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

Set 01

ENGLISH (COMPULSORY)

Second Paper

[According to the Syllabus of2025]

Subject Code: Time—3 hours Full marks—100

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

Part A-Grammar

Marks-60

1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5

be	concentrate	to	succeed	deny
compensation	competence	off	of	about

The present world is very competitive. Therefore, you need to be (a) __________. As a student, you should have full (b) __________ on your studies. You should not (c) __________ callous (d) __________ your studies. Nothing can (e) __________ for your loss (f) __________ wasting time. There is no (g) __________ the fact that (h) __________ depends on hard labour. Therefore, you must shake (i) __________ your idleness. Idleness brings (j)__________-ruin.

Ans: (a) competent (b) concentration (c) be (d) to (e) compensate (f) of (g) denying (h) success (i) off (j) about

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0⋅5×10=5 

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

Ans: (a) an (b) by (c) of (d) a (e) always (f) his (g) of (h) rare (i) true (j) own

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

Kazi Nazrul	is	as a rebel poet.
His writings	inspired	almost all branches of literature.
He	born was	explored in a small village in this sub-continent.
	is known	our freedom fighters.
		our national poet.

Ans: (a) Kazi Nazrul is our national poet.

(b) He was born in a small village in this sub-continent.

(c) He is known as a rebel poet.

(d) His writings inspired our freedom fighters.

(e) He explored almost all branches of literature

4. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: 0−5×10=5

weigh	require	think	be	face
cheat	bargain	be	take	have

The price hike of household products (a) __________ now a great problem for us. Everyday we (b) __________ - it. Most of the people (c) __________ low income (d) __________ in danger. They (e) __________ of purchasing meat and fish as they (f) __________ something. We are to (g) __________ over buying even simple products. Many times the buyers (h) __________. The sellers cheat the buyers at the time of (i) __________. Some steps have (j) __________ by the government to identify the culprits.

Ans: (a) is (b) face (c) having (d) are (e) can't think (f) require (g) bargain (h) are cheated (i) weighing (j) been taken

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

"Where is my son?" said the grocer. "A crow carried your son away," said the fruit-seller. "You liar, how can a crow carry such a big boy?" "Just the same way as mice can eat away the balance and weights."

Ans: The grocer asked the ftuit seller where his son was. The fruit seller replied that a crow had carried his son away. Addressing the fruit seller as a liar, the grocer asked him how a crow could carry such a big boy. The fruit seller replied that it was just the same way as mice could eat away the balance and weights.

6. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets. 1×10=10 

(a) War is a curse for the human civilization. (Negative sentence.)

(b) It is not constructive. (Affirmative sentence)

(c) It destroys civilization. (Interrogative sentence)

(d) It is the worst evil in civilization. (Positive)

(e) Those who are war mongers make the trouble for all. (Simple sentence)

(f) We know that war brings destructions. (Passive voice).

(g) Shouldn't a man learn to live in peace? (Assertive sentence)

(h) How devastating the war is! (Assertive sentence)

(i) Nothing is as corrosive as the war. (Superlative degree)

(j) The evil minded leaders must be avoided. (Active voice)

Ans: (a) War is not a blessing/boon for the human civilization.

(b) It is destructive. (c) Doesn't it destroy civilization?

(d) No other evil in civilization is as bad as it.

(e) War mongers make the trouble for all.

(f) It is known to us that destructions are brought by war.

(g) A man should learn to live in peace.

(h) The war is very devastating.

(i) The war is the most corrosive thing. (j) People must avoid the evil minded leaders.

7. Complete the following sentences: 1×5=5 (a) Cricket is the game__________. (b) Boys and girls of our country __________. (c) Though cricket is a costly game, __________. (d) Bangladesh is a test playing country __________. (e) __________ to upgrade the standard.

Ans: (a) which is very popular among the people all over the world.

(b) are very much fond of this game.

(c) it is greatly played in our country.

(d) but we are not doing well in test matches.

(e) Necessary steps should be taken by the cricket board authority

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both to the root words given in the parenthesis: 0.5×10=5 

Our national (a) (memory) symbolizes the nation's respect for the martyrs of the (b) (liberate) war. It is an (c) (achieve) which is (d) (measure). Our (e) (free) fighters showed their unique (f) (hero) in the war against the well armed soldiers of Pakistan. The Pakistani soldiers killed our people (g) (mercy). They continued atrocities in (h) (associate) with the local (i) (collaborate). (j) (ever), they were defeated in the end.

Ans: (a) memorial (b) liberation (c) achievement (d) immeasurable (e) freedom (f) heroism (g) mercilessly (h) association (i) collaborators (j) However

9. Make tag questions of the following statements: 1×5=5 

(a) 1 along with you am SSC examinees, __________? (b) Let me make the best use of time. __________? (c) We should not neglect time, __________? (d) Everyone wants to get A+, __________? (e) We know that time is very valuable, __________?

Ans: (a) aren't I? (b) will you? (c) should we? (d) don't they? (e) don't we?

10. Complete the passage with suitable connectors: 1×5=5 

(a) __________ a flood is considered to be a natural calamity, it is no doubt a blessing for the people. It is considered to be a blessing in the sense (b) __________ it makes the soil alluvial. (c) __________, silt is scattered over land after land (d) __________ makes the soil fertile. So, it can be said that the flood has (e) __________ constructive and destructive sides.

Ans: (a) Though (b) that (c) Thus/ Generally (d) which (e) both

11. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5 porter you may go said the mistress of the house laughing you have gained your freedom by allah he replied i wont leave the house until ive heard the stories of my companions.

Ans: "Porter, you may go," said the mistress of the house, laughing. "You have gained your freedom by Allah." He replied, "I won't leave the house until I've heard the stories of my companions."

Part B-Composition

Marks-40

12. Suppose, you are Sumon/Sweety and you have passed B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry. You have seen a circular for the post of a Medical Representative in a renowned company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Suppose, you are Jim, a student of Khulna Zilla School. You are interested to go on a study tour. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour. 10

14. Write a paragraph on 'A School Library'. 10

15. Write a composition on Duties of a Student'. 12

Part A-Grammar

Marks-60

1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5

be	concentrate	to	succeed	deny
compensation	competence	off	of	about

The present world is very competitive. Therefore, you need to be (a) __________. As a student, you should have full (b) __________ on your studies. You should not (c) __________ callous (d) __________ your studies. Nothing can (e) __________ for your loss (f) __________ wasting time. There is no (g) __________ the fact that (h) __________ depends on hard labour. Therefore, you must shake (i) __________ your idleness. Idleness brings (j)__________-ruin.

Ans: (a) competent (b) concentration (c) be (d) to (e) compensate (f) of (g) denying (h) success (i) off (j) about

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0⋅5×10=5 

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

Ans: (a) an (b) by (c) of (d) a (e) always (f) his (g) of (h) rare (i) true (j) own

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

Kazi Nazrul	is	as a rebel poet.
His writings	inspired	almost all branches of literature.
He	born was	explored in a small village in this sub-continent.
	is known	our freedom fighters.
		our national poet.

Ans: (a) Kazi Nazrul is our national poet.

(b) He was born in a small village in this sub-continent.

(c) He is known as a rebel poet.

(d) His writings inspired our freedom fighters.

(e) He explored almost all branches of literature

4. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: 0−5×10=5

weigh	require	think	be	face
cheat	bargain	be	take	have

The price hike of household products (a) __________ now a great problem for us. Everyday we (b) __________ - it. Most of the people (c) __________ low income (d) __________ in danger. They (e) __________ of purchasing meat and fish as they (f) __________ something. We are to (g) __________ over buying even simple products. Many times the buyers (h) __________. The sellers cheat the buyers at the time of (i) __________. Some steps have (j) __________ by the government to identify the culprits.

Ans: (a) is (b) face (c) having (d) are (e) can't think (f) require (g) bargain (h) are cheated (i) weighing (j) been taken

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

"Where is my son?" said the grocer. "A crow carried your son away," said the fruit-seller. "You liar, how can a crow carry such a big boy?" "Just the same way as mice can eat away the balance and weights."

Ans: The grocer asked the ftuit seller where his son was. The fruit seller replied that a crow had carried his son away. Addressing the fruit seller as a liar, the grocer asked him how a crow could carry such a big boy. The fruit seller replied that it was just the same way as mice could eat away the balance and weights.

6. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets. 1×10=10 

(a) War is a curse for the human civilization. (Negative sentence.)

(b) It is not constructive. (Affirmative sentence)

(c) It destroys civilization. (Interrogative sentence)

(d) It is the worst evil in civilization. (Positive)

(e) Those who are war mongers make the trouble for all. (Simple sentence)

(f) We know that war brings destructions. (Passive voice).

(g) Shouldn't a man learn to live in peace? (Assertive sentence)

(h) How devastating the war is! (Assertive sentence)

(i) Nothing is as corrosive as the war. (Superlative degree)

(j) The evil minded leaders must be avoided. (Active voice)

Ans: (a) War is not a blessing/boon for the human civilization.

(b) It is destructive. (c) Doesn't it destroy civilization?

(d) No other evil in civilization is as bad as it.

(e) War mongers make the trouble for all.

(f) It is known to us that destructions are brought by war.

(g) A man should learn to live in peace.

(h) The war is very devastating.

(i) The war is the most corrosive thing. (j) People must avoid the evil minded leaders.

7. Complete the following sentences: 1×5=5 (a) Cricket is the game__________. (b) Boys and girls of our country __________. (c) Though cricket is a costly game, __________. (d) Bangladesh is a test playing country __________. (e) __________ to upgrade the standard.

Ans: (a) which is very popular among the people all over the world.

(b) are very much fond of this game.

(c) it is greatly played in our country.

(d) but we are not doing well in test matches.

(e) Necessary steps should be taken by the cricket board authority

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both to the root words given in the parenthesis: 0.5×10=5 

Our national (a) (memory) symbolizes the nation's respect for the martyrs of the (b) (liberate) war. It is an (c) (achieve) which is (d) (measure). Our (e) (free) fighters showed their unique (f) (hero) in the war against the well armed soldiers of Pakistan. The Pakistani soldiers killed our people (g) (mercy). They continued atrocities in (h) (associate) with the local (i) (collaborate). (j) (ever), they were defeated in the end.

Ans: (a) memorial (b) liberation (c) achievement (d) immeasurable (e) freedom (f) heroism (g) mercilessly (h) association (i) collaborators (j) However

9. Make tag questions of the following statements: 1×5=5 

(a) 1 along with you am SSC examinees, __________? (b) Let me make the best use of time. __________? (c) We should not neglect time, __________? (d) Everyone wants to get A+, __________? (e) We know that time is very valuable, __________?

Ans: (a) aren't I? (b) will you? (c) should we? (d) don't they? (e) don't we?

10. Complete the passage with suitable connectors: 1×5=5 

(a) __________ a flood is considered to be a natural calamity, it is no doubt a blessing for the people. It is considered to be a blessing in the sense (b) __________ it makes the soil alluvial. (c) __________, silt is scattered over land after land (d) __________ makes the soil fertile. So, it can be said that the flood has (e) __________ constructive and destructive sides.

Ans: (a) Though (b) that (c) Thus/ Generally (d) which (e) both

11. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5 porter you may go said the mistress of the house laughing you have gained your freedom by allah he replied i wont leave the house until ive heard the stories of my companions.

Ans: "Porter, you may go," said the mistress of the house, laughing. "You have gained your freedom by Allah." He replied, "I won't leave the house until I've heard the stories of my companions."

Answer to the Question No. 12

July 25, 2025

The Manager Human Resources Department Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Head Office, Dhaka.

Subject: Application for the post of a Medical Representative.

Sir, In response to your advertisement published on the online job portal "Bdjobs.com" on July 20, 2025, I would like to offer myself as a candidate for the post of a Medical Representative in your renowned company.

I have completed my B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Dhaka. I believe my strong academic background in science, combined with my excellent communication skills, makes me a suitable candidate for this challenging role. I am a self-motivated, hardworking, and energetic person, willing to travel and work extensively to achieve the company's goals.

My detailed curriculum vitae and other necessary documents are enclosed herewith for your kind consideration. I would be grateful if you would give me an opportunity for an interview.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely yours,

Sumon

(Sumon)

Curriculum Vitae of Sumon

1. Name: Sumon

2. Father's Name: Anwar Hossain

3. Mother's Name: Salma Akhtar

4. Permanent Address: 55, Station Road, Mymensingh Sadar, Mymensingh.

5. Present Address: 42/C, Green Road, Dhaka-1205.

6. Date of Birth: April 15, 2002

7. Nationality: Bangladeshi

8. Religion: Islam

9. Marital Status: Single

10. Contact No: 01700-112233

11. Email: sumon.chem@email.com

12. Educational Qualifications:

Name of Exam	University/Board	Passing Year	Result
B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry	University of Dhaka	2024	CGPA 3.68 out of 4.00
HSC (Science)	Dhaka Board	2020	GPA 5.00 out of 5.00
SSC (Science)	Dhaka Board	2018	GPA 5.00 out of 5.00

13. Skills:

• Language: Fluent in both spoken and written Bengali and English.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Other: Hard-working, able to work under pressure, and willing to travel frequently.

14. References:

1. Dr. Afsana Chowdhury Professor, Department of Chemistry University of Dhaka Contact: 01811-000111

2. Mr. Kabir Ahmed Area Manager, Beximco Pharma Dhaka Division Contact: 01911-000222

Signature: Sumon (Sumon)

Answer to the Question No. 13

July 25, 2025

The Headmaster Khulna Zilla School Khulna.

Subject: Prayer for permission to go on a study tour.

Sir, We, the students of your school, beg most respectfully to state that we are very eager to go on a study tour to a place of historical importance. A study tour is a part of our education. It gives us an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and see with our own eyes what we learn about in our textbooks. It also helps to refresh our minds from the monotony of routine classes.

We would like to visit Bagerhat to see the Shat Gambuj Mosque and other historical sites founded by Khan Jahan Ali. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and we believe visiting it will greatly enrich our knowledge of the history and architecture of our country. Some of our respected teachers have kindly agreed to accompany and guide us during the tour. We have also decided to bear all the expenses for the trip ourselves.

We, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to give us permission to go on the study tour and take necessary steps to arrange it for us.

Yours most obediently, Jim Jim Class: X, Roll no: 02 On behalf of the students of Khulna Zilla School.

Answer to the Question No. 14

A School Library

A library is a place where books, magazines, and other reading materials are kept for people to read or borrow. A school library is an essential part of any educational institution. It is considered the heart of a school because it is a storehouse of knowledge for both students and teachers. Our school has a large and well-organized library located on the first floor of our academic building. It is a quiet and peaceful place, perfect for studying. The library has several large almirahs filled with a rich collection of books on various subjects. There are textbooks, reference books, novels, storybooks, books on science, history, geography, and poetry. It also subscribes to several daily newspapers and weekly magazines. A librarian is in charge of the library, and he helps us find the books we need. We have library cards which we can use to borrow books for a week. Students can go to the library during their free periods to read. The school library plays a vital role in a student's life. It helps us to acquire knowledge beyond our textbooks, broadens our outlook, and helps us to form a lifelong habit of reading.

Answer to the Question No. 15

Duties of a Student

A student's life is the seedtime of their future. The primary role of a student is to learn, but their responsibilities extend far beyond the classroom. A student has duties towards themselves, their family, their school, and their country. By performing these duties sincerely, they prepare themselves to be ideal citizens.

The first and foremost duty of a student is to their studies. They must be attentive in class, diligent with their homework, and always eager to acquire knowledge. This academic foundation is crucial for their future career and personal growth. Alongside studies, a student has a duty to build their character. They should cultivate virtues like honesty, sincerity, punctuality, and discipline. It is also their responsibility to take care of their health by taking part in games and sports, as a healthy body is essential for a sharp mind.

A student also has significant duties towards their parents and family. They should always respect and obey their parents, who make countless sacrifices for their well-being and education. Helping with household chores and taking care of younger siblings are also part of their responsibilities.

In school, a student must show respect to their teachers and abide by the rules and regulations of the institution. They should be cooperative and friendly with their classmates and take part in co-curricular activities.

Finally, a student has a great responsibility towards society and the nation. They should grow up to be patriotic and law-abiding citizens. They can contribute to society by participating in social work like tree plantation, cleanliness campaigns, or helping the poor and needy.

In conclusion, the duties of a student are multifaceted. By diligently performing these duties, a student not only ensures their own bright future but also contributes to the progress and development of the nation.