule) the world.

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: 7

"Oh, my Lord do not kill the child", said the woman. "Let her have it." The king said, "Now everything is clear to me". Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, "Give her the child. She is the mother of the child."

6. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed: 0.5×10=5

Once a wolf went to a stream to quench (a)__________ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) thirst with water. While he was drinking water, he saw (b)__________ (use article to pre-modify the noun) lamb that was also drinking water over there. At the sight of the lamb, his mouth began (c)__________ (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). He turned to the lamb and said, "How dare you make the water muddy? Can't you see that I am drinking water from the (d)__________ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) stream?” The lamb got so (e)__________ (use an adverb to pre-modify the adjective) frightened that it could not speak for a while. Then it replied, "Sir, I beg (f)__________ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) pardon. The water is running down (g)__________ (post modify the verb with prepositional phrase) to me. How can I make it muddy?" The wolf said, "But you bleated me and called me names (h)__________ (post modify the verb with an adverb)." The lamb replied, "Sir, I was not even born then. How could I abuse you last year?" The wolf (i)__________ (use a relative pronoun to post-modify the noun) was determined to eat (j)__________ (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) poor lamb, said to it, "Then it must have been your father, or mother or brother. You must suffer for your race."

7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.5×14=7

Everybody wants to be happy in life. Happiness is a relative term. (a)__________ it depends upon some factors. (b)__________, contentment is the key to happiness. (c)__________, contentment varies from person to person. (d)__________, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka, (e)__________ a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka. (f)__________, it is said that contentment brings happiness. (g)__________, we must learn to be contented with what we have. (h)__________, this learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (i)__________, we must remember that our life is short (j)__________ in this short life, we cannot get everything (k)__________ we want. (l)__________ we want everything, we will not get happiness. (m)__________, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (n)__________, it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness.

8. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: 0.5×14=7

To forgive an injury is often considered to be the sign of weakness. It is really a sign of strength. It is easy to allow one to be carried away by resentment and hatred into the act of vengeance but it takes strong character to restrain these natural passions. The man who forgives an injury proves himself to be superior to the man who wronged him and puts the wrongdoer to shame. Forgiveness may even turn a foe into a friend. So, mercy is a noblest form of revenge.

(a) forgive (synonym); (b) considered (antonym); (c) strength (antonym); (d) resentment (synonym); (e) vengeance (synonym); (f) character (synonym); (g) restrain (synonym); (h) passions (antonym); (i) superior (antonym); (j) shame (synonym); (k) forgiveness (antonym); (l) foe (antonym); (m) mercy (antonym); (n) revenge (synonym).

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: 0.5×14=7

Sajib: Have you heard the latest news

Rakib: No whats happened

Sojib: Well it seems Rana and Robi have broken off friendship

Rakib: Really I must say it doesn't surprise me

Sojib: Why do you think so?

Rakib: Rana was very selfish. They were bound to break off today or tomorrow

Sojib: Yes the sooner the better

Rakib: But Robi is a good boy. Hes a pretty tough character.

Sojib: I'm just surprised at the beginning of their friendship. How could they stay together? Two opposite characters

Rakib: friendship never follows a rule.

Part B—Composition

Marks—40

10. Suppose you are a student of a college in Gazipur. Write an application to the Principal for the permission to arrange a freshers' reception in the college campus. 10

11. Write a paragraph on "The Effects of Social Media" within 200 words. 15

12. Write a paragraph on "Causes and Effects of Global Warming" within 200 words. 15

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02 Set

ENGLISH

Second Paper

[According to the syllabus of 2025]

Subject Code: 108

Time—3 hours

Full marks—100

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part A—Grammar

Marks—60

1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. Marks 0.5×10=5

The vast number (a) _______________ plant species underwater forms a beautiful ecosystem. The plants which stay underwater depend (b) _______________ the light coming (c) _______________ the sun (d) _______________ their growth. They also draw the atmospheric carbon dioxide (e) _______________ the air above and convert them (f) _______________ oxygen. The flora (g) _______________ the surface (h) _______________ the water adds (i) _______________ the aesthetic beauty. These plants sometimes span vast lengths below the surface (j) _______________ the ocean.

Answer:

(a) of

(b) on

(c) from

(d) for

(e) from

(f) into

(g) under/below

(h) of

(i) to

(j) of

2. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: 0.5×10=5

There   It         have to

was born          what... like       would rather

as soon as        let alone           had better

what does... look like             

(a) The baby was crying. It stopped crying _______________ it saw its mother.

(b) Rana, don't miss the programme. It will start at 10. If _______________ is any change, I will inform you.

(c) _______________ is a good idea to walk in the morning. It refreshes both the body and mind.

(d) I had an appointment at 4pm. I _______________ start now.

(e) She wanted to celebrate her birthday. She _______________ decorate her room.

(f) I have not yet seen the body. _______________ the new born baby _______________?

(g) _______________ it _______________ swimming in the river? It seems to be very heroic to me.

(h) He is very rude. He does not behave well with his parents, _______________ others.

(i) Munshi Abdur Rouf _______________ on 1 May, 1943 in Salamatpur village in Faridpur district. He was awarded 'Bir Sreshtho' which is the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh.

(j) She is very reserved. She _______________ remain silent than say a word.

Answer:

(a) as soon as

(b) there

(c) It

(d) had better

(e) has to

(f) What does...look like

(g) What is...like

(h) let alone

(i) was born

(j) would rather

3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. 0.5×10=5

(a) I think you are irregular in studies. Be attentive lest _______________.

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

(c) Jamil had an accident yesterday while he _______________.

(d) There goes a proverb that _______________. So, we should make friendship with a gentleman.

(e) Corruption is a bottleneck to our national development. It is high time _______________.

(f) He who _______________ makes a glorious result in the examination.

(g) Whenever he speaks in English, _______________. In fact, we learn through mistakes.

(h) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year _______________.

(i) Man proposes, _______________.

(j) Danger comes where _______________. So, we have to be careful in our life.

Answer:

(a) you should fall behind in your class

(b) we can achieve our goals

(c) was driving to work

(d) a man is known by the company he keeps

(e) we took strong measures

(f) studies hard and remains dedicated,

(g) he makes some mistakes

(h) when Bangladesh gained independence

(i) God disposes

(j) we least expect it

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs as per subject and context: 0.5×14=7

A mother is a supreme gift (a) __________ (bestow) upon us by Allah. She (b) __________ (exercise) an undeniable influence in (c) __________ (mould) the character of a child and also in (d) __________ (shape) their future destiny. A mother (e) __________ (regard) as the best teacher, guide and protector. An educated mother (f) __________ (manage) the family in a far better way than a mother who has (g) __________ (have) no schooling. She (h) __________ (be) more interested in (i) __________ (get) her children educated. She (j) __________ (sacrifice) her own happiness to (k) __________ (ensure) a better future for her children. So, often it (l) __________ (say) that the hands that (m) __________ (rock) the cradle (n) __________ (rule) the world.

Answer:

(a) bestowed

(b) exercises

(c) moulding

(d) shaping

(e) is regarded

(f) can manage

(g) had

(h) is

(i) getting

(j) sacrifices

(k) ensure

(l) is said

(m) rock

(n) rule

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: 7

"Oh, my Lord do not kill the child", said the woman. "Let her have it." The king said, "Now everything is clear to me". Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, "Give her the child. She is the mother of the child."

Answer:

Addressing the king as her Lord the woman urged him (king) not to kill the child. She again requested to let her (the other woman) have it (the child). The king said that everything was clear to him (king) then. Pointing to the woman, he ordered his servant to give her the child and added that she was the mother of the baby.

6. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed: 0.5×10=5

Once a wolf went to a stream to quench (a)__________ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) thirst with water. While he was drinking water, he saw (b)__________ (use article to pre-modify the noun) lamb that was also drinking water over there. At the sight of the lamb, his mouth began (c)__________ (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). He turned to the lamb and said, "How dare you make the water muddy? Can't you see that I am drinking water from the (d)__________ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) stream?” The lamb got so (e)__________ (use an adverb to pre-modify the adjective) frightened that it could not speak for a while. Then it replied, "Sir, I beg (f)__________ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) pardon. The water is running down (g)__________ (post modify the verb with prepositional phrase) to me. How can I make it muddy?" The wolf said, "But you bleated me and called me names (h)__________ (post modify the verb with an adverb)." The lamb replied, "Sir, I was not even born then. How could I abuse you last year?" The wolf (i)__________ (use a relative pronoun to post-modify the noun) was determined to eat (j)__________ (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) poor lamb, said to it, "Then it must have been your father, or mother or brother. You must suffer for your race."

Answer:

(a) his

(b) a

(c) to water with greed

(d) clear

(e) much/terribly

(f) your

(g) from your end

(h) last year

(i) that

(j) that

7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.5×14=7

Everybody wants to be happy in life. Happiness is a relative term. (a)__________ it depends upon some factors. (b)__________, contentment is the key to happiness. (c)__________, contentment varies from person to person. (d)__________, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka, (e)__________ a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka. (f)__________, it is said that contentment brings happiness. (g)__________, we must learn to be contented with what we have. (h)__________, this learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (i)__________, we must remember that our life is short (j)__________ in this short life, we cannot get everything (k)__________ we want. (l)__________ we want everything, we will not get happiness. (m)__________, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (n)__________, it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness.

Answer:

(a) Because

(b) In fact/Indeed

(c) However

(d) For example/For instance

(e) Meanwhile/On the other hand/On the contrary

(f) Consequently/As a result/Therefore

(g) Therefore

(h) Actually/In fact

(i) In addition

(j) but

(k) that

(l) If

(m) Rather/Instead

(n) So/Hence

8. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: 0.5×14=7

To forgive an injury is often considered to be the sign of weakness. It is really a sign of strength. It is easy to allow one to be carried away by resentment and hatred into the act of vengeance but it takes strong character to restrain these natural passions. The man who forgives an injury proves himself to be superior to the man who wronged him and puts the wrongdoer to shame. Forgiveness may even turn a foe into a friend. So, mercy is a noblest form of revenge.

(a) forgive (synonym); (b) considered (antonym); (c) strength (antonym); (d) resentment (synonym); (e) vengeance (synonym); (f) character (synonym); (g) restrain (synonym); (h) passions (antonym); (i) superior (antonym); (j) shame (synonym); (k) forgiveness (antonym); (l) foe (antonym); (m) mercy (antonym); (n) revenge (synonym).

Answer:

(a) pardon

(b) ignored/disregarded

(c) weakness

(d) grudge/bitterness

(e) revenge

(f) personality

(g) control

(h) indifference/apathy

(i) inferior

(j) humiliation

(k) vengeance

(l) friend

(m) cruelty

(n) retribution

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: 0.5×14=7

Sajib: Have you heard the latest news

Rakib: No whats happened

Sojib: Well it seems Rana and Robi have broken off friendship

Rakib: Really I must say it doesn't surprise me

Sojib: Why do you think so?

Rakib: Rana was very selfish. They were bound to break off today or tomorrow

Sojib: Yes the sooner the better

Rakib: But Robi is a good boy. Hes a pretty tough character.

Sojib: I'm just surprised at the beginning of their friendship. How could they stay together? Two opposite characters

Rakib: friendship never follows a rule.

Answer:

Sajib: Have you heard the latest news?

Rakib: No, what's happened?

Sojib: Well, it seems Rana and Robi have broken off friendship.

Rakib: Really? I must say it doesn't surprise me.

Sojib: Why do you think so?

Rakib: Rana was very selfish. They’re bound to break off today or tomorrow.

Sojib: Yes, the sooner, the better.

Rakib: But Robi is a good boy. He's a pretty tough character.

Sojib: I'm just surprised at the beginning of their friendship. How could they stay together? Two opposite characters.

Rakib: Friendship never follows a rule.

Part B—Composition

Marks—40

10. Suppose you are a student of a college in Gazipur. Write an application to the Principal for the permission to arrange a freshers' reception in the college campus. 10

11. Write a paragraph on "The Effects of Social Media" within 200 words. 15

12. Write a paragraph on "Causes and Effects of Global Warming" within 200 words. 15