HSC Dinajpur Board -2023 English 2nd Paper Question with Answer

Dinajpur Board-2023

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Time : 3 hours

English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper

Total Marks : 100

[According to the Syllabus of 2023]

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

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: 0.5x10=5

Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) — modern society. Many young men and women are falling victims (b) — this. There are many reasons (c) -- drug addiction. Drugs are expensive. So, to manage money, the addicts often go (d) --- stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are smuggled (e) — a country and the smugglers carry (f) -- drug business freely. Bangladesh is not free (g) — the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this (h) — our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its dangerous effects (i) — people. The government and mass media can play an effective role (j)— this respect.

2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. 0.5x10=5

have to what's like had better was born what does... look like would rather as soon as it

(a) Your performance is not satisfactory. You will — be careful in future. let alone

there

(b) Mr. X is an honest man. He — die than steal.

(c) I am a poor student. I cannot buy my necessary books, — a smart phone set.

(d) You have failed in the test examination. You start reading attentively from today.

(e) Madhusudan Dutta is an epic poet. He — at Sagardari in Jashore.

(f) I had a bad luck. — I reached the station, the train left.

(g) — the Bay of Bengal —? My friend is going there for a visit tomorrow.

(h) — it — travelling by an air? I have no idea about it.

(i) Recently I have visited the Sundarbans. — are tigers in it.

(j) — is many years since I saw him last. Today I cannot recognize him.

3. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: 1 xl0=10

(a) Honesty is the best policy. The people who are honest

(b) Because of greenhouse effect, the climate --.

(c) You cannot shine in life

(d) Overeating is harmful to health. It is high time

(e) There goes a proverb that morning --. (0 I work hard although

(g) No sooner had I reached the college --.

(h) There are so many poor people in our country. I wish —.

(i) In spite of having all facilities, the boy

(j) The old man — is my grandfather.

4. Read the following text and fill the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0.5x14=7

Deforestation (a) — (mean) cutting down trees at random. It (b) — (cause) mainly by a group of dishonest people. They cut trees (c) — (make) profit. Ordinary people also (d) -- (use) trees as fuel and furniture. Because of (e) -- (cut) more and more trees, we are going (t — (face) a great danger in the coming future. We (g) — (know) that oxygen (h) — (supply) by trees for animals. Without (i) — (take) oxygen, we cannot live a single moment. If trees (j) — (cut) down in this way, the amount of carbon dioxide (k) — (increase) in the atmosphere. As a result, the heat (I) — (rise). It (m) — (call) greenhouse effect. (n) — (enjoy) a peaceful life, we must plant more and more trees.

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

"Why do you stop me?" asked Rubel. "Have I done any wrong?" "You are driving so fast. It is not the rule," said the traffic sergeant. "Sorry, Sir. My mother is in the hospital. So, I am in a hurry," said Rubel.

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. 0.5x10=5

An (a) — (pre-modify the noun) student is he who has (b) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He studies (c) — (post modify the verb). He knows that the (d) — (pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study. So, he never neglects (e) — (use a possessive) duty. He even makes the proper use of (f) use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment. Sabuj, (g) -- (post modify the noun with an appositive) of our class. is an example of a good student. Sabuj is (h) — (pre-modify the adjective) helpful to us. I try (i) — (modify erb with an infinitive) a boy like Sabuj. I want to be one of the (j)— (pre-modify the noun) stars in the class.

7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. 0.5x14=7

A cyclone is a devastating storm in Bangladesh that moves at a high speed. (a) -- it causes immense harm to people and property. (b) — the inhabitants of coastal regions are the main victims of cyclone. (c) — the cyclone of Bangladesh originates from the Bay of Bengal. (d) — it is accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. (e) -unbearable heat is felt for a few days. (f) — one day the sky becomes terribly dark and strong winds begin to blow. (g) — a terrible situation is created that lasts for hours. (h) — it causes a great havoc causing death to people and other animals. (i) — dwelling houses are blown away. (j) the cyclone is followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various diseases. (k) — the great loss caused by cyclone can be reduced. (1) — prior warning can be given to people using modern technology of weather forecast. (m) — people and domestic animals of the cyclone-prone areas can be shifted to cyclone shelters. (n) — a quick relief work and medical facilities should be ensured.

8. Read the passage below and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed: 0.5x14=7

A rift was created between Shilpi and Rashid and their extended family. Some of the members insulted and criticized the couple. Unable to convince their close' relatives of the risks of pregnancy, Shilpi and Rashid returned to the counsellor. They took the help of .a parent peer who had been trained to speak to other parents about adolescent issues. Eventually everyone comes to understand the harmful effects of early pregnancy on mother and child.

(a) create (synonym) (b) extended (antonym) (c) insult (antonym)

(d) criticize (antonym) (e) unable (antonym) (0 close (synonym)

(g) early (antonym) (h) return (synonym) (i) help (synonym)

(j) everyone (antonym) (k) harmful (antonym) (1) effect (synonym)

(m) counsellor (synonym) (n) trained (antonym)

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors. Use capital letter if necessary: 0.5x14=7

He said i can chop some wood today. you but youre small said I. Size dont matter chopping wood some of the big boys dont chop good. ive been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time. '

Part B: Guided Writing (40 Marks)

10. Suppose, you are a student of a college in Jashore. Many outsiders disturb the students in your college campus during class hours. Now, write an application to your Principal for taking measures against outsiders. 10

11. Write a paragraph on 'International Mother Language Day'. Your paragraph should not exceed 200 words. 15

12. Write a cause and effect paragraph on "Environment Pollution'. Your paragraph should not exceed 200 words. 15

Key to Dinajpur Board-2023

1. (a) in; (b) to; (c) behind/for; (d) for; (e) h1to; (f) out; (g) from; (h) in; (i) on; in.

2. (a) have to; (b) would rather; (c) let alone; (d) had better; (e) was born (f) As soon as; (g) What does ... look like; (h) What's ... like;- (i) There; j) It.

3. (a) The people who are honest are loved and respected by all.

(b) Because of greenhouse effect, the climate is changing day by day.

(c) You cannot shine in life unless you work hard.

(d) It is high time we stopped overeating.

(e) There goes a proverb that morning shows the day.

(f) I work hard although I don't usually get what I deserve.,

(g) No sooner had I reached the college than the rain started.

(h) I wish I could provide them with food and money.

(i) Inspire of having all facilities, the boy does not study well/ cannot make a good result in the exam. The old man who came here yesterday is my grandfather.

4. (a) means; (b) is caused; (c). to make; (d) use; (e) cutting; (f) to face; (g) know; (h) is supplied; (i) taking; j) are cut; (k) will increase; (1) will rise; (m) is called; (n) To enjoy.

5. Rubel asked the traffic sergeant why he (TS) stopped him (R).He (R) also asked'him (TS) if he (R) had done any wrong. The traffic sergeant replied that he (R) was driving very fast and added that it was not the rule. Then Rubel apologized and said that his mother was in the hospital and so, he (R) was in a hurry.

6. (a) ideal; (b) many/some; (c) attentively/sincerely/regularly; (d) foremost/main/prime; (e) his; (f) cverys(g) one of the students/ the first boy; (h) very; (i) to be; 0) brightest/most shinning/most glittering.

7. (a) Obviously/Evidently; (b) Especially/Particblarly,- (c) Generally/Mainly; (d) Usually/Besides/Also/Most often; (e) Earlier/Prior to that/Beforehand; (f) Then/Later/Suddenly; (g) At that time/Ultimately; (h) No doubt/ Undoubtedly/Eventually; (i) For example/For instance; 0) Moreover/ Not only that; (k) However/Anyway; (1) Firstly/For example/For this/For that; (m) Secondly/Besides/Also; (n) Above all/Most importantly/Finally.

8. (a) start/cause/make; (b) nuclear; (c) praise/ appreciate; (d) laud/admire; (e) able/capable; (f) near/dear; (g) belated/delayed/late; (h) come back; (i) assistance/support/aid/advice; 0) none/nobody/ no one; (k) harmless/ beneficial, (l) impact/consequence/result; (m) consultant/adviser; (n) untrained/unprepared.

9. He said, "I can chop some wood today." "You? But you're small,".said I. "Size don't matter, chopping wood. Some of the big boys don't chop good. I've been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time.".