SSC DINAJPUR BOARD- -2019 English 2nd Paper Question with Answer

Dinajpur Board 2019

Part A: Grammar (Marks-60)

1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5

Internet is the latest discovery of science. It is the greatest (a) — in this field. It is a computerized process (b) —a telephone set. To get internet (c) — it requires a modem, telephone line and a different sort of software for using the (d) — system. Nowadays the internet is (e) — great use to us. It has made the world (f) — and brought the world (g) — our reach. We can get any information in a very (h) — time. It has not only widened our knowledge but also made us (i) — for the unknown. It's a (j) — like Aladdin’s magic lamp.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5

Scientists have recently reported that (a) — surface ice caps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientist carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in (f) —. The carbon dioxide is high when coal and oil (g) — burnt. The gas is  accumulating (h) — the atmosphere and causing the temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice in the North and South poles (i)— melting. We should maintain the ecological (j)— of the environment.

3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5

Answer: 3.      (a) Integrity is an uncommon quality of human Beings,

(b) A man of integrity is a man of great courage,

(c) He upholds his honesty and truthfulness Even at the cost of his life.

(d) He never thinks to tell a lie or do any Dishonest deed.

(e) Those who possess this quality are Considered super human beings.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5

Adult allowance (a) — a noble program initiated by the present government. In most of the developed countries of the world this kind of program is (b) — by the government. The government should pursue that their old age is (c) — and comfortable. But in our country the adult is (d) — on their own sons or daughters. The adult loses the ability to work and (e) — at this age. They (f) — offensively by their own issues. They have to (g) — their days depending on others. The allowance should be (h) — and the true needy (i) — to have this allowance. It is expected that the local leaders (j) — their duty impartially to select the right person for this purpose.

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

"Please give me your English Grammar and Composition Book." said Sara. "I cannot give it." said Niha. "I have to take it with me in the class." "1 shall return the book before the class starts." said Sara. "Take it." said Niha. "Thank You," said Sara.

6. Change the sentences according to directions.                                                 1 x 10=10

(a)Facebook is a common social network. (Make it a negative sentence)

(b)Now, it is being used all over the world. (Make it an active voice)

(c)Everybody uses it. (Make it an interrogative sentence)

(d)There is no student without smart phone. (Make it an affirmative sentence)

(e)Who does not like social network'? (Make it an assertive sentence)

(f)A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex)

(g)A patriot fears none but the creator. (Affirmative)

(h)By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound)

(i)He is respected by all. (Active)

(j)So, we should be patriots. (Imperative)

7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5

(a) We should keep in mind that —.

(b) If we are not healthy,

(c)we must eat a balanced diet so that—

(d)We should wear socks and shoes when —.

(e)Nobody likes a man who —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5

Bangladesh is a (a) — (river) and (b) — (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c)— (important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (d) — (depend) on the rivets. But we get (e) — (sufficient) water for use from the rivers. There are (f) — (differ) reasons behind it. At first, the water of many rivers (g) — (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h)—(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i) — (suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the (j) — (better) of our agriculture.

9. Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5

(a)Cutting trees is not good for us, —?

(b)Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, —?

(c)We can hardly live without them, —?

(d)They are our best friends, —?

(e)Let's plant trees more and more, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5

The whole world has turned into a global village (a) — the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) — is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c) — are in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) — we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5

go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now

Part B: Composition (Marks-40)

12. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Habib/Habiba, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Imagine, you are, Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School; Dhaka. Recently, your father has been transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of you school for a transfer certificate. 10

I 4. Write a paragraph on “A School Magazine”. 10

15. Write a composition on “Science in everyday life”. 12

Key

Dinajpur Board 2019

Part A: Grammar (Marks-60)

1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5

Internet is the latest discovery of science. It is the greatest (a) — in this field. It is a computerized process (b) —a telephone set. To get internet (c) — it requires a modem, telephone line and a different sort of software for using the (d) — system. Nowadays the internet is (e) — great use to us. It has made the world (f) — and brought the world (g) — our reach. We can get any information in a very (h) — time. It has not only widened our knowledge but also made us (i) — for the unknown. It's a (j) — like Aladdin’s magic lamp.

Answer: 1. (a) advancement (b) with (c) connection (d) Network (e) of (f) smaller (g) within (h) short (i) Thirsty (j) miracle

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5

Scientists have recently reported that (a) — surface ice caps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientist carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in (f) —. The carbon dioxide is high when coal and oil (g) — burnt. The gas is  accumulating (h) — the atmosphere and causing the temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice in the North and South poles (i)— melting. We should maintain the ecological (j)— of the environment.

Answer: 2. (a) the (b) me lung (c) in (d) as (e) for (f) Atmosphere (g) are (h) in (i) is (j) balance

3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5

Answer: 3.      (a) Integrity is an uncommon quality of human Beings,

(b) A man of integrity is a man of great courage,

(c) He upholds his honesty and truthfulness Even at the cost of his life.

(d) He never thinks to tell a lie or do any Dishonest deed.

(e) Those who possess this quality are Considered super human beings.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5

Adult allowance (a) — a noble program initiated by the present government. In most of the developed countries of the world this kind of program is (b) — by the government. The government should pursue that their old age is (c) — and comfortable. But in our country the adult is (d) — on their own sons or daughters. The adult loses the ability to work and (e) — at this age. They (f) — offensively by their own issues. They have to (g) — their days depending on others. The allowance should be (h) — and the true needy (i) — to have this allowance. It is expected that the local leaders (j) — their duty impartially to select the right person for this purpose.

Answer: 4. (a) is (b) taken (c) secured (d) dependent (e) earn (f) Are treated (g) pass (h) Increased (i) are allowed (j) will do

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

"Please give me your English Grammar and Composition Book." said Sara. "I cannot give it." said Niha. "I have to take it with me in the class." "1 shall return the book before the class starts." said Sara. "Take it." said Niha. "Thank You," said Sara.

Answer: 5. Sara requested Nihau to give her (N) English Grammar and Composition Book. Nihau said that she (N) could not give it. She (N) again said that she had to take it with her in the class. Sara told her (N) that she (S) would return the book before the class started. Nihau told her(s) to take it. Sara

Thanked her (N).

6. Change the sentences according to directions.                                                 1 x 10=10

(a)Facebook is a common social network. (Make it a negative sentence)

(b)Now, it is being used all over the world. (Make it an active voice)

(c)Everybody uses it. (Make it an interrogative sentence)

(d)There is no student without smart phone. (Make it an affirmative sentence)

(e)Who does not like social network'? (Make it an assertive sentence)

(f)A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex)

(g)A patriot fears none but the creator. (Affirmative)

(h)By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound)

(i)He is respected by all. (Active)

(j)So, we should be patriots. (Imperative)

Answer: 6.      (a) Facebook is not an uncommon social Network.

(b) Now, people all over the world are using It. /Now, people are using it all over, the World.

(c) Who doesn't use it? / Doesn't everybody use It?

(d) Every student is with smart phone.

(e) Everybody likes social networks.

(f) No other social networks are as good as Facebook

(g) In spite of its giving pleasure, we cannot get May Freedom to use it.

(h) If you do not use it, you cannot keep pace us with the modern world.

(i) We use it and can get many new Information.

(j) I wish I could open a Facebook account.

7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5

(a) We should keep in mind that —.

(b) If we are not healthy,

(c)we must eat a balanced diet so that—

(d)We should wear socks and shoes when —.

(e)Nobody likes a man who —.

Answer: 7.     (a) Leisure means the time when we do not Have any work to do.

(b) As we live in a materialistic world, we are Always busy with our work.

(c) But, it should be kept in mind that life Becomes dull and unpleasant without Leisure.

(d) if a man does not take rest after a work, life Becomes boring to him

(e) So. We should take rest so that we can enjoy Our life to the full.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5

Bangladesh is a (a) — (river) and (b) — (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c)— (important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (d) — (depend) on the rivets. But we get (e) — (sufficient) water for use from the rivers. There are (f) — (differ) reasons behind it. At first, the water of many rivers (g) — (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h)—(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i) — (suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the (j) — (better) of our agriculture.

Answer: 8. (a) resourceful (b) information (c) teachers (d) Reference (e) studying (f) situation (g) completely (h) relationship (i) teacher (j) popularity

9. Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5

(a)Cutting trees is not good for us, —?

(b)Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, —?

(c)We can hardly live without them, —?

(d)They are our best friends, —?

(e)Let's plant trees more and more, —?

Answer: 9.      (a) everybody is free now, aren't they?

(b) He along with his friends will pay a visit to Sleet, won't he?

(c) But, Salam has little interest about it, has He?

(d) He as well as his parents visited Sleet last Year, didn't he?

(e) As they visited many interesting places, they and could enjoy a lot, couldn't they?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5

The whole world has turned into a global village (a) — the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) — is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c) — are in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) — we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.

Answer: 10. (a) as (b) but (c) as well as (d) But (e) and

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5

go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now

Part B: Composition (Marks-40)

12. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Habib/Habiba, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Imagine, you are, Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School; Dhaka. Recently, your father has been transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of you school for a transfer certificate. 10

I 4. Write a paragraph on “A School Magazine”. 10

15. Write a composition on “Science in everyday life”. 12starving for three days." The young man said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?"