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যশোর বোর্ড (Jashore Board-2026)

ENGLISH SECOND PAPER

[According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part A—Grammar (Marks—60)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. (Marks 1×10=10)

nature	different	a	more	communities
other	loss	the	often	responsibly

Biodiversity means the variety of living beings. It includes all plants and animals that live in (a) _______ habitats. Every species plays an important role in maintaining (b) _______ balance of nature. When any species disappears, it affects many (c) _______ species as well. Humans (d) _______ destroy forests for farming and construction. It causes (e) _______ of biodiversity. This loss not only harms wildlife but also affects us because we depend on (f) _______ for food, air and water. Protecting forests is (g) _______ important than ever before. We should act (h) _______ and protect our environment. Even small actions like planting trees and reducing waste can make (i) _______ big difference. Government and (j) _______ must work together so that future generation can enjoy their natural world.

Answer: (a) different (b) the (c) other (d) often (e) loss (f) nature (g) more (h) responsibly (i) a (j) communities

2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (Marks 1×5=5)

Column A	Column B	Column C
Plastic pollution Many people It We must take A clean environment	harms be throw	everyone's responsibility. sea animals and birds. a major threat to the environment. plastic bottles carelessly. strong steps to stop using single use plastic.

Answer: (a) Plastic pollution harms sea animals and birds. (b) Many people throw plastic bottles carelessly. (c) It is a major threat to the environment. (d) We must take strong steps to stop using single use plastic. (e) A clean environment is everyone's responsibility.

3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10)

go	drink	notice	drop	be
carry	blame	clean	sweat	make

July, but there was still no sign of rain. Clouds crossed the sky but they only (a) _______ the heat hotter. A crow felt thirsty. There (b) _______ no water anywhere, except in a small bottle on a pushcart at the street corner. He remembered his grandpa's advice, "Go and get the pebbles from the riverbed and (c) _______ them in." Off he (d) _______ to the riverbed where pebbles there were in all shapes and sizes. Pebbles are tricky things for crows to (e) _______. He panted and (f) _______. Suddenly he (g) _______ a poster over the bus stop. If men can (h) _______ through straws, then so can crows. Straws were plenty in the haystacks, he drew a few out, clipped and (i) _______ them. And he used them the way men do. He did not (j) _______ his grandpa though he was nice his own way. But each age has its own bag of tricks.

Answer: (a) made (b) was (c) drop (d) went (e) carry (f) sweated (g) noticed (h) drink (i) cleaned (j) blame

4. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) How pleasant a rainy day is (Assertive sentence) (b) It creates a very calm and refreshing atmosphere. (Exclamatory sentence) (c) It rejuvenates nature and pleases the soul. (Interrogative sentence) (d) People of all ages enjoy a rainy day. (Interrogative sentence) (e) Little boys and girls play in the rain and enjoy themselves. (Simple sentence) (f) We know that poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day. (Compound sentence) (g) The sound of raindrops falling on leaves makes the day magical. (Complex sentence) (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day seems the most enchanting. (Negative sentence) (i) Without experiencing the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (Complex sentence) (j) In a word, a rainy day is very refreshing. (Negative sentence)

Answer: (a) A rainy day is very pleasant. (b) What a calm and refreshing atmosphere it creates! (c) Doesn't it rejuvenate nature and please the soul? (d) Don't people of all ages enjoy a rainy day? (e) Playing in the rain, little boys and girls enjoy themselves. (f) Poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day and we know it. (g) The sound of raindrops which fall on leaves makes the day magical. (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day does not seem dull at all. (i) If one does not experience the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (j) In a word, a rainy day is not boring at all.

5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) War is a man made disaster, _______? (b) Everybody suffers from it, _______? (c) Women and children are the worst sufferers, _______? (d) None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, _______? (e) Let's raise our voice against war, _______?

Answer: (a) isn't it? (b) don't they? (c) aren't they? (d) can they? (e) shall we?

6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Agriculture is the soul of our national economy. But our agriculture is still a (a) _______ (gamble) in the hands of nature. Most of the farmers of our country are (b) _______ (literate). Poor farmers cannot buy (c) _______ (science) tools for cultivation. Moreover, the tools are (d) _______ (avail) to buy them. In winter, (e) _______ (irrigate) is also costly.

Answer: (a) gambling (b) illiterate (c) scientific (d) unavailable (e) irrigation

7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Patriotism refers to love for one's own country. It removes all sorts of meanness (a) _______ human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man to shed the last drop (b) _______ blood to defend the freedom of his country. A man (c) _______ this quality is no better than a beast. A true patriot always remembers "Mother and motherland are superior (d) _______ heaven." There are some traitors who always try to destroy the glory of the country (e) _______ self interest.

Answer: (a) from (b) of (c) without (d) to (e) for

8. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors. (Marks 1×5=5) The whole world has turned into a global village (a) _______ the improvement of information technology. (b) _______ we can know (c) _______ is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with other (d) _______ technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) _______ we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.

Answer: (a) due to / because of (b) As a result / That's why (c) what (d) as / since (e) So / Therefore

9. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) how can i help you the librarian says i need a book sir Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam tamim replies

Answer: "How can I help you?" the librarian says. "I need a book, sir. 'Wings of Fire' by APJ Abdul Kalam," Tamim replies.

Part B—Writing (Marks—40)

10. Suppose, you have visited a book fair recently. Now write a paragraph on "Your Visit to a Book Fair". (Marks 10)

11. Suppose, you are Ahid/Ahida, a student of Bogra Zilla School. Your school library facilities are not sufficient. Now write an application to the Headmaster of your school to increase library facilities. (Marks 10)

12. Write a composition on "The Season You Like Most". (Marks 20)

Key

যশোর বোর্ড (Jashore Board-2026)

ENGLISH SECOND PAPER

[According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 | Time: 3 hours | Full marks: 100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part A—Grammar (Marks—60)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. (Marks 1×10=10)

nature	different	a	more	communities
other	loss	the	often	responsibly

Biodiversity means the variety of living beings. It includes all plants and animals that live in (a) _______ habitats. Every species plays an important role in maintaining (b) _______ balance of nature. When any species disappears, it affects many (c) _______ species as well. Humans (d) _______ destroy forests for farming and construction. It causes (e) _______ of biodiversity. This loss not only harms wildlife but also affects us because we depend on (f) _______ for food, air and water. Protecting forests is (g) _______ important than ever before. We should act (h) _______ and protect our environment. Even small actions like planting trees and reducing waste can make (i) _______ big difference. Government and (j) _______ must work together so that future generation can enjoy their natural world.

Answer: (a) different (b) the (c) other (d) often (e) loss (f) nature (g) more (h) responsibly (i) a (j) communities

2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. (Marks 1×5=5)

Column A	Column B	Column C
Plastic pollution Many people It We must take A clean environment	harms be throw	everyone's responsibility. sea animals and birds. a major threat to the environment. plastic bottles carelessly. strong steps to stop using single use plastic.

Answer: (a) Plastic pollution harms sea animals and birds. (b) Many people throw plastic bottles carelessly. (c) It is a major threat to the environment. (d) We must take strong steps to stop using single use plastic. (e) A clean environment is everyone's responsibility.

3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: (Marks 1×10=10)

go	drink	notice	drop	be
carry	blame	clean	sweat	make

July, but there was still no sign of rain. Clouds crossed the sky but they only (a) _______ the heat hotter. A crow felt thirsty. There (b) _______ no water anywhere, except in a small bottle on a pushcart at the street corner. He remembered his grandpa's advice, "Go and get the pebbles from the riverbed and (c) _______ them in." Off he (d) _______ to the riverbed where pebbles there were in all shapes and sizes. Pebbles are tricky things for crows to (e) _______. He panted and (f) _______. Suddenly he (g) _______ a poster over the bus stop. If men can (h) _______ through straws, then so can crows. Straws were plenty in the haystacks, he drew a few out, clipped and (i) _______ them. And he used them the way men do. He did not (j) _______ his grandpa though he was nice his own way. But each age has its own bag of tricks.

Answer: (a) made (b) was (c) drop (d) went (e) carry (f) sweated (g) noticed (h) drink (i) cleaned (j) blame

4. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) How pleasant a rainy day is (Assertive sentence) (b) It creates a very calm and refreshing atmosphere. (Exclamatory sentence) (c) It rejuvenates nature and pleases the soul. (Interrogative sentence) (d) People of all ages enjoy a rainy day. (Interrogative sentence) (e) Little boys and girls play in the rain and enjoy themselves. (Simple sentence) (f) We know that poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day. (Compound sentence) (g) The sound of raindrops falling on leaves makes the day magical. (Complex sentence) (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day seems the most enchanting. (Negative sentence) (i) Without experiencing the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (Complex sentence) (j) In a word, a rainy day is very refreshing. (Negative sentence)

Answer: (a) A rainy day is very pleasant. (b) What a calm and refreshing atmosphere it creates! (c) Doesn't it rejuvenate nature and please the soul? (d) Don't people of all ages enjoy a rainy day? (e) Playing in the rain, little boys and girls enjoy themselves. (f) Poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day and we know it. (g) The sound of raindrops which fall on leaves makes the day magical. (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day does not seem dull at all. (i) If one does not experience the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (j) In a word, a rainy day is not boring at all.

5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) War is a man made disaster, _______? (b) Everybody suffers from it, _______? (c) Women and children are the worst sufferers, _______? (d) None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, _______? (e) Let's raise our voice against war, _______?

Answer: (a) isn't it? (b) don't they? (c) aren't they? (d) can they? (e) shall we?

6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Agriculture is the soul of our national economy. But our agriculture is still a (a) _______ (gamble) in the hands of nature. Most of the farmers of our country are (b) _______ (literate). Poor farmers cannot buy (c) _______ (science) tools for cultivation. Moreover, the tools are (d) _______ (avail) to buy them. In winter, (e) _______ (irrigate) is also costly.

Answer: (a) gambling (b) illiterate (c) scientific (d) unavailable (e) irrigation

7. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Patriotism refers to love for one's own country. It removes all sorts of meanness (a) _______ human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man to shed the last drop (b) _______ blood to defend the freedom of his country. A man (c) _______ this quality is no better than a beast. A true patriot always remembers "Mother and motherland are superior (d) _______ heaven." There are some traitors who always try to destroy the glory of the country (e) _______ self interest.

Answer: (a) from (b) of (c) without (d) to (e) for

8. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors. (Marks 1×5=5) The whole world has turned into a global village (a) _______ the improvement of information technology. (b) _______ we can know (c) _______ is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with other (d) _______ technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) _______ we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.

Answer: (a) due to / because of (b) As a result / That's why (c) what (d) as / since (e) So / Therefore

9. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) how can i help you the librarian says i need a book sir Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam tamim replies

Answer: "How can I help you?" the librarian says. "I need a book, sir. 'Wings of Fire' by APJ Abdul Kalam," Tamim replies.

Part B—Writing (Marks—40)

Here are the writing tasks completed with a professional structure, clear subheadings, and accessible English.

10. Write a paragraph on "Your Visit to a Book Fair" (Marks 10)

Your Visit to a Book Fair

A book fair is a place where books of different types are displayed and sold. It is a grand festival of knowledge and learning. I recently had the opportunity to visit the Amar Ekushey Book Fair held at the Bangla Academy premises, and it was a memorable experience. As soon as I entered the fairground, I was overwhelmed by the sight of hundreds of stalls decorated with colorful books. People of all ages, from children to the elderly, were walking around, browsing through different collections. The atmosphere was vibrant, with the smell of new pages filling the air. I saw many famous authors and poets interacting with their readers, which was truly inspiring. I spent hours walking from stall to stall, exploring books on history, science, literature, and art. I finally bought several books, including some novels and a collection of poems. I felt that such fairs are not just for buying books; they play a vital role in building the habit of reading among people and keeping our culture alive. My visit to the book fair was both enjoyable and educational, leaving me with a deep appreciation for the power of books.

11. Application to the Headmaster for increasing library facilities (Marks 10)

24 May 2026

The Headmaster,

Bogra Zilla School, Bogra.

Subject: Application for increasing library facilities.

Sir,

With due respect, I am writing to you on behalf of the students of your reputed school. We are proud of our school’s academic reputation. However, we are facing difficulties because our school library is not well-furnished and lacks essential facilities. Currently, the library suffers from an insufficient number of reference books, current journals, and newspapers. Furthermore, the seating arrangement is not comfortable enough for students to study peacefully for long hours.

A library is the heart of an educational institution. Without a well-equipped library, we are unable to enrich our knowledge beyond our textbooks. Therefore, we earnestly request you to take the necessary steps to increase the number of books, improve the seating arrangements, and provide modern facilities in our library.

We hope that you will consider our request favorably to encourage the habit of reading among the students.

Sincerely yours,

Ahid / Ahida

Class: X, Roll: 05 On behalf of the students of Bogra Zilla School

12. Write a composition on "The Season You Like Most" (Marks 20)

The Season I Like Most

Bangladesh is a land of natural beauty, blessed with six distinct seasons. Each season has its own unique charm and features. However, among all the seasons, Spring (Boshonto) is the one I like the most. It is known as the "King of Seasons" (Rituraj) due to its unmatched beauty and pleasant weather. In the Bangla calendar, Spring consists of the months of Falgun and Chaitra.

The arrival of Spring brings a refreshing change to nature after the cold and dry winter. During this time, the weather is neither too hot nor too cold, making it the most comfortable time of the year. The sky remains clear and bright blue, and a gentle breeze blows, soothing the mind. Nature takes on a vibrant look; trees sprout new, tender leaves, and colorful flowers like the Shimul, Krishnachura, and Palash bloom everywhere, painting the landscape in shades of red and yellow.

The environment becomes full of life and joy. Bees buzz around, and butterflies flutter from flower to flower. The sweet, melodious notes of the cuckoo fill the air, which is truly enchanting to hear. The songs of the cuckoo are a signature of Spring, reminding everyone that the dreary winter is over. It is a season of melody and mirth, where the whole atmosphere seems to be filled with happiness.

Apart from its scenic beauty, Spring is also a season of plenty. Many seasonal fruits and vegetables are available during this time. The sight of green fields and the promise of a good harvest bring hope and joy to the farmers. It is a time for various festivals, including the celebration of Pahela Baishakh, which marks the Bangla New Year. The atmosphere of festivity and cultural activities makes this season even more special.

Though Spring is a short-lived season, its influence on our minds is profound. It rejuvenates our weary souls and inspires us to be creative and hopeful. Its beauty, melody, and pleasant weather make it a favorite for everyone, especially for nature lovers. It offers a sense of relief and a chance to enjoy the outdoors after months of being confined during winter.

To conclude, Spring is a gift of nature. It brings color to the earth and happiness to human hearts. Because of its excitement, health benefits, and the spirit of renewal it fosters, Spring remains my most cherished season. I always look forward to its arrival every year with great anticipation.