Rajshahi Board 2019
Part A Grammar
1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5
Road accidents have (a) — become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents many persons fall (b) to untimely death. It is reported (c) — most of the accidents occur for (d) — violation of traffic rules, (e)— unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and (f) — vehicles also (g) — the passengers and the passers-by. So, in order to save us from the accidents the government is trying to create (h)— among the people and has passed (i) —laws against the (j)—.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5
Housing is one of the greatest (a) — in our country. Thousands of people in big ( b) — like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) — in the footpaths. In rural (d) — there is also an acute (e) — of housing. The cost of construction is (f) — day by day. At present, it is very (g) — for the (h) — people to (i) — the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) — to be solved soon.
3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5
Answer: 3. (a) Cricket has a great appeal among the people all over the world. of
(b) But it is a costly game.
(c) Recently, it has become popular in our country.
(d) Its popularity surpasses that of football.
(e) Now, rural youths are also seen playing cricket.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5
acquiring admit considered formed forget owes respect succeed take understanding |
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)— knowledge. 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.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5
The students said "We want to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition". The headmaster said, "Why?" The students said, "We want to make it memorable in our life". The Headmaster said, "Don't worry. 1 shall take all necessary steps to arrange the function."
6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10
(a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Interrogative)
(b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man's life. (Comparative)
(c) It persuades a man to do everything just, (Negative)
(d) This quality highly motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for the country. (Simple)
(e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive)
(f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex)
(g) A patriot fears none but the creator. (Affirmative)
(h) By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound)
(i) He is respected by all. (Active)
(j) So, we should be patriots. (Imperative)
7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5
(a) We should keep in mind that ___.
(b) If we are not healthy, ___.
(c) We must eat a balanced diet so that ___.
(d) We should wear socks and shoes when ___.
(e) Nobody likes a man who ___.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5
Bangladesh is a (a)-(river) and (b)- (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c)-(important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (depend) on the rivers. But we get (e) (sufficient) water for use from the rivers
There are (f)-(differ) reasons behind it at first, the water of many rivers (g)- (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h)-(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i)-(suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the ()-(better) of our agriculture.
9. Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5
(a) Cutting trees is not good for us, -?
(b) Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, -?
(c) We can hardly live without them, -?
(d) They are our best friends, -?
(e) Let's plant trees more and more, -?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5
The whole world has turned into a global village (a)- the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c)- are in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e)-we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5
go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now
Part B: Composition (Marks-40)
12. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Habib/Habiba, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
13. Imagine, you are, Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School: Dhaka. Recently, your father has been 8 transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of you school for a transfer certificate.
I 4. Write a paragraph on “A School Magazine”. 10
15. Write a composition on “Science in Everyday Life”. 12
Key
Rajshahi Board 2019
Part A Grammar
1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5
Road accidents have (a) — become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents many persons fall (b) to untimely death. It is reported (c) — most of the accidents occur for (d) — violation of traffic rules, (e)— unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and (f) — vehicles also (g) — the passengers and the passers-by. So, in order to save us from the accidents the government is trying to create (h)— among the people and has passed (i) —laws against the (j)—.
Answer: 1. (a) recently (b) victim (c) that (d) the (e) by my (f) faulty (g) endanger (h) awareness (i) strict (j) accused
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5
Housing is one of the greatest (a) — in our country. Thousands of people in big ( b) — like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) — in the footpaths. In rural (d) — there is also an acute (e) — of housing. The cost of construction is (f) — day by day. At present, it is very (g) — for the (h) — people to (i) — the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) — to be solved soon.
Answer: 2. (a) problems (b) cities (c) live (d) areas (e) crisis (f) increasing (g) difficult (h) poor (i) meet (j) has own
3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5
Answer: 3. (a) Cricket has a great appeal among the people all over the world. of
(b) But it is a costly game.
(c) Recently, it has become popular in our country.
(d) Its popularity surpasses that of football.
(e) Now, rural youths are also seen playing cricket.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5
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)— knowledge. 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.
Answer: 4. (a) considered (b) formed (c) understanding (d) owes (e) take (i) acquiring (g) forget (h) admit (i) succeed (j) respect
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5
The students said "We want to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition". The headmaster said, "Why?" The students said, "We want to make it memorable in our life". The Headmaster said, "Don't worry. 1 shall take all necessary steps to arrange the function."
Answer: 5. The students told their Headmaster that they Wanted to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition. The Headmaster wanted to know the reason of such celebration. The students said that they wanted to make it memorable in their life. The Headmaster told them not to worry. He added that he would take all necessary steps to arrange the function.
6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10
(a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Interrogative)
(b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man's life. (Comparative)
(c) It persuades a man to do everything just, (Negative)
(d) This quality highly motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for the country. (Simple)
(e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive)
(f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex)
(g) A patriot fears none but the creator. (Affirmative)
(h) By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound)
(i) He is respected by all. (Active)
(j) So, we should be patriots. (Imperative)
Answer: 6. (a) isn’t patriotism a noble virtue?
(b) It is greater than all other virtues in a man's Life.
(c) It does not persuade a man to do everything Unjust.
(d) This quality highly motivates a man to Sacrifice his life for the country.
(e) It is a very outstanding quality.
(f) A man who has/ possesses patriotic zeal is Called a patriot.
(g)A patriot fears only the Creator.
(h) He pays taxes and obeys the law.
(I) All respect him.
(j)So, let us be patriots us on
7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5
(a) We should keep in mind that ___.
(b) If we are not healthy, ___.
(c) We must eat a balanced diet so that ___.
(d) We should wear socks and shoes when ___.
(e) Nobody likes a man who ___.
Answer: 7. (a) We should keep in mind that health is Wealth.
(b) If we are healthy, we can live a happy life.
(c) We must eat a balanced diet so that we may Be physically fit.
(d) We should wear socks and shoes when we Go out.
(e) Nobody likes a man who is unhealthy.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5
Bangladesh is a (a)-(river) and (b)- (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c)-(important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (depend) on the rivers. But we get (e) (sufficient) water for use from the rivers
There are (f)-(differ) reasons behind it at first, the water of many rivers (g)- (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h)-(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i)-(suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the ()-(better) of our agriculture.
Answer: 8. (a) riverine (b) agricultural (c) importance (d) Dependent (e) insufficient (f) in different (g) dries (h) Extremely (i) unsuitable (j) betterment
9. Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5
(a) Cutting trees is not good for us, -?
(b) Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, -?
(c) We can hardly live without them, -?
(d) They are our best friends, -?
(e) Let's plant trees more and more, -?
Answer: 9. (a) Cutting trees is not good for us, isn’t it?
(b) Because, trees supply us oxygen, fruits and Wood, don't they?
(c) We can hardly live without them, can we?
(d) They are our best friends, aren't they?
(e) Let's plant trees more and more, shall we?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5
The whole world has turned into a global village (a)- the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c)- are in rich culture. (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: 10. (a) as a result (b) what (c) which/that (d) Moreover (e) But
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5
go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now
Answer: 11. "Go to bed now," mother said, "You can complete
Part B: Composition (Marks-40)
12. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Habib/Habiba, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
13. Imagine, you are, Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School: Dhaka. Recently, your father has been 8 transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of you school for a transfer certificate.
I 4. Write a paragraph on “A School Magazine”. 10
15. Write a composition on “Science in Everyday Life”. 12
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