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

Fakhruddin Babar
Jul 25
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03 Set

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.]

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

the	on	of	to	for
an	a	develop	depend	at

(a) __________ man has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He is never satisfied with what he has known and seen. (b) __________ him, the mother-earth has given her all resources and wealth. But he wants to get more from nature and has made a lot (c) __________ discoveries and inventions. As a result, he has been able to bring a great change (d) __________ the world. At present, we can't think (e) __________ our modern life without science. Our life style has been changed and modernised as a result (f) __________ scientific discoveries. But science can't work magic. It is man who makes the best use (g) __________ scientific inventions for (h) __________ good of humanity. Man (i) __________ on science in his every day life from dawn (j) __________ dusk.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Education is essential (a) __________ our life. We can't think of our (b) __________ without it. It removes the darkness of ignorance (c) __________ our minds. It also broadens our outlook. It helps us (d) __________ our hidden talent. The main purpose of education is (e) __________ make us complete human beings. (f) __________ education, we can refine our sensibility. It is (g) __________ compared to light. It is the backbone of a nation. So, a nation cannot prosper (h) __________ proper education. We have to give much (i) __________ on education to have a (j) __________ world.

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


Illiteracy	is	the development of a country
It	means	a curse for a nation
It	hinders	all the development works of a country
An illiterate person	is	unable to contribute anything for his country
		helpless

4. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: 0.5×10=5

hold	be	be	go	do
enjoy	play	arrange	celebrate	---

Many kinds of functions (a) __________ in our school round the year. Of them, prize giving ceremony (b) __________ one. Last week such a function (c) __________ in our school. The whole school (d) __________ decorated nicely. The function (e) __________ in the school hall. The prizes (f) __________ on a decorated table. Our Headmaster (g) __________ over the function. Our Upazila Chairman (h) __________ the chief guest. Besides giving away the prizes, he also (i) __________ a nice speech. The guests (j) __________ the function very much.

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

An old man said to a little girl, "Where are you going, my child? I am going to school", said the girl. "Don't you know that today is a holiday?" "Yes, I know it. But my teacher told me to attend the school," replied the girl.

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

(a) Health is wealth. (Interrogative)

(b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick rich man. (Positive)

(d) He can enjoy his life. (Passive)

(e) So, we should take a balanced diet to keep ourselves fit. (Complex)

(f) People who are conscious of health can lead a happy life. (Simple)

(g) Everybody must be conscious of his health. (Negative)

(h) No other thing in the world is as valuable as health. (Superlative)

(i) A healthy man is a happy man. (Complex)

(j) What a happy life a healthy man leads! (Assertive)

7. Complete the following sentences: 1×5=5

(a) We should make the best use of time lest __________.

(b) If we make the best use of time, __________.

(d) Wait here until __________.

(e) The sooner we will start our work, __________.

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

Our education system has many (a) __________ (draw). In our educational institutions, there is hardly any scope for co-curricular activities. Most of the schools don't have (b) __________ (play) for games and sports. For the (c) __________ (create) of our students, the (d) __________ (arrange) of co-curricular activities is very (e) __________ (essence). It gives the students much (f) __________ (please) and helps them to become (g) __________ (create) too. Many educational institutions have their own debating clubs, cultural clubs, science clubs etc. These clubs play (h) __________ (significance) role for the (i) __________ (develop) of the students' latent talent. So, the concerned (j) __________ (author) should take necessary steps in this regard.

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

(a) Let us have a walk outside the farm, __________? (b) I am in the habit of walking every morning, __________? (c) Morning walk is very good for health, __________? (d) Nobody should miss this opportunity, __________? (e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, __________?

10. Complete the passage with suitable connectors: 1×5=5 Trees are very important to us. They are our best friends. They help us in many ways (a) __________ we are not kind and careful to them. We destroy trees at random. (b) __________ one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (c) __________ ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on it. (d) __________ our agriculture is dependent on rain, trees play a vital role here. (e) __________ trees keep the soil strong, we should plant more trees.

11. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

what kind of stories did aesop tell said anwar fables replied mr amin do you know what fables are no sir i dont know said anwar well said mr amin fables are stories with a message or a moral

Part B Composition

Marks-40

12. Suppose, you have read an advertisement for the post of a "Cashier" in a private bank. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Suppose, you are a student of 'X' High School. The students of your school want to go on a picnic. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to go on a picnic. 10

14. Write a paragraph on 'A Tea Stall'. 10

15. Write a composition on 'Your Aim in Life'. 12

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

03 Set

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.]

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

the	on	of	to	for
an	a	develop	depend	at

Ans: (a) A (b) To (c) of (d) in (e) of (f) of (g) of (h) the (i) depends (j) to

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Ans: (a) for (b) life (c) from (d) to develop (e) to (f) Through (g) also (h) without (i) importance (j) better

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


Illiteracy	is	the development of a country
It	means	a curse for a nation
It	hinders	all the development works of a country
An illiterate person	is	unable to contribute anything for his country
		helpless

Ans: (a) Illiteracy is a curse for a nation.

(b) It means the inability to read and write.

(c) It hinders all the development works of a country.

(d) An illiterate person is helpless.

(e) An illiterate person is unable to contribute anything for his country.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: 0.5×10=5

hold	be	be	go	do
enjoy	play	arrange	celebrate	---

Ans: (a) are held (b) is (c) was arranged (d) was (e) was held (f) were placed (g) presided (h) was (i) delivered (j) enjoyed

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

Ans: An old man asked a little girl where she was going. The girl replied that she was going to school. The old man again asked her if she did not know that that day was a holiday. The girl replied in the affirmative and said that her teacher had told her to attend the school.

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

(a) Health is wealth. (Interrogative)

(b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick rich man. (Positive)

(d) He can enjoy his life. (Passive)

(e) So, we should take a balanced diet to keep ourselves fit. (Complex)

(f) People who are conscious of health can lead a happy life. (Simple)

(g) Everybody must be conscious of his health. (Negative)

(h) No other thing in the world is as valuable as health. (Superlative)

(i) A healthy man is a happy man. (Complex)

(j) What a happy life a healthy man leads! (Assertive)

Ans: (a) Isn't health wealth?

(b) A sick rich man is not as happy as a healthy poor man.

(c) A healthy man is an asset to his family but an unhealthy man is a liability.

(d) His life can be enjoyed by him.

(e) So, we should take a balanced diet so that we can keep ourselves fit.

(f) Conscious people of health can lead a happy life.

(g) Everybody cannot but be conscious of his health.

(h) Health is the most valuable thing in the world.

(i) A man who is healthy is a happy man.

(j) A healthy man leads a very happy life.

7. Complete the following sentences: 1×5=5

(a) We should make the best use of time lest __________.

(b) If we make the best use of time, __________.

(d) Wait here until __________.

(e) The sooner we will start our work, __________.

Ans: (a) we should miss the opportunity. (b) we will surely succeed in life. (c) do not make the best use of time cannot shine in life. (d) I come back. (e) the sooner we will finish it.

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

Ans: (a) drawbacks (b) playgrounds (c) recreation (d) arrangement (e) essential (f) pleasure (g) creative (h) significant (i) development (j) authorities

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

Ans: (a) shall we? (b) ain't I?/aren't I? (c) isn't it? (d) should they? (e) will you?/won't you?

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

Trees are very important to us. They are our best friends. They help us in many ways (a) __________ we are not kind and careful to them. We destroy trees at random. (b) __________ one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (c) __________ ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on it. (d) __________ our agriculture is dependent on rain, trees play a vital role here. (e) __________ trees keep the soil strong, we should plant more trees.

Ans: (a) but (b) As a result (c) As (d) As (e) As

11. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

what kind of stories did aesop tell said anwar fables replied mr amin do you know what fables are no sir i dont know said anwar well said mr amin fables are stories with a message or a moral

Ans: "What kind of stories did Aesop tell?" said Anwar. "Fables," replied Mr. Amin. "Do you know what fables are?" "No, sir, I don't know," said Anwar. "Well," said Mr. Amin, "fables are stories with a message or a moral."

Part B Composition

Marks-40

Answer to the Question No. 12

July 25, 2025

The Manager Human Resources Department

Eastern Bank PLC

Head Office, Dhaka.

Subject: Application for the post of a Cashier.

Dear Sir/Madam,

In response to your advertisement published on "Prothom Alo Jobs" on July 20, 2025, I would like to offer myself as a candidate for the post of Cashier in your renowned bank.

I have completed my Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Dhaka College under the National University. I have a strong academic background in commerce and possess excellent numerical and analytical skills. I am a highly motivated, honest, and detail-oriented person, and I am confident that I have the necessary qualifications and personal attributes to succeed in this role.

My detailed curriculum vitae is 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,

Taher (Taher)

Curriculum Vitae of Taher

1. Name: Taher

2. Father's Name: Mohammad Siddique

3. Mother's Name: Amena Khatun

4. Permanent Address: 15, College Road, Comilla-3500.

5. Present Address: 25/B, Indira Road, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215.

6. Date of Birth: March 10, 2003

7. Nationality: Bangladeshi

8. Religion: Islam

9. Marital Status: Single

10. Contact No: 01800-123456

11. Email: taher@email.com

12. Educational Qualifications:

Name of Exam	University/Board	Passing Year	Result
B.Com (Hons)	National University	2024	CGPA 3.52 out of 4.00
HSC (Business Studies)	Cumilla Board	2020	GPA 5.00 out of 5.00
SSC (Business Studies)	Cumilla Board	2018	GPA 5.00 out of 5.00

13. Skills:

Language: Fluent in both written and spoken Bengali and English.
Numerical: Strong proficiency in arithmetic and cash management.
Computer: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), and basic accounting software.

14. Personal Qualities:

Honest, diligent, and detail-oriented.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

15. References:

Dr. Anisur Rahman Professor, Department of Accounting Dhaka College, Dhaka. Contact: 01711-000000
Mr. Harun Rashid Bank Officer, Sonali Bank Comilla Branch, Comilla. Contact: 01911-000000

Signature: Taher (Taher)

Answer to the Question No. 13

July 25, 2025

The Headmaster 'X' High School Dhaka.

Subject: Prayer for permission to go on a picnic.

Sir, We, the students of your school, beg most respectfully to state that our annual examination is now over. We are feeling very tired and bored with our routine academic life. We feel that a little recreation would refresh our minds and help us to concentrate on our studies with renewed energy. Therefore, we would like to go on a picnic.

We have decided to go to Sonargaon, a place of great historical importance, on next Friday. Some of our beloved teachers have kindly agreed to accompany us and guide us on the tour. We have also decided to bear all the expenses of the picnic ourselves.

We, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to grant us permission to go on the picnic and oblige thereby.

Yours most obediently,

The Students of 'X' High School.

Answer to the Question No. 14

A Tea Stall

A tea stall is a small shop where tea and other light snacks are prepared and sold. It is a very common and familiar sight in both villages and towns all over Bangladesh. A tea stall is usually a small, temporary shed made of tin or bamboo, with a few simple benches and tables for customers. The main attraction is the owner, who is always busy preparing tea in a large kettle over a stove. Along with tea, items like biscuits, cakes, bananas, and bread are also sold. A tea stall is not just a place for having tea; it is a popular gathering place for people from all walks of life. Labourers, rickshaw-pullers, students, office clerks, and villagers gather here to relax and chat. It is often a noisy place, filled with the sounds of conversation and the clatter of cups and saucers. People discuss various topics, from local gossip to national politics, which is why it is often humorously called a 'mini-parliament'. It opens early in the morning and closes late at night, serving as a hub of social interaction and a place of rest and refreshment for the common people.

Answer to the Question No. 15

My Aim in Life

A life without an aim is like a ship without a rudder, drifting aimlessly at sea. Every person should have a definite aim in life to guide their actions and give their life a meaningful purpose. From my childhood, I have cherished a dream, and the aim of my life is to be a doctor.

There are many reasons why I have chosen this profession. Firstly, it is a very noble profession. A doctor has the opportunity to serve humanity directly. In our country, especially in the villages, there is a severe lack of qualified doctors and proper medical facilities. Many poor villagers suffer and die from diseases that can be easily cured. I have witnessed this suffering in my own village. This has inspired me to become a doctor so that I can go back to my village and provide medical care to the poor and distressed people. My goal is not to earn a lot of money, but to serve the people who are deprived of basic healthcare.

To achieve my aim, I know I must prepare myself from now on. I am a student of the science group, and I am studying subjects like biology and chemistry with great care. I am determined to work hard to get excellent results in my SSC and HSC examinations. I know that I will have to pass the highly competitive medical admission test to get into a good medical college. I am ready to put in all the hard work and dedication required for this.

After completing my MBBS degree, I plan to return to my native village. I want to set up a charitable dispensary there to provide free or low-cost treatment to the poor villagers. I want to be their friend and guide in times of sickness and distress. I want to teach them the basic rules of health and hygiene to prevent diseases.

My aim is to dedicate my life to the service of suffering humanity. It is a long and difficult path, but I am determined to reach my goal. I believe that true happiness lies not in wealth, but in serving others. I pray to the Almighty to grant me the strength and ability to fulfill my noble dream.

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