ENGLISH TEST PAPER(SSC)
Dhaka Board 2016
Part A: Grammar (Marks: 60)
1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
with | at | a | bread | dislike | responsible | to | of | privilege | in |
We live in society. So, we must learn how to live (a)__ peace and amity (b)__ others. We have to respect others rights and (c)__ and liking and (d)__ as we expect others to respect us. We have (e)__ lot of duties and (f)__ in society. Education should aim (g)__ making each individual fully aware (h)__ these duties and responsibilities. It is true that one has (i)__learn how to earn the (j)__.
Answer: 1. (a) in (b) with (c) privilege (d) disliking (e) a (f) responsibilities (g) at (h) of (t) to (j) bread
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Illiteracy is not (a)__ boon to us. It is undoubtedly a (b)__. It hinders all kinds (c)__ development of country. Illiteracy causes great (d)__to us. Since we are not (e)__ of the gravity of the problem, we cannot take steps to increase our (f)__ rate. As a result, we are (g)__ behind. We have to depend (h)__the foreign aids. So, all should come forward (i)__ to remove illiteracy. Then, the (j)__of our country will be possible.
Answer: 2. (a) a (b) curse (c) of (d) harm (e) aware (f) literacy (g) lagging (h) on (i) unitedly (j) development
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5
Copying in the examination | copy | as hateful as copying in the exam. |
It | is | in the exam deceive themselves. |
The students who | cannot | a social crime. |
Nothing | hinders | bring any benefit. |
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| our education and development. |
Answer: 3. (i) Copying in the examination is a social crime.
(ii) It cannot bring any benefit.
(iii) It hinders our education and development,
(iv) The students who copy in the exam deceive themselves.
(v) Nothing is as hateful as copying in the exam.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs in the box. 0.5×10=5
build | idle | remember | be | work | lag | reach | depend | lead | follow |
Bangladesh if full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a)__ on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b)__a lazy life. We should all (c)__up our country. For this reason, we have to (d)__hard. No nation can prosper without industry. It should be (e)__that industry is the key to success. If we (f)__ the days away, we (g)__behind. The nations that (h)__industrious (i)__the pinnacle of development. So, we (j)__them
Answer: 4. (a) depends (b) lead (c) build (d) work (e) remembered (f) idle (g) will lag (h) are (i) reach (j) should follow
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The police officer said to Mita, “How can I help you?” Mita replied, “While I was coming
home alone by a taxi last night, two snatchers rode into my taxi.” Did they snatch anything from you?” “Yes sir, they took away my cell phone and some money,” said Mita. “Let me record a complaint,” said the police officer.
Answer: 5. The police officer asked Mita how he could help her . Mita replied that while she had been coming home alone by a taxi the previous night, two snatchers had ridden into her taxi. The police asked if they had snatched anything from her, Mita respectfully replied in the affirmative that they had taken away her cell phone and some money. The police officer requested that he might be allowed to record a complaint.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) We should read books to acquire knowledge. (Make complex sentences)
(b) Books introduce us to realm of knowledge. (Use passive voice)
(c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Make interrogative sentence)
(d) By reading good books, we can enrich our mind. (Make compound sentence)
(e) Reading books is a very good habit. (Make exclamatory sentence)
(f) This habit is rarely disliked. (Affirmative)
(g) More and more books should be read. (Use active voice)
(h) No other thing is an interesting as reading books. (Use comparative degree)
(i) When we read good books, we discover new worlds. (Make simple sentence)
(j) Very few friends are as great as a good book. (Make superlative degree)
Answer: 6. (a) We should read books so that we can acquire knowledge.
(b) We are introduced to the realm of knowledge by books.
(c) Don't the books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas?
(d) We can read good books and enrich our mind.
(e) What a good habit reading books is!
(f) This habit is always liked.
(g) We should read more and more books.
(h) Reading books is more interesting then any other thing. them
(i) By reading good books we discover new worlds.
(j) A good books is one of the greatest friends.
7. Complete the sentences.
(a) Smoking is a habit which__.
(b) Many people go on smoking though__.
(c) __, we will suffer a lot.
(d)People can’t give up smoking easily because__.
(e) So, attempts must be taken by us to__.
Answer: 7. (a) Smoking is a which tells upon our health.
(b) Many people go smoking though they know their bad impacts.
(c) If we smoke we will suffer a lot
(d) People can’t give up smoking easily they become accustomed to it.
(e) So attempts must be taken by us stop smoking.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes on the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.
Load-shedding is one of the most common problems of Bangladesh. Lives of our citizens are (a)__(serious) hampered for load-shedding. Students feel (b)__(difficult) in reading during load-shedding. (c)__(industry) activities are also hampered. We should use electricity (d)__(honest) and (e)__(frugal)and should create (f)__(aware) among people to solve this (g)__(nation) problem. Besides, government should take (h)__(effect) steps to (i)__(grade) our power stations to mitigate the (j)__(advantages) of our people.
Answer: 8. (a) sacrifice (b) difficult (c) Industrial (d) honesty (e) frugally (f) awareness (g) national (h) effective (i) aggressive (j) disadvantages
9. Make tag questions of the following statements. 1×5=5
(a) Success cannot be achieved without efforts, __?
(b) Everybody knows it, __?
(c) The successful people are very industrious, __?
(d) Everything glorious is gained through hard labor, __?
(e) So, industry is the key to success, __?
Answer: 9. (a) Success cannot be achieved without efforts , can’t it ?
(b) Everybody knows it don't they?
(c) They successful people are very industrious , aren’t they ?
(d) Everything glorious is gained though hard labour , aren’t they ?
(e) So industry is the key to success , isn’t it ?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 1×5=5
Gold is a bright precious metal. There are many metals cheaper (a)__gold but look like it. They glitter well (b)__ fade in course of time. Actually, there are many people in our society (c)__ are outwardly gentle and nice. But (d)__a period of time, their real identity is revealed. (e)__, all that glitters are not gold.
Answer: 10. (a) than (b) but (c) who (d) within (e) In fact
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
The lion roared how dare you wake me up I’ll kill you the mouse cried please let me go i didn’t mean to wake you up
Answer: 11. The lion roared, "How dare you wake me up I’ll kill you." The mouse cried. Please let me go. I didn't mean to wake you up."
Part B: Composition (Marks: 40)
12. Now write a paragraph in about 250 words on “The life of a Street Hawker”.
13. Suppose, you are Rajin Ahmed/Rezwana Akter. You have completed H.S.C. and looking for a job. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in “The Daily Star” for the post of an “Office Assistant” of Berger Company Ltd.
Now make a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose, you are Sadman/ Saima. You are a student of Polisha High School, Madargonj,Jamalpur. There is no canteen in your school. Now write an application to the Headmaster of yours school for setting up a canteen in your school campus.
14. Suppose, a hawker lives nearby your house. You know a lot about him and his activities.
15. A student has many duties and responsibilities. He/she can play an important role to build up the nation. Now write a short composition on “Duties of a Student”.
ENGLISH TEST PAPER(SSC)
Rajshahi Board 2016
Part A: Grammar (60 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some words. You can use one word more than once: -
in | develop | without | remove | of | between | do | the |
Education (a) — our ignorance and gives us light (b) — knowledge. (c) — respect (d) — imparting education, there should be no discrimination (e) — man and woman. Education is one of the human rights. If we deprive women of (f) — right of education, almost half of our population will remain (g) — darkness. No (h) — can be brought about (i) — participation of women. So, government is (j) — everything to educate women folk.
Answer: 1. (a) removes (b) of (c) In (d) of (e) between (f) the (g) in h) development (i) without (j) doing
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one world in each blank: -
Time is very (a) -. Time which is lost once is lost forever. There is a proverb that time and tide (b) — for none. It is time which does not have any relative feelings. If it is not used (c) —, one must suffer (d) — the long run. (e) — the other hand we can go a long way (f) — realizing the value of time. Those who have become great have made (g) — use of time. They never put (h) — their work (i) — tomorrow. As a result, they have (j) — top position in society. So, it is our duty to follow them.
Answer: 2. (a) valuable/precious (b) wait/waits (c) properly (d) in (e) On (f) by (g) proper (h) aside/off (i) for (j) gained
3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the following table:
Answer: 3. (i) Joynul Abedin was born at a village in Kishoreganj in 1914.
(ii) He did not like the hard and fast rules of school.
(iii) So, he drew pictures secretly.
(iv) At the age of fifteen, he went to Kolkata.
(v) At the age of nineteen. he got himself admitted into Kolkata Govt. Ant College.
4. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box: -
Happiness (a) — a relative term. A person with a crown (b) — in a palace may not be happy where as a day laborer may (c) — happiness (d) — in a shabby hut. Again happiness (e) — from person to person. A beggar (f) — be happy if he (g) — a coin but a businessman who can (h) — a huge sum of money a day (i) — not be happy. Everyone (j) — to be happy.
Answer: 4. (a) is b) living (c) have (d) living (e) varies (f) can (g) gets (h) spend (i) may (j) wants
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: -
"What's your program after the examination?" Asked Hira. Mira said, "I've not decided. Can you suggest any'?" "Let us go on a picnic," said Hira. "What an excellent idea it is!" said Mira.
Answer: 5. Hira asked Mira what her (w programme was after the examination. Mira replied that she had not decided. She asked Hira if she (H) could suggest any. Hira proposed to go on a picnic Mira said astonishingly that it was an excellent idea.
6. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets: -
(a) Once upon a time two friends were passing by a forest. (Make it complex sentence)
(b) They were talking about their love for each other. (Make it interrogative meaning)
(c) Suddenly they saw a bear which was coming towards them. (Make it simple sentence)
(d) The first friend climbed up a tree. (Make it a complex sentence)
(e) The later could not climb up a tree. (Make it an affirmative sentence)
(f) He did not find any way. (Make it a passive voice)
(g) He lay down on the ground and feigned death. (Make it a simple sentence)
(h) The bear smelt his ears, nose and face. (Use passive voice)
(i) He was thought to be dead. (Make it a complex sentence)
(j) The bear went away and he escaped himself (Make it a complex sentence)
Answer: 6. (a) Once upon a time there were 10 trends who were passing by a forest.
(b) weren't they talking about their love for each other?
(c) Suddenly they saw a bear coming towards them.
(d) It is the first friend who climbed up a tree.
(e) The later failed to climb up a tree.
(f) No way was found by him.
(g) Lying down on the ground, he feigned dead.
(h) His ears, nose and face were smelt by the bear.
(i) The bear thought that he was dead.
(j) As soon as the bear went away, he escaped himself.
7. Complete the following sentences: -
(a) Acid rain is harmful because —.
(b) The wind was so strong that
(c) Had he been a little careful
(d) They were frightened when
(e) Take your umbrella lest
Answer: 7. (a) Acid rain is harmful because it pollutes the environment.
(b) The wind was so strong that it blew some huts away.
(c) Had he been a little careful, he would not have made such a mistake.
(d) They were frightened when a ferocious lion roared.
(e) Take your umbrella lest you should be drenched in the rain.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the brackets: -Those who live a (a) — (luxury) life are always (b) — (different) to the miseries of the poor. They enjoy life in (c) — (amuse) and (d) — (merry). They are (e) — (centered) people. They have little (f) — (realize) of the (g) — (bounded) sufferings of the poor. They remain indifferent to their (h) — (suffer). They feel (i) — (comfort) to work for their (j) — (better).
Answer: 8. (a) luxurious (b) indifferent (c) amusement (d) merriment (e) self-centered (i) realization (g) unbounded (h) sufferings (i) uncomfortable (j) betterment
9. Add tag questions to the statements below: -
(a) Telling lies is a great sin, —?
(b) One lie begets hundred lies, —?
(c) None believes a liar, —?
(d) He has to lead a miserable life, —?
(e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies, —?
Answer: 9. (a) Telling lies is a great sin, isn't it?
(b) One lie begets hundred lies, doesn't it?
(c) None believes a liar, do they?
(d) He has to lead a miserable life, hasn't he?
(e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies, oughtn't we?
10. Complete the following passage, using suitable connectors in the blanks: - 1 x5=5
Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) — possesses this quality is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, man should have trustworthiness (b) — nobody trusts a liar. (c) —, Allah helps the honest people. (d) —children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e) — they should be taught discipline.
Answer: 10. (a) who (b) because (c) Moreover (d) So (e) Besides
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5
Who are jolly those who have sound health are jolly sound mind lies in sound body minds become jolly when our life is filled with pleasure
Answer: 11. Who are jolly? Those who have sound health, are jolly. Sound mind lies in sound body. Minds become jolly when our life is filled with pleasure.
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you are Farhan/Farhana. Your home district is Kurigram. You have recently passed SSC from Dinajpur Board. You have found a job advertisement in a National Newspaper that there is a vacancy post for the position of a salesman in a manufacturing company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose, you are Samir/Samira. You read in Jhalakathi Govt. High School. The students of your class want to go on a study tour. So, you need permission of the Head teacher. Now write an application to the Head teacher of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour.
14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on "Life of a farmer."
15. Write a composition in " Science in everyday life."
ENGLISH TEST PAPER(SSC)
Dinajpur Board-2016
Part A: Grammar (60 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some words. You may need to use one word more than once: –
of | for | a | afford | and | expensive | the | influence |
Travelling has a beneficial (a) — on our minds. The human mind always craves (b) — change. This is (c) — by travelling in new lands. There is none who does not feel (d) — thrill of joy at the new sight (e) — experience. Travelling gives us an opportunity to enjoy (f) — most charming scenes (g) — nature. Though it is (h) —, it can bring a change both in body (i)— mind. Thus, travelling can help one to complete his knowledge and can be (j) —perfect man.
Answer: 1. (a) influence (b) for (C) affordable (d) the (e) of (f) the (g) of (h) expensive (i) and (j) a
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: —
Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. England was a great (a) — of his kingdom. So, he was driven (b) — from his kingdom by the English. For this, he had to fight against (c) — English for the defense of his country and (d) — men. But he was (e) — unfortunate fellow. He fought (f) — his kingdom several times but every time he was defeated. So, he was (g) — despair. One day while (h) — in a lonely cave, an incident drew his attention. He saw that a spider was trying to reach its target. Six times it tried and every time it failed. But it did not give (i)— its hope and finally at the seventh time it was successful (j) — its attempt.
Answer: 2. (a) enemy (b) away (c) the (d) the (e) an (f) for (g) in (h) sitting (i) up (j) in
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: —
Answer: 3. (a) A school library is a part and parcel of a reputed school.
(b) It is housed in the main building of our school.
(c) We are not allowed to read books in the library during class hours.
(d) Books can be borrowed for a certain period.
(e) A catalogue must be maintained to locate any book.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box below: — 1/2x 10=5
The Republic of Maldives (a) — one of the smallest countries of South Asia. It (b) — 1199 islands that (c) — into 26 major atolls. People who (d) — to these islands from different parts of the world (e) — here since 3000 years ago. The natural beauties (f) — by the God attract the tourists to enjoy them. As a result, a lot of foreign currencies (g) — every year from the tourism that (h) — a lot to the national economy. So, the Maldives (i)— as the best tourist destination. Special importance (j)— by the government of the Maldives for the enhancement of tourism.
Answer: 4. (a) is (b) has (c) cluster (d) have come (e) have been living (f) gifted (g) is earned (h) contribute (i) are ranked (j) is given
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: —
Rosamond said to her mother. "What is it, Mum? I didn't want this black thing and the terrible smell." Mother said, "I don't know my dear. " Rosamond again said to her mother, "But what shall I do with it?" Mother said, "I can't tell." "Okay, Mum, I must pour it out and fill the jar with fresh water."
Answer: 5. Addressing her mother as Mum Rosamond asked her mother) what that was. She (R) said that she (R) hadn't wanted that black thing and the terrible smell. Addressing Rosamond as her dear she (M) said that she (mother) didn't know. Rosamond again asked her mother what she (R) he would do with that. Mother said that she (mother) could not tell. Rosamond told her mother that it was okey and added that she (R) had to pour that out and fill the jar with fresh water.
6. Change the sentences according to directions: —
(a) William Wordsworth is one of the best well-known poets in English literature (Positive).
(b) He was the second of his father's five sons (Negative).
(c) He was born at Cumberland on April 4, 1770 (Complex).
(d) When he was eight years old, his mother died (Simple).
(e) At the same year he was sent to the Grammar School of Hawkshead for education (Compound).
(f) He was only 13 years old when his father died (Interrogative).
(g) Fundamental education had been given to him at the school (Active).
(h) The education that he learnt from this institution played better role in his life (Simple).
(i) The readers called for a new edition of his famous book "The Lyrical Ballads" in 1800 (Passive).
(j) This book brought a huge name and fame in his life (Exclamatory).
Answer: 6. (a) Very few poets in English literature are so well known as William Wordsworth.
(b) He was neither the first nor the third of his father's five sons. He was none but the second of his father's five sons not
(c) He was born at a place called Cumberland on April 4 ,1770 / April 4, 1770 was the on date when he was born at Cumberland.
(d) His mother died in his eight years of age.
(e) It was at the same year and he was sent to the Grammar School of Hawkshead for end education.
(f) How old was he when his father died?
(g) The school had given him fundamental bless education
(h) The education learnt from this institution played better role in his life.
(i) A new edition of his famous book "The Lyrical Ballads" was called for by the readers in 1800.
7. Complete the sentences: —
(a) He asked me —.
(b) — how it can be done.
(c) Hardly had he started for school —.
(d) He told me that —.
(e) — there is a way.
Answer: 7. (a) He asked me if I could recognize him.
(b) He will show me how it can be done.
(c) Hardly had he started for school when the rain came.
(d) He told me that honesty is the best policy.
(e) Where there is a will, there is a way.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: — '/2 x10 =5
Agriculture is the soul of our national economy. But the farmers of our country are (a) — (literate). They are (b) —(ignore) of the scientific methods of (c) — (cultivate). As a result, our agriculture is still a (d) — (gamble) in the hands of nature. Sometimes heavy flood damages standing crops and invites (e) — (fame) in an epidemic form. Besides, sometimes drought makes cultivation (f) — (possible). Then (g) — (poor) is seen everywhere. As a result, poor farmers cannot buy (h) — (science) tools for agriculture. Moreover, the tools are not (i) — (avail) to buy them. So, it is said that (j) — (irrigate) is really costly in our country.
Answer: 8. (a) illiterate (b) ignorant (c) cultivation (d) gambling (e) famine (f) impossible (g) poverty (h) scientific (i) available (j) irrigation ore
9. Complete the following sentences using appropriate question tags: —
(a) Shapna has little knowledge about computer, —?
(b) But she can improve herself if she is interested in it,
(c) I think she has no interest in it, —?
(d) She should be motivated at all, —?
(e) Let's talk to her, —?
Answer: 9. (a) Shapna has little knowledge about computer, has she?
(b) But she can improve herself if she is interested in it, can't she?
(c) I think she has no interest in it, has she?
(d) She should be motivated at all, shouldn't she?
(e) Let's talk to her, shall we?
10. Complete the passage using suitable sentence connectors: —
An idle man does not do his work in right time. He puts off work of today for tomorrow. A student (a) —neglects his daily lessons is sure to fail. A young man who idles away his time becomes a burden to the family (b) — the society. His brain becomes the workshop of Devils. It is said (c) — the Devil tempts the busy man (d) —the idle man tempts the Devil. (e) — everyone should make the best use of time.
Answer: 10. (a) who (b) and (c) that (d) but (e) So
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: —
after supper when I began to set out lucy trembled in fear and said alfred dear are you quite sure that the letter really came from your chief I laughed told her not to be afraid and hurried out of the room and walked down the street.
Answer: 11. After supper when I began to set out, Lucy trembled in fear and said, "Alfred, dear, are you quite sure that the letter really came from your Chief?" I laughed, told her not to be afraid and hurried out of the room and walked down the street.
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you are Ratul looking for a job after completing your graduation in library science. You have seen an advertisement for the post of a librarian in a reputed college named Rupsha Degree College, Rupsha, Khulna. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the mentioned post.
13. Suppose, you are the students of class ten of Govt. Coronation Girls' Secondary School, Khulna. You are interested to go on a study tour in a historical place. Now, write an application to the Headmistress of your school praying for permission and monetary assistance regarding the tour.
14. Load-shedding has become a part of our daily life. It paralyses our way of life in many ways. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on 'Load-shedding'.
15. Write a composition on 'Wonders of modern science'.
ENGLISH TEST PAPER(SSC)
Jashore Board 2016
Part A: Grammar (60 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You can use one word more than once: —
of | for | at | which | adulterate | hardly | or | into |
The issue of food (a) — has drawn the attention (b) — general people. We (c) — find any food in our country (d) — is not adulterated in one way (e) — other. (f) — present, sub-standard foods are sold in most of (g) — hotels. Very recently government has directed a mobile court to look (h) — the matter of food (i) — They are catching dishonest hotelier’s red handed (j)— using unhygienic food ingredients.
Answer: 1. (a) adulteration (b) of (c)hardly (d) which I (f) or (g) the (h) into (i) adulteration (j) for
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: —
A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He I — 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 this (j)— interest.
Answer: 2. (a) an (b) by (c) of (d) a I always (f) the (g) of (h) rare (i) true (j) own
3. Make five sentence using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: —
Answer: 3. (i) Man wants to know various things of the world,
(ii) He is curious by nature.
(iii) Newspaper shows us the outside world like a mirror.
(iv) It is one of the best media to satisfy his curiosity.
(v) It has a great educative value
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: — 1/2x 10=5
At present Bangladesh (a) — unemployment problem. This problem already (b) — an alarming dimension. The government (c) — to cope with this problem. But this problem cannot be (d) — without (e) — them skillful. Education (f) — a must. It (g) — a man to get a job. Job does not mean (h) — official work only. Self-employment is a solution of this problem. It means (i) — oneself in economic activities. The government is giving the educated youths financial help and training with a view to (j) — them self-reliant.
Answer: 4. (a) is facing (b) has turned (c) is trying (d) solved (e) creating (f) is (g) helps (h) doing (i) engaging (j) making
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: — 5
The stranger said to the boy, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" "Yes, sir. I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?" said the boy. "I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal," replied the man.
Answer: 5. The stranger asked the boy if he (b) could tell him (st the way of the nearest hotel. The boy respectfully replied in the affirmative that he (b) could. He (b) asked him (st) if he (st) wanted a residential one in which he (so could spend the night. The stranger replied that he (st) did not want to stay there but he (st) only wanted a meal,
6. Change the sentence according to directions: — 1 x 10=10
(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)
(b) A corrupted man can do anything against morality. (Complex)
(c) People hate a corrupted man. (Passive)
(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)
(e) The man who takes bribe is next to devil. (Simple)
(f) Though we have stick law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)
(g) No other person is as hated as a corrupted man. (Superlative)
(h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)
(i) Everybody avoids a corrupted man. (Negative)
(j) A corrupted man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)
Answer: 6. (a) Very few evils are so bad as corruption.
(b) A man who is corrupted can do anything against morality / A corrupted man can do anything that goes against morality
(c) A corrupted man is hated by people.
(d) Does anybody respect him?
(e) The man taking bribe is next to devil.
(f) We have strict law but we are affected by this evil.
(g) A corrupted man is the most hated person.
(h) We hope for Bangladesh being free from this evil.
(i) Nobody accepts a corrupted man.
(j) What an unhappy life a corrupted man leads!
7. Complete the sentence: — 1 x5=5
(a) An educational institution is a seat of learning —.
(b) It should be a peaceful place where —.
(c) But now-a-days peaceful atmosphere is absent from educational institutions because —.
(d) The students who —.
(e) The sooner it can be controlled, the —.
Answer: 7. (a) An educational Institution is a seat of learning so that a man can gain knowledge.
(b) It should be a peaceful place where a man can acquire knowledge without any fear.
(c) But now a days peaceful atmosphere is absent from educational institutions because of violence and terrorism.
(d) The students who are engaged involved in violence can never acquire a sound knowledge.
(e) The sooner it can be controlled, the better the result will be.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: —
Smoking is (a) — (danger) bad habit. It is (b) — (harm) to health. It is also (c) — (cost). A (d) — (smoke) should not smoke (e) — (public). Smoking creates (f) — (pollute). Smoking causes many (g) — (curable) diseases. It causes (h) — (comfort) to others. It causes irritation in the eye and (i) — (settle) the mind. But there are many people who are (j) — (aware) at the bad effect of smoking.
Answer: 8. (a) dangerous (b) harmful (c) costly (d) smoker (e) publicly (f) pollution (g) incurable (h) discomfort (i) unsettles (j) unaware
9. Make tag questions of these statements: -
(a) Hello, Rumi. You saw the program on arsenic pollution on the ATN yesterday, —?
(b) Oh! Rajib. It has already become a serious problem in our country, —?
(c) Yes, it enters into our body when we take arsenic contaminated water, —7
(d) It can cause different diseases, —?
(e) Everyone must be careful about taking water, —?
Answer: 9. (a) You saw the programme on arsenic pollution in the ATN yesterday, didn't you?
(b) It has already become a serious problem in our country, hasn't it?
(c) Yes, it enters into our body when we take arsenic contaminated water, doesn't it?
(d) It can cause different diseases, can't it?
(e) Everyone must be careful about taking water, mustn't they?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: —
(a) — population problem is one of the greatest problems in our country. (b) — Bangladesh is a small country. it has a huge population. The government finds it difficult to provide basic necessities. (c) — it has become a great concern to all. (d) — solving this problem some necessary steps should be taken. In this regard general people should help the government. (e) — the population growth is controlled; people will lead a happy life.
Answer: 10. (a) In fact (b) Though (c) As a result (d) With a view to (e) if
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: —
give me a few grains of corns i am dying of hunger said the grasshopper but what did you do in the summer didn't you store any grain the ant remarked i was too busy in singing.
Answer: 11. "Give me a few grains of corns. I'm dying of hunger," said the grasshopper. "But what did you do in the summer? Didn't you store any grain?" the ant remarked. "I was too busy in singing."
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you are Rubi. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in the daily Prothom Alo for the post of senior officer in a private bank. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one Page.
13. Suppose, you are Labib. You arc a student of PK High School, Dhaka. There is no canteen in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a canteen in your school campus.
14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on 'A School Magazine'.
15. Write a composition on "Duties of a Student"
ENGLISH TEST PAPER(SSC)
Comilla Board 2016
Part A: Grammar (60 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some the words. You may need to use one word more than once: -
too | favorable | people | soon | an | motherland | grow | buy | in | become |
Our (a) — Bangladesh is (b) — agricultural country. Most of our (c) — are engaged (d) — cultivation. Many cultivators are (e) — poor to (f) — and use modern tools. Still they can (g) — bumper crops if the climate is (h)—. We hope to (i) — a developed nation (j)—.
Answer: 1. (a) motherland (b) an (c) people (d) in (e) too y (f) buy (g) grow (h) favourable (i) become (j) soon
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: -
Honesty is (a) — to be (b) — best policy. An honest man never (c) — from the path (d) — morality. He is (e) —by (f) — but hated by (g) (h) — enemies believe and respect an (i) — and truthful man. So, it is our duty to remain honest (j) — our life.
Answer: 2. (a) considered (b) the (c) deviates (d) of a (e) respected/admired/loved (f) all (g) none (h) Even (i) honest (j) throughout it
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: -
Answer: 3. (i) Earthquake is a natural disaster.
(ii) It is more destructive than flood.
(iii) Earthquakes destroy many towns with the people.
(iv) We do not get any warning before it.
(v) We should have enough preparation to save us from it.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: -
'Health (a) — wealth,' (b) — the proverb. We cannot (c) — it. We cannot (d) — it. We must (e) — our body by (f) — the rules of health. People (g) — against germs that (h) — the body since their birth. Medicines (i) — to kill germs, but we have to (j)— the body fit by ourselves through the maintenance of the rules of health.
Answer: 4. (a) is (b) goes (c) purchase (d) borrow (e) build (f) following (g) struggle (h) harm (i) have been invented/are invented (j) keep
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: -
"Hello rickshaw puller, will you go?" said I. "Where?" said the rickshaw puller. "I want to go the railway station." "I may go, if you pay me 200 takas." said the rickshaw puller.
Answer: 5. I called the rickshaw puller and asked him if he would go. The rickshaw puller asked me where I would go. I replied that I wanted to go to the railway station. The rickshaw puller said that he might go if I paid him 200 taka.
6. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: -
(a) Mr. Rahim, one of my cousins is a good teacher. (Complex)
(b) He is older than 1. (Positive degree)
(c) He wants his students to be good citizens. (Complex)
(d) He leaves no stone unturned to teach them morality. (Affirmative)
(e) He becomes very happy when the students achieve good results in public examinations. (Exclamatory)
(f) Mr. Rahim is not only punctual but also sincere. (Simple)
(g) He is the best teacher in our area. (Negative)
(h) He cannot remain sitting in the class. (Affirmative)
(i) He goes to class after taking preparation. (Compound)
(j) All the students respect him very much. (Passive)
Answer: 6. (a) Mr. Rahim who is a good teacher is one of my cousins./ Mr. Rahim who is one of my cousins is a good teacher.
(b) I am not as old as he.
(c) He wants that his students will be good citizens.
(d) He tries his best to teach them morality. .
(e) How happy he becomes when the students achieve good results in public examinations!
(f) Mr. Rahim is punctual and sincere.
(g) No other teacher in our area is so good as he.
(h) He remains busy in the class.
(i) He takes preparation and then goes to class.
(j) He is respected very much by all the students.
7. Complete the following sentences: -
(a) We come to know about the happenings of home and abroad if—.
(b) People read newspaper lest—.
(c) Many students do not read newspaper regularly as
(d) Many people earn their living by —.
(e) I become happy when —.
Answer: 7. (a) We come to know about the happenings of home and abroad if we read newspaper regularly.
(b) People read newspaper lest they should remain ignorant of the current affairs in.
(c) Many students do not read newspaper regularly as they do not know the Importance of it.
(d) Many people earn their living by selling newspaper.
(e) I become happy when I get the daily newspaper in the early morning.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: -
The other name of water is life. Clean water is (a) —(drink). Dirty water is (b) — (safe). Clean water is (c) — (contaminate) and (d) — (suit) for drinking. Bangladesh is a (e) — (river) country. But we get (f) —(adequate) water for use. The water of our rivers is (g) — (filth) — and (h) — (poison) We should keep water clean for health, happiness and (i) — (long). The Government should play an (j) — (act) role to keep water safe.
Answer: 8. (a) drinkable (b) unsafe (c) uncontaminated (d) suitable (e) riverine (f) inadequate (g) filthy (h) poisonous (i) longevity (j) active
9. Make tag question of the following statements: -
(a) I need a pen, —?
(b) I must write a letter to my friend, —?
(c) I have not written any letter to him for a long time, —?
(d) As we are friends, I think, we should keep in touch, —?
(e) I am irregular in writing but my friend is always regular in writing, —?
Answer: 9. (a) I need a pen, don't I?
(b) I must write a letter to my friend, mustn't I?
(c) I have not written any letter to him for a long time, have I?
d) As we are friends, I think we should keep in touch, shouldn't we?
(e) I am irregular in composition but my friend is always regular in composition, isn't he?
10. Complete the passage with suitable connectors:
Student life is the best time in life (a) — almost every student is free from cares (b) — anxieties of life. He has nothing to do (c) — study. (d) — a student, he should read novels, magazines, newspapers (e) — text books.
Answer: 10. (a) But (b) and (c) but (d) As (e) and
11.Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the text below: -
my dear mother your letter is just to hand it seems to me that you are anxious for me why you need not think about me
Answer: 11. My dear mother, your letter is just to hand. It seems to me that you are anxious for me. Why? You need not think about me.
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12.Suppose, you are Rahim/Rahima of 12/12 Mirpur, Comilla and you have passed BBA. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of a cashier to the GM, Pubali Bank, Dhaka. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba of Bakultala High School, Chittagong. You need financial help to hear your educational expenses.
Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for financial help from the Poor Fund of the school.
14. Our national flag is of great significance to us. Now, write a paragraph on 'Our National Flag'. 1 0
15. Write a composition on, 'Your Hobby'.
Chattogram Board-2016
Part A: Grammar (60 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with the 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: —
for | successful | need | of | in | sure | put | careless | about | a |
A stitch (a) — time saves nine. This is (b) — very well-known proverb. Some people don't care (c) — anything. They (d) — off a job (e)— tomorrow, though they are not (0— whether the day will come. In this way, they can't finish a work when they (g) — it. Then they say, "Alas! If we were not (h) — about our jobs when we had a lot (i)— time we could be (j)— ".
Answer: 1. (a) in (b) a (c) about (d) put (e) for (1) sure (g) need (h) careless (i) of (j) successful
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: —
An early (a) — can enjoy (b) — fresh air and oxygen (c) — the morning which refreshes both his body and mind. Moreover, he can finish his work early and as such he finds enough time to (d) — his work properly. (e) — the other hand, too much sleep makes (f) — man dull and lazy. A man who gets up late, wastes a lot of time (g) — sleep and idleness. He does not utilize time (h) — doing his work properly. So, everyone should make (i) —habit of early (j) —.
Answer: 2. (a) riser (b) the (c) in (d) do/perform (e) On (f) a (g) in (h) by (i) the (j) rising
3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences form each column of the table below
Bangladesh | is | all the year round. |
It | has | only during the rainy season. |
The large rivers | flow | a riverine country. |
The small ones | can be used | a network of many large and small rivers. |
All the rivers |
| for various purposes. |
Answer: 3. (i) Bangladesh is a riverine country.
(ii) It has a network of many large and small rivers.
(iii) The large rivers flow all the year round.
(iv) The small ones flow only during the rainy season.
(v) All the rivers can be used for various purposes.
4. Complete the following text with right form of verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once: —
Many students (a) — their studies from the beginning of the year. When the examination (b) —, they start (c) —very seriously. Sometimes they (d) — notes from their friends. Most of the time they get their notes (e) — by their private tutors. They (f) — these notes without (g) —. As a result, their power of (h) — does not develop. If they find any new question in the examination they can't (i) — it properly. As a result, many students can't do well in the examination. If they had read seriously from the very beginning of the year, they (j) — better result in the examinations.
Answer: 4. (a) neglect (b) approaches (c) reading (d) collect (e) prepared (f) memorize (g) understanding (h) thinking (i) answer (j) would have done
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: —
"May I come in, Sir?" said the guardian. "Yes, come in, please", said the Headmaster. The guardian said, "We, all the guardians along with you must do something for the betterment of our children. They are losing their morality". The Headmaster said, "Let's plan something for their betterment."
Answer: 5. The guardian asked the Headmaster respectfully if he (g) might go in. The Headmaster replied in the affirmative and requested him (g) to go in. The guardian said that they all the guardians along with him had to do something for the betterment of their children, because they were losing their morality. The Headmaster proposed that they should plan something for their betterment.
6. Change the sentence according to directions: —
(a) Is there anybody who does not want to succeed in life? (Assertive)
(b) Do you know it? (Passive)
(c) An industrious man will shine in life. (Complex)
(d) Hard work is needed for success. (Active)
(e) A life with an assignment is an actual life. (Negative)
(f) No one can receive any reward unless he works hard. (Simple)
(g) One can't be successful without it. (Interrogative)
(h) A successful man is very happy. (Exclamatory)
(i) No other man is as happy as a successful man. (Superlative)
(j) A hardworking man is healthier than an idle man. (Positive)
Answer: 6. (a) There is nobody who does not want to succeed in life./There is nobody but wants to succeed in life.
(b) Is it known to you?
(c) A man who is industrious will shine in life.
(d) Success needs hard work.
(e) A life without an assignment is not an actual life.
(f) No one can receive any reward without working hard.
(g) Can one be successful without it?
(h) How happy a successful man is!
(i) A successful man is the happiest man.
(j) An idle man is not as healthy as a hard working man.
7. Complete the sentences: —
(a) 1971 is the year when—.
(b) Though Bangladesh has limited natural resources—.
(c) — because he is not attentive to study.
(d) Be truthful if—.
(e) His silence proves that—.
Answer: 7. (a) 1971 is the year when Bangladesh came into being/ Bangladesh was born.
(b) Though Bangladesh has limited natural resources, it cannot utilize them properly.
(c) He cannot pass because he is not attentive to study.
(d) Be truthful if you want to gain others' respect.
(e) His silence proves that he is guilty
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: — 1/2 x 10 =5
The aim of (a) — (educated) is to make a man fully equipped to be (b) — (use) to himself and to society. A (c) —(true) educated person should be self-reliant with regard to his (d) — (person) needs. He should be well-mannered, (e) — (thought), sympathetic and co-operative. He should be (f) — (truth), honest, punctual and (g) —(duty). Punctuality is a virtue that makes a nation (h) — (prosper). An educated person tries to (i) — (move) the sufferings of this countrymen. He also helps others in attaining (j) — (self-reliant).
Answer: 8. (a) education (b) useful (c) truly (d) personal (e) thoughtful (f) truthful (g) dutiful (h) prosperous (i) remove (j) self reliance
9. Make tag questions of the following statement: —
The wind blows gently in the spring, —?
Let them do the work, —?
How nice the flowers are, —?
Everything looks beautiful in a moonlit night, —?
Work hard to succeed, —?
Answer: 9. (a) The wind blows gently in the spring, doesn't it?
(b) Let them do, the work, will you?
(c) How nice the flowers are, aren't they!
(d) Everything looks beautiful in a moonlit night, don't they?
(e) Work hard to succeed, will you/won't you?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: — 1 x5=5
Every citizen has some duties and responsibilities for his nation. (a) — most of the people are careless in this respect. People of this country have achieved national identity at the cost of a great sacrifice (b) — is still evaluated nationally (c) — some selfish people never want to give them recognition. (d) — we all should do some benevolent activities. (e) — we will be guilty to the nation.
Answer: 10. (a) But (b) which/that (c) Because (d) Therefore (e) Otherwise
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: —
did people use stamps in those days asked rafiq yes answered mr. jamal the first stamps were used in 1840 are they easy to get now asked rafiq they are very difficult to get his uncle replied
Answer: 11. "Did people use stamps in those days?" asked Rafiq. "Yes", answered Mr. Jamal, "the first stamps were used in 1840." "Are they easy to get now?" asked Rafiq. "They are very difficult to get," his uncle replied.
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you are Samia/Samin and you have passed B.Sc Hon's in Chemistry. You have seen a vacancy 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.
13. Imagine, you are Adib/Adiba, of Madhupur High School. Now write an application to your Headmaster requesting him to open a "Debating Club" in your school compound.
14. Suppose. you have got stuck in a long traffic jam the way to examination hall. Now write a paragraph on 'Traffic Jam' in 250 words.
15. Now a day’s computer is widely used in different sections. So, Bangladesh Government also wants to make Bangladesh digital. Now write a composition regarding "the uses of computer in our everyday life."
ENGLISH TEST PAPER(SSC)
Sylhet Board 2016
Part A: Grammar (60 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with the 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 one: –
about | accurate | dominate | the |
| wonder | a | towards | energy | of | substitute |
The modern world is undoubtedly a world of computers. It has brought (a) — a great change in our way of life. It works as a (b)— for human brain. It has enabled us to perform any difficult work (c) — in a few seconds. In the field (d) — medical science, printing, education etc. computers are doing (e) — jobs. In (f) — western countries, computers (g) — every sphere of man's life. Our country is also gradually moving (h) — a computer culture. It saves both our time and (i)—. I f we make a constructive use of it, it can render (j)— great service to mankind.
Answer: 1. (a) about (b) substitute (c) accurately (d) of (e) wonderful (f) the (g) dominate (h) towards (i) energy (j) a
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable word: –
Housing is one of the (a) — problems of our (b) —.Thousands of people in big cities (c) — Dhaka and Chittagong dwell (d) — the footpaths. In rural (e) — also there is (f) — acute shortage of houses. The cost of construction is (g) — everyday. At present it is very (h) — for the common people to afford (i) — cost of construction. This problem needs to be addressed (j) —.
Answer: 2. (a) main/acute (b) country (c) from (d) on (e) areas (f) an (g) rising (h) high (i) the (j) shortly/ immediately
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: –
Answer: 3. (i) Trees are our best friends.
(ii) They play an important role in our life.
(iii) They are a great source of food and 1 in answer the ere sad heir vitamins.
(iv) We should not cut trees at random.
(v) We should plant trees more and more for a better future.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs in the box: –
Men (a) — ever since they first appeared on the earth. In primitive time, they did not travel for pleasure but to find new places. They (b) — themselves with simple weapons. Their journeys (c) — long tiring and often dangerous. Being intelligent, they soon (d) — easier ways of travelling. They (e) — on the backs of their domestic animals. They (f) — boat and used it to travel across water. Travelling, of course, has now (g) — a highly organized business. There are vehicles which (h) — us with comforts and security. If we want to go abroad, we (i) —a passport and a visa. If we (j) — any of them, our journey may be ruined.
Answer: 4. (a) had travelled (b) protected (c) were (d) discovered (e) rode (f) made (g) become (h) provide (i) need (j) lose.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: –
"Why are you looking so happy?" Dipa said to Rupali. "My brother sent a mobile phone for me yesterday," replied Rupali. "But What's the use of it to you? I think it is a mere wastage of money?" said Dipa. "No. I can communicate with others in the shortest possible time." said Rupali.
Answer: 5. Dipa asked Rupali why she was looking so happy. Rupali replied that her brother had sent 1 a mobile phone for her the previous day. Dipa asked what the use of it to her was. She also said that she thought it was a mere wastage of money. Rupali replied in the negative that she could communicate with others in the shortest possible time.
6. Change the sentences according to direction: –
(a) Long time ago, there lived a young man called Ruplal. (Make compound sentence)
(b) He lived with his family and worked on a farm. (Make interrogative sentence)
(c) It was a beautiful place but there were a lot a problem (Make complex sentence)
(d) The village people were quarrelsome. (Make negative sentence)
(e) Ruplal decided to go and live alone in the jungle in order to find peace. (Make complex sentence)
(f) So, he collected his things and went to live by himself. (Make simple sentence)
(g) Ruplal made a nice little but for himself in the jungle (Use passive voice)
(h) How happy I am now! (Make assertive sentence)
(i) My jungle but is one of the most peaceful places in the world. (Make positive degree)
(j) That night, while Ruplal was sleeping, he heard a noise. (Make simple sentence)
Answer: 6. (a) There lived a young man called Ruplal and it was long time ago.
(b) Didn't he live with his family and work on a farm? (c) Though it was a beautiful place, there were a lot of problems. (d) The village people were not peaceful. (e) Rupial decided to go and live alone in the jungle so that he could find peace. Collecting his things, he went to live by himself. (g) A nice little hut was made by Ruplal for himself in the jungle. (h) I exclaimed with joy that I was very happy then. (i) No other place in the world is so peaceful as my jungle hut. (j) That night, Ruplal heard a noise at the time of sleeping
7. Complete the sentences: –
(a) Yesterday I could not get up from bed in time because—.
(b) As soon as 1 got up from bed
(c) Since I could not avail the bus, —.
(d) On the way to school. I walked fast lest —.
(e) If I" reached late—.
Answer: 7. (a) Yesterday I could not get up from bed in time because I was late to go to bed.
(b) As soon as I got up from bed, it was 7:00 am.
(c) Since I could not avail the bus, I started to walk
(d) On the way to school, I walked fast lest I should miss the class.
(e) if I reached late, I would be taken to task.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: –
Man is (a) — (nature) curious to know the unknown. Newspaper is the best medium to satisfy this (b) —(curious). It tells us what is (c) — (happen) around the world. It is the (d) — (supply) of all sorts of news and views. A newspaper is a (e) — (power) instrument of publicity. Government (f) — (notify) are given publicly through it. It is a good (g)— (company) in our solitary hours. It helps the (h)— (grow) of public opinion. But it is not an (i) — (mix) blessing. However, newspaper has made the world (j) — (small) and help one nation to understand the other.
Answer: 8. (a) naturally (b) curiosity (c) happening (d) supplier (e) powerful (f) notifications (g) companion (h) growth (i) unmixed (j) smaller
9. Make tag questions of these statement: –
(a) Your letter gave me much pleasure, —?
(b) I am glad to inform you about our sports day, —?
(c) We decorated the school campus colorfully, —?
(d) Among the events, sack race and three leg races were interesting. —?
(e) None could resist laughter watching these events, —?
Answer: 9. (a) Your letter gave me much pleasure, didn't?
(b) I am glad to inform you about our sports day, aren't ?
(e) We decorated the school campus colorfully, didn't we?
(d) Among the events, sack race and three leg race were interesting, weren't they?
(e) None could resist laughter watching these events, could they?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connector: –
(a) — I were a rich man I would help others. People living under poverty line has the hope of better days (b) —they do not get (c) — they dream of. (d) — their condition is getting from bad to worse. The only thing (e) —they need is nothing but education.
Answer: 10. (a) If (b) but (e) what (d) Besides (c) which/ that
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: –
are you ill he said coldly no i said then why are you sitting when all others are working go out at once and give them a hand
Answer: 11. "Are you ill?" he said coldly. "No." I said. "Then why are you sitting when all others are working? Go out at once and give them a hand."
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, Pacific Bank Limited invites applications for the post of junior officer. You are Latif/Latifa and you are interested to build up a career as a banker. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose, you are Mohim/Mohima of the village Modhupur, upazila Patiya, district Chittagong. Recently a flood has swept over your area and caused a got havoc. Now, write an application to the Deputy Commissioner of your district for relief and medical aids for the flood affected people of your area.
14. A school magazine gives the students an opportunity to reveal their creative genius. Suppose, your school publishes a school magazine every year. Write a paragraph in about 250 words on "A School magazine."
15. Journey is always pleasant. Suppose you have made a journey recently. Now write a composition on "A Journey you have made."
ENGLISH TEST PAPER(SSC)
Barishal Board-2016
Part A: Grammar
1. Fill in the blanks with the 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: –
modern | great | to | of | read | give | the | do |
The benefits of (a) — newspapers can hardly be exaggerated. Newspaper is (b) — storehouse of knowledge. The chief business (c) — a newspaper is to (d) — us news which we need (e) — know. It tells us what happens at home and abroad. The (t) — civilized people cannot (g) — without newspaper. Newspaper plays an important role in the lives (h) —a nation. It makes the world smaller and provides a (i)— benefit (j)— us.
Answer: 1. (a) reading (b) the (c) of (d) give (e) to (f) modern (g) do (h) of (i) great (j) to
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: –
Punctuality is of (a) — value to a student. An unpunctual (b) — who is (c) — in the class will miss a part of his/her lesson and (d)— lag behind. But (e)— punctual student will learn his/her lesson in time and do (f) — in the examination. Punctuality is (g) — key (h)— success. We all (i) —be punctual (j)— our day to day life.
Answer: 2. (a) great (b) student (c) late (d) eventually (e) a (f) well (g) the (h) to (i) should (j) in
3. (i) Character is the crown of a man.
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: –
Answer: . (i) Character is the crown of a man.
(ii) It is a mental or moral nature.
(iii) If character is lost, everything is lost.
(iv) Everybody hates a man without character.
(v) Environment influences one's character
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: –
pollute | suffer | save | do | look | Fall | become | be | use | throw |
The other name of water is life. We cannot (a) — a single moment without it. Water is (b) — not only for drinking purposes but also for household works and industrial works. Water becomes (c) — in many ways. The mills and factories pollute water by (d) — waste into it. Water (e) — polluted by chemicals and different elements. Sometimes people (f) — from many diseases. We should (g) — very careful about it. We must (h) —for safe source of drinking water. Otherwise we must (i) — in danger. Let us (j) — water from pollution.
Answer: 4. (a) do (b) used (c) polluted (d) throwing (e) is (f) suffer (g) be (h) look (i) fall (j) save
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: –
Mrs. Nasima said to her student, "1 heard the news of your illness yesterday. How are you now"? "I feel a bit well today, madam," replied the student. "don't worry. You will come around soon," said Mrs. Nasima.
Answer: 5. Mrs. Nasima told her student that she had heard create of his illness the previous day. She asked him how he was then. The student replied respectfully that he felt a bit well that day. Mrs. The Nasima told him not to worry and added that he would come round soon.
6. Change the sentences according to directions: –
(a) Bangladesh is a low-lying country. (Make interrogative)
(b) Every year natural disasters visit us. (Make passive voice)
(c) Flood is one of the most dangerous natural disasters. (Use comparative degree)
(d) It is Dhaka city which has not yet suffered any severe earthquake. (Make simple sentence)
(e) People living in the high land can escape flood. (Make complex sentence)
(f) Crops are damaged by this flood. (Make active voice)
(g) Who does not know the consequence of Tsunami? (Make assertive sentence)
(h) The recent flood was very devastating. (Make exclamatory sentence)
(i) Bangladesh is in the active earthquake zone. (Make negative)
(j) Dhaka is the riskiest city in the earthquake zone. (Use positive degree)
Answer: 6. (a) Isn't Bangladesh a low-lying country?
(b) Every year we are visited by natural for disasters.
(c) Flood is more dangerous than most other natural disasters.
(d) Dhaka city has not yet suffered any severe as earthquake.
(e) People who live in high land can escape me flood.
(f) This flood damages crops. In
(g) Everybody knows the consequence of Tsunami.
(h) How devastating the recent flood was!
(i) Bangladesh is not in the inactive earthquake to zone.
(j) No other city in the earthquake zone is as risky as Dhaka.
7. Complete the sentences: –
(a) Five years have passed since —.
(b) It is a matter of sorrow that
(c) I tried to write to you but
(d) In fact, we all are always —.
(e) We hope that we
Answer: 7. (a) Five years have passed since we wrote to each other
(b) It is a matter of sorrow that you didn't respond to my last letter.
(c) I tried to write to you but could not manage don't time.
(d) In fact, we all are always busy with our own interest.
(e) We hope that we will meet soon.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words ON en in the parenthesis: – 1/2 x 10 =5
Smoking produces (a) — (danger) — effects on man. By smoking a man incurs both physical and (b) — (economy) — loss. Smoking is a kind of (c) — (addict). Those who become (d) — (addict) — to drug, first begin smoking which is the initial step of addiction. We should raise (e)—(aware) — among our people. We should (f)—(courage) — others to smoke. It is (g) — (possible) — to stop smoking without (h) — (unite) — efforts. (1) — (fortunate) —only the (j)— (wise) — men can do such foolish work
Answer: 8. (a) dangerous (b) economical (c) addiction (d) addicted (e) awareness (f) discourage (g) impossible (h) united (i) Unfortunately (j) unwise
9. Make tag questions of these statements.
(a) We see that Masum has little knowledge about games and sports, —?
(b) Let's talk to him, —?
(c) We think he doesn't know how to play tennis, —?
(d) Everybody praises an all-rounder, —?
(e) Though he is a good student, he is lazy, —?
Answer: 9. (a) We see that Masum has little knowledge about games and sports, has he?
(b) Let's talk to him, shall we?
(c) We think, he doesn't know how to play tennis, does he?
(d) Everybody praises an all rounder, don't they?
(e) Though he is a good student, he is lazy, isn't see he?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: –
A hare is a very speedy animal; (a) —, a tortoise moves very slowly. (b) —it has a heavy shell on its back. (c)—, its legs are short. (d) —, it cannot move as fast as other animals. One morning a hare laughed at a tortoise for its slow motion. The hare asked the tortoise to run a race. (e) — the tortoise felt hurt, it agreed to the proposal of the hare.
Answer: 10. (a) On the contrary/On the other First of all (c) Secondly (d) So/As a result (e) Since/As
11.Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: – 5
I was born in a village near tangail a small river flows beside the village the villagers bathe in the river and catch fish how happy they are what they want is peace
Answer: 11. I was born in a village near Tangail. A small flows beside the village. The villagers bathe in the river and catch fish. How happy they are! What they want is peace.
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you are Shimul/Shaila and you have recently passed M.B.A from the University of Dhaka. There is a vacancy advertisement for the post of 'Public Relation Officer' in an Insurance Company in the daily Star. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose you are Zakir/Zara. You a student of G.C.B. High School, Gazipur. There is no canteen in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a canteen in your school campus.
14. Mobile phone is a part and parcel of our daily life. Write a paragraph on "The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone
15. Write a composition on "Your Favorite Hobby”.
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