SSC English 2nd Board Questions-2022

DHAKA BOARD-2022

ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER

Part A: Grammar (30 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions or articles. You have to put a cross (X) where article is not needed. .5×10=5

It was 4 in the afternoon. Hamid was studying (a) — the library when his cell phone rang. It was his younger sister, Runa. She said that she was standing (b) — front of (c) — shopping mall opposite Hamid’s office and asked him to meet her there as soon as possible. Hamid hurried out of (d) — library. As he went (e) — the street, he noticed that Runa was not alone. She was holding (f) — three to four years old girl (g) — hand. (h) — child was crying and Runa was trying frantically (i) — to pacify her. Some passers-by were looking (j) — them suspiciously. When he reached her, she started to explain.

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

build

idle

remember

be

work

lag

reach

depend

lead

follow

Bangladesh is 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.

3. Change the following sentences according to the directions. 1×5=5

(a) Bangladesh is a low-lying country. (Change it into Interrogative)

(b) Every year natural disasters visit us. (Change it into passive voice)

(c) Who does not know the consequence of Tsunami? (Change it into Assertive sentence)

(d) The recent flood was very devastating. (Change it into Exclamatory sentence)

(e) Dhaka is the most risky city in the earthquake zone. (Change it into Positive degree)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10-5

The aim of (a) — (educate) is to make a man fully equipped to be (b) — (use) 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 cooperative. 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 suffering of his countrymen. He also helps others in attaining (j) — (self-reliant).

5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) Everybody wants to lead a better life, —?

(b) A better life seldom comes without hard work, —?

(c) We have to work hard for this, —?

(d) But most of us can hardly do the job, —?

(e) Actually, life is not a bed of roses, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. .5×10=5

have you killed the rats said the mayor yes i have replied the piper give me the promised money how funny you are said the mayor take only fifty

Part B: Composition (20 Marks)

7. Suppose, you are Samira/Shamim and you have passed BSc Hons in Chemistry. You have seen a circular for the post of a Medical Representative in a renowned company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 10

8. Suppose, you are Sami/Sara living in Sylhet. You went to Dhaka by train yesterday. You lost your goods while going to Dhaka. Now, write a letter to the Chief Operating Officer of Bangladesh Railway complaining about your missing goods.

MYMENSINGH BOARD-2022

ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER

Part A: Grammar (30 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Put a cross (X) where no article is needed.    .5×10-5

A national flag is (a) — matter of pride for a nation. Every independent nation in (b) — world has a national flag (c) — its own. As (d) — independent nation, we have a national flag. Our national flag is (e) — symbol of independence. (f) — sovereignty and prosperity. Red and green colours are used in it. The red colour used in (g) — flag indicates (h) — martyrs who laid down their valuable lives (i) — the independence of our country. We must uphold its (j) — honour.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. .5X10=5

make

become

conduct

enhance

send

help

do

be

increase

Mobile phone is an important medium of modern communication which (a) — intercommunication. It (b) — our life very easy and comfortable. The world (c) — smaller due to the rapid use of it. Mobile phone connected with the Internet (d) — its users watch TV, and use social media like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, etc. We (e) — almost everything by using various mobile apps. We can check mails and (f) — the reply through it. The use of mobile phone (g) — noticeably during COVID-19. Nowadays, teachers and students (h) — dependent on it greatly. It has played a vital role in (i) — online education. But excessive use of if causes unpredictable health hazards. So, we (j) — It excessively.

3. Change the sentences according to directions.  1×5=5

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Make it positive)

(b) In fact, it is a blessing of science. (Make it negative without changing the original meaning)

(c) It has facilitated the world very greatly. (Make it exclamatory)

(d) Moreover, it has lessened our workloads. (Make it passive)

(e) So, we should use it in our everyday life. (Make it imperative)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10=5

Health is wealth. To keep in good health, we have to follow many things. Physical exercise is one of them. It increases our appetite and improves (a) — (digest) power. If anybody suffers from (b) — (digest) he should take physical exercise. Proper (c) — (digest) of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (d) — (constipate) and helps proper blood (e) — (circulate) Our antibodies will be (f) — (act) if our blood circulation is (g) — (normal) (h) — (proper) blood circulation in our bodies may cause many (i) — predictable physical problems. So, we must take physical exercise for the (j) — (improve) of blood circulation.

5. Add tag questions to the following statements. 1×5=5

(a) Reading books is a good habit,—?

(b) One should read books to acquire knowledge,—?

(c) Reading books never goes in vain,—?

(d) There is a saying, “The more you read, the more you learn”,—?

(e) So, a student should form the habit of reading books,—?

6. Use punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. .5×10=5

monira said to protiva how does the question seem to you have you got everything common no one item is uncommon to me what about you said protiva i m in the same position like you replied monira

Part B: Composition (20 Marks)

7. Suppose, you are Kabir/Kabita. You have passed the HSC this year. You have found a vacancy advertisement published in The Daily Ittefaq’ for the post of a salesman in a manufacturing company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter to the Manager for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

8. Suppose, you are Abid/Abida of class X of Raipura Adarsha High School, Raipura, Narsingdi. You have a canteen in your school. But the quality of foods is not good and healthy. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster about it. 10

RAJSHAHI BOARD-2022

Part A: Grammar (30 Marks)ENGLISH (COMPULSORY)

SECOND PAPER

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Some of the blanks may not require a preposition or an article. Put a cross mark (x) in those blanks. 5×10-5

It is needless to say that washing hands is very important for us. It is certainly (a) — issue. Washing hands regularly can save us from a kind of infectious disease (b) — important COVID-19. Washing hands with soap is (c) — must. We have to wash hands (d) — taking meal and (e) — using the toilet. Again, we should wash hands after touching sick members (f) — our family and pet animals. Washing hands is also strictly recommended after coming back (g) — outside. Washing hands in (h) — proper way may help us stay away from coronavirus. (i) — reason is that coronavirus spreads through touch. So, it is (j) — important to keep our hands clean.

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

understand

be

prevail

respect

stop

prosper

feel

preach

reign

defeat

Truth always (a) — in the world. Falsehood may (b) — for the time being. Those who (c) — engaged in (d) — the truth are (e) — by the people. Those who (f) — interest in telling lies cannot (g) — in life. They may prosper seemingly. But, after all, they become really (h) —. Socrates throughout his life would preach the truth. He tried to make people (i) — what was good for them. He was troubled by the powerful people. Yet, he never (j) — teaching good things.

3. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Only you can do the work. (Negative)

(b) No other friend is as great as books. (Superlative)

(c) The rose is a very nice flower. (Exclamatory)

(d) We should be patriots. (Imperative)

(e) He called it laurel. (Passive)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parentheses. 5×10-5

Everybody knows that (a) — (smoke) is a (b) — (danger) bad habit. It is (c) — (harm) to health. It is also (d) — (cost). A (e) — (smoke) should not smoke (f) — (public) Smoking creates (g) — (pollute). A single puff of cigarette contains thi diseases which are — (numerable) harmful particles that cause many (i) — (respirator) incurable. But there are many people who are (j) — (aware) of the bad effects of smoking.

5. Make tag questions of the following statements. 1X5-5

(a) He let me do it, —?

(b) Let’s be sincere in our life, ?

(c) Everybody respects the freedom fighters.

(d) Success cannot be achieved without efforts.

(e) He has to lead a miserable life, ?

6. Use punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.          .5×10-5

shoel asked alam friend have you ever visited the national memorial at savar indhakawow how splendid it is yes i havent yet gone there said alam

Part B: Composition (20 Marks)

7. Mind that, you are Tamim/Tamima. Your home district is Khulna. You have recently completed MBA from Dhaka University. You have found a job advertisement in The Daily Prothom Alo that there is a vacancy post for the position of a Junior Marketing Officer in BD Textile Limited. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10

8. Suppose, you are Munir/Mita, a student of Joypara High School, Manikganj. Your school has some computers for the students. But it is very sorry to say that most of the computers are out of order. So, the students cannot get proper facilities for practice. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster to take proper steps about this immediately. 10

DINAJPUR BOARD-2022

ENGLISH (COMPULSORY)

SECOND PAPER

Part A: Grammar (30 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. .5×10=5

Bangladesh is a free land but she is beset (a) — many problems. The use of poly bags is very dreadful. Recently it has become (b) — great threat (c) — our environment. (d) — bags block the drainage system. As a result, the low-lying areas (e) — the towns and the cities go under (f) — dirty water when it rains heavily. The used poly bags also destroy (g) — fertility of our soil. Our government has already banned the production (h) — poly bags. Yet some greedy and (i) — dishonest businessmen are producing the bags (j) — their own interest.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. .5×10-5

have

maintain

dislike

be

create

regard

show

refer

indulge

hamper

Social value denotes customs, beliefs, social practices and norms. Besides, social value (a) — to in a the mode of manners and the way of behaviour. Social value is (b) — as the picture of the culture of a nation. It (c) — a great educative value in our life. In the past, people were very much conscious of (d) — social values. Dishonesty, cruelty, misconduct, untruthfulness. rude behaviour, etc. were strongly hated and (e) — in society. At present, our social value (f) — great threat. Young people (g) — due respect to their elders. They are seen (h) — in different types of antisocial activities. As a result, peace and order and decent life are greatly (i) —.  It is high time we (j) — social awareness about social values.

3. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) The government has almost completed the construction of the Padma Bridge. (Passive)

(b) This is the largest bridge of Bangladesh. (Comparative degree)

(c) The countrymen will be very happy when it will be opened for use. (Exclamatory)

(d) It is a mega project. (Negative)

(e) We should go to visit it. (Imperative)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10=5

The nature of a mother’s love is the same in all countries. It is (a) — (universe) for our (b) — (exist) on earth, we (c) — (great) owe to our father and mother. (d) — (special) to our mother. A mother’s love is (e) — (parallel) and unique. A child’s (f) — (relate) with its mother is (g) — (heaven) and (h) — (spirit) see a mother (i) — (different) to her child’s well-being.

5. Make tag questions of the following statements.

(a) Industry is the key to success, —?

(b) The industrious are prosperous, —?

(c) They hardly suffer from poverty, —?

(d) On the other hand, there is no alternative to industry, —?

(e) Let us try to be industrious, —?

6 . Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.   1×5=5

the old woman said can you give me some food I have been starving for three days the young man said why do you beg cant you work

Part B: Composition (20 Marks)

7. Suppose, you are Jamil/Jamila and you have completed your Honours and Master’s degrees in English and you are looking for a job. Recently you have seen an advertisement for the post of an Assistant Teacher in English at Balaka Model High School, Dhaka. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10

8. Imagine, you are Helal/Helena, a student of class 9 of Rupali Public School, Tangail. Your school has a big library, but the collection of books and sitting arrangement are not satisfactory. Now, write a complaint letter to your Headmaster to solve the problem.

JASHORE BOARD-2022

ENGLISH (COMPULSORY)

SECOND PAPER

Part A: Grammar (30 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the and zero articles).  .5×10=5

Road accidents have recently become (a) — regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall a victim (b) — untimely death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur (c) — the violation of traffic rules by (d)) — unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and faulty vehicles also endanger (e) — passengers and (f) — passers-by. So, in order to save us (g) — the accidents, (h)  — government is trying to create awareness (i) — the people and has passed strict laws (j) — the accused.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the text. form consider .5×10-5

understand

form

consider

owe

take

respect

succeed

acquire

admit

forget

In an educational institution teacher-student relationship is (a) — to be the most important matter, it is such a relationship that is (b) — on the basis of mutual (c) —. A student always (d) — to his teachers because he cannot but (e) — help from them in case of (f) —. The sensible students never (g) — their teachers. Moreover, they (h) — their memorable teachers’ role which helps them (i) — in life. So, they always (j) — their teachers.

3. Change the sentences according to directions given in the bracket. 1×5-5

(a) The freedom fighters are considered to be the real heroes of our country. (Active)

(b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Affirmative)

(c) Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. (Positive)

(d) By taking proper steps, we can improve their condition. (Negative)

(e) We must show proper respect to them. (Passive)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10=5

Life without leisure and (a) [relax) is dull. Life becomes (b) (charm)- If one does not have any time to enjoy the (c) (beauty) objects of nature. (d) (monotony) -work hinders the (e) (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) (rich) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) (work) is (h) (harm)- Leisure does not mean (i) (Idle) It gives freshness to (j) (recreate) our energy.

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

(a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, —?

(b) We hardly forget the golden past, —?

(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, —?

(d) The sweetest memories of childhood are colourful, —?

(e) Who forgets these memories, —?

6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

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

Part B: Composition (20 Marks)

7. Suppose, a computer programmer will be appointed in the National ICT Research Centre, Dhaka. You are very interested for the post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the same. 10.

8. People of all sections have to suffer a lot because of load-shedding. The economic frame of the country is going to be weak for it. Now, write a complaint letter to the editor of a newspaper 10 about the problem of frequent load-shedding over the country.

Cumilla BOARD-2022

Part A: Grammar (30 Marks)1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the or X). .5×10=5Travelling has (a) great influence (b) – our minds. The human mind always craves (e) change. There is none who does not feel a thrill of joy (d) the new sight of experience. The traveller comes in contact (e) various types of people. If he moves (f) the observant eyes, he can acquire (g) lot of practical knowledge about men and things of (h) world which books alone cannot provide. Travelling gives us (i) opportunity to enjoy the more enchanting sights of nature. It helps one enrich his knowledge and makes him completely (j) perfect man.2. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box. .5×10=5

know

hinder

hear

begin

call

remember

inspire

be

bear

join

You must have (a) — the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) — our national poet. He (c) — as a rebel poet as well. He (d) — into a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) — his potentiality. When the First World War broke out, he (f) — the army. After the war, he (g) — to write poems. At that time, his poems and songs (h) — people against oppression. He (i) — the Shelley of Bangla literature. We should (j) — him for his great deeds.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×5=5

(a) Very few conquerors of the world were so great as Taimur. (Superlative)

(b) The province of a powerful prince was once attacked by young Taimur. (Active)

(c) He captured a large village. (Passive)

(d) The army killed Taimur’s all soldiers. (Negative)

(e). He did not disguise himself as a rich traveller to survive. (Affirmative)

4. Complete the text adding suffix, prefix or the both with the root words given in the parentheses. .5×10-5

(a) (Forestation) means cutting down of trees (b)(discriminately) Bangladesh is a (c) (dense) populated country. This huge population needs more shelter, (d) (agriculture) land, fuel and furniture, etc. For all these reasons, people cut trees. Moreover, there are (e) (honest) people who cut trees for making money (f) (legally) The (g) (remove) of trees causes serious damage to the soil as trees give (h) (protect) to soil as well. The temperature will rise and it will cause greenhouse effect. One day, the country will be (i) (suitable) for living. So, tree (j) (plant) programme should be extended throughout the country.

5. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) Good health means the health free from all kinds of diseases, —?

(b) One can keep good health by following certain rules, —?

(c) He is to eat a balanced diet, —?

(d) He has to take regular physical exercise, —?

(e) He must enjoy sound sleep, —?

6. Use punctuation and capital letters where necessary in the following text. .5×10=5

mr. hasan a renowned english teacher has been teaching in our school for the past five years he is honest and sincere he is our favourite teacher we love him much

Part B: Composition (20 Marks)

7. Suppose, you want to be a teacher and you have seen an advertisement in a newspaper. An Assistant Teacher will be appointed in Nurpur High School, Netrokona. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of an Assistant Teacher. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10

8. Suppose, you are an inhabitant of Mymensingh City, Mymensingh. The people of your locality suffer greatly due to insufficient water supply. Now, write a letter to the Mayor complaining about insufficient water. 10

CHATTOGRAM BOARD-2022

ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPERA: Grammar Part (30 Marks) 1.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. .5×10=5Nowadays, parents are very conscious (a) — the harmful effect of punishment (b) — children. Child psychologists think that both (c) — physical and mental punishments can be disastrous for (d) — child’s growth and development. It may lead (e) — fear and hatred of the person who punishes (f) — child. Again if (g) — child is punished, it may lack initiative. It may also feel hostile (h) — others. So, rude (i) — behavior gradually develops (j) — him.2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.   .5×10=5

take

eat

deserve

be

thrive

cause

run

know

fail

do

Everybody (a) — that food adulteration (b) —, a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and (c) — fatal diseases. People (d) — this kind of food (e) — a victim to liver disease, cancer, kidney failure and so on. Some businessmen who are avaricious and (f) — after money only (g) — this heinous work. They (h) — on the miseries of others. They (i) — punishment, some strict measures should be (j) — to stop this abominable task of the greedy businessmen.

3. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×5=5

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)

(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)

(c) We must learn how to use computer. (Imperative)

(d) Computer helps us a lot. (Passive)

(e) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Exclamatory)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses.   .5×10=5

Life without leisure and (a) (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) (charm) if man does not have any time to enjoy (c) (beauty) objects of nature. (d) (monotony) work hinders the (e)- (smooth)- of work. Leisure (f) (new) our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) (work) – is (h) (harm) Leisure does not mean (i) (idle) It gives (j) fresh) to our mind.

5. Add tag questions to the statements below. 1×5=5

(a) Time and tide wait for none, —?

(b) Unfortunately, many of us waste our time, —?

(c) None can prosper in life without utilizing time properly, —?

(d) So, everybody should realize this truth, —?

(e) Let’s make the best use of time, —?

6. Use punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. .5×10-5

once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler How much do you earn a year The cobbler replied laughing I never count in this way I earn barely enough to pass a day and I’m happy Are you really happy said the banker.

Part B: Composition (20 Marks)

7. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Labib/Tanha, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 10

8. Suppose, your village is badly affected by the recent flood. The people have been suffering severely due to lack of food and shelter. Now, write an application to the UNO for the relief goods for the affected people. 10

Key to Board Questions 2022

Dhaka Board-2022

1. (a) at/in; (b) in; (c) the; (d) the; (e) to/on/down; (f) a; (g) in/by; (h) The; (i) x; j) at.

2. (a) depends; (b) lead; (c) build; (d) work; (e) remembered, (f) idle; (g) will lag/may lag; (h)

are/were; (i) reach/can reach/have reached; j) should

follow.3. , (a) Isn't Bangladesh a low-lying country?

(b) We are visited by natural disasters every year.

(c) Everyone/Everybody knows the consequence of Tsunami. ;

Or, All know the consequence of Tsunami.

(d) How devastating the recent food was!,:

,(e) No other city is as risky as Dhaka in the earthquake zone.

Or, No other city in the earthquake zone is as risky as Dhaka.

4. (a) education; (b) useful; (c) truly; (d) personal; (e; thoughtful; (f) truthful; (g) dutiful; (h) prosperous

(i) remove; 0) self-reliance.

5. (a) Everybody wants to lead a better life, don't they?

(b) A better life seldom comes without hard work, does it?   1,

(c) We have to work hard for this, don't we?But most of us can hardly do the job, can we?

(d) Actually, life is not a bed of roses, is it?

6. "Have you killed the rats?" said the mayor. "Yes, I have," replied the piper. "Give me the promised money." "How funny you are!" said the mayor, "Take only fifty."

Mymensingh Board-2022

1. (a) a; (b) the; (c) of, (d) an; (e) the; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the; (i) for; 0) x.

2. (a) enhances/has enhanced; (b) has made; (c) has become; (d) helps/can help; (e) do/can do; (f) send; (g) increased; (h) are; (i) conducting; 0) should not use.

3. (a) Very few inventions of modern science are, as great as computer.

(b) In fact, it is not a curse of science.

(c) How greatly it has facilitated the world!

(d) Moreover, our workloads have been lessened by it.

(e) So, let us use it in our everyday life.

4. (a) digestion/digestive; (b) indigestion; (c) digestion;

(d) constipation; (e) circulation; (f) inactive; (g) abnormal; (h) Improper; (i) unpredictable; 0) improvement.

5. (a) Reading books is a good habit, isn't it?

(b) One should read books to acquire knowledge, shouldn't one/they?

(c) Reading books never goes in vain, does it?

(d) There is a saying, "The more you read, the more you.learn", isn't there?

(e) So, a student should form the habit of reading books, shouldn't he/she?

6. Monira said to Protiva, "How does the question seem to you? Have you got everything common?" "No, one item is uncommon to me. What about you?" said Protiva. "I'm in the same position like you," replied Monira.

Cumilla Board-2022

1. (a) a; (b) on; (c) for; (d) at; (e) with; (f) with; (g) a; (h) the; (i) an; 0) a.

2. (a) heard; (b) is; (c) is known; (d) was born; (e) hinder; (0 joined; (g) began; (h) inspired; (i) is called; 0) remember.

3. (a) Taimur was one of the greatest conquerors of the world.

(b) Once young Taimur attacked the provinces of a powerful prince.

(c) A large village was captured by him.

(d) The army did not leave Taimur's any soldiers. Or, No soldier of Taimur, could escape being killed by the army.

(e) He disguised himself as a poor traveler to survive.

4. (a) Deforestation; (b) indiscriminately; (c) densely; (d) agricultural; (e) dishonest; (f) illegally; (g) removal; (h) protection; (i) unsuitable; 0) plantation.

5. (a) Good health means the health, free from all kinds of diseases, doesn't it?

(b) One can keep good health by following certain rules, can't one?

(d) He has to take regular physical exercise, doesn't he?

(e) He must enjoy sound sleep, mustn't he?

[Note: 'has to' works as modal. So, in this case, `doesn't' is preferable.]

6. Mr. Hasan is a renowned English teacher; has been teaching in our school for the past five years. He is honest and sincere. He is our favourite teacher. We love him much.

[Note: In a compound sentence if there is no coordinatinc, conjunction, we can use (;); instead of coordinating conjunction. Ref: Wren and Martin]

Raishahi Board-2022

1. (a) an; (b) like; (c) a; (d) before; (e) after; (f) of, (g) from; (h) a; (i) The; 0) X.

2. (a) reigns/prevails; (b) prevail/reign; (c) are; (d) preaching; (e) respected; (f) feel; (g) prosper; (h) defeated; (i) understand; 0) stopped.

3. (a) None but you ca' do the work.

(b) Books are the greatest friend.

(c) What a nice flower the rose is!Let us be patriots.

(d) It was called laurel by him.

4. , (a) smoking; (b) dangerous; (c) harmful; (d) costly; (e) smoker; (f) publicly; (g) pollution; (h) innumerable;. (i) respiratory; 0) unaware.

5. (a) He let me do it, didn't he?

(b) Let's be sincere in our life, shall we?

(c) Everybody respects the freedom fighters, don't they?

(d) Success cannot be achieved without efforts, can it?

(e) He has to lead a miserable life, doesn't he?

6. Sohel asked Alam, "Friend, have you ever visited 'Hie National Memorial at Savar in Dhaka? Wow! How splendid it is!" "Yes, I haven't yet gone there," said Alam.

[Note: As there is a negative sentence after yes, yes is considered as a sentence.]

Dinajpur Board-2022

1.(a) with; (b) a; (c) for/to; (d) The; (e) around/ of-, (f)

x; (g) the-, (h) of-, (i) x; 0) for.

2. (a) refers; (b) regarded; (c) has; (d) maintaining; (e) disliked; (f) is; (g) do not show-, (h) indulged; (i) hampered; 0) created.

3. (a) The construction of the Padma Bridge has been almost completed by the government.

(b) This is larger than any other bridge of Bangladesh.

(c) How happy the countrymen will be when it will be opened for use!

(d) It's not a small/mini project.

(e) Let us go to visit it.

4. (a) universal; (b) existence; (c) greatly; (d) especially; (e) unparalleled; (f) relationship/, relation; (g) heavenly; (h) spiritual; (i) hardly; 0) indifferent.

5. (a) Industry is the key to success, isn't it?

(b) The industrious are prosperous, aren't   they?

(c) They hardly suffer from poverty, do they?

(d) On the other hand, there is no alternative to is there?

(e) Let us try to be industrious, shall we?

6. The old woman said, "Can you give me some food? I have been starving for three days." The young man said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?"

Jashore Board-2022

1. (a) d, (b) to; (c) for; (d) x; (e) the; (f) the; (g) from; (h) the/x; (i) among; 0) against.

2. (a) considered; (b) formed; (c) understanding; (d) owes; (e) take;-(f) acquiring; (g) forget; (h) admit; (i) succeed; (j) respect.

3. (a) We consider the freedom fighters to be the real heroes of our country.

(b) Their contribution will always be remembered.

(c) No other thing/ Nothing is as great as their sacrifice.

(d) Without taking proper steps, we cannot improve -their condition.

(e) Proper respect must be showed to them..

4. (a) relaxation; (b) charmless; (c) beautiful; (d) Monotonous; (e) smoothness; (f) enriches; (g) overwork; (h) harmful; (i) idleness; 0) recreate.

5. (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, aren't they?

(b) We hardly forget the golden past, do we?

(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, aren't they?

(d) The sweetest memories of childhood are

colourful, aren't they?

(e) Who forgets these memories, do they?

6. "Go to bed now," mother said. "You can complete your assignment in the morning." "No, mom. I'll finish it now."

Chattogram Board-2022

1. (a) ot7about; (b) on; (c) x; (d) a; (e) to; (f) the; (g) a; (h) to; (i) x; 0) in.

2. (a) knows; (by is; (c) causes; (d) eating;-(e) fall; (f) run; (g) do; (h) thrive; (i) deserve; 0) taken.

3. (a) Very few inventions of modern science are so/as great as computer.

(b) Computer is not a curse/bane on earth.

(c) Let us learn how to use computer.

(d) We are helped a lot by computer.

(e) How popular it has become because of its usefulness!

4. (a)    relaxation;        (b)        charmless;        (c)        beautiful;

(d) Monotonous; (e) smoothness; (f) renews; (g) overwork; (h) harmful; (i) idleness; (j) freshness/ refreshment.

5. (a) Time and tide wait for none, do they?

(b) Unfortunately, many of us waste our time, don't we?None can prosper in life without utilizing tune properly, can they?

(f) So, everybody should realize this ttuth, shouldn't they?

(g) Let's make the best use of time, shall we?

6. Once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler, "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied laughing," I never count in this way. I earn barely enough to pass a day and I'm happy." "Are you really happy?" said the banker.

Sylhet Board-2022

1.         (a) a; (b) the; (c) in; (d) x; (e) of-, (f) a; (g) x; (h) for, (i) of, 0) between.

2. (a) needed; (b) is developing; (c) going; (d) keeping; (e) learning; (f) emphasized; (g) modifying; (h) enriched; (i) motivated; 0) Having.

3. (a) No other way of leading life is so/as good as honesty.

(b) People always appreciate this noble virtue.

(c) Honesty cannot close a door of peace before a person.

Or, Dishonesty can't open a door of peace before a person?

Or, It is not that. honesty can't open a door of peace .•before a person.

(d) What an important virtue honesty is!

(e) So, let us never be dishonest./let us not ever be dishonest.

4. (a) capitalist; (b) absence; (c) prosperous; (d) exchange; (e) specialization; (f) productivity; (g)

happiness; (h) absolutely; (i) . contentment; (j) satisfaction.

5. (a) Nobody was present yesterday, were they9

(b) I am an SSC examinee, aren't I?

(c) Don't tell a lie, will you?

.(d) The widower shut the door, didn't he?

(e) The idle can do little for society, can they?

6. I said to the old man,. "What are you doing?" "I am watching the boy swimming in the pond," he said. "How happy they are! May Allah bless them." "Let me sit by you and enjoy the scene," I said.      . 1

Barishal Board-2022

1. (a) a; (b) of; ,(c) x; (d) a; (e) x; (f) x; (g) from ; (h) an;

(i) the; 0) From/On.

2. (a) is being observed/is observed; (b) reading; (c) are;

(d) do not get; (e) has started; (f) upgrading; (g) taking/to take; (h) see; (i) continued; 0) will remain.

3. (a) How profitable flower cultivation is now!

(b) Flowers are cultivated by many people for earning money.

(c) Isn't there a great demand of flower at present?

(d) There is nobody but becomes glad to get flowers. Or, Nobody becomes sad to get flowers.

(e) In isome cases, no other gift is so/as welcoming . as flowers.

4. (a) seasonal; (b) various; (c) well-known; (d) favourite;

(e) hardly; (f) unripe; (g) profitable; '(h) suitable; (i) become; 0) economical/economic.

5. (a) Truthfulness is a great virtue, isn't it?

(b) Nothing is better than this quality, is it?

(c). Everybody loves a truthful man, don't they?

(d) Follow the footprints of truthful persons, won't you?/Wm you?

(e) Let us try to be truthful, shall we?

6. My mother said to me, "Where are you going?" "I am going to school," said I. "Did you go to school yesterday?"