SSC English 2nd Paper Exam -2027 Strategies/ How to achieve very good marks in SSC English 2nd Paper Strategies / এসএসসি ইংরেজি ২য় পত্র – পরীক্ষায় কীভাবে লিখবে
- Fakhruddin Babar
- Feb 18, 2024
- 9 min read
Updated: May 10
Exam Strategy and Its Importance
Success in examinations depends on proper strategy, discipline, and regular preparation. Every student needs strong exam fitness to achieve good results.
Students should study regularly from the beginning of the academic year. Consistent study helps in deep learning. They should focus on understanding lessons instead of memorizing. Preparing their own notes is important, as it helps them write unique answers. Regular revision keeps lessons fresh and strengthens memory.
Before the examination, students must check exam dates, times, and necessary materials carefully to avoid confusion and stress.
Inside the Examination Hall
In the examination hall, students should first go through the entire question paper carefully before starting to write. This helps them understand the pattern and difficulty level. They should also take mental preparation to attempt all questions.
While reading the questions, it is useful to underline or identify key words, so that answers remain focused and relevant.
Students should start with easier questions and manage time properly. During writing, answers should be clear, relevant, and to the point. They should avoid unnecessary details.
A ‘halfway check’ is important during writing to ensure they are on the right track.
Special care should be given to handwriting, which must be neat and legible so that the examiner can read it easily. Proper spacing and correct numbering also improve presentation.
Students should try to attempt all questions, even if they are not fully sure, because partial answers can still earn marks. They should not spend too much time on one question.
At the end, students must revise their answer script, checking for mistakes and ensuring no question is left unanswered.
In conclusion, exam fitness helps a student perform well in the examination hall, which ultimately leads to success.
Exam Strategies
SSC Examination-2027
English 2nd Paper
Mark Distribution
Focus: Mark Distribution of SSC Exam 2027 (Short Syllabus)
Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Detailed Mark Distribution
Category | Marks | Test Items | Test Marks |
Part A: Grammar | 60 | 01. Gap Filling with Clues | 1×10=10 |
02. Substitution Table | 1×5=05 | ||
03. Right form of Verbs | 1×10=10 | ||
04. Changing Sentences (Affirmative, Negative, Assertive, Interrogative, Exclamatory, Simple, Complex, Compound) | 1×10=10 | ||
05. Tag Questions | 1×5=05 | ||
06. Suffixes and Prefixes | 1×5=05 | ||
07. Preposition | I×5=05 | ||
08. Connectors/Linking Words | 1×5=05 | ||
09. Punctuation & Capitalization | 1×5=05 | ||
Part B: Writing | 40 | 10. Writing Paragraph | 10 |
11. Writing - E-mail/Letter/ Application | 10 | ||
12. Writing Short composition | 20 |
How to approach questions in English 2nd paper and achieve very good score
Primary Writing Strategy (Very Important)
In the exam hall:
Start with the easiest grammar questions → build confidence.
Never stay stuck on one question for more than 2–3 minutes.
Write only what is required (no extra words, no explanations).
Keep your answers clean, short, and correct.
📘 Part-A: Grammar (How to Answer Each Question)
Question-1 Gap Filling Activities- With Clues
Strategies: How to Answer
Read the words given in boxes first
Read the whole passage once quickly.
Go blank by blank:
Look at word before + word after
Ask:
Is it preposition? → (to, of, on)
Is it article? → (a, an, the)
What parts of speech is needed? –(Noun, Pronoun, Adj, Verb, Adv. Conjunction or Interjection)
5. Write only the correct word form
6. Remember that you can use any word which may fit in the gap but give special attention to the form of the word.
7. You are usually allowed to use one word only.
8. You may need to use one word more than once
9. After writing read the sentence again to check whether chosen word makes senses/grammatically fits in the gap.
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-1”
2. Always write the answers downward.
3. You can write like-
(a)developed
(b) in
(c) happy
……
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t write full sentence
Don’t guess randomly
Don’t forget to change verb form if required
Question 2 Substitution Table / Matching
Strategies:
1. Read the all parts of the given table carefully (2 times)
Take one subject → match correct verb → match correct ending
Make complete sentence
4. Arrange the sentences roughly ( you can use pencil)
Check:
Does it make sense?
Is tense correct?
Is it grammatically correct
6. Give special attention to first column
7. If you are sure, write the final answer.
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-2”
Answer:
Hamlet was the prince of Denmark.
His father died suddenly.
………
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t mix parts randomly
Don’t leave sentence incomplete
Don’t ignore tense
Question 3 Right forms of Verbs
Strategies:
Read the words given in boxes first
2. Read the given text very carefully. (at least 2 times).
3. Determine the tense of the passage and write the appropriate form of the verbs.
4. Use the negatives where necessary.
5. Use Active/ passive form of the verbs depending on the subject is doer or receiver of the action.
6. Write the answers
7. Re-read the passage using the form of the verbs to see whether your words sound reasonable in the context
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-3”
2. Write only the answers.
3. Always write the answers downward.
4. You can write like-
(a) happened
(b) has been being done
(c) will be doing
…
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t mix past & present
Don’t use wrong verb form
Don’t ignore passive
Question 4 Changing Sentence
Strategies:
1. At first read the sentences carefully and notice the instruction in the bracket.
2. Sometimes all the sentences are given on the same topic, So your sentences should also match the theme.
3. Write only the answers.
4. Don’t get stuck in one question rather move forward and attempt the next question. Later you can come back and write answer of the remaining ones.
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-4”
2. Write only the answers.
3. You can write like-
(a) Everyone wants to be happy.
(b) …..
(c) …..
…
………….
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t change meaning
Don’t use wrong structure
Don’t forget auxiliary
Question 5 Tag Question
Strategies:
1. At first read the given sentence carefully
2. Give special attention to the auxiliary verb used in the sentences.
3. Determine the tense and person of the sentences
4. Write the answer accordingly
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-5”
2. Write only the answers.
3. You can write like-
(a) They used to play football in the afternoon, didn’t they?
(b) …..
(c) …..
…
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t use same polarity
Don’t use wrong auxiliary
Question 6 Prefix and Suffix
Strategies:
1. Read the given passage very carefully (2 times).
2. Determine the person , tense and the theme of the passage.
3. Look at sentence → what type needed?
a. noun / adjective / adverb
4. Write the answers adding prefix, suffix or both to the given words in the brackets.
5. Write only the answers
6. Read all answers to see whether they make sense in the context .
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-6”
2. You can write your answer like this:
3. You can write like-
(a)developed
(b) happily
……
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t change meaning wrongly
Don’t make spelling mistake
Question 7 Preposition
Strategies:
1. At first read the given passage carefully
2. Give special attention to adjective and verb after which specific prepositions are used.
3. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions
4. You may use same preposition more than once
5. Determine what type of preposition can used in the given situation/context.
6. After writing read back to see whether the sentence makes sense or not.
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-7”
2. Write only the answers.
3. You can write like-
(a) in
(b) by
(c) for
………
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t translate from Bangla
Don’t guess blindly
Question 8 Linking Words/Connectors
Strategies:
1. At first read the given passage carefully
2. Give special attention to subject, the sequence of ideas expressed in the passage.
3. Don’t write one answer after reading only one sentence or part of a sentence.
4. Determine what type of connectors can used in the given situation.
5. Decide relation:
a. contrast → but
b. cause → because
c. result → so
d. Reason
…………………..
6. After writing read back to see whether the sentence makes sense or not.
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-8”
2. Write only the answers.
3. You can write like-
(a) because
(b) which
(c) …..
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t use random connector
Don’t ignore meaning
Question 9 Punctuation
Strategies:
1. At first read the passage carefully (2 times)
2. Determine whether the given passage is written in direct or indirect speech.
If the passage is in direct speech, Identify speaker and use the quotation mark accordingly.
Don’t , forget to write the first letter of a sentence and start a proper noun with capital letter.
3. Rewrite the passage using punction marks.
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-9”
2. Rewrite the full passage with correct punctuation marks and capitalization where necessary.
You can write like-
“Do not worry about a few mistakes,” said the teacher. “You can learn a lot through your mistakes.” “Do we learn from our mistakes?” asked the boy.
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t miss quotation marks
Don’t forget capital letters
✍️ Part-B: Writing (How to Answer Properly)
Question 10 Writing Paragraph
Strategies:
1. Start writing the paragraph from the beginning of the page.
2. Keep reasonable margin in all sides
3. Must write the Name of the paragraph (heading/title)
4. Never write more than one paragraph.
5. Write as many words as mentioned in the question( usually 200 words) if number of words is not mentioned write according to your allotment of time.
6. Students usually write paragraph 1-3 pages.
7. Maintain the key writing techniques for paragraph- stater, developer and concluding remark.
8. Start with topic sentence
9. Add 7–8 supporting ideas.
10. End with conclusion
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-10”
2. Write the name of the paragraph keeping equal space on both sides.
3. Write the paragraph
4. Revise the paragraph once you have finished writing.
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t write too long
Don’t go off-topic
Question 11 Formal Letter (Application)
Strategies:
1. Read the given text very carefully. ( at least 2 times)
2. Underline the key words of the application.
3. Start writing from the beginning of the page.
4. Don’t write overleaf
5 .You may write across two pages, starting from the left page to the right, so both can be seen in a single view.
6. Always use formal language in application.
7. Use formal tone and academic vocabulary.
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-11”
2. Write the application starting from the beginning of the page.
3. You can use small hand writing to accommodate more words.
4. Revise the application once you have finished writing.
(or) Informal Letters/Email Writing
Strategies:
1. Read the given prompt very carefully.
2. Make a plan for your writing.
3. Write as many words as mentioned in the question; if number of words is not mentioned write according to your allotment of time.
4. Draw an envelop with address at the end.
Informat letter might be written in more than 1 pages
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-11”
2. For Email You can write like this:
To: mim@yahoo.com
Subject: describing the importance of physical exercise.
Dear….,
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t forget format
Don’t use slang
Question 12 Writing composition
Strategies:
1. Start writing the composition from the beginning of the page.
2. Keep reasonable margin in all sides
3. Must write the Name of the composition(heading/title)
4. Write 4-6 paragraphs.
5. Write as many words as mentioned in the question( usually 250 words) if number of words is not mentioned write according to your allotment of time.
6. Maintain the key writing techniques for composition- stater, developer and conclusion.
How to write answer:
1. Write “Answer to the Question No-16”
2. Write the name of the paragraph keeping equal space on both sides.
3. Write the composition
❌ What to Avoid:
Don’t write without structure
Don’t repeat same idea
Final Exam Trick (Most Important)
If confused → write simple correct answer
Don’t try to be “fancy”
Clean writing = better marks
SSC English Final Suggestion for SSC English 1st & 2nd Papers
English 1st Paper Suggestion
English 2nd Paper Suggestion
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