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Most Important Informal Emails for Examination Most Important Formal Emails for Examination How to Write E-MAIL for Examination Before writing Formal Letter/E-mail your are to consider- ·            Do I know the reader? Does the reader know me? ·            Would a personal contact or e-mail be more appropriate? ·            What do I want this letter to accomplish? ·            What question do I need to ask? ·            What would I like the reader to do for me? ·            Have I suggested a course of action? ·            Have I given the person enough background? ·            How would I feel if this letter were addressed to me? How to use formal English .           •       Use the right tone or register) of language. ·            Avoid everyday, colloquial language; slangs or jargon. ·            Avoid contractions (I'm; it'// etc.) ·            Avoid emotive, subjective language (terrible, rubbished etc.) ·            Avoid vogue words such as nice, good, get etc. ·            Yon should always be polite and respectful, even if complaining. The  length of   E-mail It should be short and precise. ·            Your address, but not your name, usually goes, in the top right hand corner ·            The name and address of the person you're writing What do To, Cc, Bcc mean ·            Cc is carbon copy and is exactly the same as To. The only difference is the "status" of the message. Cc indicates that you are getting a copy but are not the primary addressee. For example use To for a company and Cc for the Better Business Bureau when sending a complaint to a company. Bcc is blind carbon copy and is hidden. It is used to send out a mailing without everyone knowing the other addresses. When you use Cc or Bcc you must also have a To address. With Bcc you usually put yourself in the From Writing Informal letter and E-mails Main differences between e-mail and letter ·            In general, people use e-mail to quickly exchange time-sensitive information ·                 Formal email should initiate the structure of a formal letter. ·                 The subject line : SHORT and to the point. ·                 The greeting : Use a name of at least a title. ·                 Body of message : Short paragraphs. No more than one or two brief sentences, to the main point of your message. A second paragraph might be necessary to reiterate or classify your main points. Be clear about priorities of Items that require immediate action. ·                 Accuracy in language and grammar is essential. ·                 Signature : That includes your name, official title, company name, mailing address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail address, and perhaps a hyperlink. Suppose, you want to go a tour abroad on holidays. Now write an e-mail to the e-mail travel agency asking him to send you details of holidays abroad. From:affan@yahoo.com To:    globaltour@yahoo.com Cc:------------------------------------- Bcc :----------------------------------- Sent: Wednesday, 20th March, 2013, 4pm Subject : Seeking information about a tour abroad Dear Sir, I like to inform you that I want to make a outdoor tour during the coming summer vacation with your renowned travel agency. I will go to Kathmandu and stay there for five days. I would like to start my journey on 15 July 2013 and return before 23 July 2013.1 also like to visit most of the tourist spots there. So now I would like to know the details of such a package tour. It will be convenient for me if you send me an e-mail informing me of the details of such a tour. Hope, you will reply me asap informing me of the details. Thanking you Shagupta Nasreen Doulatpur Khulna Cell phone-019xx xxxxxx

Some Graphs , Charts with very good Model Answers Important sample questions with answers How to Write Answer The chart below gives the percentage of social media users by age in Feni in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. Write at least 150 words. Social Media Users in Feni in 2022 Step 1: Analyse the chart(s) and plan how to group the information Usually, a single pie chart question is simple and quite easy to organize the information. We just have to check each part and see what percentage it represents. It's really straightforward. After that, you'll see there's one part that's the biggest and one that's the smallest. These two parts are a good place to start, as you'll see in the analysis given below. In the first grouping, those who used social media more were as follows: Age group 13-25: 45% Age group 26-35: 30% In the second grouping, those who used social media less were as follows: Aged over 55: 2% Age group 46-55: 10% Age group 36-45: 18% Now, we need to see if there is a trend. As you can see, the general trend is that the older a person was in 2022 in Feni, the less likely they were to use social media. This observation would make a very good addition to your piece of writing, because it summarises what the chart is really all about. Step 2: Write an essay using the recommended essay structure Now that you've examined the task and determined how to categorize the information, let's proceed to write the essay. Model Essay Introduction The given pie chart provides information about the proportion of people using digital networking according to age group for Feni for the year 2022. Original task question: The chart below gives the percentage of social media users by age in Feni in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. How we paraphrase: How we paraphrase: Task question Our own words The chart below The given pie chart gives Provides information about the percentage of the proportion of social media user people using digital networking by according to age age group in Feni for Feni in 2022 for the year 2022 Overview/General Trend Overall, the general trend of Feni’s social media users during 2022 was that the older a person was, the less likely he/she was prone to use digital networking. The second paragraph is where you describe the general trend, using the language structure: ‘The’ + the comparative adjectives, + ... + ‘the more or less likely they were’ + ‘the infinitive. Body paragraph 1 Regarding the most prominent aspect of the chart, the largest demographic of digital communicators comprised individuals aged 13 to 25, constituting 40% of the total users. Additionally, the next significant segment of the population engaged in social media usage was the age group between 26 and 35, contributing slightly less at 30%. When combined, these two categories represented more than half of all social media users in Feni for the year 2022, making up a substantial majority at 75%. (Here we write in detail about the first grouping of information: the two age groups who use social media the most.) Body paragraph 2 In sharp contrast, the demographic with the lowest user percentage, individuals older than 55, constituted a mere 2% of the total users. Moreover, those aged between 46 and 55 contributed 10%, and individuals between 36 and 45 years old made up 18%. (Here we write in detail about the first grouping of information: the three age groups who use social media the least.) The phrase “In sharp contrast” is used at the beginning of the paragraph. This is a great way to compare something different. We can also use the phrase “on the other hand”, "In contrast", or “On the contrary”. Sample Answer: The given pie chart provides information about the proportion of people using digital networking according to age group for Feni for the year 2022. Overall, the general trend of Feni’s social media users during 2022 was that the older a person was, the less likely he/she was prone to use digital networking. Regarding the most prominent aspect of the chart, the largest demographic of digital communicators comprised individuals aged 13 to 25, constituting 40% of the total users. Additionally, the next significant segment of the population engaged in social media usage was the age group between 26 and 35, contributing slightly less at 30%. When combined, these two categories represented more than half of all social media users in Feni for the year 2022, making up a substantial majority at 75%. In sharp contrast, the demographic with the lowest user percentage, individuals older than 55, constituted a mere 2% of the total users. Moreover, those aged between 46 and 55 contributed 10%, and individuals between 36 and 45 years old made up 18%.

HSC Second Paper Board question DHAKA BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5×10=5 Camels are one of the few animals that can live in a desert. Camels have humps (a) their backs. They store fat (b) these humps. The fat gives them energy. Because camels do not store water, fat helps produce water when camels move (c) the dry desert. They can go (d) several months without water. Camels eat grass to get moisture. The camels are as useful (e) the people of the desert as the buffalo are (1) the grasslands. The meat of the camel is good to eat. People make cloth (g) of camel hair. Shoes are made (h) – the hides. The camels are also good (i) travel in the desert. Some people travel the desert (j) camels, to make a living. 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. .5×10=5 what’s….. like have to/has to what does…. look like there would rather had better let alone was born as soon as it (a) We have not decided yet where we are going. — booked the tickets. (b) I — lead a simple life than earn a lot of money illegally. (c) — has been many years since I saw him. (d) Have you ever seen an octopus? — it —? (e) Socrates was a great Greek philosopher. He — in 469 BC. (f) The sailors were terrified. — were no birds or animals in that snow covered country. (g) He is not at home now. — he returns, I will ring you. (h) I hear you have joined a new job. your new boss? (i) You are always late in attending class. You — be on time. (j) I — get to the railway station by five or else I may miss the train. 3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. (a) I could not recognise you at first. It was many years since we —. (b) Water is polluted in different ways. It is high time we —. (c) I think you are not regular in studies. Be attentive lest —. (d) Birds fly in the sky freely. Had I the wings of a bird —. (e) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that —. 4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .5×10=5 When I was a child, I (a) (be) afraid of the dark, and I always (b) (go) to sleep with a light on. Even then, I feared that monsters (c) (climb) in through my bedroom window and kill me. And every sound I (d) (hear) struck fear into me. Often, I ran away from the room and (e) (sleep) on the floor at the foot of my parent’s bed. Now that I (f) (be) almost twenty years old. I obviously do better than what I (g) (do) as a child. However, I (h) (be) still scared of bedtime. I dislike (i) (sleep) alone, and I still keep a tiny night-light on. And before I go to bed. I double-check every door and every window to make sure that they (j) (be) locked. Indeed, imaginary beings do not invade from outside, they exist in our superstitious beliefs. 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. “Follow my example,” she said as we shook hands, “and never eat more than one thing for luncheon.” “I’ll do better than that,” I retorted. “I’ll eat nothing for dinner tonight.” “Humorist!” You’re quite a humorist,” she cried gaily, jumping into a cab. 6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .5×10=5 Once there lived a grasshopper and an ant. The ant was hard working. (a) -the grasshopper was lazy. (b) he idled away his time dancing and sleeping. (c) -, he sometimes advised the ant not to work so hard. (d) the ant paid no heed to the grasshopper. (e) he continued to work hard gathering food for the coming winter. (f) winter came, covering everything with snow. The surface of the earth went under the snow-cover. (g) – the grasshopper could not find any food. (h) he had nothing in stock. (i), he went to the ant for help. The ant gave him some food for the day. (j) -, the long winter was ahead, and the grasshopper was really worried about his survival. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, you sent five packages of books to Khulna through Zebra Courier Service. One package was missing at the time of delivery. Now, write a letter to the customer service manager complaining about missing goods. 10 8. Write a paragraph on ‘On-campus class and online class’ showing their respective merits and demerits within 200 words. 10 MYMENSINGH BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5×10=5A teacher is an architect (a) a nation. He plays an important role (b) building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c) – ignorance (d) the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act according (e) — the need of his audience which is which his class. He is a clear speaker (f) good, strong and pleasing voice which is (g) – his control. He does not sit motionless (h) his class. Everybody has something valuable (i) him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students to be happy and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j) money. 2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. .5×10=5 have to/has to not only…. but also it was born as soon as what does…… look like there let alone would rather had better (a) Manners make a man. Students — practice good manners in everyday life. (b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They — follow the advice of their teachers for improvement. (c) Cox’s Bazar is a popular tourist hub. — are many nice hotels for tourists. (d) The other day, I met an old rickshaw puller. He told me that he — pull a rickshaw than beg. (e) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day, — Tk. 2.000. (f) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. — may occur anywhere, anytime. (g) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer. — a smoker stops smoking, he can avoid the risk of many health hazards. (h) Have you ever heard the name of William Shakespeare? He — on 23 April 1564 in England. He was one of the greatest dramatists of the world. (i) Son: Dad, — an alien —? Father: Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOS. Films and science fictions tell us about them. They are really awesome. (j) Learning more than one language — improves a person’s capacity boosts his confidence. So, children are being taught more than one language. 3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. 1×5=5 (a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to —. (b) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year when —. (c) I don’t have enough money. Had I been a rich man, —. (d) My final examination is going on. I studied hard lest I —. (e) Man proposes, —. 4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .5×10=5 People who (a)(appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b) – (be) great conquerors and generals. Whereas, the people who really (c) (help) civilization forward are often never (d) (mention) at all. We do not know who first (e) (set) a broken leg or (f)-(launch) a sea worthy boat or (g) (calculate) the length of a year. The great men are those who (h) (work) ceaselessly to quicken the pace of civilization. On the contrary, the condemned men are those who (i) (cause) bloodshed and violence in the world. All of us praise the great men of the world. We are highly indebted to those great men who contributed a lot to (j) (flourish) the civilization. 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. Jerry said. “I can chop some wood today.” “But I have a boy coming from the orphanage.” “I’m the boy. “You? But you are small.” “Size does not matter, chopping wood,” Jerry said, “Some of the big boys don’t chop good. I’ve been chopping wood at the orphanage for a long time.” 6. Use appropriate sentence connectors/linkers in the blank spaces of the following passage. .5×10=5 The old sailor spoke so strangely (a) the guest stood still. The feast began (b) the guest could hear the music and laughter, (c) – -for some reasons he could not join the others. The old man told him about his last journey on the sea. They had sailed away to the south (d) they had arrived in the cold grey sea. (e) the sea was frozen. (f) – the ice was all around them. The big sails opened wide (g) the strong wind blew them quickly through the icy waters. The weather was very cold. () there were no birds and animals in that snow covered country. But one day the sailors saw an albatross flying towards the ship. All men were very pleased to see it and they gave it food and water. It came to the ship every day (i) they called it. ()- one day. the old sailor killed the bird and after that everyone had to undergo terrible sufferings. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, a big canal runs along your village. People have to cross it every day but they face many problems due to a damaged bridge. Now, write a letter to the Chairman of your Union Parishad for repairing the bridge immediately. 10 8. Write a paragraph within 200 words about the “Causes of Failure in English and their Remedies.” 10 DINAJPUR BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: .5×10=5 Japan is an island country (a) the east coast of Asia. It has more than 100 islands which were mostly formed (b) earthquakes and volcanoes. Most Japanese people live (c) the four largest islands. These islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikohu and Kyushu. The name of Japan comes (d) the Chinese phrase meaning “land of the rising sun”. Japan has borrowed other things from the Chinese (e) its name. The Japanese written language, for example, is based (f) the Chinese system (g) – picture writing. Japan has to buy almost all its raw materials (h) other countries. Trade is very important (i) the island nation of Japan. (j) the resources it buys, Japan makes products to sell all over the world. 2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. .5×10=5 would rather there let alone was born it has to what does…. look like what’s…. like had better as soon as (a) You look exhausted. You — take rest to refresh yourself. (b) He does not like hustle and bustle. He — stay alone than join the gathering. (c) — was a time when every child used to relish homemade food. (d) The man who wears a crown — bear the burden of responsibility. (e) He is the descendant of a royal family. He — with a silver spoon in his mouth. (f) — is said that stitch in time saves nine. (g) They cannot afford to buy a bike, — a car. (h) Have you ever seen a kingfisher? — a kingfisher —? (i) — I heard the news, I informed you. (j) I have never travelled by air. — a plane journey —? 3. Complete the following sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. 1×5=5 (a) I am waiting for the chairman. Can you tell me when —? (b) Development of a country depends on the active participation of every citizen. Bangladesh expects that —. (c) Give me your address. I will send the documents —. (d) Her son died in an accident. She was so grief-stricken that she even could not cry. She had to cry, or —. (e) There is a job vacancy announced on BD.Job.Com. Anyone who wants to apply —. 4. Read the text and fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .5×10=5 I have tried a lot of different exercises, but I have never (a) (stick) with any of them. I swam for a while, but when the weather got cold, I (b) (quit). I tried jogging, but that really (c) (wear) me out. I (d) (play) badminton for a few weeks, but I could not find anyone (e) (play) regularly. Then one day, I read in a magazine about a form of exercise that I did not even (f) (consider) exercise. That was plain walking! I tried it for a month, and it (g) (be) so easy enjoyable that I kept ( h)(do) it. While walking, I could enjoy the scenery, talk to people I and (i) (meet), and come back home (j) (feel) great. 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Where is the cattle which these people graze and where are the fields they plough, uncle?” he asked, turning to Daya Ram. “They have no cattle and no fields here,” said the chaprasi, pushing his neck back to stiff uprightness. “It is only the rustics in the villages who graze cattle and plough the land,” he said. 6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .5×10=5 Luna looks intelligent. (a) she works hard on her studies. (b) she seems to have poor test taking skills. (c) she often does badly in the exam. (d) – she repeatedly makes some strategic mistakes during a written test. (e) she starts off really slowly. This initial slowness forces her to write too hurriedly towards the end, resulting in spelling and other mistakes. (f). her answers are often too long. (g) – she sometimes has to leave some questions unanswered because of time constraint. (h) she never starts with the easier questions as other students do. (i) she answers questions sequentially beginning from the first one. (j) —, these impractical habits of hers lead to poor time management during the exam. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Recently you have purchased an electric rice cooker from an online shop. Having received it you found it was not functioning. Now, you are to write them complaining to replace it with a new one. 10 8. Write a paragraph on ‘Causes and Dire Consequences of Drug Addiction’ in about 200 words. 10 JASHORE BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: .5×10=5 The ceremony began (a) 10 a.m. Our principal Mr. Rahman presided (b) the function and Member of Parliament Mr. Reza was the chief guest. The function started (c) the recitation from the Holy Quran. One (d) our senior teachers read (e) the annual report. The honorable 2 chief guest delivered a brief but inspiring speech (f) education. He advised the students to be regular (g) the class and attentive (h) studies and take part (i) the movement (j) – illiteracy. 2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. there it have to as soon as what does …. look like let alone was born would rather had better What’s …. like (a) He cannot read newspaper, — edit a newspaper. (b) — lived a wise man but he was not well known to all. (c) Suhel is a liar. He — give up this bad habit. (d) We — walk fast. Otherwise we will miss the class. (e) He — study English than History. He has interest in literature. (f) — friendship —? Nowadays, it is nothing but a name. (g) Let me know the news — he arrives here. (h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our national poet. He — in 1899 in a village named Churulia. (i) Teacher: Students, — the national flower of Bangladesh —? (j) — takes two to make a quarrel. 3. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases. (a) Sabbir Khan is a quack. He behaves as though —. (b) A proverb goes that —. (c) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for —. (d) Corruption is an obscene to our national development. It is high time —. (e) It is love that —. 4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .5×10-5 Would you mind (a) (receive) my letter. I am extremely sorry for (b) any message about your illness, I (c)- (visit) you. Believe me, since my return from Australia, I (be) late. Had I had have got myself (d) (engage) in raising awareness among people (e) (send) their daughters to school. In this country, girls (f) (deprive) of proper education and guidance. Due to lack of education, they (g) (not know) what they (h) (need). For years, they (i) (neglect) in society. 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. “Why are you crying? Do you have any problem?” asked the passer-by. “I am crying because I have none to look after me,” said the street child. “Are you hungry?” “Yes, I am,” said the boy. 6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .5×10=5 Drug addiction is a great curse of the present world. (a), a few things were used as drugs. (b) the number of drugs has increased. (c), cocaine, marijuana, opium, heroin, or morphine, etc. (d) – offer another world to the addicted ones. (e) they do not know that this addiction destroys the inner part of the body of addicted persons. (f) why do many people take drugs? The reasons are many. (g) some people are tempted by their so-called friends to have a taste of a drug. (h) – they are trapped forever. (i) some people take drugs to forget the frustration of their life. (j) those who become drug addicts, cannot live a normal life. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, you are an inhabitant of Cox’s Bazar. Write a letter to the Chairman of Electricity Board of your district complaining about frequent power failure in your area. 8. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting between ‘City Life and Rural Life’ within 200 words. 10 BARISHAL BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5×10=5 Traffic problem is a major problem (a) our day-to-day life. Mainly the city dwellers suffer (b) it. The drivers do not abide (c) the traffic rules. Most often traffic problems occur (d) the congested areas where the roads are very narrow in proportion (e) There are many unlicensed vehicles which should be brought (f) control. Strict rules must be introduced (g) this regard. We should raise consciousness (h) the people of our country (i)- a view to ensuring a good traffic system (j) the safety of the people. our population. 2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. .5×10=5 as soon as provided that would you mind had better was born what if would rather as if let alone what does…. look like (a) I can’t remember the name of the story, — the details about the different characters. I read the story many years ago. (b) I am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You — leave me and let me take rest. (c) By working hard, he had reached the highest peak of success. You can also reach your goal — you work hard. (d) I think something is wrong between Tanni and Munni. They are acting — they did not know each other. (e) — watching the film with me? I am afraid that there may have some horrors in the film. (f) Take some emergency medicine with you. — you fall ill during your journey? (g) Khaled — resign his job than tolerate injustice. He has moral courage to raise voice against injustice. (h) — it stops raining, I will go to play football. (i) Student: Sir, — a wild cat —? Teacher: A wild cat is larger and stronger than an ordinary cat. (jh) He is my friend for the last five years. But I did never ask him where he —. 3. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases. 1×5=5 (a) I can’t recall his name. It is long since —. (b) A village doctor is a person who —. He is the best friend to the villagers. (c) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward in order to —. (d) Whenever he speaks in English, —. In fact, we learn through mistakes. (e) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest —. 4. Read the following text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context. .5×10=5 Road mishap (a) (happen) in our country almost every day. Recently, it (b) (rise) to an alarming rate (c) (take) a heavy toll of human lives. The members of a family remain anxious if someone (d) (travel) in a bus. In most cases, reckless driving (e), (cause) road accidents. The drivers are in the habit of (f) (violate) traffic rules. Road accidents can be (g) (reduce) if the drivers drive their vehicles carefully. People should be conscious in this respect. While (h) (cross) the road, they should be careful. Some people travel (i) (climb) on the roof of the buses and trains. Traffic rules (j) (maintain) strictly with a view to controlling road accidents. 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Oh, my Lord, please do not kill the child,” said the woman. “Let her have him.” The king said, “Now everything is clear to me.” Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, “Give her the child. She is the mother of the baby.” 6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .5×10=5 Mobile phone has added a new dimension in our communication system. It has made the world closer to us. (a), it has made worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day-to-day communication. (b) -, it has been part and parcel in our life as we cannot go for a single day elow without using it. We use it for rapid communication. (c) – mobile phone is not free from defects. It has some negative sides as well. (d) -, excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power. (e), -, it is a means of money wastage. (f) it is seen that many underworld crimes are being done with the use of mobile network. (g) the radiation from mobile phone may cause cancer to the users. (h) – we are aware of these harmful effects. (i) —, we are not aware of using the mobile phone. (j) —, we must have to be conscious of the negative impacts of mobile phone. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Write a letter of complaint to the Superintendent of Police to take steps against the antisocial activities in your area. 10 8. Write a paragraph on ‘Price Hike’ mentioning its causes and effects. (within 200 words) 10 CUMILLA BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5×10=5 Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a) them when we are bored, upset, depressed, lonely or annoyed. They share (b) us information and knowledge any time we need. They enable us to have a a glimpse (c) cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography. us health, psychology and many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (d) the right path (e) life. Reading good books helps us understand the world (f) better. While reading books, we build new and creative thoughts, images and opinions (g) our mind. This habit helps us explore life (h) different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i) our body, mind and soul. In fact, the habit of reading is one (j) the best qualities that a person can possess. 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. .5×10-5 let alone would rather had better was born it what’s….. like there as soon as have to what does….. look like (a) It is such a nice weather. I — sit in the garden than watch TV. (b) He worked hard. He was too tired to walk, — run. (c) It is raining heavily now. I will go to the shop — it stops raining. (d) We — stop the devastating loss of our forests; otherwise life on the earth will be endangered. (e) — an alligator —? Have you ever seen it? (f) — it — going to play? The weather is good now. (g) — is no denying the fact that time is more valuable than money. (h) It is five o’clock. I — go now before the traffic gets too bad. (i) — appears to me that he is interested in the matter. (j) I love this city. This is the city where I — in. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable clauses or phrases. 5 (a) Had he been a poet, —. (b) Honesty is a great virtue. We should not like those —. (c) A rainy day is the day when —. (d) All of us should try our best —. (e) It is very cold. They have to put on warm clothes so that —. 4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct forms of verbs as per subject and context. 5×10=5 (a) (acquire) knowledge is not limited to any age or time. It can (b) (gain) by any person all through the life. It (c) (be) like unlimited wealth which can never (d) (finish). However, the level of a person’s knowledge (e) (develop) with his dedication, patience and continuity. A person (f) (have) some new knowledge through regular observation and experimentation. The progress of human beings largely (g) (depend) on the growth of knowledge in various fields in 2-0 positive and constructive ways. For example, Newton (h) (discover) a theory of gravitation and there are many famous scientists who (i) (invent) amazing things (j)(make) life easy on the earth. 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speech. 5 “Stop. Didn’t I tell you to stop? You cannot go there,” said the sergeant. “Oh! Very well, it is hard Two thing to be very poor. All the world is against the poor,” said the man. 6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following text. .5×10=5 Mobile phones are one of the most commonly used gadgets in today’s world. (a) mobile phones have made our life easy and convenient. (b) they are a blessing till we use them 8-0 judiciously. (c) – they are very beneficial, they have some disadvantages. (d) excessive use 7118 of the device acts as a barrier to quality communication. (e) mobile phones waste a lot of time. (f)- they are the causes of many ailments such as weak eyesight, strain on brain, headaches, dry eyes, sleeplessness and more (g) they have created a lack of privacy in people’s lives. (h)- we see how the device is both a boon and a bane. (i) we must not let mobile phones control our lives. (j) we must know when to draw the line. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, you are a student of Educare College, Khulna. The sound system in your classroom has become defective. Now, write an application to the Principal of your college asking for solving the problem. 10 8. Write a paragraph within 200 words on “City Life and Country Life”. 10 SYLHET BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5×10=5 The moon is a very familiar figure (a) all of us. She awakens a feeling (b) tenderness (c) our hearts. Even infants in arms stretches (d) beautiful thing. Nor is her appeal confined only (e) love and their hands to grasp the children. Ever since the string of the poetic faculty in man, she has furnished a theme (f) poets and artists. The moon has no light (g) her own. The soft silvery brightness which forms her principal charms to us, is borrowed solely (h) the light of the sun. If we go out on a clear night, we can look (i) the magic of moon light. It is often difficult (j) us to realize that the moon is shining in borrowed feathers. 2.Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. .5×10=5 had better what does……. look like there let alone was born as soon as it as if would you mind would rather (a) The room appears to be suffocating. — opening the windows? (b) It is raining outside. You — take an umbrella. (c) He cannot read newspaper — edit a newspaper. (d) — lived a wise man but he was not well known to all. (e) You look tired. — appears to me that you have worked hard. (f) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He — in a needy family. (g) — a dinosaur —? Have you ever seen it? (h) He proceeded — he had never seen me. His defiant behaviour offended me. (i) Panic seized me — I heard his roaring voice. (j) Though I am in dire need of money, I — die than seek any financial help from him. 3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. 1×5=5 (a) A good student must possess —. (b) The student is a good student —. (c) He must be honest in thought, active in habit and obedient to —. (d) — health is another quality of an ideal student. (e) He, who makes a glorious result in the examination, —. 4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct forms of verbs as per subject and context. .5×10=5 COVID-19 (a) (transmit) when people (b)(breathe) in air contaminated by droplets and small airborne particles (c) (contain) the virus. The risk of breathing these in (d) highest when people (e) (be) in close proximity, but they (f) (inhale) over longer distances, particularly indoors. Transmission also (g) (occur) if splashed or (h) contaminated fluids in the eyes, nose or mouth, and rarely via contaminated surfaces. People remain contagious for up to 20 days, and (i) (spread) the virus even if they (j) (develop) symptoms. 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Could I help you, Sir?” said the receptionist. The man replied, “Sure, I want to meet the Managing Director of the company.” The receptionist said, “Do you have an appointment?” “Yes, I have,” he said. “Wait for a while,” said the receptionist. 6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .5×10=5 Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) we are not kind and careful about them. (c) we destroy trees at random. (d) one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on agriculture. (f) trees play a vital role on our climate. (g) — trees keep the soil strong and protect it. (h) trees save us from flood and many other natural calamities. (i) trees provide us with timber which is of great use specially in construction works and for making furniture. (j), trees are our best friends. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Suppose, you are Motin, a second year college student of Dhaka College. Now, write an application to the Principal of your college for starting an English Language Club. 10 8. Write a comparison and contrast paragraph on “Offline and Online Class.” (Within 200 words.) 10. CHATTOGRAM BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. .5×10=5 Email has brought (a) – a revolution (b) modern communication. Messages can be transmitted (c) one country to another (d) seconds. It is far cheaper than telephone calls. Trade and commerce has become greatly dependent (e) this speedy mode (f) communication. It has, however, not reached everyone, especially (g) developing countries (h) ours, as most people cannot afford (i) — have a personal computer. But even here, people have started using commercially operated email facilities (j)- important purposes. 2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. .5×10=5 had better there let alone it what’s….. like have to would rather was born what does look like as soon as (a) The examination is close at hand. I — study seriously, (b) Zahir Raihan was one of the most talented film-makers in Bangladesh. He — on August 19. 1935. (c) You do not know how poor Sohel is. He cannot buy a cell phone — a desktop. (d) Your mother is ill. So, I think you — go home early. (e) We have spent much time. We should now conclude — possible. (f) — the earth— ? It looks like an apple. (g) — is no fish in the pond. It is used as a swimming pool. (h) We — sacrifice our lives than live under the subordination of another country. It is a different taste to live in an independent country. (i) — it swimming in the river? For the first time, it seems new experience for all. (j) People are getting sweated easily today. — seems the humidity is higher. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable clauses/phrases. 1×5=5 (a) — is lost forever. So, we should utilize time properly. (b) All around us are not friends. In fact, friends are real friends —. (c) For higher education, we should learn English. So, it is high time —. (d) Neighbours are those persons who live adjacent to us. As man cannot live alone, —. (e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish —. 4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs. .5×10=5 Parents (a) (be) the blessings of God to us. When a child (b) (bear), their joys (c) (know) no bounds. They begin to (d) (start) (e) (think) of (f) (nurse) and (g) (bring) up their child. Children (h) (remain) safe under the custody of their parents since their birth. Parents never mind (i) (take) pains for the upbringing of their offsprings. We (j) (offend) our parents. 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 He said, “I can chop some wood today.” “You? But you’re small.” “Size don’t matter, chopping wood,” Jerry said. “Some of the big boys don’t chop’ good. I’ve been chopping wood at the orphanage for a long time. 6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .5×10=5 We want success (a) prosperity in life. (b) we do not do what are needed in achieving these. (c) we want to make our life glorious, we must follow some rules. (d) we have to be industrious. (e) without hard work, success in life is impossible. (f) sincere in our activities. Some people think that good luck is at the root of all achievements in life. (g) to them nothing is further from truth than it. (h)- every success in life depends totally we should be on our activities. (i) we spend time in idleness, we must suffer. (j) we should be honest in life because this virtue helps us greatly to gain our goal. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Write an application to the Principal of your college for increasing library facilities in your college library. 10 8. Write a cause and effect paragraph on ‘Indiscriminate Cutting of Trees”. Briefly point out the causes of this large-scale deforestation and its effect on our environment. You must complete this paragraph within 200 words. 10 RAJSHAHI BOARD-2022 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SECOND PAPER Part A: Grammar (30 Marks) 1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions. .5×10=5 Shilpi married Rashid (a) the age of fifteen. Marrying (b) daughters (c) an early age is a standard practice (d) many families living in rural Bangladesh. (e) joined a local empowerment group that helps her (f) cultural practices, particularly those pertaining (g) her wedding. Shilpi the tools needed to gradually change early marriage and pregnancy. The group’s activities include discussions (h) how to change behaviour related (i) reproductive health as well as one-on-one counselling. Like Shilpi, many of the girls got assistance (j) this empowerment group. 2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. .5×10-5 was born what’s….. like let alone as soon as what does…. look like has to had better it there would rather (a) Susmita is very honest. She — resign the post than earn money in a dishonest way. (b) Karim: — your new dress —? Rahim: It is very nice. (c) Sukanto — on 25 August, 1926 at his maternal uncle’s home at Kolkata. (d) I cannot remember the title of the book, — the details of the story. I read it many years ago. (e) You look very dirty. You — take bath before you go to bed. (f) Panic seized me — I heard his roaring voice. (g) My mother is ill. She — be shifted to hospital. (h) I have never seen a ghost. — a ghost — ? (i) — lived a boy named Newton. The boy was very kind-hearted. So, everybody liked him. (j) During Spring, various kinds of flowers bloom. — seems that everything has got a new life. 3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. 1×5=5 (a) If I had a camera, —. I like photography very much. (b) Though he was brilliant, —. He was very irregular in his college. (c) Jamil had an accident yesterday while he —. (d) I am not a rich man. The car is too expensive —. (e) There goes a proverb that —. So, we should make friendship with a gentleman. 4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subject verb agreement as per context. .5×10-5 There are many reasons for which many a student in our country (a) – (fail) in English. That English is a foreign language is the main reason. English is as if it (b) (to be) a language (c) (mean) for a particular class of people. It (d) (regard) as a sheer wastage of time. They (e) (begin) to cram English as though they (f) (consider) cramming is the only way to learn English. But (g) (have) they been earnest in learning English, they could have (h) it easily. Moreover, they are not (i) (motivate) properly. In addition, the textbooks (J) (not write) according to the need of the learners. 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “What happened to you, Tareq?” said Rashed. “I was sick with the flu. Have you heard anything about our exam?” said Tareq. “It is on 23 October. You need to collect the admit card of the exam,” said Rashed. “From where can I get it?” said Tareq. “It is in the office room,” said Rashed. 6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. .5×10=5 Air is an important element of our environment. (a) -, clean air is essential for our life. (b) air is polluted in many ways. (c), one thing that pollutes air is smoke. Smoke is produced from 10 different sources. (d) we make fire to cook food and it creates smoke. (e) – buses and trucks plying in the roads emit smoke. (f) the burning of coal in the railway engine also produces smoke. (g) the mills and factories also produce a huge amount of smoke. (h) we melt tar for road constructions which produces black smoke. (i) – all these smokes mix with the air and pollute it. (j) smoke from different sources is causing serious harm to our environment. Part B: Composition (20 Marks) 7. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining against the reckless driving of the motor cars in the streets. 10 8. Write a paragraph on ‘Food Adulteration’ showing its causes and effects. [Use 200 words] 10 Solution to English 2nd Paper Board Question Dhaka Board-2022 English Second Paper Part-A 1. (a) on (b) in (c) through (d) for (e) to (0 for (g) out (h) of (i) for 0) on 2. (a) let alone (b) would rather (c) it (d) what does look like (e) was born (f) There (g) As soon as (h) What's like (i) had better 0) have to 3. (a) I could not recognise you at first. It was many years since we had met last. (b) Water is polluted in different ways. It is high time we prevented water pollution. (c) I think you are not regular in studies. Be attentive lest you should fail in the examination. (d) Birds fly in the sky freely. Had I the wings of a bird I would fly in the sky. (e) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that we can succeed in life. 4. (a) was (b) would go (c) would (d) would hear (e) slept ffl am (g) did (h) am (i) sleeping 0) are 5. As we shook hands, she told me to follow her example and never eat more than one thing for luncheon. I retorted that I would do better than that. I added that I would eat nothing for dinner that night. Jumping into a cab, she cried gaily and called me a humorist. She again said that I was quite a humorist. 6 (a) On the contrary (b)'Therefore (c) Even/Moreover (d) However (e) On the contrary (f) Then (g) Hence/so (h) Moreover/Besides (i) Therefore 0) Thus/Finally Cumilla Board- 22 English Second Paper Part A 1. (a) on (b) with (c) of (d) to (e) of (fl around (g) in (h) with (i) on 0) of 2. (a) would rather (b) let alone (c) as soon as (d) have to (e) What does look like (fl What's like (g) There (h) had better (i) It 0) was born 3. (a) Had he been a poet he would have written great poems. (b) Honesty is a great virtue. We should not like those who are dishonest. (c) A rainy day is the day when it rains all day long. (d) All of us should try our best to work hard for success in life' (e) It is very cold. They have to put on warm clothes so that they can keep themselves warm. 4. (a) Acquiring (b) be gained (c) is (d) be finished (e) develops ffl may have (g) depends (h) discovered (i) invented 0) making / to make 5. The sergeant told the man to stop. He asked the man if he had not told him to stop. He added that the man could not go there. The man exclaimed with sorrow and said that it was very well. He added that it was a hard thing, to be very poor. He also said that all the word was against the poor. 6, (a) in fact (b) so (c) Although/though (d) first (e) secondly ffl thirdly (g) finally (h) thus (i) hence/so/therefore 0) rather/ on the contrary English Second Paper Part A 1. (a) at (b) off (c) at (d) in (e) After (f) with (g) to (h) on (i) to 0) from 2. (a) would rather (b) what's like (c) was born (d) let alone (e) had better (f) as soon as (g) has to (h) what does look like (i) There 0) It 3. (a) If I had a camera, I would take a lot of photographs. I like photography very much. (b) Though he was brilliant, he did not go to college every day. He was very irregular in his college. (c) Jamil had an accident yesterday while he was returning from school. (d) I am not a rich man. The car is too expensive for me to buy. (e) , There goes a proverb that a man is known by the company he keeps. So, we should make friendship with a gentleman. 4. (a) fails (b) were (c) meant (d) is regarded (e) begin (f) considered (g) had (h) learnt (i) motivated 0) are not written 5. Rashed asked Tareq what had happened to him. Tareq replied that he had been sick with the flu. Then he asked Rashed if he had heard anything about their exam. Rashed replied that it was on 23 October. He added that Tareq needed to collect the admit card of the exam. Tareq asked Rashed from where he could get it. Rashed replied that it was in the office room. 6. (a) In fact (b) But (c) For example (d) First (e) Secondly (f) Thirdly (g) Fourthly (h) Lastly (i) In the end j) Therefore Jashore Board-2022 English Second Paper Part A 1. (a) at (b) over (c) with (d) of (e) out (f) on (g) in (h) to (i) in 0) against 2. (a) let alone (b) There (c) had better (d) have to (e) would rather (f) What's like (g) As soon as (h) was born (i) what does look like 0) It 3. (a) Sabbir Khan is a quack. He behaves as though he were a doctor. (b) A proverb goes that ill got, ill spent. (c) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for me to lift. (d) Corruption is an obscene to our national development. It is high time we stopped corruption. (e) It is love that wins everything in this world. 4. (a) receiving (b) being (c) would have (d) engaged (e) to send (f) are deprived (g) do not know (h) need (i) have been neglected 5. The passer-by asked the street child why he was crying. He also asked him if he had any problem. The street child replied that he was crying because I had none to look after him. The passer-by asked him if he was hungry. The boy replied in the affirmative and said that he was hungry. 6. (a) In the past (b) now (c) for example (d) for the time being (e) even (f) but (g) for example (h) eventually (i) again j) in the end Sylhet Board English Second Paper Part A 1. (a) to (b) of (c) in (d) out (e) to (f) for (g) of (h) from (i) at 0) for 2. (a) would you mind what does look like (b) had better (c) let alone (d) there (e) it (f) was born (g) (h) as if (i) as soon as 0) would rather 3. (a) Agood student must possess some qualities. (b) The student who maintains discipline in his activities is a good student. (c) He must be honest in thought, active in habit and obedient to his parents, his teachers and his elders. (d) We should know that health is another quality of an ideal student. (e) He, who studies seriously makes a glorious result in the examination. 4. (a) is transmitted (b) breathe (c) containing (d) is (e) are (i) may be inhaled (g) occurs (h) sprayed (i) may spread 0) do ' not develop 5. The receptionist asked the man respectfully if he could help him. The man replied in the affirmative and said that he wanted to meet the Managing Director of the company. The receptionist asked the man if he had an appointment. The man replied in the affirmative that he had an appointment. The receptionist told the man to wait for a while. 6, (a) therefore (b) but (c) On the contrary (d) Asa result (e) Since Again (g). Moreover (h) Besides (I) Again 0) So/Hence English Second Paper Part A L (a) of (b) from (c) by (d) in (e) to (0 under (g) in (h) among (I) with 0) for 2 (a) let alone (b) had better (c) provided that (d) as if (e) Would you mind What if (g) would rather (h) As soon as (i) What does --- look like 0) was born & (a) I can't recall his name. It is long since we met last. (b) A village doctor is a person who gives medical treatment to village people. He is the best friend to the villagers. (c) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward in order to solving those problems. (d) Whenever he speaks in English, he makes a lot of mistakes. In fact, we learn through mistakes. (e) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest he should fail in the examination. 4. (a) happens (b) has risen (c) taking (d) travels (e) causes (f) violating (g) be reduced (h) crossing (I) climbing 0) should be maintained 5. Addressing the king as Lord, the woman requested him not to kill the child. She requested the king to let the other woman have the child. The king said that then everything was clear to him. Pointing to the woman, the king ordered the servant to give her the child. He added that she was the mother of the baby. 6. (a) In other words (b) In fact (c) But (d) First (e) Secondly (i) Thirdly (g) Finally (h) Not only (i) But also 0) Therefore English Second Paper Part-A 1. (a) about (b) in (c) from (d) within (e) on (fl of (g) in (h) like (i) to 0) for I (a) have to (b) was born (c) let alone (d) had better (e) as soon as ffl What does look like (g) There (h) would rather (i) What's like 0) It 3. (a) Time once lost is lost forever. So, we should utilize time properly. (b) All around us are not friends. In fact, friends in need are real friends. (c) For higher education, we should learn English. So, it is high time we started learning English. (d) Neighbours are those persons who live adjacent to us. As man cannot live alone, he must have neighbours. (e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish I were a bird. 4. (a) are (b) is born (c) know (d) start (e) thinking (f) nursing (g) bringing (h) remain (i) taking 0) should never offend 5. Jerry said that he could chop some wood that day. She asked Jerry if it was him. She also said that he was small. Jerry said that size don't matter chopping wood. He added that some of the big boys did not chop wood. He further said that he had been chopping wood at the orphanage for a long time. 6. (a) and (b) But (c) If (d) First (e) because (fl Secondly (g) So (h) In fact (i) If 0) Finally English Second Paper Part-A . 1. (a) off (b) by (c) in (d) from (e) apart (fl on (g) of (h) from (i) for 0) with 2. (a) had better (b) would rather (c) There (d) has to (e) was born (f) It (g) let alone (h) What does look like (i) As soon as 0) What's like 3, (a) I am waiting for the chairman. Can you tell me when he will come? (b) Development of a country depends on the active participation of every citizen. Bangladesh expects that all her citizens will work hard. (c) Give me your address. I will send the documents as soon as possible. (d) Her son died in an accident. She was so grief-stricken that she even could not cry. She had to cry, or she would not survive. (e) There is a job vacancy announced on BD.Job.Com. Anyone who wants to apply can drop the application. 4. (a) stuck (b) quitted (c) wore (d) played (e) playing (f) consider (g) was (h) doing (i) met 0) feeling 5. Turning. to Daya Ram and addressing him as uncle, the boy asked where the cattle was which those people grazed and where the fields were they ploughed. Pushing his neck back to stiff uprightness, Daya Ram, the chaprasi, replied that they had no cattle and no fields there. He added that it was only the rustics in the villages who grazed cattle and ploughed the land. (a) Moreover (b) But (c) As a result (d) Unfortunately (e) For example/ First (f) Again/Secondly (g) Therefore (h) Besides/Thirdly (i) On the contrary 0) Obviously English Second Paper Part A 1. (a) of (b) in (c) of (d) from (e) to (0 with (g) under (h) in (i) within/ in 0) after 2. (a) have to (b) had better (c) there (d) would rather (e) let alone (fl It (g) As soon as (h) was born (i) What does look like j) not only but also 3. (a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to serving the sick and the wounded. (b) We area free nation now. 1971 is the year when we got our freedom. (c) I don't have enough money. Had I been a rich man, I would have helped the poor. (d) My final examination is going on. I studied hard lest I should fail in the examination. (e) Man proposes, but God disposes. 4. (a) appear (b) are (c) helped (d) mentioned (e) set (fl launched (g) calculated (h) worked (i) caused j) flourish 5. Jerry said that he could chop some wood that day. She replied that she had a boy coming from the orphanage. Jerry told her that he was the boy. She asked Jerry if it was him. She also said that he was small. Jerry said that size does not matter chopping wood. He added that some of the big boys did not chop wood. He further said that he had been chopping wood at the orphanage fora long time. 6. (a) that (b) and (c) but (d) until (e) Even (fl And (g) as (h) And (i) when 0) But

HSC Examination 2018 [Dhaka Board; Dinajpur Board; Jashore Board; Sylhet Board] Part A: Grammar (60 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. Bangladesh is (a) — independent country. We won freedom on (b) — December 16, 1971. This freedom was won as (c) — result of great sacrifice. (d) — great many people laid down their lives for (e) — freedom of the country. (f) — man who loves his country is (g) — patriot. (h) — real patriot loves his country more than his life. Being patriots, we all should try to make (i) — effort for the welfare and (j) — progress of our motherland 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. Trees are very useful (a) — man. They are highly essential (b) — our existence. They protect the rich top soil (c) — getting washed away (d) — rain water and floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain slopes (e) — the roadsides, (f) — the parks and gardens. They add beauty (g) — our lives. They provide us (h) — food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i) — carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. So, we should take care (j) — trees. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. as if have to was born let alone would rather there had better what if as soon as it (a) We — pay a visit to Cox’s Bazar than the Sundarbans. We have already visited the Sundarbans. (b) The storm was raging violently. We got out — it abated. (c) Fardin is always boastful of his uncles. He talks — they were the most powerful men in the country. (d) My college is far away from our house. I — walk a long way to go to my college. (e) Jasim Uddin is a rural poet. He — in 1903 in a village named Tambulkhana in Faridpur. (f) — is very hot today. Load-shedding is aggravating the situation. (g) Maruf cannot earn 50 marks — 80 marks. He is a student of average standard. (h) — are many mango trees around our home. They give us very sweet mangoes. (i) Faiaz seems to be weak. He — consult an experienced doctor. (j) — we swim in the river? To swim in the river is a nice experience. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. (a) Industry is the —. (b) A man cannot succeed in life —. (c) — of the world are industrious. (d) The man can maintain a sound health —. (e) We should not like those persons —. (f) I always —. (g) I know the story of an industrious person —. (h) That man always inspires me —. (i) I have a poor uncle. He could be rich —. (j) He has become poor — of his idleness. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. . If all the children of Bangladesh (a) — (go) to school, the country (b) — (get) rid of the curse of illiteracy. To boost up education, the government (c) — (spend) more money. Subsidies must (d) — (give) in the education sector. Teachers (e) — (need) to (f) — (train) for good teaching. The poor students can (g) — (bring) under “Food for Education” programme. We (h) — (take) care that no institution (i) — (close) down due to political clashes. All concerned (j) — (be) conscious about it. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. (a) Very few insects are as busy as a bee (Comparative). (b) It is known as an industrious creature (Active). (c) It flies from flower to flower and collects honey (Simple). (d) It stores honey in the hive (Passive). (e) In winter, it remains idle but it works hard in spring (Complex). It leads a disciplined life. 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. “How much do you want?” said the Mayor. “A thousand guilders,” said the Pied Piper. “All right,” said the Mayor. “We’ll pay you a thousand guilders. When will you set to work?” “Now,” said the Pied Piper. 8.Here is a text with five unclear pronoun references. Rewrite the text making all the pronoun references clear. Underline the areas where you make any changes. There lived a man in a village which had a great attraction to English. He went to a teacher to learn English well though he was dull-headed. He tried his best to teach him but the man learnt only three English words – yes, no and very good. Though the man did not know the meaning of it, he used them frequently in his conversation. He did not understand that a little learning is a dangerous thing and very soon he would be a victim of it. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. Television has become the most common and (a) — (pre-modify the noun) source of entertainment in the (b) — (pre-modify the noun) world. A wide range of programs of (c) — (pre-modify the adjective) interest is telecast on (d) — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) channels. Almost every middle class and even working class families have a television set today. (e) — (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) programs are (f) — (pre-modify adjective) entertaining. They can be (g) — (post-modify the adjective) educative too. Courses (h) — (post-modify the noun) by the Open University are shown on BTV. (i) — (pre-modit, noun) channels like the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel telecast highly informative programs. However, watching TV has become (j) — (use an article) addiction. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. Many people think that money can do everything in life. (a) — it is a must for our life, it is not the thing that necessarily brings happiness. (b) — it is absolutely a psychological matter. The person who is contented with what he gets and (c) — he has is really happy. Money can do something with happiness (d) — it cannot give us happiness. (e) —, we can see that the richest men of our society are not the happiest men. (f) — they lead a life burdened with cares and anxieties (g) — pass sleepless nights. (h) — there are a large number of poor men (i) — are happy and enjoy a sound sleep. (j) — money cannot ensure happiness. 11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. Books are the unique medium through which we contact mighty minds of ages. Books tell us about their feelings what they said and what they did. Books are one of the greatest friends to us. They introduce us to the best humanity. They are reliable records of the history. A book is a valuable living voice. We can know about the thoughts and rituals of past men through books. We should read good books and avoid worthless ones. A good book is a friend of loneliness and a nurse in ailment. We can find real happiness by reading good books. (a) unique (antonym); (b) mighty (antonym); (c) humanity (synonym); (d) reliable (antonym); (e) valuable (antonym); (f) ritual (synonym); (g) worthless (synonym); (h) loneliness (synonym); (i) ailment (synonym); (f) happiness (antonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. One day while going to college I met an old man who had nothing of his own having seen me he began to cry but could not as he was too weak to cry feeling a great pity for him I wanted to know about him what led him to this miserable condition so I started asking him questions HSC Examination 2018 [Rajshahi Board; Cumilla Board; Chattogram Board; Barishal Board] Kha Set – Part A : Grammar (60 Marks) 1. Fill in the blanks in the text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks. William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in (a) — village of Stratford-on-Avon in (b) – country of Warwickshire. His father John Shakespeare was (c) — farmer’s son who came to (d) — Stratford about 1531and began to prosper as (e) — trader in corn, wheat, leather and agricultural products. His mother Mary Arden was (f) — daughter of (g) — prosperous farmer, descended from (h) — old family of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norman blood. It is generally believed that neither (i) — poet’s mother nor his father could read or write. In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of (j) — peasant family. She was eight years older than Shakespeare. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. Do you have any idea (a) — a cybercafe? It is a place teeming (b) — information. It is a network (c) — all networks. It is a place (d) — computers (e) — which customers can use the Internet and send emails and so on. A cybercafe is closely associated (f) — Internet communication system. A customer sitting (g) — the cafe can communicate (h) — people (i) — the world. In fact, a cybercafe is not prejudicial (j) — our development. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. would you mind used to let alone it so that as if as soon as had better would rather what if (a) He acts — he were rich. So, nobody likes him. (b) — eating sea-fish? I think you will enjoy a lot. (c) Aloka can’t afford to buy a cell phone, — a laptop. Actually, she is very poor. (d) It may rain today. You — leave earlier. (e) Sometimes, we become speechless remembering our childhood memories. We — swim in the river. (f) — is many years since we first met. How time does fly! (g) His mother being sick, he needs to go home — possible. (h) We — develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike. Let us change our destructive culture. (i) There started a heavy storm when I was about to go out. — I had been out there? (j) He took a part-time job — he could earn some money. He was very sincere. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. (a) John is fond of reading. Whenever he goes to the book fạir, —. He has a good collection of books now. (b) Smoking is detrimental to health. It is high time you—. (c) The students saw the teacher. No sooner had the teacher entered the classroom than—. (d) Birds fly in the sky. I wish I —. (e) My mother was a philanthropist. She loved to live among the poor villagers so that —. (f) Samia is good at all of her subjects except English. She cannot compete with her classmates because of —. (g) We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we —. (h) I don’t have enough money. Had I been a rich man, —. (i) Death is inevitable. There is nobody who —. (j) Boys, I’m going to discuss an important topic today. Be attentive to my lecture, otherwise—. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. Trees contribute a lot to maintain ecological balance. A month-long tree fair (a) — (begin) in Kurigram stadium recently. It (b) — (organize) by the local administration and the Department of Social Forestation. The fair (c) — (inaugurate) yesterday by the DC of Kurigram. It was also addressed by other speakers who (d) — (emphasize) the need for planting more trees. The chief guest in his speech (e) — (put) importance on planting trees so that we (f) — (save) our environment from other effects of climate change and natural disasters. A huge procession (g) — (parade) through the streets of the town after the inaugural session. Various government and nongovernment organizations (h) — (set) up stalls displaying saplings of different varieties. Cultural functions (i) — (arrange) every night (j) — (inspire) people to plant trees. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. Bangladeshi developers can build modern robots like Sophia using its software. (a) The humanoid robot, Sophia is one of the newest sensations in the ICT world. (Make it positive) (b) Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met Sophia at the inaugural ceremony of the four day-long digital world expo. (Make it passive) (c) The Hong Kong-based robotics company developed Sophia one and a half years ago. (Make it complex) (d) Wearing a yellow Jamdani top and skirt, the robot came on the stage. (Make it compound) (e) What an enthusiasm the robot generated among the youth! (Make it affirmative) 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. “Will you buy my hair?” asked Della. “I buy hair,” said Madame. “Take your hat off and let’s have a sight at the looks of it.” “Twenty dollars,” said Madame, lifting the mass with a practiced hand. “Give it to me quick,” said Della. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. The Egyptians believed that after death, people would go to another world. One thought that in that world, people still would need many things he had on earth. Their kings had many wonderful treasures. They loved and respected them very much. So, they buried them with dead kings. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelly of Bengali literature. He was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) “poet. He wrote (b) — (post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali literature. Nazrul, (c) — (use an appositive), won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) — (use possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). His songs are (f) — (use an intensifier to premodify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali literature (g) — (use an adverb to postmodify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h) — (use a noun adjective) literature. He was (i) — (use an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j) — (use an adverbial phrase). 10. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/sentence connectors. Time and tide wait for none. (a) — no one can stop the onward march of time. (b) —, we should not waste a single moment in vain. (c) — we should make proper use of every single moment of time. (d) — the students should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass their valuable time in Facebook. (e) —, they kill their time. (f) — they cannot prepare their lessons well. (g) —, they always have a poor preparation for their examination. (h) —, they cannot do well in the examination. (i) —, they do not stop wasting time. (j) — they continue to waste their time using Facebook till is too late for them. 11. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. Books are men’s best friends in life. You may have many good friends but you do not find them when you need them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much harm. But books are always ready to be your side. Some books will make you laugh, some others will give you much pleasure. Again, some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are ever friends throughout your life. (a) friend (antonym); (b) need (antonym); (c) sympathy (synonym); (d) prove (synonym); (e) false (antonym); (f) harm (antonym); (g) laugh (antonym); (h) pleasure (synonym); (i) bring (synonym); (j) idea (synonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. Bindu: do you read newspaper regularly Hema Hema: Yes I do. What about you Bindu: To tell you frankly I do not read newspaper regularly. Hema: Why do not you get enough time Bindu: I do but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time. Hema: Strange why do you think so Key Ka Set : Dhaka Board, Dinajpur Board, Jashore Board, Sylhet Board‑2018 English Second PaperPart A 1.         (a) an (b) x (c) a (d) A (e) the (0 The (g) a (h) A (i) an j) X 2,         (a) to /for (b) for (c) from (d) by (e) by (f) in (g) to (h) with (i) in j) of 3,         (a) would rather (b) as soon as (c) as if (d) have to (e) was born (f) It (g) let alone (h) There (i) had better j) What if 4.         (a) Industry is the key to success. (b) A man cannot succeed in life without being industrious. (c)' Most of the living beings of the world are industrious. (d) The man who is industrious can maintain a sound health. (e) We should not like those persons who are lazy. (f) I always try to work hard. (g) I know the story of an industrious person who lived in our village. (h) That man always inspires me to work hard. (i) I have a poor uncle. He could be rich by working hard. He has become poor as a result of his idleness. 5.         (a) go (b) will get (c) should (d) be given (e) need (fl be trained (g) be brought (h) should take (i) is closed 0) should be 6.         (a) A bee is busier than most other insects. (b) We know it as an industrious creature. (c) Flying from flower to flower, it collects honey. (d) Honey is stored by it in the hive. (e) . Though it remains idle in winter, it works hard in spring. 7. The Mayor asked the Pied Piper how much he wanted. The Pied Piper replied that he wanted a thousand guilders. The Mayor accepted the proposal and said that they would pay him a thousand guilders. Then he asked the piper when he would set to work. The Pied Piper replied that he would set to work then.               8.  In a village, there lived a man who had a great attraction to English. He went to a teacher in order to learn English well though the marl was dull headed. The teacher tried his best to teach him, but the man learnt only three English words - 'yes', 'no', and 'very good'. Though the man did not know the meaning of those words, he used them frequently in his conversation with others. He did not understand that 'a little learning is a dangerous thing' and very soon he would be a victim of his little learning. 9.         (a) popular (b) present/modern (c) various/ different (d) different/many (e)TV/television (f) really/very (g) highly/very (h) conducted/offered (i) Some j) an 10. (a) Though/Although (b) In fact (c) what (d) but (e) For example (fl Instead (g) and (h) On the other hand (i) who 0) To conclude/So 11. (a) common (b) weak/puny/feeble (c) humankind/ kindness (d) unreliable / undependable (e) valueless/ worthless (fl ceremonial /formal (g) insignificant/useless (h) isolation         solitude (i) illness /sickness 0) sorrow/grief 12. One day, while going to college, I met an old man who had nothing of his own. Having seen me, he began to cry but could not, as he was too weak to cry. Feeling a great pity for him, I wanted to know about him, what led him to this miserable condition. So, I started asking him questions. Kha Set Rajshahi Board, Cumilla Board, Chattogram Board, BarishalBoard-2018 English Second PaperPart A 1.         (a) a / the (b) the (c) a (d) x (e) a (fl the (g) a (h) an (i) the j) a 2.         (a) about (b) with (c) of (d) with (e) through (f) with (g) in (h) with (i) of/across / throughout 0) to 3.         (a) as if (b) Would you mind (c) let alone (d) had better (e) used to (f) It (g) as soon as (h) would rather (i) What if j) so that 4. (a) Whenever he goes to the book fair, he buys a number of books. (b) It is high time you stopped smoking. (c) No sooner had the teacher entered the classroom than the students stood up. (d) I wish I were a bird. (e) She loved to live among the poor villagers so that she could help them. She cannot compete with her classmates because of weakness in English. (g) We saw a snake while we were crossing the jungle., (h) Had I been a rich man, I would have helped the flood-affected people. (i) Death is inevitable. There is nobody who can avoid death. Be attentive to my lecture, otherwise you will not be able to understand it. 5.         (a) has begun (b) is/has been organised ,(c) was inaugurated (d) emphasized (e) put (f) could save (g) paraded (h) have set (i) are being arranged j) to inspire 6 (a) Very few sensations in the -ICT world are as new as the humanoid robot, Sophia. (b) Sophia was met by Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the inaugural ceremony of the four-day-long digital world expo. (c) It was one and a half year ago when the Hong Kong-based robotics company developed Sophia. (d) The robot wore a yellow Jamdani top and skirt and came on the stage. (e) The robot generated a great enthusiasm among the youth. 7. Della asked Madame if she (M) would buy her (D) hair. Madame replied that she (M) bought hair. She (M) told her (D) to take her (D) hat off and let them have a sight at the looks of it. Then Madame told her (D) thal they would give her (D) twenty dollars, lifting the mass with a practiced hand. Della told her (M) to give it to her (D) quickly. 8. The Egyptians believed that after death, people would go to another world. They thought that in that world, people still would need many things they had on earth. Their kings had many wonderful treasures. The Egyptians loved and respected their kings very much. So, they buried those treasures with dead kings. , 9.         (a) rebel (b) profusely/ copiously (c) our National Poet/ the National Poet of Bangladesh (d) his (e) to amuse us/to inspire us (f) very (g) greatly (h) Bangla (i) a 0) all through her literary period 10. (a) In fact (b) Therefore (c) Instead (d) Particularly (e) Actually ffl As a result (g) Thus (h) Consequently (i) In spite of this 0) On the contrary 11. (a) foe/enemy (b) despise/avoid/have (c) compassion% understanding/ kindness (d) verify / confirm (e) true/real (f) help/benefit (g) cry (h) happiness (i) fetch/carry 0) thought/concept 12. Bindu        Do you read newspaper regularly, Hema? Hema   Yes, -I do. What about you? Bindu  To tell you frankly, I do not read newspaper regularly. Hema   Why? You get enough time. Bindu  I do, but I do not like. Moreover, I think it is a wastage of time. Hema   Strange! Why do you think so?

BARISAL BOARD English Second Paper Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] BARISAL BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) English 2nd Paper Board Question 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5 × 10 = 5 Truthfulness is (a) — greatest of all (b) — virtues which makes (c) — person really great. If we do not cultivate (d) — habit of speaking (e) — truth, we cannot command (f) — trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g) — lie but it never brings about (h) — good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i) — real character of (j) — liar is revealed and nobody believes him. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5 × 10 = 5 I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a) — the picnic that we made. I am now writing (b) — you about it. It was winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c) — some of my friends arranged a picnic. We selected Sonargaon (d) — the picnic spot. It is some twenty miles from Dhaka. We got (e) — the bus (f) — about 9 am (g) — all necessary utensils and materials. (h) — reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i) — about 9.30 am. We did not take any cook (j) — us. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) I met him ten years ago. I can hardly recall his name, — his address. (b) — , has been many years since I saw him. So, I can not recognize him. (c) Don’t behave — you knew everything. Remember all others here are senior to you. (d) You — build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much now a days. (e) Give him the good news — you meet him. (f) — are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes. (g) — I had a typewriter, I would type well. (h) You — consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate. (i) — he — ? He is friendly and he can help you. (j) Time is over. I — go now. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) The job market is getting bad to worse day by day. If you don’t work hard in your student life, —. (b) Trees are most important for our survival. They supply oxyzen without which —. (c) My HSC exam is knocking at the door. I have to study attentively so that —. (d) I have lost my cell phone. Would you mind — so that I can talk to my mother? (e) Last week my friend Hasan met with an accident. No sooner had I heard the news than —. (f) Flower is a symbol of beauty, love and purity. There is hardly any one who —. (g) Walk fast lest —. (h) Jui is studying medicine. She wants —. (i) During the recent years, most teenagers have become facebook freak. They waste time for nothing. They should know that —. (j) He came to my room while —. He did not wake me up. English 2nd Paper Board Question 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Air (a) (be) — an important element of the environment. But it is constantly being (b) — (pollute) in many ways. We make fire to cook food and (c) — (do) many works. This fire emits smoke which (d) — contaminate air. Vehicles pollute air to a great extent by (e) — (burn) fuel. Air pollution also (f) — (happen) when coal and oil (g) — (burn) mills and factories can be (h) — (hold) responsible for this pollution. It is high time we (i) — check air pollution. Otherwise we (j) — (suffer) a lot. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 (a) Jim and Della sacrificed their dearest possessions in order to buy Christmas presents for each other (Compound). (b) Della had an ardent desire to give her husband a worthy gift (Complex). (c) Jim also thought how he could give his wife a nice gift (Simple). (d) Della saved a scanty amount of money for this (Passive). (e) Jim was one of the sincerest husbands that we have ever known (Positive). 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Please give me your English grammar book,” said Fahim, “I can not give it,” said Arman. “I have to take it with me in the class.” “I shall return the book before the class starts,” said Fahim. “Take it” said Arman. “Thanks,” said Fahim. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. 5 Teching is a profession who is full of challenge. I want to be a teacher because you like working with children. But my father argues that one cannot make much money from it. He wants me to look after their farms instead. But this does not inspire me much. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Raja, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known to his classmates as a good student. He has (b) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He knows that the (c) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study and he never neglects (d) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) duty. He prepares (e) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons regularly. He maintains discipline. He knows the value of time. He gets up (f) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough time to study. He goes to school (g) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb). He never wastes a (h) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment in vain. Raja is (i) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) gentle. He always obeys his parents and teachers. He never mixes with (j) — (pre-modify the noun) boys. A student like Raja is a great asset of a nation. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Water is a vital element of the environment (a) — this element is polluted in many ways. (b) —, farmers use chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their field. (c) — rain and flood wash away these chemicals, they get mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds (d) — pollute it. (e) — , O mills and factories throw their poisonous chemicals and waste product into water. (f) —, water vehicles also pollute water by dumping food waste and human waste into it. (g) — insanitary latrines and unsafe drains also contribute to water pollution. Water is called life. (h) — we can not allow this pollution to continue. We have to raise an awareness about it. (i) — , laws should be enforced strictly. (j) — we fail to check water pollution, we will suffer. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonyms of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Sincerity is the root of success of all work. One can go a long way if one does a job with sincerity. The great men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way, sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity, one will never receive desirable output from it. So we should be sincere in every walk of life. (a) success (antonym) (b) job (synonym) (c) great (antonym) (d) because (synonym) (e) know (synonym) (f) follow (antonym) (g) rule (synonym) (h) never (antonym) (i) victory (synonym) (j) desirable (antonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Myself : Good morning Rana. How are you? Rana : I am so so and you Myself : I am well. But why aren’t you completely well. Rana : In every examination I m cutting a sorry figure. Myself : Whats the reason? Dont you utilize your time properly? Rana : I spend most of the time in watching TV. Myself : Recreation is necessary. But spending too much time on this has no good side. Rana : I don’t feel bored in watching TV. Myself : But as a student, you should study more and more. Rana : Thank you for your good advice. Myself : Welcome. Part−B : Composition (Marks-40)English 2nd Paper Board Question 13. Suppose, you are a student of ‘X’ College. Write an application to the principal of your college asking for providing ‘Sound System’ in the large classrooms of your college. 8 14. Suppose you are a reporter of “The Daily Star”. Write a report of about 120 words on a cultural programme that was held in your college. 8 15. Write a paragraph in about 150 words on “Your Country”. 10 16. Does internet play a vital role in Bangladesh? Give reasons for your answers. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words. Give a title to your composition. 14 Key Barishal Board English Second Paper[According to the Syllabus of 2017 Part A 1.         (a) the (b) a (c) a (d) the (e) the (f) the (g) a (h) a (i) the 0) the 2.         (a) about (b) to (c) with (d) for (e) into (f) at (g) with (h) After (i) at 0) with 3.         (a) let alone (b) It (c) as if (d) would rather (e) as soon as ffl There (g) If (h) had better (i) What's like 0) have to 4 (a) If you don't work hard in your student life, you will not get a job in future. (b) They supply oxygen without which we cannot live. (c) I have to study attentively so that I can do well in the exam. (d) Would you mind giving me your cellphone so that I can talk to my mother? (e) No sooner had I heard the news than I went to see him. (f) There is hardly anyone who does not love flowers. (g) Walk fast lest you should miss the bus. (h) She wants to serve the poor in her village. (i) They should know that time once lost is lost forever. He came to my room while I was sleeping. 5.         (a) is (b) polluted (c) do (d) contaminates (e) burning (fl happens (g) are burnt (h) held (i) checked 0) will suffer / may suffer 6, (a) Jim and Della sacrificed their dearest possessions and bought Christmas presents for each other. Or, Jim and Della wanted to buy Christmas presents for each other and so they sacrificed their dearest possessions. (b) Della had an ardent desire to give her husband a gift that is worthy of him. (c) Jim also, thought of giving his wife a nice gift. (d) A scanty amount of money was saved for this by Della. (e) Very few husbands that we have ever known were as sincere as Jim. 7. Fahim requested Arman to give him (F) his (A) English grammar book. Arman replied that he (A) could not give it because he (A) had to take it with him (A) in the class. Fahim told Arman that he (F) would return the book before the class started. Arman told him (F) to take it. Fahim thanked Arman. 8. Teaching is a profession which is full of challenge. I want to be a teacher because I like working with children. But my father argues that one cannot make much money from teaching. He wants me to look after his farms instead. But farmLig does not inspire me much. 9.    (a) a student of class 11 (b) many (c) first / main'(d) this (e) his (f) early (g) regularly/ in time (h) single (i) very 0) bad 10. (a) but (b) Firstly (c) As/when (d) and (e) Secondly (f) Thirdly (g) Fourthly (h) So (i) In addition 0) If 11. (a) failure (b) occupation (c) infamous (d) as/since (e) recognize / realise(o disobey (g) regulation (h) always (i) win/conquest 0) undesirable/unwanted 12. Myself Good morning, Rana. How are you? Rana    I am so so, and you? Myself I am well. But, why aren't you completely well? Rana    In every examination I'm cutting a sorry figure. Myself What's the reason? Don't you utilize your time properly? Rana    I spend most of the time in watching TV. Myself Recreation is necessary. But, spending too much time on this has no good side. Rana    I don't feel bored in watching TV. Myself But, as a student, you should study more and more. Rana    Thank you for your good advice. Myself Welcome!y? I said, "I am extremely sorry, I have been a nuisance. In future, you'll never see the room in such a bad condition, I promise."

SYLHET BOARD English Second Paper Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] SYLHET BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Robi is (a) — indigent boy. He comes of (b) — needy family. But he is diligent and upright. He has (c) — unique vision for life. He believes that honesty is (d) — key to success. Moreover, he has (e) — deep sense of patriotism. Being imbued with these ideals, he shapes (f) — dream of his life. From (g) — dawn to dusk, he works hard. He never squanders time, wastes money and dissipates (h) — energy. His only aim is to reach (i) — apex of success. We need (j) — ideal boy like Robi. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 I caught sight (a) — him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b) — him. But he was (c) — a hurry. He was one (d) — my best friends. Both of us studied (e) — the same school. I had an intimacy (f) — him. Both of us got separated (g) — each other after the completion (h) — S.S.C. Examination. Though my heart bleeds (i) — him. I hardly meet (j) — him. This is the go of the world. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) The room appears to be suffocating — opening the windows. (b) It is raining outside. You — take an umbrella. (c) He cannot read newspaper, — edit a newspaper. (d) — lived a wise man but he was not well known to all. (e) You look tired. — appears to me that you have worked hard. (f) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He — in a needy family. (g) — a dinosaur —? Have you ever seen it? (h) He proceeded — he had never seen me. His defiant behaviour offended me. (i) Panic seized me — I heard his roaring voice. (j) Though I am in dire need of moeny. I — die than seek any financial help from him. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Honesty is the best policy. If you maintain honesty, —. (b) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time —. (c) English is an international language. I wish —. (d) If I had much money, —. (e) There goes a proverb that —. So, you have to make friendship with a gentleman. (f) Hardly had he seen his friend —. (g) It is a long time since we —. (h) All of us have to work hard with a view to —. (i) I was too young to —. (j) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest he —. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. English 2nd Paper Board Question 0⋅5×10 = 5 Jerry is an orphan. He (a) (come) — to the orphanage at the age of four. He (b) (lose) — his parents in his infancy. Then, he (c) (commit) — to the care of the orphanage. He could hardly (d) (recollect) — his parents’ memory. In spite of (e) (be) — an orphan, he had developed a strong fabric of morality. His inimitable morality (f) (draw) — him close to the writer. The writer (g) (impress) — with him. She started (h) (show) — affection for him. Jerry (i) (take) — her for his mother. He fabricated a lie (j) (win) — her heart. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 (a) Most of the people of our country are living in the rural areas. (Make it interrogative without the change of meaning) (b) They are peace loving. (Make it complex) (c) They are more patriotic and industrious. (Make it positive) (d) They love their motherland profoundly. (Make it passive) (e) Although they are insolvent, they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight. (Make it simple) 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Why are you crying? Do you have any problem?” asked the passerby. “I am crying because I have none to look after me” said the street child. “Are you hungry?” “Yes, I am.” said the boy. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 5 Books are the medium through which human beings talk with ealightened minds, the great men of the world. They are our best friends. They introduce them to the life and the world. Books are the mirrors of past, present and even future. These are having an active voice. We know about the thoughts and deeds of our ancestors through it. They make the noble men alive in the world for ever. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali literature. He was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) — (post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali Literature. Nazrul, (c) — (use an appositive), won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) — (use possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). His songs are (f) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali literature (g) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h) — (use an noun adjective) literature. He was (i) — (use an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j) — (use an adverbial phrase). 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Honesty is a noble virtue. The man possessing this invaluable quality is the happiest man on earth, (a) —. To be honest, a man should have trust worthiness. (b) —, nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c) —, he goes to the dogs. (d) — we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy. (e) — dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) — dishonest people are cursed. (g) —, children should be taught honesty from childhood. It is widely observed that children follow their parents. (h) —, parents should be honest and upright in their business of life. (i) —, children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest. (j) — they can mould their characters. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Bangladesh is an agro-based country. The soil of Bengal is purer than gold. Most of her land is fertile. The farmers of this country are industrious. They work ceaselessly from dawn to dusk. They are not lazy. They love their motherland. They have a strong attachment to their motherland. Their diligence and perseverance keep the wheel of economy moving. We must respect them. We are grateful to them. We must follow their devotion to duty and country. (a) fertile (synonym); (b) industrious (antonym); (c) ceaselessly (synonym); (d) lazy (synonym), (e) love (antonym); (f) strong (synonym); (g) moving (antonym); (h) respect (synonym); (i) grateful (antonym) (j) devotion (synonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Entering the study my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust How dirty you have made the room! Why do you use it if you cant keep it tidy. I said, i am extremely sorry I have been a nuissance In future youll never see the room in such a bad condition I promise Part−B : Composition (Marks-40) English 2nd Paper Board Question 13. Suppose, you are the student of class XII in ABC college. You are highly interested in debating. Now, write an application to your Principal for seeking permission to organise a debating club. 8 14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a daily. Now, write a report on a book fair you have visited recently. 8 15. Write a paragraph on “Food Adulteration” showing its causes, effects and solution. 10 16. Bangladesh is our dear motherland. To ensure her overall development, we all are struggling hard. 14 To love one’s country means to get ready to makes one’s supreme sacrifice. Now, write a composition on Patriotism within 250 words. Key Sylhet Board English Second Paper[According to the Syllabus of 20171Part A L          (a) an (b) a (c) a (d) the (e) a (0 the (g) x (h) x (i) the 0) an 2.         (a) of (b) to (c) in (d) of (e) at ffl with (g) from (h) of (i) for 0) with 3.         (a) Would you mind (b) had better  (c) let alone (d) There (e) It (0 was born (g) What does --- ---- took like (h) as if (i) as soon as 0) Would rather 4. (a) If you maintain honesty, you be respected by all. (b) It is high time we loved our country. (c) I wish I could speak English fluently. (d) If I had much money, I would help the poor. (e) . There goes a proverb that a friend in need is a friend indeed. ffl Hardly has he seen his friend when he left the place. (g) It is a long time since we last sit together. (h) All of us have to work hard with a view to having success in life. (i) I was too young to understand the politics of people. He has to study regularly lest he should fail in the examination. 5.         (a) came (b) lost (c) was committed (d) recollect (e) being ffl drew (g) was impressed (h) showing (i) would take / took 0) to win 6.         (a) , Aren't most of the people of our country living in the rural areas? (b) They are the people who are peace loving. (c) No one is as patriotic and industrious as they. (d) Their motherland is loved profoundly by them. (e) In spite of being insolvent, they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight. 7. The passer-by asked the street child why he (C) was crying. He (P) also asked if he (C) had any problem. The street child replied that he (C) was crying because he (C) had none to look after him (C). The passer-by asked him if he (C) was hungry. The child replied in the affirmative and said that he (C) was hungry. & Books are the medium through which human beings talk with enlightened minds, the great men of the world. Books are our best friends. They introduce us to the life and the World. Books are the mirrors of past, present and even future. These books are having an active voice. Iffe know about the thoughts and deeds of our ancestors through them / books. Books make the noble men alive in the world for ever.' 9.         (a) rebel (b) copiously/amply (c) a poet of rebellion and love (d) his (e) to protest against all irregularities (f) very (g) greatly/ enormously (h) world/Bengali (i) a (j) during his lifetime 10. (a) no doubt (b) Truly speaking (c) finally/in the long run (d) So (e) On the other hand But (g) Therefore (h) So (i) At the same time 0) Thus 11. (a) Productive (b) lazy (c) continually (d) idle (e) hatred (f) solid (g) soothing (h) admiration (i) ungrateful 0) dedication 12. Entering the study, my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgusts. How dirty you have made the room! Why do you use it if you can't keep it tidy? I said, "I am extremely sorry, I have been a nuisance. In future, you'll never see the room in such a bad condition, I promise."

CHITTAGONG BOARD English Second Paper Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] CHITTAGONG BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 ‘Rifle Roti Aurat’ is (a) — first Bengali novel on (b) — Liberation War of Bangladesh. The unique novel is written by Anwar Pasha, (c) — professor of Bangla department at Dhaka university. He wrote this (d) — novel between April and June in 1971. The main characters in this novel is Sudipta Shaheen who shares his dream of (e) — new country. Professor Anwar Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka university residence two days before (f) — victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the member of (g) — notorious killing squad Al-Badr picked up (h) — novelist Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to (i) — Banglapedia, around 991 academics, 13 journalists, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers, and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j) — liberation war of Bangladesh. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Syed Shamsul Haq, a legendary literature, was born in Kurigram (a) — 1935. He received the Bangla academy award (b) — the age of twenty nine. It is noteworthy that he was the youngest (c) — all who got the Bangla academy award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000. (d) — his contributions (e) — Bangla literature. His literary works are included (f) — the curricula of secondary, higher secondary and graduation level (g) — Bangladesh. Syed Shamsul Haq was married (h) — Anwara Syed Haq who is a member (i) — the Royal college of psychiatrists in London. This renowned intellectual passed away (j) — 27 September in 2016 at the age of 81. English 2nd Paper Board Question 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) It was 45 years ago when a new country named Bangladesh in the world map — at the cost of million of lives. (b) During the liberation war of Bangladesh — was a great American singer George Harison who sang for Bangladesh. (c) — living in Bangladesh? You seem to be very happy with your life in Bangladesh. (d) My foreign friend told me you — leave this country than live here. I replied “This is my motherland.” (e) In 1971 the Pakistani army did terrible atrocities against the Bangladeshis. Pakistan — apologize for this to Bangladesh. (f) Pakistan always plays a role against Bangladesh. We can not expect any co-operation from them — apology. (g) The elements of anti-liberation forces came out of their cocoons — the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed. (h) Some persons living in Bangladesh always try to make conspiracy against the country — Bangladesh were not their own country. (i) The authority of Dhaka University cut ties with Pakistan. — the government of Bangladesh takes initiatives to cut off diplomatic relation with Pakistan? (j) Teacher : Learners, — the national flower of Bangladesh —? 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) We are closely related to our environment. We should keep the environment free from pollution so that —. (b) We must follow the rules of hygiene. Without following the rules of hygiene, we —. (c) He was very hopeful about winning the game. He — before he took part in the competition. (d) He had a street accident and his mother injured herself falling on the stairs. To tell the truth misfortune —. (e) She has got GPA 4.50. If — more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam. (f) The boy was playing when —. He stopped his playing at once. (g) I feel a very bad headache. If —, I would continue my classes. (h) Time plays a very crucial role in human life. We cannot prosper in life unless —. (i) He runs very fast. Last year he — that other competitions were left behind. (j) Human body needs a balanced diet. If we take a balanced diet, it —. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 The liberation war of Bangladesh inspired many artists, singers and cultural activist. Eminent artiste Shaheen Samad (a) — (join) Bangladesh Mukti Sangrami Shilpi Sangstha during the liberation war. She along with others (b) — (inspire) millions with her voice (c) — (raise) funds for the refugee camps. The cultural troupe used to (d) — (travel) to refugee camps and different areas in Mukta Anchal. They (e) — (perform) patriotic songs and arranged puppet shows, besides, (f) — (stage) dramas. Shaheen Samad said, “Liberation War always (g) — (be) an inspiration for me.” She sang a lot of songs during that time and now (h) — (feel) honoured to have been able to inspire the freedom fighters. She has the memorable harmonium with which she sang in 1971. Now she (i) — (wish) to hand it over to liberation war museum. This eminent artiste wants live performance of those moving songs on TV channel, at least one song in a week and thus (j) — (cover) all the year round. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 (a) Long long ago there was a king who was very wise (Make it simple). (b) People called him wise Solomon (make it passive). (c) Actually at that time he was the wisest of all (Make it comparative). (d) There was another ruler also named Queen of Sheba (Make it complex). (e) One day she thought Solomon’s wisdom should not remain untested (Make it affirmative). 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 The witness told the international crimes tribunal that he had suddenly heard a gunshot and gone towards the door. He added that he had seen many Al-Badr men and the members of the Pakistani army on his house premises. The judge asked him if he had recognized some of the. All-Badr men. The witness answered that he could recognize one Hamid in his village who had brought the member of the Pakistani army to the village. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 5 A rich man went to a farmer with one thousand taka in a bag. He said to him, “Look, my friend, I have brought one thousand taka for you. Keep this money and remove your distress.” He was surprised. He took the bag from the rich man and thanked him. He said to himself, “One thousand taka is a lot of money.” He could not think where to keep the money. He did not find any safe place. He dug a hole in his hut and kept it there. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 The people of Bangladesh have expressed their shock (a) — (post modify the verb) at the reaction of the Pakistan Parliament. Pakistan strongly protested the execution of two (b) — (pre-modify the noun) collaborators who committed crimes against humanity on their own people in 1971. There is a demand for apology from (c) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) government for the crimes of its army during the liberation war of Bangladesh. Recently Pakistan’s National Assembly may be within its rights (d) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) for the execution of two collaborators. But it is quite clear to us that Pakistan always tries to erase it past history. To erase (e) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) history is not easy because history continues to follow all of us. Pakistan, (f) — (post modify the noun with an appositive), cannot come out of its military influence. As a result, the country has become (g) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) barbarous. So Pakistan is going down (h) — (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). The founder of Pakistan Mr. Jinnah was physically (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak and so, the state always tried to show its physical strength since (j) — (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) birth. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Rangpur town hall is a place of cultural activities. (a) — in 1971 it became a torture cell used by the Pakistani army. (b) — the army brought here innocent Bangalees. After that they started to bring Bangalee women here. Among them Mansura Begum was one who was the wife of a freedom fighter. (c) — she was young and beautiful, she drew the attention of local collaborators. (d) — they informed the Pakistani army. (e) — the Pakistani army abducted Mansura. On the day of occurrence Pakistani soldiers surrounded her house. (f) — they searched her husband who joined the Mukti Bahini. (g) — they found her father-in-law. They started to beat him mercilessly. The old man got unconscious. (h) — the barbarous soldiers did not stop beating him. Mansura rushed to her father-in-law, grabbed his bleeding body and begged the military not to kill him. (i) — they did not listen to her. They picked up the old man on the military truck. (j) —, they pulled and dragged Mansura on to the truck. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 During the nine month long Liberation War the Pakistani army carried out the most brutal massacre in human history. There were thousands of killing fields all around Bangladesh. One of the largest killing fields is located at Dumuria in Khulna. The area is called Chuknagar. Hundreds and thousands of fleeing people arrived at Chuknagar to cross the border. On 20 May 1971 Pakistani soldiers surrounded the area. They started to fire the fleeing people. About eight to ten thousand people were killed at Chuknagar. (a) liberation (synonym) (b) brutal (antonym) (c) Massacre (synonym) (d) human (antonym) (e) located (antonym) (f) called (synonym) (g) surrounded (synonym) (h) started (antonym) (i) killed (synonym) (j) largest (antonym) English 2nd Paper Board Question 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Son : Did you keep a diary during the liberation war Father : Yes I did. Son : Can I have a look at it? Father : I’m afraid, Ive lost it. Son : Can you remember anything about it Father : Yes, I remember one event there were lots of sounds and bangs out side one night. You wanted to look out but we didn’t let you. Son : Why Father : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then Son : I can’t remember anything. Father : Its natural. No one can remember all from early childhood Part−B : Composition (Marks-40) 13. Write an application to the principal of your college for setting up a debating club in your college. 8 14. Suppose you are a staff reporter of a national daily. You are asked by the authority to write a report on corruption in Bangladesh. 8 15. Write a paragraph mentioning the positive and negative impacts of Facebook. “Use 150 words.” 10 16. Drug is an essential element of human life. But drug addiction is very dangerous. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and show the ways of saving us from the dangers of drugs. Write at least 200 words, but don’t exceed 250 words. 14 Key Chittagong Board English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2017] Part-A 1.         (a) the (b) the (c) a (d) x (e) a (fl the (g) the (h) x (i) the / x 0) the 2.         (a) in (b) at (c) of (d) for (e) in (i) in (g) in (h) to (i) of 0) on 3           (a) was born (b) there (c) What's it like (d) would racier (e) has to (fl let alone (g) as soon as (h) as if (i) What if 0) what does    look like 4 (a) We should keep the environment free from pollution so that we can live a healthy life. (b) Without following the rules of hygiene, we cannot have good health. (c) He had practised a lot before he took part in the competition. (d) To tell the truth misfortune does not come alone. (e) If she had studied more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam. The boy was playing when his mother called him. (g) If I felt better, I would continue my classes. (h) We cannot prosper in life unless we make proper use of time. (i) Last year he ran so fast that other competitors were left behind. 0) If we take a balanced diet, it will keep us fit. 5.         (a) joined (b) inspired (c) to raise (d) travel (e) performed (0 staged (g) is (h) feels (i) wishes 0) to cover 6. (a) Long long ago there was a very wise king. (b) He was called wise Solomon by people. (c) Actually at that time he was wiser than any other. (d) There was another ruler also whose name was Queen of Sheba. (e) One day she thought Solomon's wisdom should be tested. 7. "I suddenly heard a gunshot and went towards the door." the witness said to the International Crimes Tribunal. "I saw many Al-Badr men and members of the Pakistani Army on my house premises." "Did you recognise some of the Al-Badr men?" the judge said to him. "Yes, I could recognise one, Hamid, in my village who brought the members of the Pakistani Army to the village," the witness answered. 8.        A rich man went to a farmer with one thousand taka in a bag. The rich man said to the farmer, "Look, my friend, I have brought one thousand taka for you. Keep this money and remove your distress." The farmer was surprised. He took the bag from the rich man and thanked him. The farmer said to himself, "One thousand taka is a lot of money." He could not think where to keep the money. He did not find any safe place. He dug a hole in his hut and kept the money there. 9.          (a) strongly/immediately (b) notorious (c) Pakistan (d) to react unlawfully (e) this f) a country still not repented for its misdeeds (g) absolutely (h) quickly (i) very 0) its '10. (a) But (b) initially (c) As (d) So (e) Then (i) After that (g) Instead (h) yet (i) But 0) Then / afterwards 11. (a) freedom (b) kind (c) genocide (d) inhuman (e) dislocated (f) named (g) enclosed (h) ended/finished (i) murdered 0) smallest 12. Son            Did you keep a diary during the liberation war? Father  Yes, I did. Son      Can I have a look at it? Father  I'm afraid, I've lost it. Son      Can you remember anything about it? Father  Yes, I remember one event. There were lots of sounds and bangs outsideone night. You wanted to look out, but we didn't let you. Son      Why? Father  Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then! Son      I can't remember anything. Father  It's natural. No one can remember all from early childhood.

JESSORE BOARD English Second Paper Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] JESSORE BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 The process of learning may very well be compared to (a) — undertaking of a journey. The learner or the student is (b) — journey taker or traveller. Just as a traveller has to undergo all (c) — botherations of buying his ticket, booking his baggage showing up his ticket, taking core of things, boarding a train or a bus and suffering every other item of (d) — tedious journey to reach his (e) — destination, so a learner has to manage his learning affair himself. It is (f) — labourious process and no one can do (g) — labour for him and no one else can undertake (h) — journey for another. There is no trick or magic in it. It cannot be acquired at second hand. Just as a traveler, he can enquire here and there in case of doubt and difficulty. However, the journey is (i) — passenger’s own concern. In (j) — same way, learning is entirely the concern of the student or the learner. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 It would be impossible (a) — us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly what fate had (b) — store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c) — all His creatures, and reveals only the present. He hides from the animals what men know, and so He hides from men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb had reason (d) — a man, it could not gamble happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e) — human food. But being quite ignorant (f) — its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g) — the flowery meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h) — the butcher who is about to slaughter it. What a blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) — the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow is of equal importance with the death of a hero, has, in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so that we might fulfill our duty in the sphere (j) — which He has appointed us. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) In modern times, — has been a great change in the attitude of man regarding superstitious belief. (b) Our learners develop a very poor writing skill. They cannot write fairly well even in Bangla — in English. (c) Some city dwellers’ behaviour is often too formal. They speak in such a way — they were never in the village. (d) I have never travelled by air — flying in the sky? (e) Riaz : — the frozen mountain peak —? Purnima : It looks like a white dome. (f) Sheela is suffering from tooth-ache. She — see a dentist. (g) Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume — the rain stops. (h) Sohel is a very good natured boy. He — stay at home than mix with bad companies. (i) Milton was a poet of versatile genius. He — in 1608 in England. He used to believe that one should start a profession after taking necessary preparations. (j) We have discussed for quite a long time. We can’t take much time any more. We — come to a conclusion. English 2nd Paper Board Question 4. Complete the sentences using suitable words/ clauses/phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Last night I did not have a sound sleep. I feel sleepy — TV. (b) You cannot handle such a — if you don’t have prior experience in teaching. (c) If the driver had been more careful, — the fatal accident. (d) We were supposed to start our journey the next day. But it was so hot that —. (e) A village market is one of the many attractions of country life. It is a public place where —. (f) The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough —? (g) Begging is not a profession. It is most disreputable. We must not —. (h) Whenever he speaks in English —. But it is natural that we learn through mistakes. (i) The station is not far away from here. It will take you five minutes —. (j) One should bear in mind that forming bad habit is easy to do but —. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Most of the people who (a) — (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b) — (be) great conquerors and generals and soldiers, whereas the people who really (c) — (help) civilization forward are often never (d) — (mention) at all. We do not know who first (e) — (set) a broken leg, or launched a sea worthy boat or (f) — (calculate) the length of a year, but we (g) — (know) all about the killers and destroyers. People think a great deal of them, so much so that on all the highest pillars in great cities of the world you (h) — (find) figures of a conqueror or a general or a soldier. And I think that most people (i) — (believe) that the greatest countries are those that (j) — (beat) in the battle the greatest number of countries and ruled over them as conquerors. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 We are very much proud of our freedom fighters. (a) They fought for the country with a patriotic zeal. (make it compound) (b) They are the most courageous sons of our nation. (make it positive) (c) Everybody admires and respects them greatly. (make it passive) (d) Nobody denies their contribution to their motherland. (make it interrogative without changing meaning). (e) They will never be forgotten by their countrymen to the end. (make it affirmative) 7. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches. 5 The teacher asked the students if they had heard the name of Aesop. The students respectfully replied that they had not and asked the teacher who he had been. The teacher advised them to listen to his lecture attentively and they would be able to know about him. He also exclaimed with wonder that his fables were very interesting and instructive. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 5 Mandela left public life in June 2004 telling his adoring countrymen not to call them. Regarding it, Nadine Gordimer said. “He is at the epicenter of his time, our in South Africa and your, wherever you are.” 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 A village doctor is a very (a) — (pre-modify the noun) person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) — (pre-modify the verb) known as quack. A village doctor is not a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He usually sits in a small dispensary (d) — (post modify the verb). He treats the patients (e) — (use a participle phrase to post-modify the verb). A village doctor is not a (f) — (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) — (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicine to (h) — (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So a village doctor is a great friend to the (j) — (pre-modify the noun) villagers. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) —, it is the burning question of the day. (b) — almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) — Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so called problem. (d) — no where in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (e) — there are many reasons behind it. (f) — our country is industrially backward. (g) — our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of life. (h) — it has little provision for vocational training. (i) — our students and youth have false sense of dignity. (j) — they run after jobs blindly. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Sincerity is the root of success of all works. One can go a long way if he does a job with sincerity. The great men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way. Sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity, one will never receive desirable output from it. So, we should be sincere in every walk of life. (a) Success (antonym) (b) job (synonym) (c) great (antonym) (d) because (synonym) (e) know (synonym) (f) follow (antonym) (g) rule (synonym) (h) never (antonym) (i) victory (synonym) (j) desirable (antonym). English 2nd Paper Board Question 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Tourist : How old is the edifice guide Guide : Madame its a 15th century edifice Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is Guide : It was built by Akbar the then emperor of India. Tourist : Oh! I see Guide : Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon. Tourist : Isn’t the place safe? Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset. English 2nd Paper Board Question Part−B : Composition (Marks-40) 13. Write an application for the post of sales representative along with your C.V. 8 14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a national daily. Now, write a report for your newspaper on “Food Adulteration/Indiscriminate use of formalin in food”, which has become a burning issue. 8 15. Write a compare and contrast paragraph on “City life and Rural life”. 10 16. The rivers of Bangladesh had a glorious past. Now the rivers are on the verge of extinction. Write a composition on the “Importance of the Rivers in Bangladesh.” 14 Key Jashore Board-2017 English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2017) Part A 1. (a) the (b) the (c) the (d) a (e) x (f) a (g) the (h) a (i) the 0) the 2. (a) for (b) in (c) from (d) of (e) for (f) of (g) in (h) of (i) of 0) for 3. (a) there (b) let alone (c) as if (d) What's it like (e) what does, look like (f) had better (g) as soon as (h) would rather (i) was born 0) have to 4 (a) Last night I did not have a sound sleep. I feel sleepy as soon as I start watching TV. (b) You cannot handle such a situation in the class if you don't 'have prior experience in teaching. (c) If the driver had been more careful, he could have avoided the fatal accident. (d) But it was so hot that we decided to postpone it. (e) It is a public place where people buy, and sell things. ffl Are you strong enough to carry it? (g) We must not earn by begging. (h) Wherever he speaks in English, he makes a lot of mistakes. (i) It will take you five minutes before the train starts. 0) One should bear in mind that forming bad habit is easy to do but difficult to give up. 5. (a) appear (b) are (c) have helped (d) mentioned (e) set ffl calculated (g) know (h) will find (i) believe 0) have beat & (a) They fought for the country and they had a patriotic zeal. (b) No other son of our nation is as courageous as they. (c) They are greatly admired and respected by everybody. (d) Who denies their contribution to their motherland? (e) They will always be remembered by their countrymen to the end. 7. The teacher said to the students, "Have you heard the name of Aesop?" The students said, "No, Sir, we haven't. Who was he?" The teacher said, "Listen to my lecture attentively and you will be able to know about him. How interesting and instructive his fables arel" 8. Mandela left public life in June 2004 telling his adoring countrymen not to call him. Regarding Mandela, Nadine Gordimer said, "He is at the epicenter of our time, ours in South Africa and yours, wherever you are." 9 (a) familiar (b) popularly / widely (c) qualified (d) in the village market (e) using his little knowledge (i rich (g) poorly (h) his (i) very 0) poor 10. (a) In other words (b) True that/undoubtedly (c) But (d) In fact (e) Obviously ffl In the first place (g) Secondly (h) Thirdly (i) Finally 0) So 11. (a) failure (b) occupation (c) infamous / common (d) as (e) recognize (fl disobey (g) regulation (h) always (i) win/conquest 0) undesirable/unwanted 12. Tourist How old is the edifice, guide? Guide Madame, it's a 15th century edifice. Tourist What a wonderful edifice it is! Guide It was built by Akbar, the then emperor of India. Tourist Ohl I see. Guide Madame, we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon. Tourist Isn't the place safe? Guide It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset.

COMILLA BOARD English Second Paper Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] COMILLA BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 In (a) — last 25 years (b) — world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c) — international conservation organization world wild fund. (d) — earth’s forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in (e) — worse state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (f) — increase in carbon-di-oxide and ultimately in (g) — water level rising as a consequence of global warming. It is anticipated that (h) — new century will face (i) — overwhelming environmental (j) — catastrophe. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 We got our freedom (a) — the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands of (b) — lives. The patriots (c) — our land fought (d) — the oppression of the West Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to surrender (e) — our freedom fighters. But a great number (f) — the sons of the land died (g) — the war. Soon (h) — the war, the government (i) — Bangladesh founded the National Memorial (j) — memory of the martyrs. English 2nd Paper Board Question 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) There is foul smell in the room. — opening the windows? (b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I’ll say goodbye now — I don’t see you again. (c) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country. (d) Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks — he knew everything. (e) The poor will continue to suffer — they are illiterate. (f) Nobody likes you here. — you left this place. (g) He saw bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree — the bear might attack him. (h) Everybody disliked Rakib. He — do many harmful activities. (i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life — you make proper use of time. (j) The students were talking in the class. — the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) He studies medicine so that — (b) Time has its wings. It was five years since we — (c) The poor man knocked at my door. He came to me with a view to —. (d) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for — (e) I went to market yesterday. Had you requested me. I — (f) Do not worry about me. I — after I have finished my study. (g) They are very hard working. If the bank gives them loan on easy terms, they — (h) Unity is strength, united we stand, — (i) We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we — (j) Everybody will go to the graveyard after death. A graveyard is a place — English 2nd Paper Board Question 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 English (a) — (be) the most widely used international language. It (b) — (learn) to communicate with the foreigners for various purposes such as (c) — (maintain) co-operation, co-existence and exchanging business information. There are also certain jobs which (d) — (require) a good functional knowledge of English. The jobs of a pilot, a postman, a telephone operator, a tour guide, a mechanic, a receptionist of an international hotel, an executive of a multinational firm etc. (e) — (be) a few of them. Besides, a student (f) — (wish) to go for higher studies must learn English because the books on advanced education are mostly (g) — (write) in English. So, the importance and demand of learning English in our country can, in no way, be (h) — (ignore). Rather, we should (i) — (put) high importance on (j) — (learn) English to make room for ourselves in the competitive world. English 2nd Paper Board Question 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 (a) Some essential agricultural inputs are to be ensured to increase our food production. (Make it active) (b) The farmers who are poor do not get loans on easy terms. (Make it simple) (c) What a pity! (Make it Assertive) (d) The farmers do not get the facilities necessary for food production. (Make it complex) (e) Unfortunately, they do not get the due price of their products. (Make it compound) 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Have you saved something for the future?” said the richman. “No,” said the cobbler. “I am happy with the present and think little about tomorrow.” “No, that would not do,” said the richman. “I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep it.” English 2nd Paper Board Question 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. 5 Travelling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place to place. These gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling. This limits his vision. However, by travelling to different parts of the world, my knowledge can be enriched.English 2nd Paper Board Question 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 A balanced diet is a good mixture of (a) — (pre modify the noun) food. It is essential for us (b) — (post modify the adjective with an infinitive) a healthy life. There are many benefits of eating a (c) — (pre modify the noun) diet because it prevents (d) — (use determiner to premodify the noun) diseases. As a result, we do not get sick (e) — (post modify the verb with an adverb). We should select (f) — (pre modify the noun with possessive) diet according to our needs. We should not eat the (g) — (use adjective to pre modify the noun) foods for the whole week. We can keep fit (h) — (use a participle) a balanced diet. But it is not easy (i) — (post modify the adjective with an infinitive) a balanced diet. Here (j) — (use a determiner) nutritionist can help us. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) —, they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) — we are not careful about them. (c) —, we destroy trees at random. (d) —, one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect (e) — ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on it. (f) —, our agriculture is dependant on rain. (g) —, trees play a vital role on our climate. (h) —, trees keep the soil strong. (i) —, trees save us from flood (j) — many other natural calamities. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 There are many (a) people who have a (b) conservative outlook. Quite (c) early in life they learn to (d) believe that everything in this (e) world was predetermined and (f) all that happen to them was ordained by God. For this belief, the poor generally accept their (g) Poverty and all their sorrows and (h) sufferings without trying much to (i) overcome them. They also have the (j) same sort of attitude towards illness and disease. (a) people (synonym) (b) conservative (antonym) (c) early (antonym) (d) believe (synonym) (e) world (synonym) (f) all (antonym) (g) poverty (antonym) (h) sufferings (synonym) (i) overcome (synonym) (j) same (antonym) 12. There are some errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 how is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that he is in good health said mr karim. English 2nd Paper Board Question Part−B : Composition (Marks-40) 13. On behalf of the students of your class write an application to the principal of your college for improving computer lab facilities. 8 14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a daily newspaper. Write a report on the observance of the Independence Day. Give a title to your report. 8 15. Write a paragraph on drug addiction mentioning its causes and effects on the society. “Use 100-150 words”. 10 16. Write a short composition on environment pollution. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words. 14 Key Cumilla Board [According to the Syllabus of 2017] Part-A 1.         (a) the (b) the (c) the (d) The (e) a ffl an (g) the (h) the (i) an 0) x 2.         (a) for / through (b) of (c) of (d) against (e) to ffl of (g) in (h) after (i) of 0) in 3.         (a) Would you mind (b) in case (c) have to (d) as though (e) as long as ffl It is high time (g) lest (h) used to (i) unless 0) No sooner had 4 (a) He studies medicine so that he can become a medicine specialist. (b) It was five years since we had last met. (c) He came to me with a view to getting some help. (d) - The box was too heavy for me t6 lift. (e) I went to market yesterday. Had you requested me, I would have bought a gift for YOU. I will come back after I have finished my study. (g) If the bank gives them loan on easy terms, they can change their condition. (h) Unity is strength, united we stand, divided we fall. (i) We saw a snake while we were walking. 0) A graveyard is a place where the dead are buried. 5,         (a) is (b) is learnt (c) maintaining (d) require (e) are (f) wishing (g) written (h) ignored (i) put 0) learning 6.         (a) We are to ensure some essential agricultural inputs to increase our food production. (b) Poor farmers do not get loans on easy terms. (c)        It is a great pity. (d) The farmers do not get the facilities that are necessary for food production. (e) They do not get the due price of their products and it is unfortunate. 7. The rich man asked the cobbler if he (C) had saved something for the future. The cobbler replied in the negative and added that he (C) was happy with the present and thought little about the next day. The rich man disagreed and said that that would not do. He (R) added that he (R) liked to see him (C) above want. He (R) told the cobbler to have that money and keep it. Travelling is a part of education. It means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place to place. Travelling gives one .the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling. This attitude limits their vision. However, by travelling to different parts of the world, one's knowledge can be enriched. 9.         (a) nutritious (b) to lead (c) balanced (d) many (e) often/easily (f) our (g) same (h) eating (i) to prepare / to choose 0) a 10. (a) As a matter of fact (b) But (c) So (d) As a result (e) As/Since (f) Again (g) True that/Basically (h) Furthermore (i) Above all 0) as well 11. (a), persons (b) liberal (c) late (d) trust (e) earth ffl none/nothing (g) prosperity/affluence (h) miseries (i) conquer 0) different 12. "How is your father, Rana?" said Mr. Karim. "He is very well, thank you." replied Rana. "I am glad to hear that he is in good health," said W. Karim.

DINAJPUR BOARD English Second Paper Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] DINAJPUR BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 What (a) — surprise it was! Robin got (b) — first prize in (c) — competition. I was really (d) — amazed at his success. Of course he was trained by (e) — expert coach for (f) — time. He always obeyed (g) — instructions given by (h) — coach. Even he was not found outside (i) — camp during practice session. (j) — boy like him is always appreciated by the people. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Badal lived (a) — a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal (b) — his way (c) — school. An old bridge was (d) — that canal. It was useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e) — its repair. So one day it broke (f) — and caused a good deal (g) — hardship to the villagers. They were (h) — difficulty. They could not go to the town (i) — the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold their production (j) — local market at a nominal price. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) We — not go out today. A riot has broken out in our locality. (b) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. One can take it as an important form of physical exercise, because it refreshes both the body and mind. (c) Do you often — travel on business? You are always seen travelling abroad. (d) Long ago, — lived a very pious man. His name was Hatem Tai and he was very kind hearted. (e) — does a clown —? You’ve seen a clown in the circus many a time. (f) — I see my father coming my heart fills up with joy. I am very much fond of my father. (g) I got a job at a bar. But I hate working at a bar. I — be a waiter than a barman. (h) Kazi Nazrul Islam — in an impoverished family. He had to earn even when he was a small boy. (i) The economical condition of Robi is very poor. He can not afford one meal per day — square meals. (j) After the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2014, Messi looked — he were completely routed. His cherished dream had been shattered. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Rifat does not like —. He knows that rich food does not contain rich vitamins. (b) As Shafi is devoted to studies, all his teachers love him. He hopes to —. (c) — is not good. We should give up it. (d) — gives no pleasure. It is always painstaking. (e) There is nobody — . Hence happiness is a relative term. (f) Birds — in winter are called migratory birds. We should not kill them. (g) People are careful — in Dhaka city. They don’t waste their resource. (h) Man is a social being. No man can do —. (i) Robinson Crusoe was born in England. His father wanted him —. (j) — in Bangladesh are unemployed. Self employment is a possible solution to this problem. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 In the last autumn vacation I (a) — (get) sufficient time. So I (b) — (make) up my mind to make a journey by train from Dhaka to Chittagong. I (c) — (reach) the station about half an hour before the departure of the train. It (d) — (be) then a very busy time. Rickshaw, motorcars and other vehicles (e) — (come) to the station with passengers. Coolies (f) — (run) behind them. There (g) — (be) shouts and rush of the passengers and the coolies. After sometime hearing a whistle, the passengers (h) — (stand) in a queue before the ticket counter. I also (i) — (stand) in the line and (j) — (buy) a second class ticket. English 2nd Paper Board Question 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 (a) Water, an important vital element of environment is polluted in various ways (complex). It is called life. (b) The water which is pure is necessary for us (simple). (c) Men pollute water by throwing waste in it (compound). (d) The farmers use water in time of cultivation largely (passive). (e) It is one of the most important elements of all living beings (positive). 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 He said to me, “I am very sorry to trouble you, but I shall be much obliged if you will kindly lend me your dictionary.” “I shall be very glad to be of service to you, and you are welcome to any of my books that you think of use to you,” said I. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 5 Sunlight is the source of all energy of the earth. All the living beings are dependent upon this. Green plants are the producer of the ecosystem. All plants and animals of it are interconnected serially. Consequently, there develops a food chain among these. The transfer of food energy takes place from producers through a series of food levels. This is called food chain of food in the ecosystem. There are numerous food chains in an ecosystem. Food chain does not work in isolation. These are linked together to form a food web. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Sabbir is (a) — (use determiner to pre modify the noun phrase) ideal student. He prepares (b) — (use possessive to pre modify the noun) lessons in collaboration with his teachers. He does (c) — (post modify the verb) in every examination as he does not waste time. He knows time once lost is lost for ever. So, he utilizes every moment. During his free time he goes to his native village. He teaches (d) — (pre modify the noun) people. He wants (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) illiteracy from his village. (f) — (use present participle to pre modify the verb) illiteracy from his village, he wants to bring about massive development there. He is (g) — (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) devoted to God. He says prayer (h) — (use quantifier to pre modify the noun) times a day. He never tells a lie. He respects his parents very much. Other superiors are also respected by him. His father, (i) — (post modify the noun phrase with an appositive) supports him cordially. His mother, an ideal housewife, (j) — (pre modify the verb) supports him very much. Such a student like Sabbir is rarely found nowadays. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 It was the night before my math exam in the 2nd semester. I could not do better in the math exam of 1st semester. (a) —, I was really serious about the exam. (b) —, I was careful enough not to spend a single moment in vain. But, the night did not pass smoothly at all (c) —, it was full of mishaps. (d) —, the electricity went out. I waited for it for about an hour, however, there was no sign of its coming. (e) —, I lighted a candle and began to study again. The flickering light of the candle was creating problems for me. Soon, I began to feel a bad headache. I really wanted to get rid of it. (f) —, I left my reading room and stood in the balcony for some time. I began to feel better, but could not stay there for long. (g) —, I left the place. (h) —, I went to my reading room again. (i) —, to add to my gladness the electricity came. I could finish my study within two hours. (j) —, I went to bed with a happy mind. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonyms of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 All this was perplexing and upsetting. For at the time I had already made up my mind that imperialism was an evil thing and the sooner I chucked up my job and got out of it the better. Theoretically and secretly, of course I was all for the strugglers and against their oppressors. (a) perplexing (antonym) (b) upsetting (antonym) (c) imperialism (synonym) (d) evil (antonym) (e) sooner (antonym) (f) Chucked (synonym) (g) better (antonym) (h) theoretically (synonym) (i) secretly (synonym) (j) oppressor (synonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Aryan : Do you read newspaper regularly Farhan Farhan : Yes I do. What’s about you Aryan : To tell you frankly I do not read newspaper regularly. Farhan : Why you get enough time during the break in the college. Aryan : Yes I do get but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time. Farhan : Remember newspaper is called the ‘storehouse’ of knowledge. The more you will read newspaper the more you will learn. Aryan : Then, from today, I will start reading newspaper Farhan : Yes, that’s like a good friend. English 2nd Paper Board Question Part−B : Composition (Marks-40) 13. Suppose, you are a student of New Ideal Govt. College. Now, write an application to the principal of your college for organizing an English Language Club. 8 14. Suppose, you are a reporter to a national daily. Now, write a report on a terrible fire accident in a garments factory in your locality. 8 15. Write a paragraph describing “The Importance of Female Education”. 10 16. Write a short composition on “Impact of Climate Change in Bangladesh”. 14 Key DinajPur Board English Second Paper According to the Syllabus of 2017 Part-A 1. (a) a (b) the (c) the (d) x (e) an (i) a (g) the (h) the (i) the 0) A 2. (a) in (b) on (c) to (d) over (e) for (fl down (g) of (h) in (i) on 0) in 3. (a) had better (b) It (c) have to (d) there (e) What look like (i) as soon as (g) would rather (h) was born (i) let alone 0) as if 4. (a) Rifat does not like to eat rich foods. (b) He hopes to do well in his examinations. (c) The habit of telling lies is not good. (d) Learning without understanding gives no pleasure. (e) There is nobody who is happy with his present condition. ffl Birds that come to our country in winter are called migratory birds. (g) People are careful in using water, gas etc. in Dhaka city. (h) No man can do without the help of others. (i) His father wanted him to be a physician. (;) A large number of people in Bangladesh are unemployed. 5. (a) got (b) made (c) reached (d) was (e) were coming (fl were running (g) were (h) stood (i) stood 0) bought 6. (a) Water which an important vital element of environment is polluted in various ways. (bj The pure water is necessary for us. (c) Men throw waste in water and pollute it. (d) Water is largely used by the farmers in time of cultivation. (e) Very few elements of all living beings are as important as it. 7. He told me that he was very sorry to trouble me, but he would be much obliged if I would kindly lend him my dictionary. I told him that I would be very glad to be of service to him, and he was welcome to any of my books that he thought of use to him. Sunlight is the source of all energy of the earth. All the living beings are dependent upon this energy. Green plants are the producer of the ecosystem. All plants and animals of the ecosystem are interconnected serially. Consequently, there develops a food chain among plants and animals / them. The transfer of food energy takes place from producers through a series of food levels. This transfer is called food chain of food in the ecosystem. There are numerous food chains in an ecosystem. Food chain does not work in isolation. These chains are linked together to forma food web. 9. (a) an (b) his (c) well (d) illiterate (e) to remove (fl Removing (g) greatly (h) five (i) a farmer 0) always 10. (a) Therefore (b) Accordingly (c) On the contrary (d) First of all (e) Hence (f) Hence (g) Therefore (h) Then (i) In the meantime After that 11. (a) Clear (b) pleasant (c) colonialism (d) good (e) later (f) resigned (g) worse (h) hypothetically (i) confidently tyrant 12. Aryan Do you read newspaper regularly, Farhan? Farhan Yes, I do. What's about you? Aryan To tell you frankly, I do not read newspaper regularly. Farhan Why? You get enough time during the break in the college. Aryan Yes, I do get but I do not like. Moreover, I think it is a wastage of time. Farhan Remember, newspaper is called the 'store house' of knowledge. The more you will read newspaper, the more you will learn. Aryan Then, from today, I will start reading newspaper. Farhan Yes, that's like a good friend.

RAJSHAHI BOARD English Second Paper Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] RAJSHAHI BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Truthfulness is (a) — greatest of all (b) — virtues which makes (c) — man really great. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking (d) — truth, we cannot command (e) — confidence of others. (f) — man whom nobody believes can never be great in life. We might succeed once or twice by telling (g) — lie but it never brings a good result. (h) — lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i) — real character of (j) — liar is revealed and nobody believes him. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) — our life — literature, economy and culture. But are the rivers (b) — good shape? Unfortunately they are not. A few are already dead and several are going (c) — the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) — a dying river. A report published in ‘The Daily Sun’ describes what has happened (e) — the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air (f) — it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g) — the Ganges and flowed (h) — the Bay of Bengal (i) — the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link (j) — the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) The students were loitering in the corridor. — they seen the teacher than they entered the classroom. (b) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is the father of our nation. He — in 1920 in Tungipara of Gopalganj district. (c) I can’t stand Rubel. He always acts — he were smarter than everyone. (d) The little girl was suddenly crossing the road. A bus was passing by. As it came near the girl, the driver halted it. — he wouldn’t have stopped the bus? (e) Shoma — live in a hostel than live in her relative’s home. She feels free and comfortable in the hostel. (f) You started late. Now you are walking slowly. Walk fast — you should miss the bus. (g) He is very poor. He can’t afford to travel by an AC bus — an aeroplane. (h) Daughter : Mom. — an albatross — ? Mother : My dear, an albatross is a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans. (i) Long ago, — lived a mighty warrior named Kubla Khan. He was the grandson of Chenghis Khan. (j) I — seek advice from a doctor. I have been suffering from fever for a long time. English 2nd Paper Board Question 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) 21st February is a red-letter day in our life because —. It is our Mother Language Day. (b) Once there was a farmer who had three sons. They were so lazy that —. (c) I have to meet Raihan. Do you know where —? (d) It is high time you —. It is detrimental to health. (e) English is an international language. If you want to go abroad for higher studies —. (f) The bee is one of the busiest insects. It flies from flower to flower to —. (g) My friend lived in New Zealand. It is many years since —. (h) We must grow the habit of getting up early in the morning. The sooner we get up —. (i) There goes the proverb ‘United we stand, divided we fall’. Unless we are united —. (j) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to —. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 It has been over three hundred years since emperor Shah Jahan of Delhi (a) — (build) the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife in Agra. Architecturally, it (b) — (be) one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The building (c) — (make) of fine white marble with inlays of coloured marble. It (d) — (have) eight sides and many open arches. It (e) — (rest) on a platform or terrace of red sandstone. Four slender white towers (f) — (rise) from the corners of the terrace. A large dome (g) — (stand) above the centre of the building. Around this large dome there (h) — (be) four smaller domes. Just inside the outer walls, there is an open corridor from which the visitors (i) — (look) through carved marble screens into a central room. The bodies of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz (j) — (lie) in two graves below this room. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 (a) It was 1971 when Bangladesh achieved independence. (Simple) (b) It is the most significant event in the history of Bangladesh. (Comparative) (c) Our Freedom Fighters sacrificed their lives for the independence of Bangladesh. (Complex) (d) It was a great-struggle for them. (Exclamatory) (e) We shall always remember them with pride. (Compound) 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Whose picture is it?” I asked. “A little girl’s of course,” Said Grandmother. “Can’t you tell?” “Yes, but do you know the girl?” “Yes, I knew her,” said Granny “but she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn’t tell you about her.” 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 5 Education is the birth right of every man. But even then many people in our country are deprived of this for many reasons. They are unconscious and unskilled for want of it. For this, they are unable not only to develop their own fate or their family, but also unable to play any role for the development of society or the state. If the people are not properly educated, that is not possible. So, the more we can educate our people, the more the country will be developed. With a view to developing human resource, the government has given many incentives in the field of expanding the primary and the secondary education. We must ensure these for every child of the country. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) farmer who used (b) — (post-modify the verb by using infinitive) on other people’s land. With great effort they married (e) — (use a pronoun) daughters off by the time they reached teenage. The sons also started (d) — (use present participle to modify the verb) with their father as (e) — (pre-modify the noun) labourers when they were old enough to help. By the time they were seventeen, they left for towns (f) — (use infinitive to post modify the verb) money. At first they used to send money to their parents (g) —, (use an adverb to post modify the verb) but after getting married they barely had enough to support their (h) — (pre-modify the noun) families. Out of desperation, Ayesha Begum started (i) — (post-modify the verb) in the village to feed her old. (j) — (pre-modify the noun) husband and herself. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Man is a social being. (a) —, man cannot live alone. (b) —, man has been living together from time immemorial. Living in society is not an easy task. We have to follow certain rules and regulations of the society. (c) —, we should be cooperative. (d) —, we must help others when they are in need. (e) —, we have to be careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) —, we must control our emotions and behave rationally with others. (g) —, we should not think and live only for us. (h) —, we should always think and work for the betterment of the society, (i) —, we should remain prepared to sacrifice our lives for the greater interest of the society. (j) —, sacrificing our lives for the society makes us immortal. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 The process of globalization obviously requires a common language for international communication. For many different reasons, English has achieved the prestige of being that language. As a result, it has crossed national borders to reach people who speak other languages. It is no longer the unique possession of British or American people, but a language that belongs to the world’s people. In fact, bilingual and multilingual users of English far outnumber its monolingual native speakers. This phenomenon has led to a bewildering variety of English around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and more varieties have emerged which are strongly influenced by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother-tongues. Word English has now moved away from the control of the native speakers. However, the question of British or American English is not so important now. Today’s slogan is mutual intelligibility among users of the language. (a) obviously (synonym) (b) prestige (synonym) (c) national (synonym) (d) unique (antonym) (e) native (antonym) (f) variety (synonym) (g) emerge (antonym) (h) control (antonym) (i) important (synonym) (j) intelligibility (antonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 “I’m not in the least hungry,” my guest sighed “but if you insist I don’t mind having some asparagus.” I ordered them. “Aren’t you going to have any” “No I never eat asparagus.” “I know there are people who don’t like them. The fact is you ruin your plate by all the meat you eat.” “Coffee” I said “Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee” she answered. Part−B : Composition (Marks-40) 13. Suppose, you are a student of ‘X’ College. Write an application to the Principal of your college for introducing multimedia facilities in classrooms. 8 14. Suppose, you are a local correspondent of a national daily. Now write a report on the prize giving ceremony held in your college a few days ago. 8 15. Write a paragraph describing the merits and demerits of a mobile phone. 10 16. Great people make history. They inspire us with their deeds and greatness of their characters. They are the leaders of the world. Now write a composition in 200-250 words on ‘Your Favourite Personality’. 14 Key Rajshahi Board English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2017] Part A 1.         (a) the (b) x (c) a (d) the (e) the (fl The (g) a (h) A (i) the 0) a 2.         (a) in (b) in (c) through (d) of (e) to (fl around (g) of (h) into (i) through with 3.         (a) No~ sooner had (b) was born (c) as if (d) What if (e) would rather (f) lest (g) let alone (h) What does       look like (i) there 0) have to 4.         (a) 21st February is a red-letter day in our life because on this day we achieved the rightful place of Bangle through sacrifice. (b) They were so lazy that the farmer became very worried about them. (c) Do you know where he lives? (d) It is high time you gave up smoking. (e) If you want to go abroad for higher studies, you have to learn English. M It flies from flower to flower to collect honey. (g) It is many years since we last sat together. (h) The sooner we get up, the earlier we can start our activities. (i) There goes the proverb "United we stand, divided we fall". Unless we are united -we will not be able to perform difficult job. 0) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to solving these problems. 5.         (a) built (b) is (c) is made (d) has (e) rests ffl rise (g) stands (h) are (i) can look 0) lie 6.         (a) In 1971 Bangladesh achieved independence. (b) It is more significant than any other event in the history of Bangladesh. (c) Our Freedom Fighters sacrificed their lives so that we could have the independence of Bangladesh. (d) What a struggle it was for them! (e) We shall always remember them and it will be done with pride. 7. I asked Grandmother whose picture it was. She replied it was a little girl's of course. She asked me if I could not tell. I replied in the affirmative and asked her if she knew the girl. She replied in the affirmative and added that she had known her (Girl) but she (Girl) had been a very wicked girl and she (Grandmother) would not tell me about her (Girl). 8. Education is the birth right of every man. But even then many people in our country are deprived of education for many reasons. They are unconscious and unskilled for want of education. For this, they are unable not only to develop their own fate or the fate of their family, but also unable to play any role for the development of society or the state. If the people are not properly educated, their development / the development of the society or the state is not possible. So, the more we can educate our people, the more the country will be developed. With a view to developing human resource, the government has given many incentives in the field of expanding the primary and the secondary education. We must ensure these incentives for every child of the country. 9.         (a) landless (b) to work (c) their (d) working (e) day (f) to earn (g), occasionally (h) own (i) begging j) invalid / sick / feeble 10. (a) In fact (b) For this reason (c) First of all (d) In other words (e) Secondly (f) On the contrary (g) Finally (h) Instead (i) That is to say 0) Indeed 11. (a) clearly (b) status/honour (c) domestic /nationwide (d) common (e) foreign (f) diversity (g) disappear (h) free (i) significant 0) ambiguousness/ambiguity 12. "I'm not in the least hungry," my guest sighed, "but, if you insist I don't mind having some asparagus." I ordered them. "Aren't you going to have any?" "No, I never eat asparagus." "I know there are people who don't like them. The fact is, you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat." "Coffee?" I said. 'Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee," she answered.

DHAKA BOARD English Second Paper Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] DHAKA BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Patriotism is (a) — noble virtue. It inspires (b) — man to dedicate his life for the freedom of his (c) — country. (d) — man without patriotism is no better than (e) — beast. A true patriot is honored by (f) — his countrymen. He thinks for (g) — betterment of his country. On (h) — the contrary (i) — unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j) — country are true patriots. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 The environment plays an important role (a) — our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d) — our environment. (e) — ensuring sound life the balance (f) — the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g) — lack of knowledge, we don’t realize the importance (h) — it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Deforestation is a matter of great concern. We — take immediate steps against cutting down trees at random. (b) To tell a lie is a great sin. We — die than tell a lie. Otherwise none will believe us. (c) Helmet should be used while driving a motorcycle. — you were driving your bike and met a serious accident? (d) — swimming in the sea? It seems to be very heroic to me. (e) — mother heard the news, she cried loudly. She lost her child in a car accident. (f) Rome was not built in a day. — took a longtime and hard labour to build this city. (g) Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt, — a car. (h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West Bengal. (i) Rina’s dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She — buy a new dress. (j) Rana : Hi, Robi — a Pea-cock —? Robi : It’s a very nice bird. It knows how to dance. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should —. (b) English is an international language. — you cannot get a good job. (c) Corruption is an obstacle to our national development. It is high time —. (d) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. I wish —. (e) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But —. (f) He cannot run the business. So, he should —. (g) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him. (h) The students could not memorise the poem. It was too difficult —. (i) Since there was no more question to discuss, —. (j) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays —. English 2nd Paper Board Question 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Road mishap (a) — (happen) in our country almost everyday. Recently it (b) — (rise) to an alarming rate (c) — (take) a heavy toll of human lives. The members of a family remain anxious if someone (d) — (travel) in a bus. In most cases, reckless driving (e) — (cause) road accidents. The drivers are in the habit of (f) — (violate) traffic rules. Road accidents can be (g) — (lessen) if the drivers drive their vehicles carefully. People should be conscious in this respect. While (h) — (cross) the road, they should be careful. Some people travel (i) — (climb) on the roof of the buses and trains. Traffic rules must be maintained strictly with a view to (j) — (control) road accidents. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 Frugality is a good habit. (a) A man who is frugal does not like to spend money without reasons (Make it Simple). (b) The target of a frugal man is to save money for future (Make it Complex). (c) Everyone should practice frugality to make a well-planned family (Make it Passive). (d) A frugal man lives a solvent life (Make it Negative). (e) A frugal man is happier than a prodigal man (Make it Positive). 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Follow my example,” she said as we shook hands, “and never eat more than one thing for luncheon.” “I’ll do better than that,” I retorted. “I’ll eat nothing for dinner to-night.” “Humorist,” she cried gaily, jumping into a cab. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 5 Travelling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place to place. Thus gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling. This limits his vision. However, by travelling different parts of the world, my knowledge may be enriched. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Deforestation means cutting down of trees (a) — (post-modify the verb). To meet up the basic needs of food and housing, trees are being cut in large scale and thus it causes (b) — (pre-modify the noun) imbalance. Besides, there are some dishonest people who cut trees in our forest (c) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). The (d) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) level is rising and many parts of the world are going to be engulfed by the sea in near future. New areas of the world are (e) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) turned into desert as a result of deforestation. So, we must stop (f) — (use a participle to post-modify the verb) down trees unnecessarily. (g) — (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) trees indiscriminately will be hazardous for our future existence. If we destroy trees (h) — (use an adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) one day the country will turn into a great desert. The (i) — (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) temperature will cause green house effect. Necessary measures should be taken (j) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Mobile phone has added a new dimension in our communication system. It has made the world closer to us. (a) — it has made worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day to day communication. (b) —, it has been a part and parcel in our life as we cannot go for a single day without using it. We use it for rapid communication. (c) —, mobile phone is not free from defect. It has some negative sides as well. (d) —, excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power, (e) —, it is a means of money wastage. (f) —, it is seen that many underworld crimes are being done with the use of mobile network. (g) —, the radiation from mobile phone may cause cancer to the users. (h) —, we are aware of these harmful effects. (i) —, we are not aware of using the mobile phone. (j) —, we must have to be conscious of the negative impact of mobile phone. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Sports are a popular form of entertainment. Many international sporting events are organised from time to time. Most of the events are sponsored by multinational manufacturing companies and business firms. They pay for the sports events in exchange for the right to advertise their products during those events. These events are telecast worldwide by satellite and people all over the world watch them live. As a result, the sponsor’s products receive maximum media coverage giving companies international recognition. This is the only commercial aspect of international sport but there are other aspects too. (a) popular (antonym); (b) form (synonym); (c) entertainment (synonym); (d) organize (synonym); (e) sponsor (synonym); (f) multinational (antonym); (g) pay (antonym); (h) watch (synonym); (i) maximum (antonym); (j) recognition (antonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Abid : We are about to finish our HSC examination Are you thinking about your future Hasib : Yes, what about you Abid : I want to pursue higher education what are your plans Hasib : I rather follow some vocation course to make my career Abid : Really have you thought of any particular vocation Hasib : Yes, I would like to join the Fashion Design course his career has a prospect these days Abid : Is it suitable for boys Hasib : Why not Boys are as good as girl in many professions now-a-days Whats your future plan Abid : I would like to go for teaching Hasib : Its a good profession for a studious boy like you Key Solution To Dhaka Board-2017 English Second Paper According to the Syllabus of 2017 Part A 1.         (a) a (b) a (c) x (d) A (e) a (f) x (g) the (h) x (1) an 0) the I           (a) in (b) In (c) around (d) of (e) For (f) of (g) for (h) of (i) in 0) of 3.         (a) have to (b) would rather (c) What if (d) What's it like (e) As soon as (f) It (g) let alone (h) was born (i) had better 0) what does         look like 4. (a) So, we should not cut trees at random. (b) If you do not know English well, you cannot get a good job. (c) It is high time we stood against corruption. (d) I wish I were a child again. (e) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But *e must not misuse it. (f) So, he should engage someone to run it. (g) He confessed that he was guilty. (h) It was too difficult for them to memorise. (i) Since there was no more question to discuss, the president finished the meeting. 0) It is a good sign that nowadays girls are being educated in good numbers, 5.         (a) happens (b) has risen (c) taking (d) travels (e) causes (f) violating (g) lessened (h) crossing (i) climbing 0) controlling 66 (a) A frugal man does not like to spend money without reasons. (b) The target of a frugal man is to save money so that he can spend in future. (c) Frugality should be practiced by everyone to make a well planned family. (d) A frugal man does not live an insolvent life. (e) A prodigal man is not as happy as a frugal man. 7. As we shook hands, she told me to follow her example and never eat more than one thing for luncheon. I retorted that I would do better than that and would eat nothing for dinner that night. Jumping into a cab, she cried gaily calling me a humorist. & Travelling is a part of education. It means going from place to place. One can enhance one's knowledge by going from place to place. Thus travelling gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling. This attitude limits their vision. However, by travelling different parts of the world, one's knowledge may be enriched. 9.         (a) indiscriminately/unnecessarily (b) environmental/natural (c) to earn illegal money (d) sea (e) being (f) cutting (g) Cutting/Felling (h) in this manner/at random (i) increasing 0) to stop deforestation 10. (a) True to say (b) In fact (c) But (d) For example (e) Moreover (f) In addition (g) Besides (h) Undoubtedly (i) Yet 0) Therefore 11. (a) unpopular (b) type (c) amusement (d),arrange (e) patronize (f) national/local (g) receive (h) observe / view (i) minimum 0) denial 12. Abid          We are about to finish our H.S.0 examination. Are you thinking about your future? Hasib   Yes, what about you? Abid    I want to pursue higher education. What are your plans? Hasib   I rather follow some vocation course to make my career. Abid    Really! Have you thought of any particular vocation? Hasib   Yes, I would like to join the Fashion Design course. This career has a prospect these days. Abid    Is it suitable for boys? Hasib   Why not? Boys are as good as girl in many professions nowadays? What's you future plan? Abid    I would like to go for teaching. Hasib   It's a good profession fora studious boy like you.

BARISAL BOARD English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2016] Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] BARISAL BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Once there lived (a) — poor Cobbler. He had (b) — rich neighbour. (c) — neighbour possessed (d) — ill-health. So, he was (e) — angry man. He was always (f) — unhappy man. Once he used to think (g) — richest men to be (h) — happiest men in (i) — world. But his (j) — idea was wrong. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 During holidays when my mother went to sleep (a) — noon, we went to the railway line. There, along with other children I watched how the trains passed (b) — innumerable unknown facts. My father got an appointment (c) — a town school and he moved (d) — the town immediately with all the members of the family. I was admitted (e) — my father’s school. I felt that my school fellows had no feeling (f) — one another as we had in the village. However, I have gradually adjusted myself (g) — town life. I am happy with my new friends but my heart aches (h) — the happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i) — worries and has infinite capacity (j) —enjoyment. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 5 (a) — is really unfortunate for a boy like him to fail in the exam. (b) He cannot score a goal, — a hattrick. (c) His mother being sick, he needs to go home — possible. (d) The manager says alone; It seems — other had nothing to say. (e) No one is happy with her result; She — understand it. (f) — you lose your pen? (g) — lived a very clever fox in a jungle. (h) The poor will continue to suffer — they are illiterate. (i) Zahir Raihan — on 19 August, 1935 in Feni. (j) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.English 2nd Paper Board Question 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) You cannot buy a car unless —. It costs a lot. (b) You are now sick. Call me in case —. (c) He is so short that —. (d) Since there are no more questions to discuss —. (e) I worked hard although —. (f) Hardly had we started to eat when —. (g) We were unable to go by train because of —. (h) I will give him the message as soon as —. (i) When I was a child —. (j) There are many helpless people. I wish —. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 There are many people who (a) — (not take) physical exercise. They can hardly (b) — (realize) that they themselves (c) — (ruin) their health. They (d) — (fall) victim to many disease. Life (e) — (become) dull to them. They (f) — (remain) always ill tempered. We (g) — (build) good health and sound mind through physical exercise. Physical exercise (h) — (make) our body active and the muscles strong. It also (i) — (improve) our power of digestion and blood circulation. It (j) — (give) strength to our brain. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 (a) The Chinese put a lot of emphasis on the unity. (Make it passive) (b) The Parks are crowded. (Negative without changing meaning) (c) There are lots of clean parks in the cities. (Compound) (d) In the evening many families watch television and spend their free time. (Simple) (e) Life becomes dull without recreation. (Complex) English 2nd Paper Board Question 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Do you know Bangladesh Open University offers an English self-learning course?” Sejan said to Shawan. “Yes, I have heard it from my father who works as a tutor of the course. It is a six month course known as ‘CELT’ said Shawan. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 1 × 5 = 5 Women are nowadays as important as men in society. She constitute nearly half of the total population. No nation can make real progress keeping half of it in the dark. Without the upliftment of women it is not at all possible. Again, without education women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education should be given to her so that they can work hand in hand with them in all development programmes. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 A village doctor is a (a) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) familiar person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) — (pre-modify the verb) known as a quack. A village doctor is not a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He (d) — (pre-modify the verb) sits in a small dispensary in the morning and evening. He treats the patients (e) — (use a participle to post-modify the verb) small fees. A village doctor is not a (f) — (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) — (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicines to the (h) — (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to the (j) — (pre-modify the noun) people. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0⋅5×10 = 5 Time is a special resource that you cannot store or save for future use. (a) — it is managed properly to gain success. The skills of managing time properly are called time management Skills (b) — these Skills are necessary for job hunting and career success (c) — it is essential to improve these Skills. (d) — there are several useful strategies that can be used to improve your time management Skills. (e) — have clear goal in mind. (f) — set up your priorities. (g) — block out time for your high priority activities first and protect that time from interruptions. (h) — set a deadline to do them and try your best to stick to it. (i) — your Skills will help you avoid stress in completing any work successfully (j) — reward yourself when the job is done. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonyms of the words as directed below : 5 Illiteracy is a curse (antonym). It is the root cause (synonym) of ignorance (antonym) which frustrates (synonym) all development (synonym) efforts of the government. No development effort can succeed (synonym) unless illiteracy is eradicated (antonym). Eradication of illiteracy in a country like Bangladesh with so vast (antonym) a population is undoubtedly (synonym) a gigantic (antonym) task. 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Student : May I come in Sir? Principal : Yes come in Student : Good morning Sir Principal : Good morning how can I help you Student : Sir we would like to arrange a study tour Principal : It’s a great idea Ill appreciate it Submit an application to me so that I can take step in favour of you. Student : Ok Sir, We will write an application on behalf of the students. Principal : Ok, see you Student : Thank you very much, Sir Principal : You are most welcome English 2nd Paper Board Question Part−B : Composition (Marks-40) 13. Suppose, you are Tanim and you study in Feni Govt. College. Your father has been transferred to Dhaka. You will have to go to Dhaka with your father and you have taken T.C. from Feni Govt. College. Now write an application to the principal of a College in Dhaka for admission on T.C. 8 14. Recently a seminar was held in your college on “Causes of students failure in Ennglish”. Now write a report on this seminar highlighting the findings and suggestions mentioned in the seminar. 8 15. Write a paragraph on “The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone”. Use 100-150 words 10 16. “Modern Civilization is Mostly Projected in City Life”. Yet there are some discomforts and disadvantages of it. If you agree, write on the advantages and disadvantages of city life showing reasons of your answer. Use 200-250 words. 14 Key Barisal Board (According to the Syllabus of 2016English Second PaperPart-A 1.             (a) a (b) a (c) The (d) x (e) an (f)an (g) the (h) the (i) the 0) x 2.            (a) at (b) by (c) in (d) to (e) into/to (fl for (g) to (h) for (i) from for 3.            (a) It (b) let alone (c) as soon as (d) as if (e) had better (f) What if (g) there (h) as long as (i) was born 0) have to 4. (a) You cannot buy a car unless you earn a lot. (b) Call me in case you need a doctor. (c) He is so short that he can not chop well. (d) Since there are no more questions to discuss, we should end the meeting. (e) I worked hard although I could not get the expected salary. (1) Hardly had we started to eat when he came home. (g) We were unable to go by train because of the strike. (h) I will give him the message as soon as I see him. (i) When I was a child, I did not like to take food. 0) I wish I could help them. 5.            (a) do not take (b) realize (c) are ruining (d) fall (e) becomes (fl remain (g) should build (h) makes (i) improves 0) gives 6.            (a) A lot of emphasis is put on the unity by the Chinese. (b) The Parks are not empty. (c) There are lots of parks in the cities and they are clean. (d) In the evening many families spend their free time watching television. /In the evening many families watch television to spend their free time. (e) Life becomes dull if there is no recreation. 7. Sejan asked Shawan if he (Shawan) knew Bangladesh Open University offered an English self-learning course. Shawan replied in the affirmative that he (Shawan) had heard it from his (Shawan) father who worked as a tutor of the course. He (Shawan) added that it was a six-month course known as CELP. 8. Women are nowadays as important as men in society. They/Women constitute nearly half of the total population. No nation can make real progress keeping half of its population in the dark. Without the upliftment of women, progress is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education should be given to them/women so that they can work hand in hand with men/their male counterparts in all development programmes. 9.            (a) very (b) usually (c), qualified (d) generally (e) taking (f) rich (g) poorly (h) poor / rural (i) very 0) village 10. (a) Hence (b) Indeed (c) Therefore (d) In fact (e) Firstly (J) Secondly (g) Thirdly (h) Finally (i) Thus 0) and 11. (a) blessing (b) reason (c) knowledge (d) disappoints (e) progress (f) triumph (g) keep (h) few (i) certainly 0) tiny 12. Student        May I come in, Sir? Principal               Yes, come in. Student Good morning, Sir. Principal               Good morning. How can I help you? Student Sir, we would like to arrange a study tour. Principal               It's a great idea. I'll appreciate it. Submit an application to me so that I can take step in favour of you. Student Ok Sir. We will write an application on behalf of the students. Principal               Ok, see you. Student Thank you very much, Sir. Principal               You are most welcome.

SYLHET BOARD English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2016] Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] SYLHET BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Kamal is (a) — HSC examinee this year. He is not (b) — attentive to his lessons. He is very weak in (c) — English. Moreover he is (d) — lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. (e) — month ago before his examination he managed (f) — short suggestion and learnt it. On (g) — day of examination he started for the examination hall (h) — bit earlier. He entered (i) — examination hall with (j) — trembling heart. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 The science fair held (a) — our college paved a new way for us to gather practical knowledge. Many of our friends took part (b) — the fair (c) — their projects. We showed genuine interest (d) — them. Most of the projects were made (e) — consistent (f) — the prevailing world situation. They were intended (g) — acquaint us (h) — the solutions (i) — some common problems we are facing specially in regard to the environment we live in. We were sanguine (j) — achieving success and we really achieved it. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) — your family —? Our family is not so big. It’s comparatively small. (b) Today is a raining day. You — not go to office today. (c) I have a bad headache. I — go to doctor. (d) — lived an old man in a village. He was very wise. (e) My sister is acting — she were all in all. She always acts like this way. (f) I’ll call you — I arrive. Then we will go to market. (g) Prabha can’t afford to buy a cell phone, — a laptop. Actually she is very poor. (h) Punctuality is the habit of doing things exactly in time, — is of course, a good habit. (i) Tajuddin Ahmed, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, — in 1925. He was a wise man. (j) Rina : — we miss the bus? Mina : We will take a taxi then. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) The students were sympathetic and patriotic. That’s why —. (b) There were five boys. I took five books that —. (c) When he came out, —. He was worthy of getting such greetings. (d) Though the pen writes well, —. I can’t afford to use it. (e) The poem is too difficult for the students —. They couldn’t but memorize it. (f) If I had a camera, —. I like photography. (g) He came to my room while —. He didn’t wake me up. (h) Rina waited until —. She went after getting it. (i) He went to London so that —. He was devoted to study. (j) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 One night the entire village was sleeping. The boy Bayazid Bustami was busy in study. His mother (a) — (sleep). Suddenly she woke up and (b) — (feel) thirsty. (c) — (call) her son, she told her son to give her a glass of water and (d) — (fall) a sleep again. When Bayazid went to the pitcher, he (e) — (find) it empty. So, he went out with the pitcher in search of water. After a while he (f) — (come) back home with water and found his mother (g) — (sleep). Then he waited (h) — (stand) by her bed with a glass of water. He did not make any sound lest she (i) — (wake) up. Suddenly his mother woke up and saw him with the glass of water. At once she (j) — (understand) what was the matter. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 The Tajmahal, the unique tomb is the 7th wonder of the world. (a) It was three hundred years ago since emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj. (Make it simple). (b) As he loved his wife Mamtaj very much, he built it as a tomb of his dear wife. (Make it compound) (c) The building was made with fine white marbles. (Make it active) (d) It rests on platform of red stone, therefore it looks very nice. (Make it complex) (e) The Tajmahal is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. (Make it positive) Many tourists come here to enjoy the scenery of the Taj. 7. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches. 5 Once I asked a little girl what her mother’s name was. She replied that she could remember her mother’s name but she would not tell me that. She added that she did not tell her mother’s name to anyone whom she did not know. I exclaimed with admiration that she was a very clever girl. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 1 × 5 = 5 A stormy night is fearful and horrible. They causes untold sufferings to the people. In a stormy night, the whole sky is totally overcast with dark cloud. Only the roaring of violent wind can be heard. The wind begins to blow with fearful sound from no directions. People get frightened with sound of storm. In addition to it there is thundering and lightning. The frequent thundering and lighting causes much terror and fear in the mind of the people whom always think that this night may be the end of our lives and the terrible and destructive storm will never come to an end. Storm causes harm to them. The house roofs are blown away. Many trees are uprooted. A large number of houses and shelters are damaged within a very short time. Standing crops are badly damaged. That is thus a dreadful night to the people. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Othello, (a) — (Use an appositive to post modify the noun) had risen to become a general. He had shown his bravery in many (b) — (Use an adjective to pre modify the noun) battles against the Turks. Everyone praised him (c) — (Use an adverb to post modify the verb) and the senate trusted and honoured him. Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice had a daughter named Desdemona (d) — (Use a relative clause to post modify the noun). Brabantio (e) — (Use an adverb to pre modify the verb) invited Othello to his house where he and his daughter listened in wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. He told them of deserts, of caves and of mountains high (f) — (Use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) to touch the sky. Desdemona had to weep (g) — (Use a present participle to post modify the verb phrase) and she never became tired of listening to it. She pitied Othello (h) — (Use an adverb to post modify the verb) for the misfortunes and hardships of his life. Her pity (i) — (Use an adverb to post-modify the verb) turned to love. She refused all the young men (j) — (Use an infinitive to post modify the verb) because she loved Othello, a noble Muslim Moor from North Africa.English 2nd Paper Board Question 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 The gifts of science are uncountable. (a) — we cast our eyes, we see the wonders of science. Satellite TV channels are the means through (b) — we can see and hear the events (c) — are happening all over the world. (d) —, today we have specialized satellite channels on almost every interest. (e) —, people now have more choices and more freedom about television programmes. Satellite channels help us a lot by reporting on climatic conditions of different parts of the world. (f) —, we can be aware of storms, cyclones and tidal bores. (g) — satellite channels are helping us to a great extent to enrich our own culture and tradition. (h) — satellite channels are playing a favourable role, it is (i) — doing harm to our young and new generation. (j) — still we cannot deny the immense benefits we are getting from satellite channels. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonyms of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 A good writer may be a good reader. A good reader may be a good speaker or make good recitation. Nothing of this is impossible for a man if he is not lazy. The main thing is sincerity. Seriousness should also be taken under consideration. If a man is seriou, he can make impossible to be possible. If we become serious in our intention we can shine in life. (a) good (antonym); (b) speaker (synonym); (c) recitation (synonym); (d) impossible (antonym); (e) lazy (antonym); (f) sincerity (synonym); (g) seriousness (synonym); (h) possible (antonym); (i) intention (synonym); (j) shine (synonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Tourist : How old the edifice guide. Guide : Madame its a 15th century edifice. Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is. Guide : It was built by Akbar the emperor of India. Tourist : Oh I see Guide : Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark. Tourist : Isnt the place safe? Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset. Part−B : Composition (Marks-40)English 2nd Paper Board Question 13. Suppose, you are the secretary of the internet library club of your college. Now read the following email sent by an internet service providing company and write a reply requesting the company manager to provide you with internet facilities for the upgradation of your library. 8 Dear Sir/ Madam, We are glad to inform you that our firm, “Bangladesh Internet Service Provider is ready to support and help for the upgradation of internet service of the internet library of the educational institutions with a good price. We have imported modern machineries from the foreign country for providing the best service. We here attach the price list for your further interest. Please mail us if you need any internet related service. Sincerely yours P.B. Choudhury Manager Bangladesh Internet Service Provider 14. Suppose you are a reporter of ‘The daily Sun’. You are asked by the authority to write a report on Jainta-Jafflong Tourist Spot in Sylhet. After your visit of the spot, write a news report of about 120 words for the proper maintenance of the tourist spot. Give a title to your report. 8 15. Write a paragraph in about 150 words on “Water Pollution” by using cause and effect method. 10 16. Is the participation of the student community of Bangladesh important in nation building task? Give reasons for your answer. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words. Give a title to your composition. 14 Key Sylhet Board [According to the Syllabus of 20161English Second Paper Part-A L              (a) an (b) x (c) x (d) x (e) A (f) a (g) the (h) a (i) the 0) a I               (a) in (b) in (c) with (d) in (e) in (f) with (g) to (h) with (i) to O about 3.            (a) What's            like (b) would rather (c) had better (d) There (e) as if (f) as soon as (g) let alone (h) It (1) was born 0) What if 4 (a) That's why they worked for the flood affected people. (b) I took flue books that I gave to each one of them. (c) When he came out, he was greeted with a great, cheer. (d) Though the pen writes well, it is very costly. (e) The poem is too difficult for the students to memorize. (f) If I had a camera, I would take some photograph. (g) He came to my room while I was sleeping. (h) Rina waited until I gave the book to her. (i) He went to London so that he could complete his higher study there. 0) He confessed that he was guilty. (a) was sleeping (b) felt (c) Calling (d) fell (e) found (f) came (g) sleeping (h) standing (i) should wake 0) understood 6. (a) Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj three hundred years ago. (b) He loved his wife Mamtaj very much, and so, he built it as a tomb of his dear wife. (c) He made the building with fine white marbles. (d) As it rests on a platform of red stone, it looks very nice. (e) Very few buildings in the world are as beautiful as the Tajmahal. 7. Once I said to a little girl, "What is your mother's name?" She said, "I can remember my mother's name, but I will not tell you that. I do not tell my mother's name to anyone whom I do not know." I said, "What a clever girl you arel" a A stormy night is fearful and horrible. It causes untold sufferings to the people. In a stormy night, the whole sky is totally overcast with dark cloud. Only the roaring of violent wind can be heard. The wind begins to blow with fearful sound from no directions. People get frightened with sound of storm. In addition to it, there is thundering and lightning. The frequent thundering and lighting causes much terror and fear in the mind of the people who always think that this night may be the end of their  lives and the terrible and destructive storm will never come to an end. It causes harm to them. The house roofs are blown away, many trees are uprooted. A large number of houses and shelters are damaged within a very short time. Standing crops are badly damaged. It is thus a dreadful night to the people. 9.            (a) a brave soldier (b) bloody/fierce (c) highly (d) who was very beautiful (e) often (f) enough (g) listening those stories (h) heavily/much (i) soon 0) to marry 10. (a) Wherever (b) which (c) that (d) Moreover (e) Asa result (f) So (g) Besides (h) Though (i) also 0) But / However 11. (a) bad (b) orator (c) narration (d) possible (e) energetic/active (f) honesty (g) sincerity (h) impossible (i) purpose / aim 0) sparkle/ prosper 12. Tourist  How old the edifice, guide? Guide    Madame, it's a 15th century edifice. Tourist  What a wonderful edifice it is! Guide    It was built by Akbar, the emperor of India.' Tourist  ON I see. Guide    Madame, we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark. Tourist  Isn't the place safe? Guide    It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.

CHITTAGONG BOARD English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2016] Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] CHITTAGONG BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 There is a saying that sincerity is (a) — key to success. (b) — person can prosper in life by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) — rules of sincerity can never go (d) — long way in (e) — world. Many (f) — man is not conscious of (g) — importance of (h) — sincerity for which they don’t have (i) — benefit of (j) — success. However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Flowers are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a) — the earth (b) — prehistoric time. Since then they have been treated (c) — the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that flowers are used (d) — various spheres (e) — our life. It is used mostly (f) — decoration. People (g) — all walks of life use flowers usually (h) — national occasion and (i) — wedding. Everyone prefers flowers (j) — expressing their love and devotion. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) He cannot tell my name, — my address. He is lying. (b) The Bangladeshi cricketers have done well in the World Cup. They — struggle more to win the World Cup. (c) — does the earth —? It’s not completely round. (d) I — walk than get on the bus. This time the bus is very crowded. (e) — I reached the station, the train left. Really I was lucky. (f) Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a great linguist. He — in 1885 A.D. (g) He acts — he were rich. So nobody likes him. (h) You look sick. You — go home immediately. (i) — was a boy at the door. he wanted to talk to me. (j) — eating sea fish? I think you will enjoy a lot. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources —. But this sector is afflicted with many problems. (b) Once Taimur attacked the province of a powerful prince. When the prince heard the news —. (c) Mr. Karim is a hardworking man. — he cannot turn the wheels of his fortune. (d) Success does not come to a man automatically. When a man works in a systematic way —. (e) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays —. (f) Motherland is like heaven. It is our sacred duty — our motherland. (g) Life should not be considered —. It is full of sorrows and sufferings. (h) When you — work, you will go home. (i) The thief was afraid of police. He ran away lest — arrested. (j) He is an honest worker. Despite his honest work —. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 To err is human. If a man commits crime anytime and repents truly for his misdeed, he may (a) — (forgive). But the man who (b) — (not, give up) the wrong, (c) — (suffer) surely. In the long run, he (d) — (will take) to the land of death. The old sailor (e) — (be) a wrong-doer in his long journey. He committed a crime (f) — (kill) a sea bird (g) — (call) Albatross. That crime ultimately (h) — (being) bad luck to them. The ship (i) — (leave) in the icy sea. The sun shone over their head. The wind (j) — (drop) down. It was a great disaster. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 No person can be happy without friends. So, (a) everybody wants friends. (Make it negative without changing the meaning) (b) The heart is formed for love and cannot be happy without the opportunity of giving and receiving love. (Complex) (c) But you cannot find others to love you unless you love them. (Simple) (d) You cannot be happy without it. (Make it Interrogative without changing the meaning) so (e) as love is divine, everybody wants to love. (Compound) 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 “Why are your children crying, my daughter?” said the Caliph. “They have been starving” said the woman. “Have you none else in the world?” “My husband died some months ago. He left them neither money nor any property. So, they are in great distress. They have to starve sometimes.” “Oh! Let me see, how I can help you? said the Caliph. 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 1 × 5 = 5 Life is full of struggles. These are quite normal in any one’s life as it is not a bed of roses. Certainly, it has ups and downs. A man has to face innumerable barriers in his life. Sometimes he can overcome those but sometimes he fails to combat them. He may be born with silver spoon without any trouble. But even then he has to overcome a lot of such to be successful in life. In other words, life is full of challenges. If he cannot fight them successfully, his life becomes full of sorrows. Though the scholars differ in giving the definition of life, they are unanimous that obstacles are the ways of life. Infact, a man has to undergo many in his life. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Once there lived a (a) (pre-modify noun) — fox in a jungle. One day, while he was walking (b) — (post modify the verb) through the jungle he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c) — (pre-modify the adjective) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very cunning. He hit upon a plan. He invited all the foxes (d) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) to a meeting. When all the foxes arrived, the fox without a tail said “My dear friends, listen to me, please, I have discovered a (e) — (pre-modify the noun) thing. It is that our tails are (f) — (pre-modify the adjective) useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we all should cut off our tails, shouldn’t we?” All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g) — (post modify the verb). Most of them agreed (h) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i) — (pre-modify the noun) fox said to him, “My friend, your plan is nice but evil. Actually, you want to cut off our tails because you have (j) — (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) tail of your own.” 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country. (a) —, her economy and prosperity depend on agriculture. (b) —, our agriculture depends on the mercy of nature. (c) —, if there is sufficient rain, people can plough their lands and sow seeds in time. (d) —, they can reap a good harvest. (e) —, if it does not rain in time, the farmers cannot grow the crops easily and they do not have good harvest. (f) —, without water our agriculture is lifeless. The rain is not always beneficial to our agriculture. (g) —, sometimes it rains so much that it causes floods. (h) —, our crops go under water and most often, they are totally destroyed. (i) —, the farmers who constitute the most part of our professional people, lose everything. (j) — we can safely conclude that our economy depends on rain. 11. Read the passage and write the antonyms and synonyms of the words as directed : 0⋅5×10 = 5 A thing cannot become as precious as gold only by way of glittering. People in general, are charmed and attracted by outward show of things and not by their own merits. Gold is a bright precious metal and its value is recognised by all. Nevertheless, there are many metals cheaper than gold but look like it. They glitter for sometime and fade in course of time. They fascinate our eyes too. But their beauty and glamour do not last long. But gold is such a metal that it can stand the wear and tear of time and shine till the last moment of existence. In our society, there are so many people who are outwardly very gentle and nice. But after a period of time, their real identity is revealed. They do not have intrinsic value and morality. (a) precious (antonym): (b) glitter (synonym); (c) attract (synonym); (d) outward (antonym); (e) recognize (synonym); (f) fascinate (synonym); (g) glamour (antonym); (h) shine (antonym); (i) intrinsic (synonym); (j) morality (antonym). 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 “Good Morning where are you going” said the merchant. I was just coming to see you said the youth. “What do you want” “Please help me to earn my bread by the labour of my hands. “Do you really want work!” said the merchant. yes if you have any.” “Then follow me and carry the box from the shop to my house.” “By Allah I’m really grateful to you,” said the youth. Part−B : Composition (Marks-40)English 2nd Paper Board Question 13. Suppose, you are a student of the Department of English, Dhaka University. You have received an e-mail from the Director of Bangla Academy to attend a seminar on language study. Now write a reply to that e-mail. 8 14. Suppose, you are a District Correspondent of a National English Daily. Now write a news report about a terrible fire in a Garments factory. 8 15. Write a paragraph on the “Uses and Abuses of Internet”. 10 16. Write a composition on “Female Education”. Write within at least 200 words but do not exceed 250 words. 14 Key Chattogram Board According English Second PaperPart-A 1.            (a) the (b) A (c) the (d) a (e) the ffl a (g) the (h) x (i) the 0) x 2              (a) on (b) from (c) as (d) in (e) of ffl for (g) from (h) on (i) in/for for 3.            (a) let alone (b) have to (c) What does    look like (d) would rather (e) As soon as (fl was born (g) as if (h) had better (i) There 0) Would you mind 4 (a) Garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources of earning foreign exchanges. (b) When the prince heard the news, he decided to fight back. (c) Unfortunately he cannot turn the wheels of his fortune. (d) When a man works in a systematic way, he becomes successful. (e) It is a good sign that nowadays female education is being encouraged. ffl It is our sacred duty to serve our motherland. (g) Life should not be considered a bed of roses. (h) When you finish your work, you will go home. (i) He ran away lest he should be arrested. j) Despite his honest work, he is dishonoured. 5.            (a) be forgiven (b) does not give up (c) suffers / will suffer (d) will be taken (e) was (f) killing (g) called (h) brought (i) was left 0) dropped. 6, (a) Nobody wants enemy. (b) As the heart is formed for love, it cannot be happy without the opportunity of giving and receiving love. (c) But you cannot find others to love you without loving them. (d) Can you be happy without it? (e) Love is divine and everybody wants to love. 7. Addressing the woman as his daughter the Caliph asked why her children were crying. The woman replied that they had been starving. The Caliph again asked if she had none else in the world. The woman replied that her husband had died some months ago. She added that he (h) had left them neither money nor any property. So, they were in great distress. She also said that they had to starve sometimes. The Caliph exclaimed with sorrow and said that he might be allowed to see, how he could help them. S. Life is full of struggles. Struggles are quite normal in any one's life as it is not a bed of roses. Certainly, life has ups and downs. A man has to face innumerable barriers in his life. Sometimes, he can overcome those barriers but sometimes he fails to combat them. He may be born with silver spoon without any trouble. But even then he has to overcome a lot of such struggles to be successful in life. In other words, life is full of challenges. If he cannot fight them successfully, his life becomes full of sorrows. Though the scholars differ in giving the definition of life, they are unanimous that obstacles are the ways of life. In fact, a man has to undergo many obstacles in his life. R             (a) cunning (b) aimlessly (c) very (d) to come (e) great (fl fully (g) attentively (h) to cut off (i) wise 0) no 10. (a) Asa matter of fact (b) Again/However (c) For example (d) Asa result (e) On the contrary (i) Therefore (g) For example (h) Asa result (i) consequently 0) Hence 11. (a) worthless / cheap (b) shine (c) fascinate (d) inward (e) acknowledge (0 attract (g) unattractiveness (h) darken (i) inherent 0) immorality 12. "Good Morning, where are you going?" said the merchant. "I was just coming to see you," said the youth. '"What do you want?" "Please, help me to earn my bread by the labour of my hands." "Do you really want work?" said the merchant. "Yes, if you have any." "Then follow me and carry the box from the shop to my house." "By Allah, I'm really grateful to you", said the youth.

CUMILLA BOARD English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2016] Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] CUMILLA BOARD Part−A : Grammar (Marks-60) 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/ an/ the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put cross (×) in those blanks. 0⋅5×10 = 5 My mother is (a) — ideal housewife. She is (b) — affectionate lady. She manages (c) — family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) — cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (c) — wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f) — poor. She is also (g) — very religious lady. She advises us to follow (h) — path of truth and honesty. (i) — woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (f) — character. 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : 0⋅5×10 = 5 A good student is never indifferent (a) — his studies. He always adheres (b) — his studies. He does not learn things (c) — rote. He does not hunt (d) — traditional guide books. Moreover he has great thirst (e) — knowledge. For this he does not confine himself (f) — the traditional studies. He is always aware (g) — the current affairs (h) — the world. He abides (i) — his teachers advice and jots (j) — their lectures. 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) Manners make a man. Students — practice good manners in everyday life. (b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They — follow the advice of their teachers for improvement. (c) He tries to show off his knowledge in English. He speaks English — he were in Englishman. (d) Cox’s Bazar is a popular tourist hub. — are many nice hotels there for tourists. (e) The other day I met an old rickshaw puller. He told me that he — pull a rickshaw than beg. (f) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day, — Tk. 2000. (g) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. — may occur anywhere anytime. (h) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer. — a smoker stops smoking, he can avoid the risk of any danger. (i) Have you ever heard the name of William Shakespeare? He — on 23rd April, 1564 in England. He was one of the greatest dramatists of the world. (j) Son : Dad, — an alien — ? Father : Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOs. Films and science fiction tell us about them. They are really awesome. 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases : 0⋅5×10 = 5 (a) 16th December is observed as Victory Day every year in Bangladesh. It is really a red-letter day in our national history, because on this day —. (b) A proverb goes that —. So we must try to lead an honest life. (c) Courtesy means —. Courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot. (d) Bangladesh is an agricultural country. As her economy depends on agricultures, —. (e) Times is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life unless —. (f) Bangladesh is our motherland. It is a small but beautiful country. Though it is a small country, it is —. (g) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser —. (h) You must have confidence in your ability. If you — you will be successful. (i) My final examination is going on. I studied hard least I —. (j) His father has no ability to bear his sons educational expenses. So the son takes up a part-time job so that —. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0⋅5×10 = 5 Parents (a) — (be) blessings of God to us. When a child (b) — (bear), their joys (c) — (know) no bounds. They (d) — (start) (e) — (think) of (f) — (nurse) and (g) — (bring) up their children. They (h) — (remain) safe under the custody of their parents since birth. Parents never mind (i) — (take) pains for the upbringing of their off-spring. We (j) — never (offend) our parents. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : 1 × 5 = 5 We are very much proud of our freedom fighters. (a) They fought for the country with a patriotic zeal (Make it compound). (b) They are the most courageous sons of our nation (Make it positive). (c) Everybody admires and respects them greatly (Make it passive). (d) Nobody denies their contribution to their motherland (Make it interrogative). (e) They will never be forgotten by their countrymen to the end (make it affirmative). 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5 One day Hazrat Omar (R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and said, “Where do you live?” The woman said, “I live in a poor hut south end to this town. I’m hungry but there is no food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?” Hazrat Omar (R) said, “Go back home. I’m coming with food and money for you.” 8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary rewrite the sentence so that all pronoun references are clear. 5 Women are nowadays as important as men in society. She constitute nearly half of our total population. No nation can make real progress keeping half of it in darkness. Without the uplift of women, it is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So proper education should be given to her so that they can work hand in hand with them in all development programmes. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : 0⋅5×10 = 5 I had a peculiar experience (a) — (Post-modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin’s Island. I visited the island along with my family. Zahid, (b) — (Post-modify the noun with an appositive), was our guide. On our way to the island, we watched (c) — (demonstrative to per-modify the noun) sea gulls. The (d) — (Pre-modify the noun) birds were flying (e) — (Post-modify the verb) with the ship. They became (f) — (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with chips and biscuits. (g) — them (Use a present participle to pre-modify the verb), we became (h) — (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple of days. We can never forget (j) — (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the adjective phrase) lovely sea birds. 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Mobile phone has become an essential gadget for everybody (a) — it has become very popular. (b) — it has created a number of problems. It has (c) — advantages (d) — disadvantages. (e) — it helps to connect people. (f) — it helps to exchange information. (g) — it can be used for various purposes. (h) — it has a few disadvantages (i) — can cause a lot of troubles. (j) — its advantages are more than its disadvantages. 11. Read the passage and write the antonym and synonym of the words as directed below : 0⋅5×10 = 5 We should never call a student weaker. Teachers should never discourage any student frustrating his/her interest, ability and dream. Every teacher should try his/her best to find out the ways of success for the students and guide them to achieve it. (a) never (antonym) (b) weaker (antonym) (c) discourage (antonym) (d) frustrating (synonym) (e) interest (synonym) (f) ability (synonym) (g) dream (synonym) (h) best (antonym) (i) success (antonym) (j) achieve (synonym) 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors : 0⋅5×10 = 5 Arif : Hello, How are you Zakia? Zakia : Fine. What about you? Arif : Well I was a bit sick Zakia : Really What happened Arif : Stomach upset. I had outside food. It trouble my stomach. Zakia : That’s why I always try to avoid outside food they are unhygienic. Arif : I’m not going to have it anymore. Zakia : Anyway you take care bye. Arif : Bye. Part−B : Composition (Marks-40)English 2nd Paper Board Question 13. Suppose, you are Adeeb/Adeeba and studying at ABC College in Chittagong. Now, on behalf of the students of your college, write an application to the Principal seeking his permission to go on a study tour. 8 14. Suppose, you are a reporter of The Daily Star. You have recently witnessed a massive fire on a garment factory. Now, write a report on it about 120 words. Give a title to your report. 8 15. Write a paragraph on Drug Addiction mentioning its causes and effects on the society. Use 150 words. 10 16. As we grow older, we like to recollect the memories of our childhood days. Now, write a short composition that tells about your childhood memories. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words. 14 Key Cumilla Board [According to e Syllabus of 20161 English Second PaperPart-A 1.            (a) an (b) an (c) the (d) the (e) a ffl the (g) a (h) the (i) A 0) x 2.            (a) to (b) to (c) by (d) for (e) for ffl to (g) of (h) of/around/across (i) by down 3.            (a) have to (b) had better (c) as if (d) There (e) would rather (f) let alone (g) It (h) As soon as (i) was born j) what does        look like 4.            (a) It is really a red-letter day in our national history, because on this day Bangladesh emerged as an independent country/we became independent. (b) A proverb goes that honesty is the best policy. (c) Courtesy means showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others. - .        11 (d) As her economy depends on agriculture, she needs to put emphasis on it. (e) You cannot prosper in life unless you are punctual. ffl Though it is a small country, it is over populated. (g) Since I am an early riser, I get enough time to do my work. '(h) If you are confident, you will be successful. (i)            I studied hard lest I should fail in the examination. So the son takes up a part-tinle job so that he can continue his study. 5.            (a) are (b) is born (c) know (d) start (e) to think/thinking nursing (g) bringing (h) remain (i) taking 0) should never offend 6.            (a) They had patriotic zeal and so fought for the country. (b) No other sons of our nation are as courageous as they. (c) They are admired and respected greatly. (d) Who denies their contribution to their motherland? (e) They will always be remembered by their countrymen to the end. 7. One day Hazrat Omar (R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and asked where she lived. The woman replied that she lived in a poor hut south end to that town. She added that she was hungry but there was no food in her house. She also asked if he would give her something to eat. Hazrat Omar (R) told her to go back home. He added that he was coming with food and money for her. 8. Women are nowadays as important as men in society. They/Women constitute nearly half of our total population. No nation can make real progress keeping half of its population in darkness. Without the uplift of women, progress is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education should be given to them/women so that they can work hand in hand with men/their male counterparts in all development programmes. 9.            (a) a few days ago / last year (b) a university student (c) some (d) beautiful (e) along very (g) taming,/ entertaining/feeding (h) very (i) to stay 0) those 10. (a) as (b) But (c) both (d) and (e) Firstly (f) Secondly (g) Moreover (h) In spite that (i) which 0) However 11. (a) always (b) stronger (c) encourage (d) disappointing (e) curiosity (f) capability (g) vision (h) worst (i) failure 0) attain / acquire 12. Arif Hello. How are you, Zalda? Zakia      Fine. What about you? Arif         Well, I was a bit sick. Zakia      Really! What happened? Arif         Stomach upset. I had outside food. It troubled my stomach. Zakia      That's why I always try to avoid outside food, they are unhygienic. Arif         I'm not going to have it anymore. Zakia      Anyway, you take care, bye. Arif         Bye.

Dhaka Board – 2016 English Second Paper [According to the Syllabus of 2016] Subject Code: 108 Time––3 hours; Full marks––100 [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A––Grammar  : Marks–60 1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles(a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross(x) in those blanks. Michael Madhusudandatt was (a) ––––– popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b) –––––  Sagardari on (c) ––––– bank of (d) ––––– Kopotaksho river, (e) ––––– village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f) ––––– early age, Dutt aspired to be (g) ––––– Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h) ––––– sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i) ––––– anger of his family. He contributed much to (j) ––––– development of Bangali literature. Answer: (a) a (b) x  (c) the (d) the (e) a (f) the/ x (g) an (h) a (i) the / x (j) the 2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. A good stock (a) ––––– words is necessary (b) ––––– anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is an essential components (c) ––––– successful communication. It is an integral part (d) ––––– reading skill. While grammar is important, a lack (e) ––––– vocabulary may result (f) ––––– complete failure to convey a message. Vocabulary includes conceptual knowledge (g) ––––– words that go well (h) ––––– an ordinary dictionary meaning. Students’ vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i) ––––– time as they tend to make connections (j) ––––– other words. Answer: (a) of (b) for (c) of/ for (d) of (e) of (f) in (g) about / of (h) beyond (i) in (j) with 3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase or words given in the box:– (a) When my brother was a child, he would not look at all like my father, ---------- he gets, -------- he looks like him. (b) --------- are hundreds of languages spoken regularly by human beings. But everywhere of the world people speak English. (c) A: They won’t be enjoying a holiday this year. B: --------- We. (d) It is admitted by all that a deer can run fast. But it cannot run ------- a Cheetah. (e) He loves his garden very much. He does not allow his sons to pluck any flower, --------- other children. (f) I cannot carry the box on my back. --------- taking the box into the room. (g) ––––– is very difficult to get good grade in Bengali and English. (h) It is getting dark. You –––– go home right now. (i) The man was seriously injured in an accident. He would have died ––––– he had been taken to a nearby hospital. (j) The boy talks too much of himself. He talks –––– he knew everything. Answer: (a) the older –––– the more (b) there (c) neither will (d) as fast as (e) let alone (f) would you mind (g) it (h) had better (i) unless (j) as if 4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. (a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercise, –––––––– . (b) They came to you with a view to ––––– , but you scolded them without any reason. (c) Please wait here until ––––– . I have serious matter to discuss with you. (d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, –––––– . (e) Trees are essential for our existence. So; we should plant ––––––– . (f) There goes a prove that –––– . So, we must take proper use of time. (g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, ––––– . (h) The two brothers are not in good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, ––––– (i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time ––––– . (j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that –––––– Answer: (a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercise, you will be healthy and strong. (b) They came to you with a view to having a talk , but you scolded them without any reason. (c) Please wait here until I return. I have serious matter to discuss with you. (d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, I would have taken my meal. (e) Trees are essential for our existence. So; we should plant more and more trees. (f) There goes a prove that time and tide wait for none. So, we must take proper use of time. (g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, we must not drink it. (h) The two brothers are not in good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, we found them quarrelling with each other. (i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time we prevented air pollution. (j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that we could get an independent country. 5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. Football is a favourite game in our country. It (a) –––– (arrange) between two teams (b) –––– (contain)eleven players each. The captains of both teams (c) –––– (lead) their groups. This is the most exciting and enjoyable game ever (d) –––– (play) across the world. It (e) –––– (run) for an hour and a half with an interval after half of the time (f) –––– (be) over. Any football tournament (g) –––– (arrange) between two strong teams can be exciting. The result (h) –––– (remain) almost unpredictable till the end because any team might win the other team (i) –––– (score) a goal within seconds. The referee is to see whether rules and order (j) –––– (maintain) by the players. Answer: (a) is arranged. (b) containing (c) lead (d) played/been played (e) runs (f) is (g) arranged (h) remains (i) scoring (j) are maintained / is maintained. 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. (a) Pohela Baishakh is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh. (Complex) (b) It is the first day of the Bengali year when the city roads get so jam packed. (Simple) (c) Almost everyone enjoys the day in his own way. (Passive) (d) Although I do not like gathering, I enjoy the activities of this day. (Compound) (e) It is one of the most interesting days of the year. (Positive) Answer: (a) There is no doubt that Pohela Baishakh is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh. Or, It is Pohela Boishakh which is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh. (b) On the first day of the Bengali year, the city roads get so jam packed. (c) The day is enjoyed by almost everyone in his own way. (d) I do not like gathering, but I enjoy the activities of the day. (e) Very few days of the year are as interesting as it. 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. “Where do you come from?” I asked him. “From San Carlos,” he said, and smiled. “I was taking care of animals,” “Oh,” I said, not quite understanding. “Yes,” he said, “I stayed, you see, taking care of animals. I was the last one to leave the town of San Carlos.” Answer: I asked him where he came from. He replied that he came from San Carlos and smiled. He added that he had been taking care of animals. He also said that he had been the last one to leave the town of San carlos. 8. Identify the nuclear pronoun references in the following text. Where necessary re-write the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. A cook once roasted a duck for its master. He looked so delicious that he could not resist the temptation and ate up one of the drumsticks. When he sat down to eat the meal, he quickly noticed the missing leg. He asked him what had happened to the other leg. The cook told him that it had one leg only. The master said that there was no such thing as a one-legged duck but the cook insisted that every duck had only one leg. Answer: A cook once roasted a duck for his master. The roast looked so delicious that the cook could not resist the temptation and ate up one of the drumsticks. When the master sat down to eat the meal, he quickly noticed the missing leg. He asked the cook what had happened to the other leg. The cook told him that the duck had one leg only. The master said that there was no such thing as a one-legged duck but the cook insisted that every duck had only one leg. 9. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed. Robindronath Tagore was a (a) –––– (pre-modify the noun) poet of Bengali literature. He was born in a (b) –––– (pre-modify the noun) family at Jarasako, Kolkata. He went to school (c) –––– (post-modify the verb) . He wrote his (d) –––– (pre-modify the noun) verse at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London (e) –––– (poste-modify the verb with an infinitive) school there. He was put up in a logging house under the care of a (f) –––– (pre-modify the noun) coach, Mr. Scott. He was luckily (g) –––– (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) an English family of Mr. Scott. He also visited  the House of Parliament (h) –––– (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) Gladstone and John Bright’s debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i) –––– (post-modify the verb with a present participle) English society. At this, his family thought that they might lose their son (j) –––– (post-modify the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata. Answer: (a) great / famous (b) renowned (c) early (d) first (e) to study in a (f) professional (g) to find (h) to listen to (i) describing / praising (j) forever 10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces as directed. A lion was drinking water from a brook. (a) –––– a lamb was also drinking from the down stream of the same brook. The lion saw the lamb and decided to devour it. (b) –––– he was thinking about how to accomplish his evil design. (c) –––– he hit upon a plan. (d) –––– the lion complained that the lamb was disturbing him by muddying water. But the lamb said that he was drinking water from down stream. (e) –––– the question of muddying water on his part did not arise here. (f) –––– the lamb argued that it was the lion that was muddying the water for him as he drinking water upstream. (g) –––– the lion retorted that the lamb spoke ill of him a year ago. (h) –––– the lamb said that he was not born a year ago. The lion grew into a rage. (i) –––– he said that perhaps his father spoke ill of him a year ago. (j) –––– the lion had the right to take revenge and kill the lamb. Answer: (a) At the same time (b) As a result (c) At last (d) Accordingly (e) So (f) On the contrary (g) Then (h) but (i) then (j) So/ therefore. 11. Read the following passage and then write the synonyms or antonyms of the words as directed below: Social values underline a set of principles of generally accepted norms and behavior of a society. Our forefathers practiced a good number of social values like simplicity, honesty, sincerity, responsibility, and piety. We have replaced those good aspects with complexity, dishonesty, corruption, conspiracy, faithlessness and envy. Our materialistic attitude has made us self-centered and corrupted. We must get rid of these vices and create awareness among all about the negative impacts of our wrong doings. In order to make a better society, we should create awareness among people about the out-come of their misdeeds. We must have distinctive social values once practiced by our forefather. We should give importance to the past moral values to bring peace and harmony in the society and make the world better for living. (a) Accepted (antonym); (b) sincerity (antonym); (c)  responsibility (synonym); (d) complexity (antonym); (e) envy (antonym); (f) vices (antonym); (g) impacts (synonym); (h) importance (synonym); (i) out-come (synonym); (j) awareness (synonym); Answer: (a) Accepted (antonym) = unexpected; (b) sincerity (antonym) = insincerity; (c)  responsibility (synonym) = accountability/duty; (d) complexity (antonym)  = simplicity; (e) envy (antonym) = goodwill; (f) vices (antonym) = goodness; (g) impacts (synonym) = influence; (h) out-come (synonym) = consequence/result; (i) importance (synonym) = significance; (j) awareness (synonym) = consciousness; 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting errors: A:  Whats solar energy? B: Its one of the renewable energy sources. A: Why is it called green energy. B: Well its green energy because it helps us keep the earth green I mean it doesnt emit any pollutant in the atmosphere when we produce and use it. A: I see then it must be a clear source of energy. B: Exactly. And thats why its called clean energy. Answer: A:  What’s solar energy? B: It’s one of the renewable energy sources. A: Why is it called green energy? B: Well, it’s green energy because it helps us keep the earth green. I mean it doesn’t emit any pollutant in the atmosphere when we produce and use it. A: I see, then it must be a clear source of energy. B: Exactly. And that’s why it’s called clean energy. Part B : Composition 40 13. Suppose, you are a student of class XII in ‘X’ college. Your college is in Dhaka. Recently your father has been transferred to Chittagong. But you want to continue your study up to H.S.C. Examonation in Dhaka. Now write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him to sanction you a seat in the college hostle. 14. Suppose that you are a reporter of a newspaper published from Dhaka. Now you are asked to write a report on the devastating consequences of drug addiction in the context of Bangladesh. 15. Write a paragraph of about 150 words showing importance of learning English. 16. Is our population a prospect or a problem? What do you think? Write at least 200 words on it.

Please click on the following link- With / Without Clues Rules in Bangla (Fill in the Blanks) Rules for Solving Cloze Test (With/Without Clues) Communicative System - Cloze Test with Clues 1.     Cloze test with clues: In this type of cloze test, you will be given a passage with 10 gaps. The passage will contain clues, and in each gap, there will be a box containing 14 words to choose from. You need to select the appropriate word from the box (based on tense, number, and person) to fill in the blank. Additional Examples: 1.     The professor is giving a lecture, and he has provided some hints to help you understand the topic. 2.     The article provides suggestions on how to improve your writing skills. 3.     She left some clues to help us solve the mystery. 4.     The manual includes tips for troubleshooting common problems. 5.     The book offers pointers for effective time management. 6.     The teacher gave us some guidelines for the project. Cloze Test without Clues: 1.     Cloze test without clues: In this type of cloze test, you will be given a passage with 10 gaps, but there will be no clues provided. You need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate words based on your understanding of grammar, tense, and vocabulary. Additional Examples: 1.     The candidate was asked to complete a challenging cloze test as part of the job interview. 2.     The cloze test in the exam was quite difficult, and many students found it challenging. 3.     She struggled to complete the cloze test without any assistance. 4.     The cloze test is designed to assess your comprehension of the text. 5.     He found the cloze test to be a good indicator of his language skills. 6.     The cloze test helped identify areas where she needed to improve her vocabulary. Rules of using Verb Rule 1: Insert the appropriate adverb or adverb phrase into the blank to complete the sentence correctly. Examples: ·         Some people are (currently) working in the field. ·         She sings (very beautifully). ·         They played the game (quite well). Rule 2: Fill in the blank with the correct present tense form of the verb. Examples: ·         He (guides) the students properly. ·         She (teaches) English to the children. ·         They (study) hard for their exams. Rule 3: Convert the verb to its present form or base form. Examples: ·         Help the poor. ·         He often (eat) fruits. ·         She (write) poems in her free time. Rule 4: Adjust the verb tense according to the adverb or noun phrase provided. Examples: ·         A balanced applicant always (qualifies) for the post. ·         The dedicated students consistently (achieve) high scores. ·         He (runs) marathons regularly. Rule 5: Change the verb into its passive form and modify the sentence as needed. Examples: ·         The poor countries are (exploited) by the advanced countries. ·         International meetings are (held) in English. ·         The report will be (submitted) by tomorrow. Rule 6: Transform the verb into its passive form and add "to" before the verb that follows. Examples: ·         They aren't (permitted) to go out of home. ·         Visitors are not (allowed) to take photographs inside the museum. ·         Students are (encouraged) to ask questions during the lecture. Rules of using Adverb Rule 1: Insert the appropriate adverb into the blank to modify the sentence correctly. Examples: ·         Gradually Shakhina changed her lot. ·         She silently observed the situation. ·         He always speaks the truth. Rule 2: Add the adverb that matches the adjective provided in the blank. Examples: ·         She speaks (frankly). ·         He behaves (kindly) towards animals. ·         The team played (exceptionally) well. Rule 3: Include the adverb in the blank to modify the auxiliary verb or principal verb correctly. Examples: ·         He has (always) been my best friend. ·         They have (never) visited that place. ·         She will (probably) join us later. Rule 4: Insert the adverb that appropriately modifies the adjective provided. Examples: ·         He is (completely) gentle. ·         She looks (extremely) happy. ·         The meal was (deliciously) prepared. Rule 5: Fill in the blank with the adverb that complements the adjective. Examples: ·         She is (very) active girl. ·         He is (quite) intelligent. ·         The painting is (incredibly) beautiful. Rule 6: Add the adverb that correctly modifies the entire prepositional phrase. Examples: ·         She talks (loudly) in any matter. ·         They walked (slowly) down the narrow path. ·         The music played (softly) in the background. Rules of using Adjective Rule 1: Complete the sentence with the appropriate adjective that complements the noun. Examples: ·         He is doing (complicated) works. ·         She enjoys (simple) pleasures. ·         They faced (challenging) situations. Rule 2: Fill in the blank with the adjective that properly modifies the subject mentioned in the sentence. Examples: ·         The students (good) in Maths can get better marks. ·         He is (interested) in art. ·         She is (proficient) in programming. Rule 3: Add the adjective that matches the noun provided and maintain the proper article (if applicable). Examples: ·         An (honest) man can never tell a lie. ·         Qualified candidates become successful. ·         The (skilled) workers completed the project. Rule 4: Insert the appropriate adjective to describe the subject linked by the "Be" verb. Examples: ·         She is (expert) in any handicrafts. ·         He seems (confident) in his abilities. ·         They are (knowledgeable) about the topic. Rule 5: Complete the sentence by adding the adverb that complements the adjective. Examples: ·         This man is very (strong) now. ·         She danced (gracefully) on stage. ·         He works (efficiently) under pressure. Rule 6: Add the adjective that fits the sentence especially after linking verbs. Examples: ·         He is (honest). ·         She seems (happy). ·         They appear (anxious). Rule 7: Complete the sentence with the appropriate words to make it grammatically correct. Examples: ·         Some people dream of a good future. ·         Many students struggle with mathematics. ·         Several candidates applied for the job. Rules of using Parts of Speech Rule 1: To form a noun from an adjective, replace the adjective in parentheses with the corresponding noun form. Examples: ·         (Honest) is the best policy. → Honesty is the best policy. ·         (walk) is good exercise. → Walking is a good exercise. Rule 2: Add an article or a preposition as needed before a noun to make the sentence grammatically correct. Examples: ·         He has done –(duty) for him. → He has done a duty for him. Rule 3: Insert an adjective before a noun if it is required to provide context or make the sentence meaningful. Examples: ·         They have bought a beautiful—(gift) for their friends. → They have bought a beautiful gift for their friends. Rule 4: Include an article, adjective, or preposition as necessary before a noun to complete the sentence. Examples: ·         He believes in – (work) for the development of the country. → He believes in working for the development of the country. ·         You cannot prosper in life without -- (work) hard. → You cannot prosper in life without working hard. ·         The purpose of --- (read) history is different. → The purpose of reading history is different. Rule 5: Combine some common words (some, any, few, a few, little, many, more, much, only, every, each, no) with a noun as needed to convey the intended meaning. Examples: ·         He has done many – (job). → He has done many jobs. Rule 6: Utilize an article followed by an adjective if the context requires it before a noun. Examples: ·         A good--- (decide) is the pre-condition of success. → A good decision is the pre-condition of success. Rule 7: Add a verb or preposition as necessary to form a complete sentence with a noun. Examples: ·         He has--- (believe) God always. → He has belief in God always. ·         Or. He has believed God always. → He has believed in God always. Rule 8: Replace the verb in parentheses with the appropriate verb form or tense to make the sentence grammatically correct. Examples: ·         She (go) to school every day. → She goes to school every day. ·         They (study) for their exams all night. → They studied for their exams all night. Rule 9: Adjust the verb tense or form to match the subject and context of the sentence. Examples: ·         He (run) faster than his friend. → He runs faster than his friend. ·         She (read) the book yesterday. → She read the book yesterday. Rule 10: Ensure that the verb agrees in tense and form with the subject and the rest of the sentence. Examples: ·         The cat (chase) the mouse. → The cat chases the mouse. ·         The students (be) excited about the field trip. → The students are excited about the field trip. Rule 11: Change the verb form to match the intended meaning and tense of the sentence. Examples: ·         I (have) a dog when I was a child. → I had a dog when I was a child. ·         He (play) the piano very well. → He plays the piano very well. Rule 12: Correctly conjugate the verb based on the subject and tense required in the sentence. Examples: ·         We (be) late for the meeting. → We are late for the meeting. ·         She (sing) beautifully. → She sings beautifully. Rule 13: Adjust the verb tense to reflect the time frame and context of the sentence. Examples: ·         He (eat) breakfast every morning. → He eats breakfast every morning. ·         They (visit) the museum last weekend. → They visited the museum last weekend. Rule 14: Modify the verb form to match the subject and complete the sentence accurately. Examples: ·         The team (win) the championship last year. → The team won the championship last year. ·         She (dance) gracefully on the stage. → She dances gracefully on the stage. Tense, Sentence, and Grammar Rules: Rule 1: In the present indefinite tense, if the subject is the third person and singular, the verb takes the form of the base verb plus "s" or "es." Example: Mili plays chess. Additional Examples: 1.     He reads books. 2.     She listens to music. 3.     The cat sleeps on the couch. 4.     John works in the office. 5.     It rains heavily in the monsoon. 6.     The sun sets in the evening. Rule 2: When expressing universal truths or habitual facts, use the present indefinite tense. Example: The earth moves round the sun. Additional Examples: 1.     Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 2.     The sun rises in the east. 3.     Plants need sunlight to grow. 4.     Fish swim in water. 5.     The moon shines at night. 6.     Birds fly in the sky. Rule 3: Use the present indefinite tense when describing actions that generally, normally, or always happen. Example: Sabiha learns her lessons regularly. Additional Examples: 1.     He often visits his grandmother. 2.     They always arrive on time. 3.     The clock ticks loudly. 4.     She daily practices the piano. 5.     We sometimes go for a walk. 6.     The dog barks at strangers. Rule 4: When forming negative or interrogative sentences in the present tense, use the auxiliary verb "do" (do, does, did) along with the base form of the main verb. Example: Sumita does not go to school. Additional Examples: 1.     He doesn't like spicy food. 2.     Did they complete their homework? 3.     She does her exercises every morning. 4.     Why do you always complain? 5.     The cat doesn't drink milk. 6.     Did you see that movie last night? Rule 5: When forming questions using WH-words (what, when, where, who, which, whose, why, how), use the auxiliary verb "do" (do, does, did) along with the base form of the main verb. Example: Why does Samira look so gloomy? Additional Examples: 1.     Where do they live? 2.     Who did you meet at the party? 3.     How does he always find his way home? 4.     What do you want for dinner? 5.     When did the event take place? 6.     Why does she always wear a hat? Rule 6: In sentences describing actions happening at the moment or in the present, use the present continuous tense, which consists of the base verb with "-ing" added to it. Example: Now the students are singing the national anthem. Additional Examples: 1.     They are watching a movie right now. 2.     The children are playing in the park. 3.     She is reading a book at the moment. 4.     The chef is preparing a delicious meal. 5.     We are waiting for the bus. 6.     The birds are chirping in the trees. Rule 7: In sentences where the subject has "have" or "has" as the auxiliary verb, use the past participle form of the main verb to create the present perfect tense. Example: They have gone to Dhaka. Additional Examples: 1.     She has finished her work. 2.     We have visited that museum before. 3.     Have you seen this movie? 4.     He has eaten breakfast already. 5.     They have won several awards. 6.     I have never been to Paris. Rule 8: Use the present perfect tense when describing actions that occurred just, just now, already, recently, lately, ever, or yet. Example: Rabeya has taken her dinner just now. Additional Examples: 1.     I have already finished my homework. 2.     She has recently visited her grandparents. 3.     Have you ever traveled to Europe? 4.     They have just arrived at the airport. 5.     He has yet to receive the report. 6.     We have recently redecorated our living room. Rule 9: Use the past indefinite tense when expressing actions that happened in the past and are associated with a specific time or event. Example: My father came home yesterday. Additional Examples: 1.     She visited the museum last week. 2.     They completed the project last month. 3.     He traveled to London two years ago. 4.     We watched a movie yesterday evening. 5.     She bought a new car last year. 6.     They graduated from college in 2010. Rule 10: Use the past indefinite tense when expressing actions that occurred since a specific time or event in the past. Example: Many years have passed since I visited India. Additional Examples: 1.     It's been a long time since I met her. 2.     She hasn't called me since last Friday. 3.     He hasn't eaten since breakfast. 4.     It's been ages since I saw that movie. 5.     It's been years since I visited my hometown. 6.     I haven't heard from him since our last meeting. Rule 11: Use the past perfect tense when describing actions that happened before a specific time or event in the past. Example: It was twenty years since the author first met his lady guest. Additional Examples: 1.     She had already left when I arrived. 2.     By the time they reached the station, the train had left. 3.     He had finished his homework before going out. 4.     I had never seen such a beautiful sunset before. 5.     They had already eaten dinner when we arrived. 6.     She had received the letter before leaving for vacation. Rule 12: Use the past perfect tense with "No sooner... than," "Scarcely... when," or "Hardly... when" to indicate that one action happened immediately after another action in the past. Example: No sooner had the rain stopped than they left the shelter. Additional Examples: 1.     Scarcely had he reached the stadium when it rained. 2.     Hardly had he arrived when the meeting started. 3.     No sooner had she finished her speech than they applauded. 4.     Scarcely had they started the game when it began to rain. 5.     Hardly had I left the house when I realized I forgot my keys. 6.     No sooner had the sun set than the stars appeared in the sky. Rule 13: Use the past perfect tense after "after" and "before" to indicate the sequence of two past actions. Example: The doctor had come before the patient died. Additional Examples: 1.     They had already eaten before I arrived. 2.     He had completed the project after she had left. 3.     She had gone to bed before her parents came home. 4.     They had met each other after they had moved to the city. 5.     The train had left before they reached the station. 6.     She had finished her work after he had gone to lunch. Rule 14: Use the past perfect tense when one action in the past had already occurred before another action in the past. Example: The doctor had come before the patient died. Additional Examples: 1.     She had already left before I arrived at the party. 2.     They had finished their meal before the waiter brought the bill. 3.     He had taken a shower before going to bed. 4.     I had already paid the bills before the electricity was restored. 5.     She had prepared breakfast before her family woke up. 6.     They had completed the project before the deadline. Rule 15: Use the present participle (verb + -ing) form of the verb or the bare infinitive (base form) after certain verbs in a sentence. Example: I saw him going. Additional Examples: 1.     He heard her singing in the garden. 2.     She noticed him walking down the street. 3.     They felt the rain falling on their faces. 4.     I watched them playing soccer in the park. 5.     She observed him reading a book in the library. 6.     We saw the plane flying overhead. Rule 16: Use "had rather," "had sooner," "had better," "would rather," "would better," "must," "let," and "need" followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive). She had rather finish her work before leaving. We would rather not disturb him while he's sleeping. You had better call the doctor about your symptoms. He had sooner start his assignment than procrastinate further. They must arrive on time for the meeting. Let him deal with the situation on his own. We need to decide on the plan before it's too late. Rule 17: Use "Would that" followed by a subject and the present form of the verb when expressing a wish or desire. Would that he were here to celebrate with us! Would that she could play the piano like a professional. Would that the rain would stop for our outdoor event. Would that they could understand the importance of conservation. Would that we could turn back time and undo our mistakes. Rule 18: Use "to be" or "having" followed by the past participle of the verb. The committee decided against having the proposal approved. It's important for the document to be signed by the end of the day. The team is preparing for the project to be completed within the deadline. He wishes for the issue to be resolved peacefully. The teacher requested for the assignment to be submitted by Friday. Rule 19: Use verbs like "wish," "fancy," "it is time," and "it is high time" followed by the past tense of the verb. I wish I had studied harder for the exam. She fancies she had traveled the world before settling down. It is high time that the company invested in renewable energy. It is time for him to apologize for his behavior. I wish it were possible to undo the damage caused by pollution. Rule 20: Use certain verbs and phrases like "cannot help," "could not help," "with a view to," "look forward to," "would you mind," "used to," "past," "mind," and "worth" followed by the verb in its -ing form. He cannot help laughing at her jokes. She looks forward to visiting her grandparents next weekend. Would you mind helping me move this furniture? I used to love swimming in the ocean during summer. The book is worth reading multiple times for its depth of wisdom. Rule 21: Use "each," "every," "one of," "either," and "neither" followed by a singular form of the verb. Each student is responsible for their own homework. Every flower in the garden blooms beautifully in spring. One of the keys is missing from the keychain. Neither of the options seems suitable for our needs. Either way, someone has to take charge of the situation. Rule 22: Use "as if" or "as though" followed by "were" when describing a situation that is contrary to reality. She speaks as though she were the expert on the subject. He acts as if he were the captain of the team. They behave as though they were celebrities at the party. It looks as if it were going to rain soon. The child plays as if they were a professional musician. Rule 23: Modal auxiliary verbs like "can," "could," "may," "might," "shall," "should," "will," and "would" are followed by the base form of the verb. She can swim very well. He could speak multiple languages fluently. You may leave the room now. They might arrive late due to traffic. We should study for the exam tomorrow. Rule 24: In indirect speech, the reporting verb in the past tense is followed by the past tense of the verb in the reported speech. He said that he went to Dhaka yesterday. She told me that she had finished her homework. They mentioned that they were going on vacation next month. The teacher explained that the Earth revolves around the Sun. He informed us that the meeting had been rescheduled. Rule 25: When forming the passive voice, use the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb "to be" (am, is, are, was, were, shall be, will be) followed by the past participle of the verb. The boy is sent to school. The cake was baked by my sister. The report will be submitted by the end of the week. The problem has been solved by the technical team. The movie was watched by millions of people worldwide. Rule 26: Use the structure "If + Subject + were" in the if-clause and "might/would/could + verb" in the principal clause when expressing a hypothetical situation. If I were a bird, I would fly to you soon. If she were rich, she might travel the world. If they were in trouble, I would help them. If it were sunny tomorrow, we could have a picnic. If he were taller, he would be a basketball player. Rule 27: Use the structure "If + Present Indefinite Tense" in the if-clause and "will + base form of the verb" in the principal clause to express a future consequence. If you walk slowly, you will miss the train. If it rains tomorrow, the match will be canceled. If she doesn't hurry, she will be late for class. If you don't water the plants, they will die. If they don't study harder, they will fail the exam. Rule 28: Use the if-clause with "If + Past Indefinite Tense" and "could, would, might" in the principal clause when expressing a past possibility. If she requested, I would go. If he called me, I might have answered. If they invited us, we could have attended the party. If it snowed last night, the roads would be icy this morning. If I saw him earlier, I would have helped him. Rule 29: Use the if-clause with "If + Past Perfect Tense" and "would have/could have/might have" in the principal clause to express a past hypothetical situation. If the thief had seen the policeman, he would have run away. If she had known about the surprise party, she would have come. If they had studied harder, they might have passed the exam. If I had listened to your advice, I would have avoided this mistake. If it had rained, we would have stayed indoors. Rule 30: Use the perfect conditional structure "Had + Subject + Past Participle" in the if-clause and "would have/could have/might have + past participle" in the principal clause to express a past unreal condition. Had I the wings of a dove, how soon I would have met you again. Had he known about the danger, he would have taken precautions. Had they arrived earlier, they could have caught the train. Had she asked for help, we might have solved the problem together. Had it been warmer, we would have gone for a swim. Rule 31: Use "since" and "for" followed by a specific time duration to form sentences in the Present Perfect Continuous Tense. It has been raining for two hours. She has been studying since morning. They have been waiting for you for ages. We have been working on this project since last month. He has been living in this city for five years. Rule 32: Use plural verbs after adjectives that start with "The." The rich are not always happy. The elderly need special care. The brave deserve respect. The poor struggle to make ends meet. The wise learn from their mistakes. Rule 33: Use the Future Indefinite Tense after time expressions like "tomorrow," "next day," "latter," etc. The next day will be a holiday. Tomorrow will be sunny. The latter part of the week will be busy. Next month will bring new opportunities. In the future, things will be different. Rule 34: Use the past participle form of the verb after verbs like "have," "get," "want," etc., when followed by an objective (noun/pronoun). I get my hair dressed. She wants her car washed. They had their house painted. He got his computer repaired. We had our dinner delivered. Rule 35: In a compound sentence, use the past tense in both clauses. He came and visited me. She laughed and hugged her friend. They ate dinner and watched a movie. I read a book and went to bed. He called but didn't leave a message. Rule 36: In a complex sentence, use the past tense in both the main and subordinate clauses. I knew it was expensive. She understood why he left. They believed what she said. He realized he made a mistake. We knew where they were going. Rule 37: Use a plural verb when the subject of a sentence with "there" is plural. There are ten boys. There were many books on the shelf. There have been several complaints. There seem to be some misunderstandings. There will be many guests at the party. Rule 38: Use a singular verb when a collective noun (like "twenty miles") refers to a single unit. Twenty miles is not a long distance. A dozen eggs costs too much. Three hundred dollars is a fair price. Fifty percent of the population is affected. Ten thousand dollars was stolen from the bank. Rule 39: "Beside" means "at the side of" or "next to," while "besides" means "as well as" or "in addition to." There is a tree beside the river. He has none to help him besides you. I sat beside him during the meeting. Besides studying, she enjoys painting. They have no other option besides quitting. Rule 40: Use "between" when referring to two items or people and "among" when referring to more than two items or people. He divided his money between his wife and his daughter. Divide the mangoes among the boys. Share the candies between the two of you. The secret stayed between us. Let's split the tasks among the team members. Rule 31: Use "since" and "for" followed by a specific time duration to form sentences in the Present Perfect Continuous Tense. It has been raining for two hours. She has been studying since morning. They have been waiting for you for ages. We have been working on this project since last month. He has been living in this city for five years. Rule 32: Use plural verbs after adjectives that start with "The." The rich are not always happy. The elderly need special care. The brave deserve respect. The poor struggle to make ends meet. The wise learn from their mistakes. Rule 33: Use the Future Indefinite Tense after time expressions like "tomorrow," "next day," "latter," etc. The next day will be a holiday. Tomorrow will be sunny. The latter part of the week will be busy. Next month will bring new opportunities. In the future, things will be different. Rule 34: Use the past participle form of the verb after verbs like "have," "get," "want," etc., when followed by an objective (noun/pronoun). I get my hair dressed. She wants her car washed. They had their house painted. He got his computer repaired. We had our dinner delivered. Rule 35: In a compound sentence, use the past tense in both clauses. He came and visited me. She laughed and hugged her friend. They ate dinner and watched a movie. I read a book and went to bed. He called but didn't leave a message. Rule 36: In a complex sentence, use the past tense in both the main and subordinate clauses. I knew it was expensive. She understood why he left. They believed what she said. He realized he made a mistake. We knew where they were going. Rule 37: Use a plural verb when the subject of a sentence with "there" is plural. There are ten boys. There were many books on the shelf. There have been several complaints. There seem to be some misunderstandings. There will be many guests at the party. Rule 38: Use a singular verb when a collective noun (like "twenty miles") refers to a single unit. Twenty miles is not a long distance. A dozen eggs costs too much. Three hundred dollars is a fair price. Fifty percent of the population is affected. Ten thousand dollars was stolen from the bank. Rule 39: "Beside" means "at the side of" or "next to," while "besides" means "as well as" or "in addition to." There is a tree beside the river. He has none to help him besides you. I sat beside him during the meeting. Besides studying, she enjoys painting. They have no other option besides quitting. Rule 40: Use "between" when referring to two items or people and "among" when referring to more than two items or people. He divided his money between his wife and his daughter. Divide the mangoes among the boys. Share the candies between the two of you. The secret stayed between us. Let's split the tasks among the team members. Rule 48: When the subject contains different persons (e.g., first person, second person) connected by "or," "nor," "either...or," or "neither...nor," use the verb form that matches the first person mentioned. Examples: ·         Either he or I have done this. ·         Neither you nor he is to blame. ·         Either you or he or I shall go to the market. Rule 49: When subjects consist of a combination of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person (e.g., you, he, and I), use a plural verb form. The formula "231 (2nd 3rd 1st)" indicates the order of persons in the subject. In cases where the formula is "123 (1st 2nd 3rd)," use the verb in its plural form. Examples: ·         You, he, and I are close friends. ·         I, you, and he are guilty. Rule 50: When dealing with collective nouns, use singular verbs. However, when referring to groups within a collective noun, use plural verbs. Collective nouns refer to groups as a single entity, while plural verbs emphasize the individual members within the group. Examples: ·         The jury consists of five persons. ·         The jury were divided in their opinions. ·         The committee has agreed to take a unanimous decision. ·         The committee are divided in respect of details. Rule 51: Some nouns remain the same in both singular and plural forms, such as "deer," "sheep," "piece," "public," "dozen," "score," "thousand," etc. Examples: ·         I have five deer (not deers). ·         I have five thousand (not thousands) taka. Rule 52: Collective and group nouns can take both singular and plural verbs. If the emphasis is on the group acting as one entity, use a singular verb. If the focus is on the individual members within the group, use a plural verb. Examples: ·         The police are watching the house. ·         The cattle are grazing in the field. Rule 53: Some nouns like "wages," "news," "physics," "politics," "gallows," etc., always take singular verbs. Examples: ·         Physics is my favorite subject. ·         Ill-news runs apace. ·         The wages of sin is true. Rule 54: When you have a subject that is a noun followed by "but" and then another noun, use a singular verb. However, if you have "more than one" followed by a singular noun, use a singular verb. If you have "more than two" or "more than three" followed by a plural noun, use a plural verb. Examples: ·         More than one boy is guilty. ·         More than five scholars have participated in the writing ceremony. Rule 55: When using phrases like "as well as," "with," and "together with," the verb should agree with the subject that comes before them, which is typically the singular noun. If the subject before these phrases is singular, the verb should also be singular. If the subject before these phrases is plural, the verb should be plural. Examples: ·         The Chairman with all the members of his council was present in the meeting. ·         Rahim, together with some of his bosom friends, has come here. ·         Sapon, as well as Ripon, deserves praise. Rule 56: When using correlative conjunctions like "Not only... but also," the verb should agree with the subject that follows "not only." If that subject is singular, the verb should be singular; if it's plural, the verb should be plural. Examples: ·         Not only Rahim but also his friends are watching the television. ·         The objective is not only to identify the problem but also to solve it. Rule 57: When using relative pronouns, the verb should agree with the antecedent (the noun to which the relative pronoun refers) in terms of number and person. Examples: ·         It is I who am to blame. ·         You who are my friend should stand by me. ·         This is the boy who is my friend. Rule 58: When using pronouns like "anybody," "everybody," "anyone," "everyone," and "each," they are considered singular and should take singular pronouns like "his" or "her." Examples: ·         Anybody can do this if he likes. ·         Everyone likes to have his way. ·         Each of the boys will do his duty. ·         One should do one's duty. Rule 59: When using comparative structures with "than" or "as," the case of the pronoun should match the case of the pronoun in the other part of the comparison, and the verb should agree accordingly. Examples: ·         She is smaller than I (am). ·         I like you better than he (likes you). Rule 60: When dealing with nouns preceded by "many a" or "many an," use a singular noun form, and the verb should also be in the singular form. When using "a great many," "a good many," or "too many," use the plural form of the noun and the verb in its plural form. Examples: ·         Many a boy is dull of hearing. ·         Many an orphan was begging from door to door. ·         A great many boys were absent from the class. ·         Too many cooks spoil the broth. Rule 61: Some nouns are always plural in form but may refer to a single object or concept. For these nouns, use a plural verb form. Examples: ·         The shirts need (not needs) cleaning. ·         Smallpox has (not have) broken out there. ·         Your new glasses are (not is) very nice. Here are some examples of always plural nouns: ·         Pair nouns: bellows, scissors, glasses, spectacles ·         Articles of dress: trousers, drawers, breeches, shorts ·         Names of diseases: mumps (but not smallpox, measles) ·         Names of games: billiards ·         Other nouns: ashes, alms, assets, annals, fetters, proceeds, aborigines, thanks, tidings, vegetables, belongings, goods, clothes, congratulations, earnings, particulars, premises, riches, surroundings, etc. Rule 62: Some nouns are always singular in form, even though they may refer to multiple objects or concepts. For these nouns, use a singular verb form. Examples: ·         He gave me much abuse (not abuses) for no fault. ·         My house is full of new furniture (not furniture’s). ·         He gave me all the information (not information’s). Here are some examples of always singular in form nouns: ·         abuse, alphabet, furniture, information, issue, offspring, poetry, scenery Rule 63: When using "before," "after," and "when" in sentences, "before" and "when" are used with past perfect tense, while "after" is used with simple past tense. Examples: ·         The patient died after the doctor had come. ·         The patient had died before the doctor came. ·         I had done the job when the manager came. Rule 64: When using "hardly" and "scarcely," these words are followed by "had" and indicate that an event occurred immediately after another event. Examples: ·         Hardly had we reached the station when the train left. ·         Scarcely had we started when it began to rain. Rule 65: The definite article "the" is used before nation and race (RvwZ). Additionally, "the" is used with road, street, and avenue. However, "the" is not used with English (as a language). Examples: ·         The English are intelligent and industrious. ·         English is an international language. ·         I have a fine piano. ·         The shirt is bought from KDA Avenue. ·         He was born on Larkana Road. Rule 66: "Across" and "through" have different meanings: ·         "Across" typically suggests movement from one side to another, often implying a surface or boundary that is crossed. Example: ·         He walked across (not through) the ice. ·         "Through" suggests movement within or along a medium or space, often indicating penetration or passage from one end to another. Example: ·         He drove through (not across) several towns. Rule 67: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns. Ensure proper use of adverbs and adjectives to maintain correct sentence structure. Examples: ·         We will have to think quickly (not quick). ·         I don’t remember him very well (not good). ·         It is terribly (not terrible) cold today. ·         The curry is very badly (not bad) cooked. ·         They are playing unusually (not usual) fast. Rule 68: "Affect" is a verb that means to influence or produce a change in something, typically an action or feeling. "Effect" is a noun that refers to the result or outcome of an action. Examples: ·         The war seriously affected petrol prices. ·         The war had a serious effect on petrol prices. Rule 69: "Ago" is used to indicate a specific time in the past, counting back from the present. "Before" is used with past perfect tense to indicate a time before another past event. Examples: ·         I met that woman in Dhaka three years ago (not before). ·         When I was talking, I found out that I had been at school with her husband ten years before (not ago). Rule 70: "Along" is used as a preposition to describe movement alongside something, such as a road, river, corridor, or line. "Through" indicates movement within or penetration through something. Examples: ·         I saw her running along the road (not through). ·         This train goes straight through (not along) Dhaka. Rule 71: "Appear" and "seem" are used to describe subjective impressions or feelings about something. Use "appear" or "seem" based on whether the speaker is describing an objective fact or their own perception or feeling. Examples: ·         The baby seems/appears hungry. ·         She does not want to go on with studying: It seems (not appear) a pity. Rule 72: Use "at," "in," and "on" to indicate different time expressions: ·         "At" is used for specific clock times: o    I usually get up at six o'clock. ·         "At" is also used for weekends: o    What did you do at the weekend? ·         "In" is used for parts of the day: o    I work best in the morning. ·         "In" is used for longer periods: o    I was born in March in 1990. ·         "On" is used for specific days: o    I will ring you on Tuesday. ·         "On" is used for public holidays: o    Come and see on Friday. ·         "At" is used for specifying exact times within the hour: o    I was born in 1971 in January on Sunday at 2:00. Rule 73: Use "at," "in," and "on" with places: ·         "In" is used for countries, states, provinces, cities, and rooms: o    We live in the United States in North Carolina in Jacksonville on the east coast on New River at 2600 River Road. ·         "On" is used for streets, addresses, coasts, buildings, rivers, parks, ships, cars, trains, boats, and places: o    We live on River Road. Rule 74: "Due to" and "owing to" are used interchangeably to mean "because of" or "caused by." Use them when followed by a verb "to be." Examples: ·         Due to/owing to the bad weather, the match was canceled. ·         His success was due to (not owing to) his mother. Rule 75: "Lay" is a regular verb used to mean putting something down carefully or flat. Its forms are "lay," "laid," "lain." Examples: ·         I laid the papers on the table. "Lie" is an irregular verb used to mean saying things that are not true. Its forms are "lie," "lied," "lied." Examples: ·         You lied to me when you said you loved me. Rule 76: "Like" is a preposition used with nouns or pronouns. "As" is a conjunction used to introduce clauses. Examples: ·         You look like (not as) your sister. ·         Nobody knows her as (not like) I do. Rule 77: "Neither...nor" is used to express a negative idea. Both parts should agree in number with a singular verb when applicable. Examples: ·         I neither smoke nor drink. ·         The film was neither well made nor well acted. Rule 78: "Either...or" is used for making a choice between two options. Examples: ·         You can either have tea or coffee. ·         I don’t speak either French or German. ·         Either you will leave this house, or I will call the police. Rule 79: "Both...and" is used for parallel structures. Ensure balance in parallel structures. Examples: ·         She's both pretty and clever (adjectives). ·         I spoke to both her director and her secretary (nouns). ·         She both dances and sings (verbs). Rule 80: Some verbs and phrases have specific prepositions that should be used. Here are some examples: ·         Don’t believe (not in) her. ·         We had better discuss (not about) your fraud plan. ·         When I entered (not into) the room, everybody stopped talking. ·         Your brother lacks (not of) wit. ·         She married (not with) her friend. ·         The child does not resemble (not to) either of its parents. ·         The train is now approaching (not to) London Paddington. Rule 81: Use "whether" or "if" for indirect yes/no questions. Both can be used, but "whether" is more formal. Examples: ·         I am not sure whether/if I will have time. ·         We discussed whether/if we should close the shop (after a verb). ·         I have not settled the question of whether/if I will go back home (after a preposition). ·         They cannot decide whether/if to get married now or wait (before "to" + infinitive). Rule 82: Use the present form of verbs with time expressions such as "everyday, always, never, every, something, often, regularly, usually, now and then." Examples: ·         Rahim goes (not went / has gone) to school every day. ·         He never tells (not tell) a lie. ·         It very often rains (not rain) here in April. ·         He regularly appears (not appear) on television. Rule 83: "Used to" is followed by the base form of a verb, while "be used to" is followed by a gerund form. Examples: ·         She used to get up early. ·         She was used to getting up early. Rule 84: Some verbs are followed by the infinitive "to." Examples include "agree, decide, need, intend, seem, tend, ask, refuse, promise." Examples: ·         They didn’t plan to buy (not buying) a car. ·         We demand to know (not knowing) our status. Rule 85: Use the "-ing" form of verbs with certain verbs like "admit, complete, deny, delay, enjoy, discuss, consider, avoid." Examples: ·         She is considering not going (not to go). ·         I miss watching (not to watch) the news when I am traveling. Rule 86: Some phrasal verbs are followed by the "-ing" form, including "approve of, don’t mind, look forward to, get through, keep on, insist on, forget about." Examples: ·         I have been looking forward to meeting (not to meet) you. Rule 87: Use the future indefinite tense with time expressions such as "tomorrow, the next day, next week, in the future, in the long run, in the course of time, next year." Examples: ·         He will come to his village next year. ·         The boy will be a great poet in the course of time. Rule 88: When or while introducing a past continuous action, use past continuous for the action in progress and past simple for the interrupting action. Examples: ·         I was reading a book when he came in. ·         The boy fell down while he was running. Rule 89: "Each other" is used for two people, while "one another" is used for more than two. Examples: ·         The two boys quarreled with each other. ·         The three women quarreled with one another. Rule 90: "A number of," "a large number of," and "a lot of" take plural verbs. Examples: ·         A number of boys have seen the principal. ·         A lot of books have been damaged. Rule 91: Words like "half," "part," "rest of," "three-fourths," and "two-thirds" are followed by a singular noun when referring to one thing but a plural noun when referring to multiple things. Examples: ·         Half of the egg is rotten. ·         The rest of the book is dull. ·         Half of the milk was spilled by the child. ·         Three-fourths of the students have taken the examination.

Imagine you had an experience of visiting Singapore. Now write a letter to your friend expressing your experiences. 15th January, 2021 12/18, Chanmari Road Lalkhan Bazar Chittagong. Dear ‘Abid’, Your letter reached timely. After my arrival from Singapore, I got it. I think you know I won the Lucky Coupon Draw of visiting to Singapore. As per schedule I visited Singapore. It was a new experience for me to visit abroad. Today I am going to give you a brief idea about my recent visit. Singapore is one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world. It is both a city and a state. There is only one airport in Singapore. It is one of the few places of the world where people celebrate New Year three times. They have the Chinese New Year, the Muslim New Year as well as the Christian New Year as the Western one. It is a multi-cultural and multi-religious state. I happened to meet different types of people. There are hotels in almost every street. Of all the hotels, one of the finest one is Raffles. It is a legendary resort for writers, scholars, celebrities and royalty. It is a tourist friendly state. It is in fact a heaven for the tourists. There are opportunities of making safari tour for the tourists. Some six million visitors come to Singapore every year. It is a shoppers’ heaven too. People who love food can taste both local as well as foreign cuisine. The people of Singapore are very well housed. They have a free health service for all and the most interesting thing that many countries would envy is that there is almost no unemployment problem in Singapore. I really enjoyed the visit whole heartedly. The journey will have a lasting impression on my mind. This is all for today. With best wishes. Yours ever, Tahseen

Who's to Bell the Cat In a certain house belonging to a wealthy man, a swarm of rats had taken over the place, turning it into a veritable Hamelin. The owner of the house, in an attempt to rid himself of these pests, brought in a cat. The cat proved to be a formidable foe, striking fear into the hearts of the rats and driving them into hiding. The rats, unwilling to be cowed, held a meeting to discuss what to do about the cat. During the meeting, several suggestions were put forth, but none seemed to be practical. One rat suggested building a large trap, but this idea was quickly dismissed. Another suggested poisoning the cat, but nobody knew which poison would be effective against felines. A young widow, whose husband had fallen victim to the cat's ferocity, angrily proposed cutting off the cat's claws and teeth to render it harmless. However, this idea was also rejected by the gathering. Finally, a rat who was wiser than the rest of the group came forward and brandished a bell, calling for silence. He suggested that they tie the bell around the cat's neck so that they could always know where it was and have time to flee. All the other rats praised the wise rat for his idea, but then he rang the bell again and reminded them that someone needed to bell the cat. At this, the mice fell silent. No one was brave enough to step forward and carry out the task. Everyone realized the harsh truth that it is easy to suggest something but difficult to actually execute it. The meeting, thus, ended in frustration and failure, and the rats remained under the cat's tyranny. Moral :

Where There is a Will, There is a Way Parul, a bright and diligent school girl, faced numerous obstacles in her quest for education. Her parents, being landless, could not afford to bear her educational expenses. Despite these challenges, Parul remained steadfast in her determination to complete her studies. Her academic excellence was evident, as she was the best student in her class. However, she was unable to attend classes regularly, as she had to help her parents with their daily chores, and also tutored a few students in the evening to bear minimum academic expenses. One day, while Parul was sobbing in the corner of her classroom, one of her teachers found her and gently asked her what was wrong. Initially hesitant, Parul eventually confided in her teacher that she was unable to pay for the registration fee for the SSC exam. Her teacher was impressed by her dedication and quickly brought up the matter with the Headmaster, who graciously waived the registration fee. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Parul's perseverance paid off when she received her Board Exam results six months later. To her delight, she had achieved a GPA of 5.0! Overcome with emotion, she found herself weeping uncontrollably once again. Her tears were a testament to the fact that where there is a will, there is a way. Despite the numerous challenges she faced, Parul's determination to succeed helped her overcome all obstacles and achieve academic success. Moral :

A Brave Boy: Ratul, a ninth-grade student, bore witness to a harrowing scene From the safe vantage point of his bedroom window, Ratul, a ninth-grade student, bore witness to a harrowing scene: a man lying inert on the street, seemingly abandoned and left for dead. Despite the potential danger posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ratul could not turn a blind eye to the plight of the unconscious stranger. Overcoming his initial trepidation, he sprang into action by dialing the emergency services hotline at 999, requesting immediate aid from the police. While waiting for the authorities to arrive, Ratul gathered his courage, donning a protective mask and gloves as he ventured into the throng of onlookers. Despite their entreaties and fears, he boldly approached the prone figure, determined to assess his condition and provide assistance. Shortly thereafter, the police arrived, accompanied by an ambulance, and hurried the stricken man to the hospital with Ratul by his side. Upon reaching the hospital, the man was promptly examined by a physician, who informed Ratul of the grave extent of his injuries, noting that the man had suffered a minor stroke. Had Ratul not acted so swiftly, the consequences could have been dire. The doctors treated the man with utmost care and, at last, he regained consciousness. Desirous of learning more about the unconscious stranger's identity, Ratul sought his address. The man could only provide a phone number for his son, which Ratul used to contact him, apprising him of the situation in full detail. The son, overcome with gratitude, rushed to the hospital posthaste to thank Ratul profusely for his valorous and selfless deed in saving his father's life despite the risks posed by the pandemic. The man himself joined his son in lauding Ratul's bravery, and prayed for his continued well-being. With his conscience at peace and his heart swelling with satisfaction, Ratul returned home, knowing that he had made a difference in the world. Moral :

Write a letter to your younger brother telling him about the historical background of holding the Olympic Games. 5th Janurary, 2022 15, Chanmari Road Lalkhan Bazar, Chittagong. My dear ‘Niamul’, Your letter of the 4th instant is just to hand. In this letter, you have mentioned that you feel inclined to know about the historical background of introducing Olympic Games. Well, I can present you an informative letter about it as I have come to know about it from my text-book. It might be surprising to you that these Olympic Games at first, were confined to only the Greeks. At the very outset, a Greek named Iphitos planned to introduce these games in order to cease the conflict and combat among the Greeks. At that time, the best athletes gathered in the valley of Olympia to outdo their rivals in friendly games and sports. The contests included then were running and leaping, boxing and wrestling, and throwing the discus and the javelin. Later, contests with horses were introduced. These games were going on in Greek and Roman times. But in 394 A.D. the Roman emperor stopped the games. After over 1500 years these games were revived by a Frenchman called Baron Pierre de Coubertin and his supporters. This time the purpose of the games were different. Since then the games were held as a contest not among the contests but among the nations of the world. The games have been held regularly in different countries every four years except during the years of the First and Second world wars since 1896. I think that you now have got a clear conception of the introduction of the Olympic Games. This is all for today. Be regular in your studies. Regards to father and mother and love to you. Affectionately yours, Tahseen