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সিলেট বোর্ড (Sylhet 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 form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10)

gold	with	mental	beneficial	fresh
regularly	good	immense	the	cheer

Morning walk is (a) _______ to our health. It is refreshing and pleasant. If one walks early in the morning, he can feel the (b) _______ of air. (c) _______ natural beauty will give him (d) _______ pleasure. Morning walk can provide one (e) _______ the opportunity of enjoying the (f) _______ glow of sunrise. After walking he returns home with a (g) _______ mind. It helps him keep fit physically and (h) _______. He will have a (i) _______ start of his day if he takes morning walk (j) _______.

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

Column A	Column B	Column C
Computer Students Computer education It The usefulness of computer	be get has been helps	immense in modern world. included in the curriculum of Bangladesh. essential to make our life easier and faster. them to adapt themselves with the modern ICT based world. practical knowledge of the use of computers.

3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box. You may use one verb more than once: (Marks 1×10=10)

add	be	will	blend	think
boost	possess	help	know	mix

The benefits of honey (a) _______ to us. Having antioxidant, it (b) _______ immunity to many illnesses. It (c) _______ that honey might be beneficial for patients. It (d) _______ healing properties that can be a reliable cure for coughs and colds when (e) _______ with lemon. (f) _______ with milk, honey (g) _______ to create tasty sweet dishes. For example by being (h) _______ to tea or to various cakes, we (i) _______ all agree that honey (j) _______ very delicious.

4. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Telling lies is the greatest of all sins. (Negative) (b) A liar can never get any permanent success. (Interrogative) (c) We know that a lie breeds thousands of lies. (Compound) (d) Some people know the consequences of telling lies but they continue it. (Simple) (e) They tell lies with a view to gaining some benefits. (Complex) (f) They are very unfortunate. (Exclamatory) (g) They should realize the fact. (Interrogative) (h) The creator always dislikes a liar. (Negative) (i) Don't we want everyone to speak the truth? (Assertive) (j) So, we should never tell a lie. (Affirmative)

5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Patience is one of the greatest qualities in life, _______? (b) In every situation one must try to have patience, _______? (c) No one can overcome challenges easily without being patient, _______? (d) It becomes difficult to attain success if one loses patience, _______? (e) So, let's be patient for a better life, _______?

Answer: (a) isn't it? (b) mustn't one? (c) can they? (d) doesn't it? (e) shall we?

6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Sonia was planning for the (a) _______ (celebrate) of her sister, Rumi's birthday. The (b) _______ (decorate) of their family hall room was done with colourful balloons and flowers. The atmosphere became festive with games and music. The party was full of (c) _______ (enjoy). It became an (d) _______ (forget) day for Rumi. Sonia was (e) _______ (fortune) making her sister thrilled.

7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Patriotism is inherent (a) _______ man. It is essential (b) _______ a country's progress. Patriots are noted for their zeal and different from others. Their memory doesn't sink (c) _______ oblivion. They are worthy of praise and lay (d) _______ their lives for the country. They are not indifferent (e) _______ the development of their country.

8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Everybody knows (a) _______ sincerity is the key to success. A sincere person can prosper in life. The man (b) _______ does not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way in the world. Many a man is not conscious of the importance of sincerity for (c) _______ they don't have the benefit of success. (d) _______ we should be sincere to our work. (e) _______ we are sincere to our work, we will suffer in the long run.

9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) what is your plan after the examination said i we have decided to visit our home town mamun replied

Part B—Writing (Marks—40)

10. Write a paragraph on "Traffic Jam". (Marks 10)

11. Imagine, your are Rina/Rynan, a student of Rahimanagar High School. Your school library is not well furnished and lacks facilities. Now, write an application to your Headmaster for increasing the library facilities. (Marks 10)

12. Write a composition on, "Your Aim in Life". (Marks 20)

Key

সিলেট বোর্ড (Sylhet 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 form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (Marks 1×10=10)

gold	with	mental	beneficial	fresh
regularly	good	immense	the	cheer

Morning walk is (a) _______ to our health. It is refreshing and pleasant. If one walks early in the morning, he can feel the (b) _______ of air. (c) _______ natural beauty will give him (d) _______ pleasure. Morning walk can provide one (e) _______ the opportunity of enjoying the (f) _______ glow of sunrise. After walking he returns home with a (g) _______ mind. It helps him keep fit physically and (h) _______. He will have a (i) _______ start of his day if he takes morning walk (j) _______.

Answer: (a) beneficial (b) freshness (c) The (d) immense (e) with (f) golden (g) cheerful (h) mentally (i) good (j) regularly

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

Column A	Column B	Column C
Computer Students Computer education It The usefulness of computer	be get has been helps	immense in modern world. included in the curriculum of Bangladesh. essential to make our life easier and faster. them to adapt themselves with the modern ICT based world. practical knowledge of the use of computers.

Answer: (a) Computer is essential to make our life easier and faster. (b) Students get practical knowledge of the use of computers. (c) Computer education has been included in the curriculum of Bangladesh. (d) It helps them to adapt themselves with the modern ICT based world. (e) The usefulness of computer is immense in modern world.

3. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box. You may use one verb more than once: (Marks 1×10=10)

add	be	will	blend	think
boost	possess	help	know	mix

The benefits of honey (a) _______ to us. Having antioxidant, it (b) _______ immunity to many illnesses. It (c) _______ that honey might be beneficial for patients. It (d) _______ healing properties that can be a reliable cure for coughs and colds when (e) _______ with lemon. (f) _______ with milk, honey (g) _______ to create tasty sweet dishes. For example by being (h) _______ to tea or to various cakes, we (i) _______ all agree that honey (j) _______ very delicious.

Answer: (a) are known (b) boosts (c) is thought (d) possesses (e) mixed (f) Blended (g) helps (h) added (i) will (j) is

4. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: (Marks 1×10=10) (a) Telling lies is the greatest of all sins. (Negative) (b) A liar can never get any permanent success. (Interrogative) (c) We know that a lie breeds thousands of lies. (Compound) (d) Some people know the consequences of telling lies but they continue it. (Simple) (e) They tell lies with a view to gaining some benefits. (Complex) (f) They are very unfortunate. (Exclamatory) (g) They should realize the fact. (Interrogative) (h) The creator always dislikes a liar. (Negative) (i) Don't we want everyone to speak the truth? (Assertive) (j) So, we should never tell a lie. (Affirmative)

Answer: (a) No other sin is as great as telling lies. (b) Can a liar ever get any permanent success? (c) A lie breeds thousands of lies, and we know it. (d) Despite knowing the consequences of telling lies, some people continue it. (e) They tell lies so that they can gain some benefits. (f) How unfortunate they are! (g) Shouldn't they realize the fact? (h) The Creator never likes/favors a liar. (i) We want everyone to speak the truth. (j) So, we should always speak/tell the truth.

5. Make tag questions of these statements: (Marks 1×5=5) (a) Patience is one of the greatest qualities in life, _______? (b) In every situation one must try to have patience, _______? (c) No one can overcome challenges easily without being patient, _______? (d) It becomes difficult to attain success if one loses patience, _______? (e) So, let's be patient for a better life, _______?

Answer: (a) isn't it? (b) mustn't one? (c) can they? (d) doesn't it? (e) shall we?

6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (Marks 1×5=5) Sonia was planning for the (a) _______ (celebrate) of her sister, Rumi's birthday. The (b) _______ (decorate) of their family hall room was done with colourful balloons and flowers. The atmosphere became festive with games and music. The party was full of (c) _______ (enjoy). It became an (d) _______ (forget) day for Rumi. Sonia was (e) _______ (fortune) making her sister thrilled.

Answer: (a) celebration (b) decoration (c) enjoyment (d) unforgettable (e) fortunate

7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: (Marks 1×5=5) Patriotism is inherent (a) _______ man. It is essential (b) _______ a country's progress. Patriots are noted for their zeal and different from others. Their memory doesn't sink (c) _______ oblivion. They are worthy of praise and lay (d) _______ their lives for the country. They are not indifferent (e) _______ the development of their country.

Answer: (a) in (b) for (c) into (d) down (e) to

8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (Marks 1×5=5) Everybody knows (a) _______ sincerity is the key to success. A sincere person can prosper in life. The man (b) _______ does not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way in the world. Many a man is not conscious of the importance of sincerity for (c) _______ they don't have the benefit of success. (d) _______ we should be sincere to our work. (e) _______ we are sincere to our work, we will suffer in the long run.

Answer: (a) that (b) who (c) which (d) So/Therefore (e) Unless

9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (Marks 5) what is your plan after the examination said i we have decided to visit our home town mamun replied

Answer: "What is your plan after the examination?" said I. "We have decided to visit our home town," Mamun replied.

Part B—Writing (Marks—40)

10. Write a paragraph on "Traffic Jam" (Marks 10)

Traffic Jam

Traffic jam is a common and burning problem in the big cities of Bangladesh. It is a situation where vehicles get stuck on the road for a long time, leading to a standstill in movement. There are several reasons behind this persistent issue. The primary cause is the rapid increase in the number of vehicles, which far exceeds the capacity of our narrow and poorly planned roads. Additionally, many drivers lack proper training and often violate traffic rules by parking vehicles anywhere they please. Street vendors occupying sidewalks force pedestrians to walk on the road, further reducing the space available for traffic. The lack of efficient traffic management and the tendency of drivers to overtake recklessly also worsen the situation. The effects of traffic jam are severe. It causes immense suffering to commuters, makes students late for school, and prevents patients from reaching hospitals on time, which can sometimes be fatal. It also hinders industrial productivity and creates mental stress for everyone. To solve this problem, the authorities should widen the roads, construct more flyovers, and strictly enforce traffic laws. Furthermore, public awareness is essential. If we all follow traffic regulations and act responsibly, we can certainly alleviate this unbearable crisis and ensure smoother movement on our roads.

11. Application to the Headmaster for increasing library facilities

24 May 2026

The Headmaster

Rahimanagar High School

Subject: Prayer for increasing library facilities.

Sir,

I am writing to you on behalf of the students of your reputed school. We are proud of our school’s academic standard; however, we are facing difficulties due to the inadequate facilities in our school library. At present, the library is not well-furnished, lacks a comfortable seating arrangement, and, most importantly, is short of necessary reference books and current journals. As a library is the heart of a school, the lack of these facilities prevents us from enriching our knowledge beyond our textbooks.

I, therefore, hope that you would kindly take the necessary steps to renovate the library, increase the collection of books, and improve the seating arrangements to create a conducive environment for study.

Sincerely yours,

Rina / Rynan Class: X, Roll: 08 On behalf of the students of Rahimanagar High School

12. Composition on "Your Aim in Life" (Marks 20)

My Aim in Life

A life without an aim is like a ship without a rudder. To succeed in any field, one must have a clear vision and a well-defined goal. An aimless person drifts through life without purpose. Therefore, selecting a specific career early on is essential for a meaningful existence. My aim in life is to become a doctor.

I have chosen to be a doctor because it is one of the noblest professions in the world. Bangladesh is a developing country where millions of people, especially in rural areas, suffer from a lack of proper medical care. Many people lose their lives simply because they cannot afford or access doctors. I want to serve these suffering people and contribute to society by providing medical aid to those in need.

To achieve this goal, I am currently studying with great dedication, focusing heavily on Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I follow a disciplined routine, ensuring I understand every concept thoroughly. After passing the HSC examination, I plan to get admitted into a reputed medical college. I am also reading books outside my syllabus to broaden my general knowledge and improve my vocabulary. I know the path is long and challenging, but I am prepared to work hard.

My ultimate dream is not to accumulate wealth, but to serve humanity. After completing my medical degree, I intend to open a small clinic in my village or a remote area where medical facilities are scarce. I want to provide affordable treatment to the poor who cannot afford the high costs of private hospitals. I believe that being a doctor gives me the power to save lives, and there is no greater satisfaction than seeing a patient smile after recovery.

I am well aware that the road to becoming a doctor requires immense patience and perseverance. I am trying to build a strong foundation of knowledge and developing a character defined by empathy, kindness, and sincerity. I also participate in community volunteer work to understand the struggles of common people, which I believe will help me become a more compassionate doctor.

Becoming a doctor is a responsibility as much as it is a career. It requires a commitment to lifelong learning and service. I am fully dedicated to my goal and am working relentlessly to make it a reality. I pray to the Almighty to grant me the strength, wisdom, and sincerity required to serve the suffering humanity of my country with excellence and compassion.