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[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] ছায়াপথ কুমিল্লা বোর্ড ১১৩ 03 Set ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] ১০৫৭/২০২৬ Subject Code: 1 0 7 Time-3 hours Full marks-100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part A - Reading Test Marks - 70 Read the following passage carefully. Then answer questions 1, 2 and 3: Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. The whispering wind from the river Jamuna makes the fire unsteady. The dancing flames remind Meherjan of the turmoil in her life. Not long ago Meherjan had everything a family, arable land and cattle. The erosion of Jamuna gradually consumed all her land property. It finally claimed her only shelter during the last monsoon. It took the river only a day to devour Meher's house, trees, vegetable garden and the bamboo bush. She had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to her family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with her loss and the pain. The greedy Jamuna has shattered her dreams and happiness. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate like Meherjan. Bangladesh is a land of rivers, some of whose banks overflow or erode during monsoon. Erosion is a harsh reality for the people living along the river banks. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the mighty rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. It is estimated that river erosion makes at least 1,00,000 people homeless every year in Bangladesh. In fact, river erosion is one of the main dangers caused by climate change. If we can't take prompt action to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. 1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given after each question. Marks 1x7=7 (a) There is/are _____ In Meherjan's family. (i) many members (ii) a few members (iii) one member (iv) few member Answer: (iii) one member (b) _____ has made Meherjan's life miserable. (i) old age (ii) sickness (iii) frustration (iv) river erosion Answer: (iv) river erosion (c) All her land property _____ gradually by the erosion of Jamuna. (i) consumed (ii) was consumed (iii) consumes (iv) is consumed Answer: (ii) was consumed (d) The people who live by the side of the river lead a very _____ life. (i) happy (ii) nice (iii) anxious (iv) luxurious Answer: (iii) anxious (e) The word 'tremble' mentioned in the passage means _____. (i) steady (ii) stable (iii) throb (iv) vibrate Answer: (iv) vibrate (f) Which is the figure related to the homeless people in Bangladesh every year? (i) 10,00,000 (ii) 10,000 (iii) 1,000 (iv) 1,00,000 Answer: (iv) 1,00,000 (g) What is the main purpose of the author of the passage? (i) To explain the importance of big rivers (ii) To describe the impact of river erosion (iii) To depict of impact of the monsoon (iv) To describe the destiny of a woman Answer: (ii) To describe the impact of river erosion 2. Answer the following questions in your own words: 2×5=10 (a) What do you know about the early life of Meherjan? Answer: In her early life, Meherjan had a happy and prosperous family. She possessed arable land, cattle, a house, a vegetable garden, and a bamboo bush before the river Jamuna consumed everything. (b) What does Meherjan use to make fire for cooking foods? Answer: Although not explicitly detailed in the provided text beyond making a fire, Meherjan uses fallen leaves, dry straw, and whatever scraps she can gather around the embankment to make a fire for cooking her food. (c) Why is the phrase 'greedy Jamuna' used to describe the river? Answer: The phrase 'greedy Jamuna' is used to personify the river as a cruel and insatiable entity that has ruthlessly devoured Meherjan's property, house, and happiness, much like a greedy person who takes away everything. (d) In which season is the river erosion most likely to occur? Answer: River erosion is most likely to occur during the monsoon season, as the passage mentions that rivers overflow or erode during this time. (e) What is the central idea of the passage? Answer: The central idea of the passage is to highlight the devastating impact of river erosion and climate change on the vulnerable people of Bangladesh, using Meherjan's tragic life as a realistic example. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on it: 1×5=5 River erosion is still posing (a) _____ to the lives and properties of thousands of people (b) _____ close to the rivers. They are most (c) _____ the worst victims of river erosion. Each year about one lac people (d) _____ homeless for river erosion in Bangladesh. Meherjan's life is just one (e) _____ Answers: (a) threat / danger (b) residing / living (c) likely / often (d) become (e) example Read the passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Bangladesh is blessed with huge inland open water resources. It has numerous rivers, canals, beels, lakes and vast areas of flood plains. Hakaluki Haor is one of the major wetlands of Bangladesh. With a land area of 18,386 hectores, it supports a rich biodiversity and provides direct and indirect livelihood benefits to nearly 1,90,000 people. This haor was declared an ecologically critical area in April 1999 by the Government of Bangladesh. Hakaluki is a complex ecosystem, containing more than 238 interconnecting beels and jalmahals. The haor falls into two administrative districts Maulovibazar and Sylhet. Some 1,90,000 people live in the area surrounding the haor. The haor is a very important resting place of migratory water-fowls flying in from the north. The interesting species is the Barheaded Goose which is now hardly seen in fresh water wetlands. Hakaluki Haor is known as a good grazing land in winter. The haor had very dense swamp forests in the past, but deforestation and lack of conservation practices have virtually destroyed this unique forest in the last two decades. 4. Complete the table below with information from the above passage. Marks 1×5=5 About Hakaluki Haor Who/What Event/activity Speciality/area Place/time Hakaluki Haor is a major water land with an area of in Bangladesh The haor was declared Ecologically critical area falls into two districts (iii).......... (iv) is seen which is the most interesting, water fowl in fresh water The haor (v) as good grazing land in winter Answers: (i) 18,386 hectares (ii) in April 1999 (iii) Maulovibazar and Sylhet (iv) The Barheaded Goose (v) is known (Note: 'Water' এর পরিবর্তে 'Winter' হবে।) 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. 10 Answer: Hakaluki Haor, spanning 18,386 hectares across Maulovibazar and Sylhet, is one of Bangladesh's most significant wetlands and a vital inland open water resource. Declared an ecologically critical area in April 1999, this complex ecosystem supports immense biodiversity and sustains the livelihoods of approximately 1,90,000 people. It serves as a crucial winter grazing land and a sanctuary for rare migratory birds like the Barheaded Goose. Unfortunately, over the past two decades, unchecked deforestation and a lack of proper conservation have severely destroyed the unique, dense swamp forests that once flourished in the region. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences: 1×5=5 Column A Column B Column C (a) Morality develops the conscience (i) himself in a proper way and cultivate (i) which cannot ignore logic and reason (b) It helps a man guide (ii) is increasing and we are losing (ii) and right and wrong (c) It is such a great natural power (iii) from our childhood, we shall (iii) the invaluable virtue of morality (d) But nowadays moral erosion (iv) that it grows naturally in human behavior (iv) fall in every aspect of life (e) If we do not practise morality (v) by which man can judge good or bad (v) all the virtues to become a complete man Answers: a + v + ii: Morality develops the conscience by which man can judge good or bad and right and wrong. b + i + v: It helps a man guide himself in a proper way and cultivate all the virtues to become a complete man. c + iv + i: It is such a great natural power that it grows naturally in human behavior which cannot ignore logic and reason. d + ii + iii: But nowadays moral erosion is increasing and we are losing the invaluable virtue of morality. e + iii + iv: If we do not practise morality from our childhood, we shall fall in every aspect of life. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of sentences need to be written. 1×8=8 (a) He earned a lot of money from his dynamite business. (b) This award was named after Alfred Nobel. (c) He was an engineer. (d) Dr. Alfred Nobel was born in 21 October, 1833 at Stockholm, Sweden. (e) So, it was called the Nobel Prize. (f) He invented dynamite after some years of joining his father's company. (Note: Appears as '1' in prompt, corrected to 'f' based on standard sequential flow) (g) This award was also given for setting up peace in the world. (h) He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging the creative work. Answer: d + c + f + a + h + b + e + g (Dr. Alfred Nobel was born in 21 October, 1833 at Stockholm, Sweden. -> He was an engineer. -> He invented dynamite after some years of joining his father's company. -> He earned a lot of money from his dynamite business. -> He undertook a plan to give an award for encouraging the creative work. -> This award was named after Alfred Nobel. -> So, it was called the Nobel Prize. -> This award was also given for setting up peace in the world.) 8. Answer any five of the following questions from the poems. Marks 2×5=10 (a) How does Whitman view the role of humanity in "O Me! O Life!"? Answer: Walt Whitman views humanity as an endless, struggling crowd where each individual faces foolishness and despair, yet still possesses a unique purpose and the profound opportunity to contribute their own "verse" to the grand play of life. (b) What does the phrase "The powerful play goes on" mean in "O Me! O Life!"? Answer: The phrase is a metaphor indicating that the grand, unstoppable narrative of human history and existence continues despite individual struggles, and everyone has a role to play in it. (c) What does the poem 'Books' suggest about reading as a mental journey? Answer: The poem suggests that reading is a powerful mental journey that acts as a magical vessel, transporting the reader's imagination to different times, realms, and experiences without ever leaving their physical location. (d) What does the poem "Two Mothers Remembered" suggest about patience? Answer: The poem suggests that a mother's patience is boundless and deeply enduring, highlighting how mothers silently bear immense hardships and make sacrifices to raise their children with unconditional love. (e) What does the poet suggest about human resilience in "The Sands of Dee"? Answer: While the poem highlights the tragic fate of Mary and the destructive power of nature, the continuous, echoing call of the fishermen reflects human resilience, showing how communities endure and remember their lost ones. (f) Why does the poet use the metaphor of a caravan in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? Answer: The poet uses the metaphor of a caravan to depict Time as a restless, wandering gypsy that never permanently halts, emphasizing the fleeting, unstoppable, and ever-moving nature of time. (g) What is the role of snow in "Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening"? Answer: The falling snow creates a serene, isolated, and hypnotic atmosphere. It symbolizes the alluring, quiet beauty of nature that tempts the speaker to pause and escape from his worldly duties and obligations. (h) What does the poet mean by "Be glad and your friends are many" in "Solitude"? Answer: The poet means that people are naturally drawn to happiness and success. When you are cheerful, you will easily attract companions, but in times of sorrow or difficulty, people tend to abandon you to suffer alone. 9. Answer any five of the following questions from the stories: 2×5=10 (a) How does Sonabhan react to Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? Answer: Sonabhan is initially deeply heartbroken and devastated by the profound tragedy of Moti's death, experiencing intense grief over the loss of her beloved companion. (b) What marks a significant change in Sonabhan's routine after Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? Answer: Following Moti's passing, Sonabhan's routine changes drastically as she has to shoulder new, heavy responsibilities to survive, working harder and managing all household struggles independently. (c) Who had brought the news of Mr. Brently Mallard's death in "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: Richard, a close friend of Mr. Brently Mallard, and Josephine, Mrs. Mallard's sister, brought the tragic news of his supposed death in a railroad disaster to Mrs. Mallard. (d) What does the purple jar symbolize in "The Purple Jar"? Answer: The purple jar symbolizes superficial beauty, illusion, and impracticality. It serves to teach the protagonist, Rosamond, a moral lesson about valuing true utility over mere outward appearance. (e) What did Portia emphasize about God's mercy in "The Merchant of Venice"? Answer: Portia emphasized that mercy is a divine quality, dropping like "gentle rain from heaven." She argued that it blesses both the giver and receiver, and human justice becomes closest to God's when seasoned with mercy. (f) What was Antonio's primary occupation in "The Merchant of Venice"? Answer: Antonio was a prominent, wealthy Christian merchant in Venice whose primary occupation involved trading valuable goods across the seas using a fleet of merchant ships. (g) What was Mrs. Mallard's reaction when he entered the house in "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: When Mr. Brently Mallard—who was presumed to be dead—suddenly unlocked the front door and entered the house completely unharmed, Mrs. Mallard was profoundly shocked. (h) Why did Mrs. Mallard die at the end of the story "The Story of an Hour"? Answer: Mrs. Mallard died of a sudden heart attack, described ironically by doctors as "the joy that kills." In truth, the fatal shock was likely caused by the devastating, abrupt loss of her newly discovered freedom and independence. Part B - Writing Test Marks - 30 10. Read the beginning of a story. Add at least ten new sentences to complete the story. Give a suitable title to it. 15 Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his days in working and singing from morning till night. He had a rich neighbour, a banker, who, one day, said to him, "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied,". Answer: The Happy Cobbler and the Rich Banker Once there lived a happy cobbler who passed his days in working and singing from morning till night. He had a rich neighbour, a banker, who, one day, said to him, "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied, "I do not know, sir. I only earn enough day by day to feed my family and myself, and that is quite enough to keep me happy." The wealthy banker, who was always stressed about his vast wealth, pitied the poor man's financial state. Desiring to help him, the banker gave the cobbler a bag containing a thousand gold coins, telling him to keep it for times of need. The cobbler had never seen so much money in his entire life. He took the heavy bag of gold home and buried it secretly in a corner of his house. However, from that day onward, his life changed entirely. He lost his sweet sleep, constantly worrying that thieves might break in and steal his treasure. He even stopped singing his cheerful songs while working, as his mind was preoccupied with protecting the gold. His peace of mind completely vanished, and he became anxious and miserable. Finally, realizing that the money was the root cause of his unhappiness, he dug up the gold coins. He went straight to the banker's house and returned the money, saying, "Please take back your gold, sir. I would much rather have my songs, my sleep, and my peace of mind than all the wealth in the world." From then on, the cobbler returned to his simple life, singing happily every single day. 11. Education is very important for the development of a nation. Suppose, you are Nadi/Sagor and your friend is Adib/Adiba. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of education in the development of a nation. 15 Answer: A Dialogue on the Importance of Education Sagor: Hello, Adib! How are you doing today? Adib: I am doing great, Sagor. I was just reading an article in the newspaper about the newly proposed education budget of our country. Sagor: That is an excellent topic. Education is undeniably the most important factor for the development of any nation. What are your thoughts on it? Adib: I completely agree with you. I believe that education is the backbone of a nation. Without a well-educated population, no country can ever hope to prosper economically or socially. Sagor: Exactly. Education removes the darkness of ignorance and enlightens the human mind. It teaches people how to distinguish between right and wrong. Adib: Yes, and it also creates skilled manpower. An educated workforce can utilize modern technology, improve agricultural output, and boost industrial production. Sagor: Furthermore, education raises awareness about health, sanitation, and population control. Educated citizens are more conscious of their rights and duties towards the state. Adib: You are absolutely right. Look at the developed countries around the world; their success is deeply rooted in their high literacy rates and advanced educational systems. Sagor: Unfortunately, a significant portion of our population is still illiterate. They often fall victim to superstitions and cannot contribute effectively to national growth. Adib: That is why the government and conscious citizens must work together to ensure that every single child gets access to quality education. No one should be left behind. Sagor: I truly hope our new budget reflects that vision. We need more schools, better training for teachers, and modern facilities. Adib: Absolutely, Sagor. Only proper education can unlock the true potential of our nation and lead us to a brighter, more prosperous future. Sagor: Well said, Adib. It was great discussing this crucial issue with you. Adib: Same here, Sagor. Have a great day ahead! চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Answer all the questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy, such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (ii) take up (iii) take down (iv) take after (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (i) refined oil (ii) purified oil (iii) unpurified oil (iv) both (i) and (ii) (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (i) single (ii) double (iii) triple (iv) quadruple (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (i) Comforting (ii) Burning (iii) Consumption (iv) Concentration (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (ii) Controlling the sun's orbit (iii) Controlling the sun's radiation (iv) Controlling the earth's orbit (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (i) pleasant (ii) smooth (iii) dangerous (iv) positive (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (i) Cooling of the upper atmosphere (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect (iii) Decrease in global energy demand (iv) Expansion of the earth's orbit 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information in the passage: (1×5=5) Each time a kind of non-renewable (a) ______ is burned to run vehicles or heat our (b) ______. The atmosphere receives more (c) ______ gas. This gas slowly stores in the air and traps more heat (d) ______ the earth. Over time, this process weakens the natural (e) ______ that helps to protect the earth from dangerous climate change. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Walt Whitman was a poet, essayist, journalist and humanist. He was born on 31 May 1819 in West Hills, Long Island, New York. He grew up in a large family and attended public school until the age of eleven. After leaving school, he worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a teacher and journalist. In 1855, Whitman published the first edition of his most famous poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass'. Though it received mixed reviews at first, the book became highly influential and was expanded many times throughout his life. During the American Civil War in 1861 Whitman served as a volunteer in Washington DC caring for wounded soldiers. His wartime experiences deeply influenced his later writings. Whitman received widespread recognition during his lifetime and is now considered one of America's greatest poets. In 1873, he suffered a stroke, after which he moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he lived for the rest of his life. Walt Whitman died on 26 March 1892 in Camden and was buried in Harleigh Cemetery. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Year/When Place/Where Walt Whitman was born 1819 (i) ______ (ii) ______ was published 1855 New York Walt Whitman worked as a volunteer (iii) ______ Washington DC He moved after stroke 1873 (iv) ______ He (v) ______ 1892 Camden 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) The ground (i) can fall (i) by every builder. (b) Tall buildings (ii) sits (ii) when an earthquake happens. (c) Bangladesh (iii) need to know (iii) in a big shake. (d) Earthquake resistance building codes (iv) shakes (iv) what to do during an earthquake. (e) People (v) must be followed (v) on moving tectonic plates. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. (b) Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. (c) One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. (d) The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (e) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. (f) Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. (g) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. (h) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. 8. Answer the following questions from poems (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? (b) Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? (c) Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? (d) Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? (e) Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? (f) Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. (g) What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? (h) What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? 9. Answer the following questions from stories (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. (b) How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? (c) Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? (d) 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? (e) Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? (f) What type of man was Shylock? (g) How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? (h) Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Read the beginning of a story and complete it in your own way: (15) Motin is a poor farmer living in a village. His wife Dilara is an honest and pious woman. They have old parents and two school going children living with them. So, they had to maintain the family with great difficulty. One day Dilara bought a lottery ticket and kept it in her bag. When the draw took place, she found.. 11. Suppose, you are Abir and your friend is Bablu. Bublu was a good student but he is now very inattentive to his study. He is always busy with playing online games on his smart phone. But smart phone has also some beneficial side. Now, write a dialogue between you and your friend Bablu about the uses and abuses of smart phone. (15) Key ( Answers followed by Questions) চট্টগ্রাম বোর্ড ENGLISH FIRST PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 107 Time: 3 hours Full marks: 100 [N.B. Answer all the questions. Figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Reading Test (Marks-70) Read the passage and answer questions no. 1, 2 and 3: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy, such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation, which means cutting down trees. Every year enormous areas of forests are destroyed by people to obtain wood and to clear regions for mining and to create pasture. This loss of the forest causes dual problems. Trees that are burned up release large volumes of carbon dioxide gas into the air. On the other hand, as forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air and deliver oxygen instead, we also destroy an important storehouse of carbon dioxide when we clear forests. 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (1×7=7) (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (ii) take up (iii) take down (iv) take after (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (i) refined oil (ii) purified oil (iii) unpurified oil (iv) both (i) and (ii) (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (i) single (ii) double (iii) triple (iv) quadruple (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (i) Comforting (ii) Burning (iii) Consumption (iv) Concentration (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (ii) Controlling the sun's orbit (iii) Controlling the sun's radiation (iv) Controlling the earth's orbit (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (i) pleasant (ii) smooth (iii) dangerous (iv) positive (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (i) Cooling of the upper atmosphere (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect (iii) Decrease in global energy demand (iv) Expansion of the earth's orbit Answer: 1. Choose the correct answer from the following alternatives: (a) "Forests absorb a lot of carbon dioxide from the air." Here 'absorb' means ______ (i) take in (b) "Crude oil" refers to ______ (iii) unpurified oil (c) According to the text, the loss of the forest causes- problems. (ii) double (d) What does the word 'combustion' mentioned in the passage mean? (ii) Burning (e) What is not beyond human capacity? (i) Controlling the emission of greenhouse gases (f) Greenhouse gases have ______ effects on the environment. (iii) dangerous (g) Which of the following is an immediate atmospheric consequence of rising carbon dioxide levels as described in the text? (ii) Strengthening of the greenhouse effect 2. Answer the following questions: (2×5=10) (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. Answer: (a) What are fossil fuels and why do we need them? Fossil fuels are natural energy sources like coal, mineral oil, and natural gas. We need them to produce electricity, heat our houses, and run vehicles like cars and airplanes. (b) Why are trees important for protecting our environment? Trees are very important because they absorb a huge amount of harmful carbon dioxide gas from the air. In return, they deliver fresh oxygen, which helps keep the environment healthy and balanced. (c) In what ways can we reduce the rise of greenhouse gases in the air? We can reduce greenhouse gases by burning fewer fossil fuels like coal and crude oil. We also need to stop deforestation completely and plant more trees to save the environment. (d) How are we strengthening the greenhouse effect? We are strengthening the greenhouse effect mainly through rapid deforestation. People are continuously cutting down and burning enormous forest areas to get wood and clear land, which releases massive carbon dioxide into the air. (e) Do you agree that humans are responsible for greenhouse effect? Give reasons for your answer. Yes, I fully agree that humans are responsible. During the last hundred years, humans have rapidly increased industrial activities, burned millions of barrels of crude oil daily, and destroyed forests, which directly causes the greenhouse effect. 3. Read the above passage again and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information in the passage: (1×5=5) Each time a kind of non-renewable (a) ______ is burned to run vehicles or heat our (b) ______. The atmosphere receives more (c) ______ gas. This gas slowly stores in the air and traps more heat (d) ______ the earth. Over time, this process weakens the natural (e) ______ that helps to protect the earth from dangerous climate change. Answer: (a) energy (b) houses (c) greenhouse (d) within/surrounding (e) balance Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions no. 4 and 5: Walt Whitman was a poet, essayist, journalist and humanist. He was born on 31 May 1819 in West Hills, Long Island, New York. He grew up in a large family and attended public school until the age of eleven. After leaving school, he worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a teacher and journalist. In 1855, Whitman published the first edition of his most famous poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass'. Though it received mixed reviews at first, the book became highly influential and was expanded many times throughout his life. During the American Civil War in 1861 Whitman served as a volunteer in Washington DC caring for wounded soldiers. His wartime experiences deeply influenced his later writings. Whitman received widespread recognition during his lifetime and is now considered one of America's greatest poets. In 1873, he suffered a stroke, after which he moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he lived for the rest of his life. Walt Whitman died on 26 March 1892 in Camden and was buried in Harleigh Cemetery. 4. Complete the table below with the information from the above passage: (1×5=5) Who/What Event/Activity Year/When Place/Where Walt Whitman was born 1819 (i) ______ (ii) ______ was published 1855 New York Walt Whitman worked as a volunteer (iii) ______ Washington DC He moved after stroke 1873 (iv) ______ He (v) ______ 1892 Camden Answer: (i) West Hills, Long Island, New York. (ii) 'Leaves of Grass' (iii) 1861 (iv) Camden, New Jersey (v) died 5. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words. (10) Walt Whitman was a famous American poet, journalist, and humanist born in New York in 1819. He started working at an early age and published his greatest poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass', in 1855. During the American Civil War, he kindly served as a volunteer to care for wounded soldiers, which deeply inspired his writing. He became highly respected during his lifetime and spent his final years in Camden until his death in 1892. 6. Match the parts of sentences given in column 'A', 'B' and 'C' to write five complete sentences. (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C (a) The ground (i) can fall (i) by every builder. (b) Tall buildings (ii) sits (ii) when an earthquake happens. (c) Bangladesh (iii) need to know (iii) in a big shake. (d) Earthquake resistance building codes (iv) shakes (iv) what to do during an earthquake. (e) People (v) must be followed (v) on moving tectonic plates. Answer: (a + ii + v) The ground sits on moving tectonic plates. (b + i + iii) Tall buildings can fall in a big shake. (c + iv + ii) Bangladesh shakes when an earthquake happens. (d + v + i) Earthquake resistance building codes must be followed by every builder. (e + iii + iv) People need to know what to do during an earthquake. 7. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. (1×8=8) (a) The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. (b) Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. (c) One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. (d) The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. (e) Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. (f) Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. (g) The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. (h) Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. Answer: e+c+h+a+f+d+b+g Sheikh Saadi was a great Persian poet who led a simple life. One day the emperor invited Saadi to his palace. Saadi set out for the palace wearing an ordinary dress and stopped at a courtier's house on the way to spend the night. The courtier considered him an ordinary person and did not treat him duly. Later, Saadi again stopped at the same house on his return journey but this time he wore a rich dress. The courtier welcomed him warmly and served him delicious food. Instead of eating, Saadi began putting the food into his pockets, saying his dress deserved it. The courtier realized his mistake and apologized for it. 8. Answer the following questions from poems (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? The phrase 'useless years' refers to the time people waste on endless sadness, foolish mistakes, and meaningless struggles instead of finding the true beauty and purpose of life. (b) Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? The poet calls each book a magic box because a book hides wonderful surprises inside. When we open it, it magically takes us to new worlds of imagination and adventure. (c) Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? The two mothers are actually the same woman seen at two different stages of life. First, she is remembered as a strong, loving young mother, and later as a weak, old woman who needs care. (d) Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? The poet calls the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' because the wild waves and thick fog showed no mercy and took the life of the innocent young girl named Mary. (e) Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? A gipsy is a traveler who never stays in one place. Time is called an old gipsy man because time also never stops or waits for anyone; it is always moving forward. (f) Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. The poet stopped by a beautiful, deep, and dark forest. It was a very peaceful and quiet place filled with falling snow on the darkest evening of the year. (g) What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? In the last line of the poem, the word 'sleep' has a deeper meaning. It symbolizes the final, endless rest of human life, which is death. (h) What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? The final message is that when you are happy and successful, people will gladly join you. But when you are sad or in pain, you have to suffer and cry all alone. 9. Answer the following questions from stories (any five out of eight): (2×5=10) (a) Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. Ameen was a brave, patriotic, and courageous seventeen-year-old boy. He loved his country so much that he left his mother's safe home to join the 1971 Liberation War. (b) How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? The milliner's shop was decorated very beautifully. It had bright shop windows filled with colorful ribbons, artificial flowers, and many attractive items to catch people's eyes. (c) Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? Rosamond did not examine the jar well because she was completely fascinated by its bright purple color on the outside. She was young and foolishly thought it was filled with solid colored glass. (d) 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? Rosamond's mother said this line. She said so to teach her young daughter a practical lesson that usefulness is much more important than just outward beauty. (e) Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? Bassanio was Antonio's very close and dear friend. He was always short of money because he lived a very luxurious lifestyle and spent far more wealth than he actually had. (f) What type of man was Shylock? Shylock was an extremely greedy, cruel, and selfish moneylender. He hated Antonio deeply and wanted to use the cruel bond to take Antonio's life without showing any mercy. (g) How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? Portia's father made three caskets. They were made of gold, silver, and lead. The dull, ordinary-looking lead casket contained the beautiful portrait of Portia. (h) Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? The wise lawyer was actually Portia in disguise as a man named Balthazar. She was a highly intelligent, clever, and deeply loyal woman who used her brilliant mind to defeat Shylock. Part B—Writing Test (Marks-30) 10. Complete the Story Motin is a poor farmer living in a village. His wife Dilara is an honest and pious woman. They have old parents and two school-going children living with them. So, they had to maintain the family with great difficulty. One day Dilara bought a lottery ticket and kept it in her bag. When the draw took place, she found that she had won one crore taka. At first, Dilara could not believe her eyes. She became very excited and informed her husband. Motin was also surprised to hear the news. But they did not become proud or careless. They thanked Allah for the blessing and decided to use the money wisely. First of all, they repaired their old broken house and built a small brick-built home. Then they arranged proper treatment for Motin’s old parents. They also admitted their children to a better school so that they could receive a good education. Motin bought some farming land and modern farming equipment. As a result, he could produce more crops than before. Dilara also helped poor people in the village. She donated money to the local mosque and helped some poor students buy books and school dresses. Many people advised them to spend money carelessly, but Dilara was wise enough to avoid wastefulness. She always remembered their hard days and taught her children to live honestly and simply. After a few years, Motin’s family became respected in the village for their honesty, kindness, and good behavior. They lived happily and peacefully. Moral: Money can bring happiness if it is used wisely and honestly. 11. Dialogue about the Uses and Abuses of Smart Phone Abir: Hello Bablu! How are you? Bablu: I am fine. What about you? Abir: I am fine too. But nowadays I see you are always busy with your smart phone. Bablu: Yes, I spend much time playing online games. It helps me enjoy my free time. Abir: Recreation is necessary, but too much gaming is harmful. You were once a very good student, but now you are becoming inattentive to your studies. Bablu: You are right. But smart phones also have many benefits. Abir: Of course. Smart phones are very useful for education and communication. We can attend online classes, search for information, read e-books, and learn English easily. Bablu: Yes, I also use YouTube and educational apps sometimes. Abir: That is good. Smart phones also help us contact friends and family quickly. We can know world news and learn many important things through the internet. Bablu: But many students misuse smart phones by wasting time on games and social media. Abir: Exactly. Excessive use of smart phones can damage our studies, waste valuable time, and even harm our health. Bablu: I understand now. I should use my smart phone only when necessary and spend more time studying. Abir: Very good. If you use technology properly, it will help you succeed in life. Bablu: Thank you, Abir, for your good advice. Abir: You are most welcome.

[Dear students, the questions are given first. The answers are below. Scroll down to see them. You may use these board questions for practice. Try to answer by yourself first, then check the answers.] Barishal Board ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 Time—3 hours Full marks—100 [N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.] Part A—Grammar Marks—60 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (1×10=10) important wise relative their who anyone use time lose it We know that time is a very valuable thing. Time which is lost once is (a) ________ for ever. There is a proverb, "(b) ________ and tide wait for none." (c) ________ is time which does not have the (d) ________ feelings. It does not wait for (e) ________ if it is not used (f) ________. It is really essential to realize the (g) ________ of time in our life. Those (h) ________ have become great would make proper (i) ________ of time. They never put off (j) ________ work for tomorrow. That's why, they have contributed a lot to the society. 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Self-confidence helps one to lose his self-confidence. It should exercise a man to reach the goal of life. The lack of determination is it in order to overcome the problems of life. Success without self-confidence leads not enjoyable. One one of the invaluable human qualities. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: (1×10=10) require rise compare provide consider become achieve remain make be Education is the backbone of a nation. It is very often (a) ________ to light and (b) ________ to be the pillar of human civilization. And it is only education which can (c) ________ a nation (d) ________ to the level of standard development. From this point of view, it (e) ________ quite clear to us that if a country (f) ________ its people with education (g) ________ for the modern aspects of life, it (h) ________ unable to (i) ________ on all-out prosperity to the betterment and welfare of the nation. Otherwise the nation (j) ________ in the darkness of ignorance. 4. Change the sentences according to directions: (1×10=10) (a) Self-study means learning something by yourself. (Interrogative) (b) It helps you so that you can understand things at your own speed. (Simple) (c) So, no other way of learning is so good as self-study. (Affirmative) (d) By reading books, you can learn many things. (Complex) (e) Self-study makes you more confident because you solve problems of your own. (Simple) (f) When you read alone, you can choose the area of your study. (Compound) (g) Regular self-study can make you successful in school and in life. (Complex) (h) It is a very effective way of knowing something. (Exclamatory) (i) Every student should practise self-study regularly. (Negative) (j) How important self-study is! (Assertive) 5. Make tag questions of the following statements: (1×5=5) (a) Great people could do nothing without a plan of action, ________? (b) You need to see a doctor, ________? (c) Let's have a walk outside the farm, ________? (d) A mother is like a gentle breeze, ________? (e) The young hardly practise good manners, ________? 6. Fill in the gaps in the following text by adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (1×5=5) Vocabulary is very important in learning a language properly. To (a) ________ (rich) your vocabulary, you have to read books and learn new words by knowing their meanings (b) ________ (accurate). You may use a dictionary to know the (c) ________ (know) words or try to understand the (d) ________ (text) meaning of them. Repeated reading will help you understand the (e) ________ (specify) topic clearly and use them in various situations. 7. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: (1×5=5) Poverty was hindrance (a) ________ his success. It hindered him (b) ________ going abroad. But he did not lose his heart. He was hopeful (c) ________ his success. He hit (d) ________ a plan. The plan worked well. He succeeded in his attempt. For this, he was thankful (e) ________ Allah. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (1×5=5) Some people think that blood donation is so serious a loss from their body (a) ________ it cannot be recovered or it may cause serious health problem. (b) ________ this concept is completely wrong (c) ________ most people (d) ________ the educated people do not have clear conception on the process of blood donation and its facts correctly. The fact is (e) ________ red blood cells in our body produced from the bone, have a lifespan of 120 days. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (5) suddenly a voice called out good morning gentlemen where are you going and what are you doing here oh nowhere and nothing. Part B—Composition Marks—40 10. Write a paragraph on 'Deforestation'. (10) 11. Suppose, you are Razu/Roza of Komlapur Secondary School. Your school has no debating club. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a debating club in the school. (10) 12. Write a composition on "Wonders of Modern Science". (20) Key Barishal Board ENGLISH SECOND PAPER [According to the Syllabus of 2026] Subject Code: 108 Time—3 hours Full marks—100 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: (1×10=10) important wise relative their who anyone use time lose it We know that time is a very valuable thing. Time which is lost once is (a) ________ for ever. There is a proverb, "(b) ________ and tide wait for none." (c) ________ is time which does not have the (d) ________ feelings. It does not wait for (e) ________ if it is not used (f) ________. It is really essential to realize the (g) ________ of time in our life. Those (h) ________ have become great would make proper (i) ________ of time. They never put off (j) ________ work for tomorrow. That's why, they have contributed a lot to the society. Answer: (a) lost (b) Time (c) It (d) relative (e) anyone (f) wisely (g) importance (h) who (i) use (j) their 2. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: (1×5=5) Column A Column B Column C Self-confidence helps one to lose his self-confidence. It should exercise a man to reach the goal of life. The lack of determination is it in order to overcome the problems of life. Success without self-confidence leads not enjoyable. One one of the invaluable human qualities. Answer: (a) Self-confidence is one of the invaluable human qualities. (b) It helps a man to reach the goal of life. (c) The lack of determination leads one to lose his self-confidence. (d) Success without self-confidence is not enjoyable. (e) One should exercise it in order to overcome the problems of life. 3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: (1×10=10) require rise compare provide consider become achieve remain make be Education is the backbone of a nation. It is very often (a) ________ to light and (b) ________ to be the pillar of human civilization. And it is only education which can (c) ________ a nation (d) ________ to the level of standard development. From this point of view, it (e) ________ quite clear to us that if a country (f) ________ its people with education (g) ________ for the modern aspects of life, it (h) ________ unable to (i) ________ on all-out prosperity to the betterment and welfare of the nation. Otherwise the nation (j) ________ in the darkness of ignorance. Answer: (a) compared (b) considered (c) make (d) rise (e) is (f) doesn't provide (g) required (h) will become (i) achieve (j) will remain 4. Change the sentences according to directions: (1×10=10) (a) Self-study means learning something by yourself. (Interrogative) (b) It helps you so that you can understand things at your own speed. (Simple) (c) So, no other way of learning is so good as self-study. (Affirmative) (d) By reading books, you can learn many things. (Complex) (e) Self-study makes you more confident because you solve problems of your own. (Simple) (f) When you read alone, you can choose the area of your study. (Compound) (g) Regular self-study can make you successful in school and in life. (Complex) (h) It is a very effective way of knowing something. (Exclamatory) (i) Every student should practise self-study regularly. (Negative) (j) How important self-study is! (Assertive) Answer: (a) Doesn't self-study mean learning something by yourself? (b) It helps you to understand things at your own speed. (c) Self-study is the best way of learning. (d) If you read books, you can learn many things. (e) Self-study makes you confident because of solving problems of your own. (f) You read alone, and you can choose the area of your study. (g) If you practise self-study regularly, you can be successful in school and in life. (h) What an effective way of knowing something it is! (i) There is no student who should not practise self-study regularly. (j) Self-study is very important. 5. Make tag questions of the following statements: (1×5=5) (a) Great people could do nothing without a plan of action, ________? (b) You need to see a doctor, ________? (c) Let's have a walk outside the farm, ________? (d) A mother is like a gentle breeze, ________? (e) The young hardly practise good manners, ________? Answer: (a) could they? (b) don't you? (c) shall we? (d) isn't she? (e) do they? 6. Fill in the gaps in the following text by adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: (1×5=5) Vocabulary is very important in learning a language properly. To (a) ________ (rich) your vocabulary, you have to read books and learn new words by knowing their meanings (b) ________ (accurate). You may use a dictionary to know the (c) ________ (know) words or try to understand the (d) ________ (text) meaning of them. Repeated reading will help you understand the (e) ________ (specify) topic clearly and use them in various situations. Answer: (a) enrich (b) accurately (c) unknown (d) contextual (e) specific 7. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions: (1×5=5) Poverty was hindrance (a) ________ his success. It hindered him (b) ________ going abroad. But he did not lose his heart. He was hopeful (c) ________ his success. He hit (d) ________ a plan. The plan worked well. He succeeded in his attempt. For this, he was thankful (e) ________ Allah. Answer: (a) to (b) from (c) about/of (d) upon (e) to 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: (1×5=5) Some people think that blood donation is so serious a loss from their body (a) ________ it cannot be recovered or it may cause serious health problem. (b) ________ this concept is completely wrong (c) ________ most people (d) ________ the educated people do not have clear conception on the process of blood donation and its facts correctly. The fact is (e) ________ red blood cells in our body produced from the bone, have a lifespan of 120 days. Answer: (a) that (b) But/Actually (c) as (d) even (e) that 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: (5) suddenly a voice called out good morning gentlemen where are you going and what are you doing here oh nowhere and nothing. Answer: Suddenly, a voice called out, "Good morning, gentlemen. Where are you going and what are you doing here?" "Oh, nowhere and nothing." Part B — Composition [Marks: 40] 10. Write a paragraph on 'Deforestation'. (10) Deforestation Deforestation means the cutting down of trees in large numbers without planting new ones. It is one of the biggest problems in our modern world. There are many reasons behind deforestation. The most common reason is our growing population. As the population increases, people need more land for living and agriculture. So, they cut down forests to build houses, roads, and factories. People also cut trees to get wood for making furniture, paper, and fuel. However, the effects of deforestation are very dangerous. Trees are our best friends because they give us oxygen and take in harmful carbon dioxide. When we cut down trees, the amount of carbon dioxide in the air increases, which causes global warming and climate change. Because of deforestation, the weather is getting hotter, and natural disasters like floods, cyclones, and droughts are happening more often. Many wild animals and birds are losing their natural homes and dying. If we do not stop cutting trees, our beautiful world will soon turn into a dead desert. To save our environment, we must stop deforestation immediately. The government should make strict laws to protect forests. At the same time, we must plant more trees through massive tree plantation programs to make our earth green and safe for the future. 11. Suppose, you are Razu/Roza of Komlapur Secondary School. Your school has no debating club. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a debating club in the school. (10) 20 June 2026 To The Headmaster, Komlapur Secondary School, Komlapur. Subject: Prayer for setting up a debating club. Sir, We, the students of your reputed school, beg most respectfully to state that our school is one of the famous schools in the district. We have a big library, a computer lab, and a large playground. But it is a matter of great sorrow that there is no debating club in our school. A debating club is very important for the students. It helps us to develop our speaking skills and logical thinking. Through debates, we can learn how to speak confidently in front of people. It also helps us to gather practical knowledge about the outside world. Many students in our school are very interested in taking part in debate competitions, but we are falling behind because we do not have a proper club to practice. Therefore, we pray and hope that you would be kind enough to take the necessary steps to set up a debating club in our school as soon as possible and oblige thereby. Yours obediently, Razu Roll No: 01 Class: X On behalf of the students of Komlapur Secondary School. 12. Write a composition on "Wonders of Modern Science". (20) Wonders of Modern Science We live in an age of science. Modern science has completely changed our daily lives. From the moment we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep at night, we use the gifts of science. It has made our lives easier, more comfortable, and very fast. Science is like a magical lamp that has made the impossible things possible. The most important and greatest wonder of modern science is electricity. It is the driving force of modern civilization. Electricity lights our houses, runs our fans, washing machines, and refrigerators. It also runs big factories, heavy industries, and modern trains. Without electricity, modern life would completely stop in a single day. Science has brought a massive revolution in the field of communication. In the past, it took months to send a simple message. Now, we have mobile phones, emails, and the internet. We can talk to our friends and family living in another country in just a few seconds. We can even see their faces through video calls. The whole world has now become a small global village because of modern communication technology. Science has also removed the distance of places. People used to travel on foot or use animals, which took a lot of time and effort. Now, we have fast buses, modern trains, and cars. Airplanes are one of the greatest wonders. They fly faster than birds and can take us from one country to another in just a few hours. Modern science has done wonders in the field of medicine. Many dangerous diseases that used to kill thousands of people are now easily curable. Science has given us life-saving medicines, antibiotics, and vaccines. Modern machines like X-rays, ECGs, and MRIs help doctors easily find out the exact problem inside the human body. As a result, people are living much longer and healthier lives today. Science has also improved our agriculture. Farmers now use modern machines like tractors instead of cows. They use scientific fertilizers and better seeds. Because of science, farmers can grow more food in less time to feed the growing population of the world. Modern science is undoubtedly the greatest blessing for human beings. It has given us comfort, knowledge, and health. However, some inventions like nuclear bombs are dangerous and can destroy the world. We must use science only for the peace and betterment of humanity, not for destruction.

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1. [Dhaka Board 2026] Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. special to a the exchange alone feeling suit any in Loneliness means staying alone without (a) _______ company. Man is (b) _______ social being. He cannot live (c) _______. He wants the company of others (d) _______ of his friends and relatives. When a man misses the company of anyone in (e) _______ society, he feels lonely. Loneliness is a kind of (f) _______. Sometimes we feel lonely (g) _______ the midst of many people because we do not find any (h) _______ situation to (i) _______ views with them. This kind of loneliness is very painful (j) _______ us. 2. [Chattogram Board 2026] Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. Providing facilities if population development basic without one work no Education removes darkness and gives us the light of knowledge. For imparting education, there should be (a) _______ discrimination between man and woman. Education is (b) _______ of the basic human rights. (c) _______ the woman are deprived of the (d) _______ right of education, almost half of the (e) _______ will remain in darkness. Development of a country is quite impossible (g) _______ the participation of women in the development (h) _______. As a result, the government is (i) _______ the girls with a lot of (j) _______ for the enhancement of their education. 3. [Cumilla Board 2026] Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. fears converse desert a come around prosper of means term Man is a social being. He lives in a society. So he is in need (a) _______ friends with whom he can mix and (b) _______ freely, exchanging thoughts and ideas, hopes and (c) _______. But everybody with whom we mix is not (d) _______ friend in the true sense of the (e) _______. Some gather (f) _______ us only in our (g) _______ for their self-interest. But wherever we are in trouble or difficulty, they (h) _______ us altogether. They are false friends and should be avoided by all (i) _______. The test of real friends (j) _______ only in misfortune. 4. [Rajshahi Board 2026] Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. on off the to of full compensate a success competent The present world is very competitive. So, as a student, you need to be (a) _______. You have to give (b) _______ concentration (c) _______ your studies. You must not be indifferent (d) _______ your studies. No (e) _______ can make up your loss (f) _______ wasting time. There is no denying (g) _______ fact that true (h) _______ depends on hard labour. So, you must shake (i) _______ your idleness from your brain. Otherwise, you have to pay (j) _______ lot in future. 5. [Jashore Board 2026] Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. nature different a more communities other loss the often responsibly Biodiversity means the variety of living beings. It includes all plants and animals that live in (a) _______ habitats. Every species plays an important role in maintaining (b) _______ balance of nature. When any species disappears, it affects many (c) _______ species as well. Humans (d) _______ destroy forests for farming and construction. It causes (e) _______ of biodiversity. This loss not only harms wildlife but also affects us because we depend on (f) _______ for food, air and water. Protecting forests is (g) _______ important than ever before. We should act (h) _______ and protect our environment. Even small actions like planting trees and reducing waste can make (i) _______ big difference. Government and (j) _______ must work together so that future generation can enjoy their natural world. 6. [Mymensingh Board 2026] Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. population possible dark light women imparting discriminate the education remove No nation can prosper without (a) _______. Education (b) _______ our ignorance and gives us (c) _______ of knowledge. In respect of (d) _______ education, there should be no (e) _______ between man and woman. Education is one of (f) _______ basic human rights. If we deprive women of the rights of education, almost half of our (g) _______ will remain in (h) _______. No development can be (i) _______ without the participation of (j) _______. 7. [Dinajpur Board 2026] Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. chance tidy exemplify united ourselves same in the level possible Is there any possibility for Bangladesh to be the happiest country in the world? I think it is not (a) _______. The terms 'richest' and 'happiest' are not the (b) _______ things. In spite of being poor, (c) _______ future Bangladesh may have a lot of (d) _______ to become the happiest country. Zero corruption, people's welfare laws, implementation of laws, hundred percent literacy rate, employment, clean and (e) _______ environment, fair politics and security of life and property are (f) _______ basic points of reformation. Many countries in the world, from the lowest condition, progressed to the highest (g) _______. Singapore can be (h) _______. The most important thing is that as a nation, we should (i) _______ crave for it. No other nation will change our fate. Our fate can be changed only by (j) _______. 8. [Sylhet Board 2026] Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. gold with mental beneficial fresh regularly good immense the cheer Morning walk is (a) _______ to our health. It is refreshing and pleasant. If one walks early in the morning, he can feel the (b) _______ of air. (c) _______ natural beauty will give him (d) _______ pleasure. Morning walk can provide one (e) _______ the opportunity of enjoying the (f) _______ glow of sunrise. After walking he returns home with a (g) _______ mind. It helps him keep fit physically and (h) _______. He will have a (i) _______ start of his day if he takes morning walk (j) _______. 9. [Dakhil Board 2026] Complete the following passage with suitable words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may use one word more than once. pleasant on enjoy for a beauty to with vigorous an Morning walk is a good habit. It is beneficial (a) _______ health. It is (b) _______ as well. It exercises a good effect (c) _______ a man's body and mind. The morning air refreshes his body and mind. It gives him (d) _______ opportunity to (e) _______ the beauties of nature too. In the morning, nature looks fresh and (f) _______. When a man takes (g) _______ morning walk, he sees the superb beauty of the sunrise. After taking morning walk a man returns home (h) _______ cheerful mind. He takes his breakfast with great relish and starts his work with a fresh and (i) _______ mind. In short, morning walk is so pleasant and good (j) _______ health. 📝 Questions with Answers 1. [Dhaka Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [ special | to | a | the | exchange | alone | feeling | suit | any | in ] Loneliness means staying alone without (a) _______ company. Man is (b) _______ social being. He cannot live (c) _______. He wants the company of others (d) _______ of his friends and relatives. When a man misses the company of anyone in (e) _______ society, he feels lonely. Loneliness is a kind of (f) _______. Sometimes we feel lonely (g) _______ the midst of many people because we do not find any (h) _______ situation to (i) _______ views with them. This kind of loneliness is very painful (j) _______ us. Answer: (a) any (b) a (c) alone (d) specially (changed from 'special') (e) the (f) feeling (g) in (h) suitable (changed from 'suit') (i) exchange (j) to Bangla Translation: একাকীত্ব মানে কোনো সঙ্গী ছাড়া একা থাকা। মানুষ একটি সামাজিক জীব। সে একা বাস করতে পারে না। সে অন্যদের, বিশেষ করে তার বন্ধুবান্ধব এবং আত্মীয়স্বজনের সঙ্গ চায়। যখন কোনো মানুষ সমাজে কারো সঙ্গ মিস করে, তখন সে একাকীত্ব অনুভব করে। একাকীত্ব এক ধরনের অনুভূতি। মাঝে মাঝে আমরা অনেক মানুষের মাঝেও একাকীত্ব অনুভব করি কারণ আমরা তাদের সাথে মতামত বিনিময় করার কোনো উপযুক্ত পরিস্থিতি খুঁজে পাই না। এই ধরনের একাকীত্ব আমাদের জন্য খুবই যন্ত্রণাদায়ক। 2. [Chattogram Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [ Providing | facilities | if | population | development | basic | without | one | work | no ] Education removes darkness and gives us the light of knowledge. For imparting education, there should be (a) _______ discrimination between man and woman. Education is (b) _______ of the basic human rights. (c) _______ the woman are deprived of the (d) _______ right of education, almost half of the (e) _______ will remain in darkness. Development of a country is quite impossible (g) _______ the participation of women in the development (h) _______. As a result, the government is (i) _______ the girls with a lot of (j) _______ for the enhancement of their education. Answer: (a) no (b) one (c) If (d) basic (e) population (g) without (h) work (i) providing (changed from 'Providing') (j) facilities Bangla Translation: শিক্ষা অন্ধকার দূর করে এবং আমাদের জ্ঞানের আলো দেয়। শিক্ষা প্রদানের ক্ষেত্রে নারী ও পুরুষের মধ্যে কোনো বৈষম্য থাকা উচিত নয়। শিক্ষা মৌলিক মানবাধিকারগুলোর একটি। যদি নারীরা শিক্ষার মৌলিক অধিকার থেকে বঞ্চিত হয়, তবে জনসংখ্যার প্রায় অর্ধেক অন্ধকারে থেকে যাবে। উন্নয়নমূলক কাজে নারীদের অংশগ্রহণ ছাড়া একটি দেশের উন্নয়ন একেবারেই অসম্ভব। এর ফলে, সরকার মেয়েদের শিক্ষার প্রসারের জন্য প্রচুর সুযোগ-সুবিধা প্রদান করছে। 3. [Cumilla Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [ fears | converse | desert | a | come | around | prosper | of | means | term ] Man is a social being. He lives in a society. So he is in need (a) _______ friends with whom he can mix and (b) _______ freely, exchanging thoughts and ideas, hopes and (c) _______. But everybody with whom we mix is not (d) _______ friend in the true sense of the (e) _______. Some gather (f) _______ us only in our (g) _______ for their self-interest. But wherever we are in trouble or difficulty, they (h) _______ us altogether. They are false friends and should be avoided by all (i) _______. The test of real friends (j) _______ only in misfortune. Answer: (a) of (b) converse (c) fears (d) a (e) term (f) around (g) prosperity (changed from 'prosper') (h) desert (i) means (j) comes (changed from 'come') Bangla Translation: মানুষ সামাজিক জীব। সে সমাজে বাস করে। তাই তার এমন বন্ধুদের প্রয়োজন যাদের সাথে সে স্বাধীনভাবে মিশতে এবং কথা বলতে পারে, চিন্তা-ভাবনা ও ধারণা, আশা ও ভয় বিনিময় করতে পারে। কিন্তু যাদের সাথে আমরা মিশি তাদের সবাই শব্দের প্রকৃত অর্থে বন্ধু নয়। কেউ কেউ কেবল নিজেদের স্বার্থের জন্য আমাদের সমৃদ্ধির সময় আমাদের চারপাশে জড়ো হয়। কিন্তু যখনই আমরা কোনো সমস্যা বা বিপদে পড়ি, তারা আমাদের পুরোপুরি ছেড়ে চলে যায়। তারা নকল বন্ধু এবং সবভাবেই তাদের এড়িয়ে চলা উচিত। প্রকৃত বন্ধুর পরীক্ষা কেবল বিপদের (দুর্ভাগ্যের) সময়ই হয়। 4. [Rajshahi Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [ on | off | the | to | of | full | compensate | a | success | competent ] The present world is very competitive. So, as a student, you need to be (a) _______. You have to give (b) _______ concentration (c) _______ your studies. You must not be indifferent (d) _______ your studies. No (e) _______ can make up your loss (f) _______ wasting time. There is no denying (g) _______ fact that true (h) _______ depends on hard labour. So, you must shake (i) _______ your idleness from your brain. Otherwise, you have to pay (j) _______ lot in future. Answer: (a) competent (b) full (c) on (d) to (e) compensation (changed from 'compensate') (f) of (g) the (h) success (i) off (j) a Bangla Translation: বর্তমান বিশ্ব খুবই প্রতিযোগিতামূলক। তাই, একজন শিক্ষার্থী হিসেবে, তোমাকে যোগ্য হতে হবে। তোমাকে তোমার পড়াশোনায় পূর্ণ মনোযোগ দিতে হবে। তোমার পড়াশোনার প্রতি তোমার উদাসীন হওয়া উচিত নয়। সময় নষ্ট করার ক্ষতি কোনো ক্ষতিপূরণই পুষিয়ে দিতে পারে না। এ কথা অস্বীকার করার কোনো উপায় নেই যে প্রকৃত সাফল্য কঠোর পরিশ্রমের ওপর নির্ভর করে। তাই, তোমার মস্তিষ্ক থেকে অলসতা ঝেড়ে ফেলতে হবে। অন্যথায়, ভবিষ্যতে তোমাকে অনেক মূল্য চোকাতে হবে। 5. [Jashore Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. [ nature | different | a | more | communities | other | loss | the | often | responsibly ] Biodiversity means the variety of living beings. It includes all plants and animals that live in (a) _______ habitats. Every species plays an important role in maintaining (b) _______ balance of nature. When any species disappears, it affects many (c) _______ species as well. Humans (d) _______ destroy forests for farming and construction. It causes (e) _______ of biodiversity. This loss not only harms wildlife but also affects us because we depend on (f) _______ for food, air and water. Protecting forests is (g) _______ important than ever before. We should act (h) _______ and protect our environment. Even small actions like planting trees and reducing waste can make (i) _______ big difference. Government and (j) _______ must work together so that future generation can enjoy their natural world. Answer: (a) different (b) the (c) other (d) often (e) loss (f) nature (g) more (h) responsibly (i) a (j) communities Bangla Translation: জীববৈচিত্র্য বলতে জীবজন্তুর বৈচিত্র্যকে বোঝায়। এর মধ্যে বিভিন্ন বাসস্থানে বসবাসকারী সকল উদ্ভিদ এবং প্রাণী অন্তর্ভুক্ত। প্রতিটি প্রজাতি প্রকৃতির ভারসাম্য বজায় রাখতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে। যখন কোনো প্রজাতি বিলুপ্ত হয়ে যায়, তখন তা অন্যান্য অনেক প্রজাতিকেও প্রভাবিত করে। মানুষেরা প্রায়ই কৃষিকাজ এবং নির্মাণের জন্য বন ধ্বংস করে। এর ফলে জীববৈচিত্র্যের ক্ষতি হয়। এই ক্ষতি শুধু বন্যপ্রাণীদেরই ক্ষতি করে না বরং আমাদেরও প্রভাবিত করে কারণ আমরা খাদ্য, বাতাস এবং পানির জন্য প্রকৃতির ওপর নির্ভর করি। বন রক্ষা করা এখন আগের চেয়ে অনেক বেশি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। আমাদের দায়িত্বশীলতার সাথে কাজ করা উচিত এবং পরিবেশ রক্ষা করা উচিত। এমনকি গাছ লাগানো এবং বর্জ্য কমানোর মতো ছোট কাজগুলোও বড় পরিবর্তন আনতে পারে। ভবিষ্যৎ প্রজন্ম যেন তাদের প্রাকৃতিক বিশ্ব উপভোগ করতে পারে, সেজন্য সরকার এবং সম্প্রদায়গুলোকে একসাথে কাজ করতে হবে। 6. [Mymensingh Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. [ population | possible | dark | light | women | imparting | discriminate | the | education | remove ] No nation can prosper without (a) _______. Education (b) _______ our ignorance and gives us (c) _______ of knowledge. In respect of (d) _______ education, there should be no (e) _______ between man and woman. Education is one of (f) _______ basic human rights. If we deprive women of the rights of education, almost half of our (g) _______ will remain in (h) _______. No development can be (i) _______ without the participation of (j) _______. Answer: (a) education (b) removes (changed from 'remove') (c) light (d) imparting (e) discrimination (changed from 'discriminate') (f) the (g) population (h) darkness (changed from 'dark') (i) possible (j) women Bangla Translation: শিক্ষা ছাড়া কোনো জাতি উন্নতি করতে পারে না। শিক্ষা আমাদের অজ্ঞতা দূর করে এবং আমাদের জ্ঞানের আলো দেয়। শিক্ষা প্রদানের ক্ষেত্রে নারী ও পুরুষের মধ্যে কোনো বৈষম্য থাকা উচিত নয়। শিক্ষা মানুষের মৌলিক অধিকারগুলোর মধ্যে অন্যতম। আমরা যদি নারীদের শিক্ষার অধিকার থেকে বঞ্চিত করি, তবে আমাদের জনসংখ্যার প্রায় অর্ধেক অন্ধকারেই থেকে যাবে। নারীদের অংশগ্রহণ ছাড়া কোনো উন্নয়নই সম্ভব হতে পারে না। 7. [Dinajpur Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [ chance | tidy | exemplify | united | ourselves | same | in | the | level | possible ] Is there any possibility for Bangladesh to be the happiest country in the world? I think it is not (a) _______. The terms 'richest' and 'happiest' are not the (b) _______ things. In spite of being poor, (c) _______ future Bangladesh may have a lot of (d) _______ to become the happiest country. Zero corruption, people's welfare laws, implementation of laws, hundred percent literacy rate, employment, clean and (e) _______ environment, fair politics and security of life and property are (f) _______ basic points of reformation. Many countries in the world, from the lowest condition, progressed to the highest (g) _______. Singapore can be (h) _______. The most important thing is that as a nation, we should (i) _______ crave for it. No other nation will change our fate. Our fate can be changed only by (j) _______. Answer: (a) impossible (changed from 'possible') (b) same (c) in (d) chances (changed from 'chance') (e) tidy (f) the (g) level (h) exemplified (changed from 'exemplify') (i) unitedly (changed from 'united') (j) ourselves Bangla Translation: বাংলাদেশের কি বিশ্বের সবচেয়ে সুখী দেশ হওয়ার কোনো সম্ভাবনা আছে? আমি মনে করি এটি অসম্ভব নয়। 'সবচেয়ে ধনী' এবং 'সবচেয়ে সুখী' শব্দ দুটি একই জিনিস নয়। গরিব হওয়া সত্ত্বেও, ভবিষ্যতে বাংলাদেশের সবচেয়ে সুখী দেশ হওয়ার অনেক সুযোগ থাকতে পারে। দুর্নীতিমুক্ত, জনকল্যাণমূলক আইন, আইনের প্রয়োগ, শতভাগ সাক্ষরতার হার, কর্মসংস্থান, পরিচ্ছন্ন ও ছিমছাম পরিবেশ, সুষ্ঠু রাজনীতি এবং জীবন ও সম্পত্তির নিরাপত্তা হলো সংস্কারের মূল বিষয়। বিশ্বের অনেক দেশ সবচেয়ে নিচু অবস্থা থেকে সর্বোচ্চ স্তরে অগ্রসর হয়েছে। সিঙ্গাপুরকে এর উদাহরণ হিসেবে দেখানো যেতে পারে। সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয় হলো, জাতি হিসেবে আমাদের ঐক্যবদ্ধভাবে এর আকাঙ্ক্ষা করা উচিত। অন্য কোনো জাতি আমাদের ভাগ্য পরিবর্তন করবে না। আমাদের ভাগ্য কেবল আমরা নিজেরাই পরিবর্তন করতে পারি। 8. [Sylhet Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [ gold | with | mental | beneficial | fresh | regularly | good | immense | the | cheer ] Morning walk is (a) _______ to our health. It is refreshing and pleasant. If one walks early in the morning, he can feel the (b) _______ of air. (c) _______ natural beauty will give him (d) _______ pleasure. Morning walk can provide one (e) _______ the opportunity of enjoying the (f) _______ glow of sunrise. After walking he returns home with a (g) _______ mind. It helps him keep fit physically and (h) _______. He will have a (i) _______ start of his day if he takes morning walk (j) _______. Answer: (a) beneficial (b) freshness (changed from 'fresh') (c) The (d) immense (e) with (f) golden (changed from 'gold') (g) cheerful (changed from 'cheer') (h) mentally (changed from 'mental') (i) good (j) regularly Bangla Translation: প্রাতঃভ্রমণ আমাদের স্বাস্থ্যের জন্য উপকারী। এটি সতেজ এবং আনন্দদায়ক। কেউ যদি খুব সকালে হাঁটে, তবে সে বাতাসের সতেজতা অনুভব করতে পারে। প্রাকৃতিক সৌন্দর্য তাকে প্রচুর আনন্দ দেবে। প্রাতঃভ্রমণ একজনকে সূর্যোদয়ের সোনালী আভা উপভোগ করার সুযোগ প্রদান করতে পারে। হাঁটার পরে সে একটি প্রফুল্ল মন নিয়ে বাড়ি ফেরে। এটি তাকে শারীরিকভাবে এবং মানসিকভাবে সুস্থ রাখতে সাহায্য করে। সে যদি নিয়মিত প্রাতঃভ্রমণ করে, তবে তার দিনটির একটি ভালো শুরু হবে। 9. [Dakhil Board 2026] Question: Complete the following passage with suitable words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may use one word more than once. [ pleasant | on | enjoy | for | a | beauty | to | with | vigorous | an ] Morning walk is a good habit. It is beneficial (a) _______ health. It is (b) _______ as well. It exercises a good effect (c) _______ a man's body and mind. The morning air refreshes his body and mind. It gives him (d) _______ opportunity to (e) _______ the beauties of nature too. In the morning, nature looks fresh and (f) _______. When a man takes (g) _______ morning walk, he sees the superb beauty of the sunrise. After taking morning walk a man returns home (h) _______ cheerful mind. He takes his breakfast with great relish and starts his work with a fresh and (i) _______ mind. In short, morning walk is so pleasant and good (j) _______ health. Answer: (a) to (b) pleasant (c) on (d) an (e) enjoy (f) beautiful (changed from 'beauty') (g) a (h) with (i) vigorous (j) for Bangla Translation: প্রাতঃভ্রমণ একটি ভালো অভ্যাস। এটি স্বাস্থ্যের জন্য উপকারী। এটি আনন্দদায়কও বটে। এটি মানুষের শরীর ও মনে ভালো প্রভাব ফেলে। সকালের বাতাস তার শরীর ও মনকে সতেজ করে। এটি তাকে প্রকৃতির সৌন্দর্য উপভোগ করার একটি সুযোগও দেয়। সকালে প্রকৃতিকে সতেজ এবং সুন্দর দেখায়। যখন কোনো মানুষ সকালে হাঁটে, সে সূর্যোদয়ের চমৎকার সৌন্দর্য দেখতে পায়। প্রাতঃভ্রমণ করার পর একজন মানুষ প্রফুল্ল মন নিয়ে বাড়ি ফেরে। সে পরম তৃপ্তির সাথে সকালের নাস্তা করে এবং সতেজ ও প্রাণবন্ত মন নিয়ে তার কাজ শুরু করে। সংক্ষেপে, প্রাতঃভ্রমণ অত্যন্ত আনন্দদায়ক এবং স্বাস্থ্যের জন্য ভালো।

1. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: [Dhaka Board 2026] Column A Column B Column C Man's dignity Man He be depends should to work for others. upon his words. a rational being on earth. not be proud if he is of blue blood. be ready to help any class of man. Answer: (a) Man's dignity depends upon his words. (b) Man is a rational being on earth. (c) He should not be proud if he is of blue blood. (d) He is to work for others. (e) He should be ready to help any class of man. 2. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: [Chattogram Board 2026] Column A Column B Column C Copying in the Examination It The students who Nothing Copy is cannot hinders as hateful as copying in the exam. in the exam deceive themselves. a social crime. bring any benefit. our education and development. Answer: (a) Copying in the examination is a social crime. (b) It hinders our education and development. (c) The students who copy in the exam deceive themselves. (d) Nothing is as hateful as copying in the exam. (e) It cannot bring any benefit. 3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: [Cumilla Board 2026] Column A Column B Column C Character It It also Character of a person Everybody is hates means is regarded be a man without character. as the crown of life. psychological or ethical nature. the combination of some good qualities. mental or moral qualities of a person. Answer: (a) Character is mental or moral qualities of a person. (b) It is the combination of some good qualities. (c) It also means psychological or ethical nature. (d) Character of a person is regarded as the crown of life. (e) Everybody hates a man without character. 4. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: [Rajshahi Board 2026] Column A Column B Column C Earthquake It We Earthquakes destroy is do not should have enough preparation to save us. a natural disaster. get any warning before it. many towns with the people. more destructive than flood. Answer: (a) Earthquake is a natural disaster. (b) It is more destructive than flood. (c) Earthquakes destroy many towns with the people. (d) We do not get any warning before it. (e) We should have enough preparation to save us from it. 5. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: [Jashore Board 2026] Column A Column B Column C Plastic pollution Many people It We must take A clean environment harms be throw everyone's responsibility. sea animals and birds. a major threat to the environment. plastic bottles carelessly. strong steps to stop using single use plastic. Answer: (a) Plastic pollution harms sea animals and birds. (b) Many people throw plastic bottles carelessly. (c) It is a major threat to the environment. (d) We must take strong steps to stop using single use plastic. (e) A clean environment is everyone's responsibility. 6. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: [Mymensingh Board 2026] Column A Column B Column C Health It A person A healthy person A person having ill health is means can be cannot happy when he is blessed with a sound health. always fresh and jolly. the sound state of body and mind. enjoy his life. the most valuable asset of a person. Answer: (a) Health is the most valuable asset of a person. (b) It means the sound state of body and mind. (c) A person can be happy when he is blessed with a sound health. (d) A healthy person is always fresh and jolly. (e) A person having ill health cannot enjoy his life. 7. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: [Dinajpur Board 2026] Column A Column B Column C A healthy lifestyle Regular exercise Eating nutritious food Getting enough sleep We should helps can improve is avoid provides essential energy and vitamins. important for overall wellbeing. to keep our body strong. unhealthy habits like smoking. our concentration and mood. Answer: (a) A healthy lifestyle is important for overall wellbeing. (b) Regular exercise helps to keep our body strong. (c) Eating nutritious food provides essential energy and vitamins. (d) Getting enough sleep can improve our concentration and mood. (e) We should avoid unhealthy habits like smoking. 8. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: [Sylhet Board 2026] Column A Column B Column C Computer Students Computer education It The usefulness of computer be get has been helps immense in modern world. included in the curriculum of Bangladesh. essential to make our life easier and faster. them to adapt themselves with the modern ICT based world. practical knowledge of the use of computers. Answer: (a) Computer is essential to make our life easier and faster. (b) Students get practical knowledge of the use of computers. (c) Computer education has been included in the curriculum of Bangladesh. (d) It helps them to adapt themselves with the modern ICT based world. (e) The usefulness of computer is immense in modern world. 9. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: [Dakhil Board 2026] Column A Column B Column C Newspaper It A student A newspaper We should publishes must plays accept helps him the good reports and avoid the bad ones. important news and views of home and abroad. to enrich his general knowledge and makes him aware of current issues. have the habit of reading newspaper everyday. a vital role in modern civilization. Answer: (a) Newspaper publishes important news and views of home and abroad. (b) It plays a vital role in the modern civilization. (c) A student must have the habit of reading newspaper everyday. (d) A newspaper helps him to enrich his general knowledge and makes him aware of current issues. (e) We should accept the good reports and avoid the bad ones. Matching/ Table All Boards 2025 Dhaka Board 2025 Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1×5=5 The Taj built it as a tomb for his wife. be on a strong base. at Agra in India. It stands made of fine white marbles. Emperor Shahjahan is built one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The Taj is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. It stands at Agra in India. It is built on a strong base. It is made of fine white marbles. Emperor Shahjahan built it as a tomb for his wife. Chittagong Board 2025 Question 3: Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5 Kazi Nazrul is as a rebel poet. His writings inspired almost all branches of literature. He born was explored in a small village in this sub-continent. is known our freedom fighters. our national poet. Answer: (a) Kazi Nazrul is our national poet. (b) He was born in a small village in this sub-continent. (c) He is known as a rebel poet. (d) His writings inspired our freedom fighters. (e) He explored almost all branches of literature Sylhet Board 2025 Question 3: Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1×5=5 Bangladesh is a land of scenic beauty. It is famous for its natural beauty. The land is full of green trees. The rivers flow through the country. The people are very friendly. Answer: (a) Bangladesh is a land of scenic beauty. (b) It is famous for its natural beauty. (c) The land is full of green trees. (d) The rivers flow through the country. (e) The people are very friendly. Dinajpur Board 2025 Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1×5=5 Emotion should above it. It exists be controlled to work properly. Nobody be subordinate to it. We all a silent killer. So it almost in everybody. Answer: (a) Emotion exists almost in everybody. (b) It is a silent killer. (c) Nobody is above it. (d) We all are subordinate to it. (e) So it should be controlled to work properly. Cumilla Board 2025 Question 3: Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1×5=5 Illiteracy is the development of a country It means a curse for a nation It hinders all the development works of a country An illiterate person is unable to contribute anything for his country helpless Answer: (a) Illiteracy is a curse for a nation. (b) It means the inability to read and write. (c) It hinders all the development works of a country. (d) An illiterate person is helpless. (e) An illiterate person is unable to contribute anything for his country. Jessore Board 2025 Question 3: Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5 Books are us not only knowledge but also pleasure. is the greatest friends. We give books to acquire knowledge. introduce the noblest habit. Reading books should read us to the domain of knowledge. Answer: (a) Books are the greatest friends. (b) We should read books to acquire knowledge. (c) Reading books is the noblest habit. (d) Books introduce us to the domain of knowledge. (e) Reading books gives us not only knowledge but also pleasure. Barishal Board 2025 Question 3: Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5 Corruption be in both public and private sectors. It may be "to remove it, we will not be able to build 'Sonar Bangla'." Our government fail a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world. If we is trying defined as the abuse of entrusted power for the private gain. occurs to control it with iron hand. Answer: (a) Corruption may be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. (b) It occurs in both public and private sectors. (c) It is a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world. (d) Our government is trying to control it with iron hand. (e) If we fail to remove it, we will not be able to build 'sonar Bangla'. Mymensingh Board 2025 Question 3: Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5 I take me the water bottle but I forgot to put in my bag. My mother be water bottle to school. Everyday I gave will surely take the water bottle tomorrow. am sure I will not do the same mistake again. a water bottle with me not happy today Answer: (a) I am not happy today. (b) My mother gave me the water bottle but I forgot to put in my bag. (c) Everyday I take a water bottle with me to school. (d) I will surely take the water bottle tomorrow. (e) I am sure I will not do the same mistake again.

Right form of verbs All Board Questions - SSC 2026 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [Dhaka Board 2026] special to a the exchange alone feeling suit any in Loneliness means staying alone without (a) _______ company. Man is (b) _______ social being. He cannot live (c) _______. He wants the company of others (d) _______ of his friends and relatives. When a man misses the company of anyone in (e) _______ society, he feels lonely. Loneliness is a kind of (f) _______. Sometimes we feel lonely (g) _______ the midst of many people because we do not find any (h) _______ situation to (i) _______ views with them. This kind of loneliness is very painful (j) _______ us. 2. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [Chattogram Board 2026] Providing facilities if population development basic without one work no Education removes darkness and gives us the light of knowledge. For imparting education, there should be (a) _______ discrimination between man and woman. Education is (b) _______ of the basic human rights. (c) _______ the woman are deprived of the (d) _______ right of education, almost half of the (e) _______ will remain in darkness. Development of a country is quite impossible (g) _______ the participation of women in the development (h) _______. As a result, the government is (i) _______ the girls with a lot of (j) _______ for the enhancement of their education. 3. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [Cumilla Board 2026] fears converse desert a come around prosper of means term Man is a social being. He lives in a society. So he is in need (a) _______ friends with whom he can mix and (b) _______ freely, exchanging thoughts and ideas, hopes and (c) _______. But everybody with whom we mix is not (d) _______ friend in the true sense of the (e) _______. Some gather (f) _______ us only in our (g) _______ for their self-interest. But wherever we are in trouble or difficulty, they (h) _______ us altogether. They are false friends and should be avoided by all (i) _______. The test of real friends (j) _______ only in misfortune. 4. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [Rajshahi Board 2026] on off the to of full compensate a success competent The present world is very competitive. So, as a student, you need to be (a) _______. You have to give (b) _______ concentration (c) _______ your studies. You must not be indifferent (d) _______ your studies. No (e) _______ can make up your loss (f) _______ wasting time. There is no denying (g) _______ fact that true (h) _______ depends on hard labour. So, you must shake (i) _______ your idleness from your brain. Otherwise, you have to pay (j) _______ lot in future. 5. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words: [Jashore Board 2026] nature different a more communities other loss the often responsibly Biodiversity means the variety of living beings. It includes all plants and animals that live in (a) _______ habitats. Every species plays an important role in maintaining (b) _______ balance of nature. When any species disappears, it affects many (c) _______ species as well. Humans (d) _______ destroy forests for farming and construction. It causes (e) _______ of biodiversity. This loss not only harms wildlife but also affects us because we depend on (f) _______ for food, air and water. Protecting forests is (g) _______ important than ever before. We should act (h) _______ and protect our environment. Even small actions like planting trees and reducing waste can make (i) _______ big difference. Government and (j) _______ must work together so that future generation can enjoy their natural world. 6. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words: [Mymensingh Board 2026] population possible dark light women imparting discriminate the education remove No nation can prosper without (a) _______. Education (b) _______ our ignorance and gives us (c) _______ of knowledge. In respect of (d) _______ education, there should be no (e) _______ between man and woman. Education is one of (f) _______ basic human rights. If we deprive women of the rights of education, almost half of our (g) _______ will remain in (h) _______. No development can be (i) _______ without the participation of (j) _______. 7. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [Dinajpur Board 2026] chance tidy exemplify united ourselves same in the level possible Is there any possibility for Bangladesh to be the happiest country in the world? I think it is not (a) _______. The terms 'richest' and 'happiest' are not the (b) _______ things. In spite of being poor, (c) _______ future Bangladesh may have a lot of (d) _______ to become the happiest country. Zero corruption, people's welfare laws, implementation of laws, hundred percent literacy rate, employment, clean and (e) _______ environment, fair politics and security of life and property are (f) _______ basic points of reformation. Many countries in the world, from the lowest condition, progressed to the highest (g) _______. Singapore can be (h) _______. The most important thing is that as a nation, we should (i) _______ crave for it. No other nation will change our fate. Our fate can be changed only by (j) _______. 8. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [Sylhet Board 2026] gold with mental beneficial fresh regularly good immense the cheer Morning walk is (a) _______ to our health. It is refreshing and pleasant. If one walks early in the morning, he can feel the (b) _______ of air. (c) _______ natural beauty will give him (d) _______ pleasure. Morning walk can provide one (e) _______ the opportunity of enjoying the (f) _______ glow of sunrise. After walking he returns home with a (g) _______ mind. It helps him keep fit physically and (h) _______. He will have a (i) _______ start of his day if he takes morning walk (j) _______. 9. Complete the following passage with suitable words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may use one word more than once: [Dakhil Board 2026] pleasant on enjoy for a beauty to with vigorous an Morning walk is a good habit. It is beneficial (a) _______ health. It is (b) _______ as well. It exercises a good effect (c) _______ a man's body and mind. The morning air refreshes his body and mind. It gives him (d) _______ opportunity to (e) _______ the beauties of nature too. In the morning, nature looks fresh and (f) _______. When a man takes (g) _______ morning walk, he sees the superb beauty of the sunrise. After taking morning walk a man returns home (h) _______ cheerful mind. He takes his breakfast with great relish and starts his work with a fresh and (i) _______ mind. In short, morning walk is so pleasant and good (j) _______ health. Right form of verbs All Board Questions - SSC 2025 Answers Question 1: [Dhaka Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [ special | to | a | the | exchange | alone | feeling | suit | any | in ] Loneliness means staying alone without (a) _______ company. Man is (b) _______ social being. He cannot live (c) _______. He wants the company of others (d) _______ of his friends and relatives. When a man misses the company of anyone in (e) _______ society, he feels lonely. Loneliness is a kind of (f) _______. Sometimes we feel lonely (g) _______ the midst of many people because we do not find any (h) _______ situation to (i) _______ views with them. This kind of loneliness is very painful (j) _______ us. Answer: (a) any (b) a (c) alone (d) especially (changed from 'special') (e) the (f) feeling (g) in (h) suitable (changed from 'suit') (i) exchange (j) to Bangla Translation: একাকীত্ব মানে কোনো সঙ্গী ছাড়া একা থাকা। মানুষ সামাজিক জীব। সে একা বাস করতে পারে না। সে অন্যদের, বিশেষ করে তার বন্ধুবান্ধব এবং আত্মীয়স্বজনের সঙ্গ চায়। যখন কোনো মানুষ সমাজের কারো সঙ্গ মিস করে, তখন সে একাকীত্ব অনুভব করে। একাকীত্ব এক ধরনের অনুভূতি। মাঝে মাঝে অনেক মানুষের মাঝেও আমরা একাকীত্ব অনুভব করি কারণ আমরা তাদের সাথে মতামত বিনিময় করার কোনো উপযুক্ত পরিস্থিতি খুঁজে পাই না। এই ধরনের একাকীত্ব আমাদের জন্য খুবই যন্ত্রণাদায়ক। Question 2: [Chattogram Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [ Providing | facilities | if | population | development | basic | without | one | work | no ] Education removes darkness and gives us the light of knowledge. For imparting education, there should be (a) _______ discrimination between man and woman. Education is (b) _______ of the basic human rights. (c) _______ the woman are deprived of the (d) _______ right of education, almost half of the (e) _______ will remain in darkness. Development of a country is quite impossible (g) _______ the participation of women in the development (h) _______. As a result, the government is (i) _______ the girls with a lot of (j) _______ for the enhancement of their education. (Note: The letter 'f' was missing in the original numbering) Answer: (a) no (b) one (c) If (d) basic (e) population (g) without (h) work (i) providing (j) facilities Bangla Translation: শিক্ষা অন্ধকার দূর করে এবং আমাদের জ্ঞানের আলো দেয়। শিক্ষা প্রদানের ক্ষেত্রে নারী ও পুরুষের মধ্যে কোনো বৈষম্য থাকা উচিত নয়। শিক্ষা মানুষের অন্যতম মৌলিক অধিকার। যদি নারীরা শিক্ষার মৌলিক অধিকার থেকে বঞ্চিত হয়, তবে জনসংখ্যার প্রায় অর্ধেক অন্ধকারে থেকে যাবে। উন্নয়নমূলক কাজে নারীদের অংশগ্রহণ ছাড়া একটি দেশের উন্নয়ন একেবারেই অসম্ভব। এর ফলে, সরকার মেয়েদের শিক্ষার প্রসারের জন্য প্রচুর সুযোগ-সুবিধা প্রদান করছে। Question 3: [Cumilla Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [ fears | converse | desert | a | come | around | prosper | of | means | term ] Man is a social being. He lives in a society. So he is in need (a) _______ friends with whom he can mix and (b) _______ freely, exchanging thoughts and ideas, hopes and (c) _______. But everybody with whom we mix is not (d) _______ friend in the true sense of the (e) _______. Some gather (f) _______ us only in our (g) _______ for their self-interest. But wherever we are in trouble or difficulty, they (h) _______ us altogether. They are false friends and should be avoided by all (i) _______. The test of real friends (j) _______ only in misfortune. Answer: (a) of (b) converse (c) fears (d) a (e) term (f) around (g) prosperity (changed from 'prosper') (h) desert (i) means (j) comes (changed from 'come') Bangla Translation: মানুষ সামাজিক জীব। সে সমাজে বাস করে। তাই তার এমন বন্ধুদের প্রয়োজন যাদের সাথে সে মিশতে পারে এবং স্বাধীনভাবে কথা বলতে পারে, চিন্তা-ভাবনা, আশা ও ভয় বিনিময় করতে পারে। কিন্তু যাদের সাথে আমরা মিশি তাদের সবাই শব্দের প্রকৃত অর্থে বন্ধু নয়। কেউ কেউ কেবল তাদের স্বার্থের জন্য আমাদের সমৃদ্ধির সময় আমাদের চারপাশে জড়ো হয়। কিন্তু যখনই আমরা কোনো সমস্যা বা বিপদে পড়ি, তারা আমাদের পুরোপুরি ছেড়ে চলে যায় (পরিত্যাগ করে)। তারা নকল বন্ধু এবং সর্বতোভাবে তাদের এড়িয়ে চলা উচিত। প্রকৃত বন্ধুর পরীক্ষা কেবল বিপদের (দুর্ভাগ্যের) সময়ই হয়। Question 4: [Rajshahi Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [ on | off | the | to | of | full | compensate | a | success | competent ] The present world is very competitive. So, as a student, you need to be (a) _______. You have to give (b) _______ concentration (c) _______ your studies. You must not be indifferent (d) _______ your studies. No (e) _______ can make up your loss (f) _______ wasting time. There is no denying (g) _______ fact that true (h) _______ depends on hard labour. So, you must shake (i) _______ your idleness from your brain. Otherwise, you have to pay (j) _______ lot in future. Answer: (a) competent (b) full (c) on (d) to (e) compensation (changed from 'compensate') (f) of (g) the (h) success (i) off (j) a Bangla Translation: বর্তমান বিশ্ব খুবই প্রতিযোগিতামূলক। তাই, একজন শিক্ষার্থী হিসেবে, তোমাকে যোগ্য হতে হবে। তোমাকে তোমার পড়াশোনায় পূর্ণ মনোযোগ দিতে হবে। তোমার পড়াশোনার প্রতি তোমার উদাসীন হওয়া উচিত নয়। সময় নষ্ট করার ক্ষতি কোনো ক্ষতিপূরণই পুষিয়ে দিতে পারে না। এ কথা অস্বীকার করার কোনো উপায় নেই যে প্রকৃত সাফল্য কঠোর পরিশ্রমের ওপর নির্ভর করে। তাই, তোমার মস্তিষ্ক থেকে অলসতা ঝেড়ে ফেলতে হবে। অন্যথায়, ভবিষ্যতে তোমাকে অনেক মূল্য চোকাতে হবে। Question 5: [Jashore Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words: [ nature | different | a | more | communities | other | loss | the | often | responsibly ] Biodiversity means the variety of living beings. It includes all plants and animals that live in (a) _______ habitats. Every species plays an important role in maintaining (b) _______ balance of nature. When any species disappears, it affects many (c) _______ species as well. Humans (d) _______ destroy forests for farming and construction. It causes (e) _______ of biodiversity. This loss not only harms wildlife but also affects us because we depend on (f) _______ for food, air and water. Protecting forests is (g) _______ important than ever before. We should act (h) _______ and protect our environment. Even small actions like planting trees and reducing waste can make (i) _______ big difference. Government and (j) _______ must work together so that future generation can enjoy their natural world. Answer: (a) different (b) the (c) other (d) often (e) loss (f) nature (g) more (h) responsibly (i) a (j) communities Bangla Translation: জীববৈচিত্র্য বলতে জীবজন্তুর বৈচিত্র্যকে বোঝায়। এর মধ্যে বিভিন্ন বাসস্থানে বসবাসকারী সকল উদ্ভিদ এবং প্রাণী অন্তর্ভুক্ত। প্রতিটি প্রজাতি প্রকৃতির ভারসাম্য বজায় রাখতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে। যখন কোনো প্রজাতি বিলুপ্ত হয়ে যায়, তখন তা অন্যান্য অনেক প্রজাতিকেও প্রভাবিত করে। মানুষেরা প্রায়ই কৃষিকাজ এবং নির্মাণের জন্য বন ধ্বংস করে। এর ফলে জীববৈচিত্র্যের ক্ষতি হয়। এই ক্ষতি শুধু বন্যপ্রাণীদেরই ক্ষতি করে না বরং আমাদেরও প্রভাবিত করে কারণ আমরা খাদ্য, বাতাস এবং পানির জন্য প্রকৃতির ওপর নির্ভর করি। বন রক্ষা করা এখন আগের চেয়ে অনেক বেশি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। আমাদের দায়িত্বশীলতার সাথে কাজ করা উচিত এবং পরিবেশ রক্ষা করা উচিত। এমনকি গাছ লাগানো এবং বর্জ্য কমানোর মতো ছোট কাজগুলোও বড় পরিবর্তন আনতে পারে। ভবিষ্যৎ প্রজন্ম যেন তাদের প্রাকৃতিক বিশ্ব উপভোগ করতে পারে, সেজন্য সরকার এবং সম্প্রদায়গুলোকে একসাথে কাজ করতে হবে। Question 6: [Mymensingh Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words: [ population | possible | dark | light | women | imparting | discriminate | the | education | remove ] No nation can prosper without (a) _______. Education (b) _______ our ignorance and gives us (c) _______ of knowledge. In respect of (d) _______ education, there should be no (e) _______ between man and woman. Education is one of (f) _______ basic human rights. If we deprive women of the rights of education, almost half of our (g) _______ will remain in (h) _______. No development can be (i) _______ without the participation of (j) _______. Answer: (a) education (b) removes (changed from 'remove') (c) light (d) imparting (e) discrimination (changed from 'discriminate') (f) the (g) population (h) darkness (changed from 'dark') (i) possible (j) women Bangla Translation: শিক্ষা ছাড়া কোনো জাতি উন্নতি করতে পারে না। শিক্ষা আমাদের অজ্ঞতা দূর করে এবং আমাদের জ্ঞানের আলো দেয়। শিক্ষা প্রদানের ক্ষেত্রে নারী ও পুরুষের মধ্যে কোনো বৈষম্য থাকা উচিত নয়। শিক্ষা মানুষের মৌলিক অধিকারগুলোর মধ্যে অন্যতম। আমরা যদি নারীদের শিক্ষার অধিকার থেকে বঞ্চিত করি, তবে আমাদের জনসংখ্যার প্রায় অর্ধেক অন্ধকারেই থেকে যাবে। নারীদের অংশগ্রহণ ছাড়া কোনো উন্নয়নই সম্ভব হতে পারে না। Question 7: [Dinajpur Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [ chance | tidy | exemplify | united | ourselves | same | in | the | level | possible ] Is there any possibility for Bangladesh to be the happiest country in the world? I think it is not (a) _______. The terms 'richest' and 'happiest' are not the (b) _______ things. In spite of being poor, (c) _______ future Bangladesh may have a lot of (d) _______ to become the happiest country. Zero corruption, people's welfare laws, implementation of laws, hundred percent literacy rate, employment, clean and (e) _______ environment, fair politics and security of life and property are (f) _______ basic points of reformation. Many countries in the world, from the lowest condition, progressed to the highest (g) _______. Singapore can be (h) _______. The most important thing is that as a nation, we should (i) _______ crave for it. No other nation will change our fate. Our fate can be changed only by (j) _______. Answer: (a) impossible (changed from 'possible') (b) same (c) in (d) chances (changed from 'chance') (e) tidy (f) the (g) level (h) exemplified (changed from 'exemplify') (i) unitedly (changed from 'united') (j) ourselves Bangla Translation: বাংলাদেশের কি বিশ্বের সবচেয়ে সুখী দেশ হওয়ার কোনো সম্ভাবনা আছে? আমি মনে করি এটি অসম্ভব নয়। 'সবচেয়ে ধনী' এবং 'সবচেয়ে সুখী' শব্দ দুটি একই জিনিস নয়। গরিব হওয়া সত্ত্বেও, ভবিষ্যতে বাংলাদেশের সবচেয়ে সুখী দেশ হওয়ার অনেক সুযোগ থাকতে পারে। দুর্নীতিমুক্ত, জনকল্যাণমূলক আইন, আইনের প্রয়োগ, শতভাগ সাক্ষরতার হার, কর্মসংস্থান, পরিচ্ছন্ন ও ছিমছাম পরিবেশ, সুষ্ঠু রাজনীতি এবং জীবন ও সম্পত্তির নিরাপত্তা হলো সংস্কারের মূল বিষয়। বিশ্বের অনেক দেশ সবচেয়ে নিচু অবস্থা থেকে সর্বোচ্চ স্তরে অগ্রসর হয়েছে। সিঙ্গাপুরকে এর উদাহরণ হিসেবে দেখানো যেতে পারে। সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয় হলো, জাতি হিসেবে আমাদের ঐক্যবদ্ধভাবে এর আকাঙ্ক্ষা করা উচিত। অন্য কোনো জাতি আমাদের ভাগ্য পরিবর্তন করবে না। আমাদের ভাগ্য কেবল আমরা নিজেরাই পরিবর্তন করতে পারি। Question 8: [Sylhet Board 2026] Question: Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once: [ gold | with | mental | beneficial | fresh | regularly | good | immense | the | cheer ] Morning walk is (a) _______ to our health. It is refreshing and pleasant. If one walks early in the morning, he can feel the (b) _______ of air. (c) _______ natural beauty will give him (d) _______ pleasure. Morning walk can provide one (e) _______ the opportunity of enjoying the (f) _______ glow of sunrise. After walking he returns home with a (g) _______ mind. It helps him keep fit physically and (h) _______. He will have a (i) _______ start of his day if he takes morning walk (j) _______. Answer: (a) beneficial (b) freshness (changed from 'fresh') (c) The (d) immense (e) with (f) golden (changed from 'gold') (g) cheerful (changed from 'cheer') (h) mentally (changed from 'mental') (i) good (j) regularly Bangla Translation: প্রাতঃভ্রমণ (সকালে হাঁটা) আমাদের স্বাস্থ্যের জন্য উপকারী। এটি সতেজ এবং আনন্দদায়ক। কেউ যদি খুব সকালে হাঁটে, তবে সে বাতাসের সতেজতা অনুভব করতে পারে। প্রাকৃতিক সৌন্দর্য তাকে অগাধ (প্রচুর) আনন্দ দেবে। প্রাতঃভ্রমণ একজনকে সূর্যোদয়ের সোনালী আভা উপভোগ করার সুযোগ প্রদান করতে পারে। হাঁটার পরে সে একটি প্রফুল্ল মন নিয়ে বাড়ি ফেরে। এটি তাকে শারীরিকভাবে এবং মানসিকভাবে সুস্থ রাখতে সাহায্য করে। সে যদি নিয়মিত প্রাতঃভ্রমণ করে, তবে তার দিনটির একটি ভালো শুরু হবে। Question 9: [Dakhil Board 2026] Question: Complete the following passage with suitable words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may use one word more than once: [ pleasant | on | enjoy | for | a | beauty | to | with | vigorous | an ] Morning walk is a good habit. It is beneficial (a) _______ health. It is (b) _______ as well. It exercises a good effect (c) _______ a man's body and mind. The morning air refreshes his body and mind. It gives him (d) _______ opportunity to (e) _______ the beauties of nature too. In the morning, nature looks fresh and (f) _______. When a man takes (g) _______ morning walk, he sees the superb beauty of the sunrise. After taking morning walk a man returns home (h) _______ cheerful mind. He takes his breakfast with great relish and starts his work with a fresh and (i) _______ mind. In short, morning walk is so pleasant and good (j) _______ health. Answer: (a) to (b) pleasant (c) on (d) an (e) enjoy (f) beautiful (changed from 'beauty') (g) a (h) with (i) vigorous (j) for Bangla Translation: প্রাতঃভ্রমণ একটি ভালো অভ্যাস। এটি স্বাস্থ্যের জন্য উপকারী। এটি আনন্দদায়কও বটে। এটি মানুষের শরীর ও মনে ভালো প্রভাব ফেলে। সকালের বাতাস তার শরীর ও মনকে সতেজ করে। এটি তাকে প্রকৃতির সৌন্দর্য উপভোগ করার একটি সুযোগও দেয়। সকালে প্রকৃতিকে সতেজ এবং সুন্দর দেখায়। যখন কোনো মানুষ সকালে হাঁটে, সে সূর্যোদয়ের চমৎকার সৌন্দর্য দেখতে পায়। প্রাতঃভ্রমণ করার পর একজন মানুষ প্রফুল্ল মন নিয়ে বাড়ি ফেরে। সে পরম তৃপ্তির সাথে সকালের নাস্তা করে এবং সতেজ ও প্রাণবন্ত মন নিয়ে তার কাজ শুরু করে। সংক্ষেপে, প্রাতঃভ্রমণ অত্যন্ত আনন্দদায়ক এবং স্বাস্থ্যের জন্য ভালো।

SSC Examination-2026 All Board Questions Questions Only 1. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: [Dhaka Board 2026] (a) Success is the result of hard work. (Make Interrogative sentence) (b) Everyone wants success. (Make Negative sentence) (c) Hard work leads to success. (Make Complex sentence) (d) Success is earned through perseverance and determination. (Make Compound sentence) (e) Success requires dedication and everyone knows it. (Make Complex sentence) (f) We must continue working hard so that we can achieve success. (Make Simple sentence) (g) Success is not assured without effort. (Make Affirmative sentence) (h) The journey to success is very difficult. (Make Exclamatory sentence) (i) It takes time if we want to achieve success. (Make Simple sentence) (j) Success requires both patience and effort. (Make Negative sentence) 2. Change the sentences according to directions: [Chattogram Board 2026] (a) We need to use more renewable energy so that we can reduce carbon emission. (Simple) (b) He speaks as he thinks. (Simple) (c) He was not as young as Raihan. (Affirmative) (d) We should develop the habit of buying books. (Interrogative) (e) He tried very hard but he could not save the boy. (Simple) (f) Earthquake is a natural disaster. (Interrogative) (g) Earthquake is a destructive natural phenomenon. (Compound) (h) The history of Dhaka is very rich. (Exclamatory) (i) Dhaka stands on the famous Buriganga river. (Complex) (j) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative) 3. Change the following sentences according to directions in the brackets: [Cumilla Board 2026] (a) Jui cannot pass a single day without reading books. (Interrogative) (b) When she gets free time, she reads story books. (Simple) (c) Her parents always encourage her to read more books. (Negative) (d) They also collect a lot of books for her to make her happy. (Complex) (e) She usually buys story books saving her pocket allowance. (Compound) (f) Her friends dislike that work very much. (Negative) (g) They often criticize her for not making fun with them. (Complex) (h) They think she is a very boring girl. (Exclamatory) (i) What a wrong notion about her they possess! (Assertive) (j) However, she should not give up her good habit. (Affirmative) 4. Change the sentences according to directions. [Rajshahi Board 2026] (a) Copying in the exam is nothing but a social crime. (Affirmative) (b) It is an extremely serious crime. (Exclamatory) (c) A student who copies in the exam only deceives himself. (Simple) (d) Copying in the exam cannot bring any benefit. (Interrogative) (e) What a shameful practice it is! (Assertive) (f) By resisting this malady, we can strengthen our education. (Complex) (g) We all should come forward to stop it and save our students. (Simple) (h) By moderating our exam system, we can stop copying easily. (Compound) (i) Nothing is as harmful as copying in the exam. (Affirmative) (j) The Government is sincere in removing this crime. (Negative) 5. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: [Jashore Board 2026] (a) How pleasant a rainy day is (Assertive sentence) (b) It creates a very calm and refreshing atmosphere. (Exclamatory sentence) (c) It rejuvenates nature and pleases the soul. (Interrogative sentence) (d) People of all ages enjoy a rainy day. (Interrogative sentence) (e) Little boys and girls play in the rain and enjoy themselves. (Simple sentence) (f) We know that poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day. (Compound sentence) (g) The sound of raindrops falling on leaves makes the day magical. (Complex sentence) (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day seems the most enchanting. (Negative sentence) (i) Without experiencing the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (Complex sentence) (j) In a word, a rainy day is very refreshing. (Negative sentence) 6. Change the sentences according to directions: [Mymensingh Board 2026] (a) Life is nothing but a struggle. (Interrogative) (b) If we can adopt correct strategies, we can win in this struggle. (Simple) (c) We must make proper plans in every stage of life. (Negative) (d) Successful people use their time in the most beneficial way. (Complex) (e) How fast time flies! (Assertive) (f) Though we all know this, we waste our valuable time being indifferent to it. (Compound) (g) In the consequence, we invite only problems in our life. (Negative) (h) Life becomes very difficult then. (Exclamatory) (i) Be wise to plan your life otherwise you will lag behind. (Simple) (j) You will find a beautiful life if you use your wisdom to shape it. (Compound) 7. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. [Dinajpur Board 2026] (a) Everyone appreciates the beauty of birds. (Make it negative) (b) Birds do not harm us at all. (Make it affirmative) (c) How greatly birds help to keep ecological balance! (Make it assertive) (d) The insects which are harmful to our crops are eaten up by birds. (Make it compound) (e) Birds beautify nature greatly. (Make it exclamatory) (f) We must protect all species of birds for the sake of ecological balance. (Make it complex) (g) The crow is a little ugly bird but it cleans the environment greatly. (Make it complex) (h) It is our moral duty to preserve birds. (Make it complex) (i) Farmers get a lot of benefits from birds. (Make it interrogative) (j) We must be kind to them. (Make it negative) 8. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: [Sylhet Board 2026] (a) Telling lies is the greatest of all sins. (Negative) (b) A liar can never get any permanent success. (Interrogative) (c) We know that a lie breeds thousands of lies. (Compound) (d) Some people know the consequences of telling lies but they continue it. (Simple) (e) They tell lies with a view to gaining some benefits. (Complex) (f) They are very unfortunate. (Exclamatory) (g) They should realize the fact. (Interrogative) (h) The creator always dislikes a liar. (Negative) (i) Don't we want everyone to speak the truth? (Assertive) (j) So, we should never tell a lie. (Affirmative) 9. Change the following sentences according to directions: [Dakhil Board 2026] (a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Complex) (b) It is an inherent human quality. (Negative) (c) It is greater than all other virtues in a man's life. (Interrogative) (d) This quality motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for his country. (Simple) (e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive) (f) Although some people forget their duties, true patriots always serve their country. (Compound) (g) They do not abandon their homeland. (Affirmative) (h) You have heard the name of Birsreshtha Mostofa Kamal. (Interrogative) (i) He was very brave. (Exclamatory) (j) There is no year but the nation pays special homage to the heroes like him. (Affirmative) SSC Examination-2026 All Board Questions Answer 1. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: [Dhaka Board 2026] (a) Success is the result of hard work. (Make Interrogative sentence) Answer: Isn't success the result of hard work? (b) Everyone wants success. (Make Negative sentence) Answer: There is no one who does not want success. (c) Hard work leads to success. (Make Complex sentence) Answer: It is hard work which leads to success. (d) Success is earned through perseverance and determination. (Make Compound sentence) Answer: One remains perseverant and determined and so one can earn success. (e) Success requires dedication and everyone knows it. (Make Complex sentence) Answer: Everyone knows that success requires dedication. (f) We must continue working hard so that we can achieve success. (Make Simple sentence) Answer: We must continue working hard to achieve success. (g) Success is not assured without effort. (Make Affirmative sentence) Answer: Success is doubtful/uncertain without effort. (h) The journey to success is very difficult. (Make Exclamatory sentence) Answer: How difficult the journey to success is! (i) It takes time if we want to achieve success. (Make Simple sentence) Answer: Achieving success takes time. (j) Success requires both patience and effort. (Make Negative sentence) Answer: Success requires not only patience but also effort. 2. Change the sentences according to directions: [Chattogram Board 2026] (a) We need to use more renewable energy so that we can reduce carbon emission. (Simple) Answer: We need to use more renewable energy to reduce carbon emission. (b) He speaks as he thinks. (Simple) Answer: He speaks his thoughts. (c) He was not as young as Raihan. (Affirmative) Answer: He was older than Raihan. (d) We should develop the habit of buying books. (Interrogative) Answer: Shouldn't we develop the habit of buying books? (e) He tried very hard but he could not save the boy. (Simple) Answer: In spite of trying very hard, he could not save the boy. (f) Earthquake is a natural disaster. (Interrogative) Answer: Isn't earthquake a natural disaster? (g) Earthquake is a destructive natural phenomenon. (Compound) Answer: Earthquake is a natural phenomenon and it is destructive. (h) The history of Dhaka is very rich. (Exclamatory) Answer: How rich the history of Dhaka is! (i) Dhaka stands on the famous Buriganga river. (Complex) Answer: Dhaka stands on the Buriganga which is a famous river. (j) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative) Answer: There is nobody but avoids a corrupt man. OR, There is nobody who doesn't avoid a corrupt man. 3. Change the following sentences according to directions in the brackets: [Cumilla Board 2026] (a) Jui cannot pass a single day without reading books. (Interrogative) Answer: Can Jui pass a single day without reading books? (b) When she gets free time, she reads story books. (Simple) Answer: She reads story books in her free time. (c) Her parents always encourage her to read more books. (Negative) Answer: Her parents never discourage her from reading more books. (d) They also collect a lot of books for her to make her happy. (Complex) Answer: They also collect a lot of books for her so that they can make her happy. (e) She usually buys story books saving her pocket allowance. (Compound) Answer: She usually saves her pocket allowance and buys story books. (f) Her friends dislike that work very much. (Negative) Answer: Her friends do not like that work very much. (g) They often criticize her for not making fun with them. (Complex) Answer: As she does not make fun with them, they often criticize her. (h) They think she is a very boring girl. (Exclamatory) Answer: What a boring girl they think she is! (i) What a wrong notion about her they possess! (Assertive) Answer: They possess a very wrong notion about her. (j) However, she should not give up her good habit. (Affirmative) Answer: However, she should continue her good habit. 4. Change the sentences according to directions. [Rajshahi Board 2026] (a) Copying in the exam is nothing but a social crime. (Affirmative) Answer: Copying in the exam is only a social crime. (b) It is an extremely serious crime. (Exclamatory) Answer: What a serious crime it is! (c) A student who copies in the exam only deceives himself. (Simple) Answer: A student copying in the exam deceives himself. (d) Copying in the exam cannot bring any benefit. (Interrogative) Answer: Can copying in the exam bring any benefit? (e) What a shameful practice it is! (Assertive) Answer: It is a very shameful practice. (f) By resisting this malady, we can strengthen our education. (Complex) Answer: If we resist this malady, we can strengthen our education. (g) We all should come forward to stop it and save our students. (Simple) Answer: We all should come forward to stop it to save our students. (h) By moderating our exam system, we can stop copying easily. (Compound) Answer: Let us moderate our exam system and stop copying easily. (i) Nothing is as harmful as copying in the exam. (Affirmative) Answer: Copying in the exam is more harmful than anything else. (j) The Government is sincere in removing this crime. (Negative) Answer: The government is not insincere in removing this crime. 5. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: [Jashore Board 2026] (a) How pleasant a rainy day is (Assertive sentence) Answer: A rainy day is very pleasant. (b) It creates a very calm and refreshing atmosphere. (Exclamatory sentence) Answer: What a calm and refreshing atmosphere it creates! (c) It rejuvenates nature and pleases the soul. (Interrogative sentence) Answer: Doesn't it rejuvenate nature and please the soul? (d) People of all ages enjoy a rainy day. (Interrogative sentence) Answer: Don't people of all ages enjoy a rainy day? (e) Little boys and girls play in the rain and enjoy themselves. (Simple sentence) Answer: Playing in the rain, little boys and girls enjoy themselves. (f) We know that poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day. (Compound sentence) Answer: Poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day and we know it. (g) The sound of raindrops falling on leaves makes the day magical. (Complex sentence) Answer: The sound of raindrops which fall on leaves makes the day magical. (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day seems the most enchanting. (Negative sentence) Answer: During the monsoon, a rainy day does not seem dull at all. (i) Without experiencing the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (Complex sentence) Answer: If one does not experience the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. (j) In a word, a rainy day is very refreshing. (Negative sentence) Answer: In a word, a rainy day is not boring at all. 6. Change the sentences according to directions: [Mymensingh Board 2026] (a) Life is nothing but a struggle. (Interrogative) Answer: Is life anything but a struggle? (b) If we can adopt correct strategies, we can win in this struggle. (Simple) Answer: By adopting correct strategies, we can win in this struggle. (c) We must make proper plans in every stage of life. (Negative) Answer: We cannot but make proper plans in every stage of life. (d) Successful people use their time in the most beneficial way. (Complex) Answer: People who are successful use their time in the most beneficial way. (e) How fast time flies! (Assertive) Answer: Time flies very fast. (f) Though we all know this, we waste our valuable time being indifferent to it. (Compound) Answer: We all know this but we waste our valuable time being indifferent to it. (g) In the consequence, we invite only problems in our life. (Negative) Answer: In the consequence, we invite nothing but problems in our life. (h) Life becomes very difficult then. (Exclamatory) Answer: How difficult life becomes then! (i) Be wise to plan your life otherwise you will lag behind. (Simple) Answer: Without being wise to plan your life, you will lag behind. (j) You will find a beautiful life if you use your wisdom to shape it. (Compound) Answer: Use your wisdom to shape your life and you will find a beautiful life. 7. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. [Dinajpur Board 2026] (a) Everyone appreciates the beauty of birds. (Make it negative) Answer: There is no one who does not appreciate the beauty of birds. (b) Birds do not harm us at all. (Make it affirmative) Answer: Birds are very beneficial to us. (c) How greatly birds help to keep ecological balance! (Make it assertive) Answer: Birds help very greatly to keep ecological balance. (d) The insects which are harmful to our crops are eaten up by birds. (Make it compound) Answer: Some insects are harmful to our crops and they are eaten up by birds. (e) Birds beautify nature greatly. (Make it exclamatory) Answer: How greatly birds beautify nature! (f) We must protect all species of birds for the sake of ecological balance. (Make it complex) Answer: We must protect all species of birds, which is for the sake of ecological balance. (g) The crow is a little ugly bird but it cleans the environment greatly. (Make it complex) Answer: Though the crow is a little ugly bird, it cleans the environment greatly. (h) It is our moral duty to preserve birds. (Make it complex) Answer: It is our moral duty that we preserve birds. (i) Farmers get a lot of benefits from birds. (Make it interrogative) Answer: Don't farmers get a lot of benefits from birds? (j) We must be kind to them. (Make it negative) Answer: We must not be cruel to them. 8. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: [Sylhet Board 2026] (a) Telling lies is the greatest of all sins. (Negative) Answer: No other sin is as great as telling lies. (b) A liar can never get any permanent success. (Interrogative) Answer: Can a liar ever get any permanent success? (c) We know that a lie breeds thousands of lies. (Compound) Answer: A lie breeds thousands of lies, and we know it. (d) Some people know the consequences of telling lies but they continue it. (Simple) Answer: Despite knowing the consequences of telling lies, some people continue it. (e) They tell lies with a view to gaining some benefits. (Complex) Answer: They tell lies so that they can gain some benefits. (f) They are very unfortunate. (Exclamatory) Answer: How unfortunate they are! (g) They should realize the fact. (Interrogative) Answer: Shouldn't they realize the fact? (h) The creator always dislikes a liar. (Negative) Answer: The Creator never likes/favors a liar. (i) Don't we want everyone to speak the truth? (Assertive) Answer: We want everyone to speak the truth. (j) So, we should never tell a lie. (Affirmative) Answer: So, we should always speak/tell the truth. 9. Change the following sentences according to directions: [Dakhil Board 2026] (a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Complex) Answer: It is patriotism which is a noble virtue. (b) It is an inherent human quality. (Negative) Answer: It is not an acquired human quality. (c) It is greater than all other virtues in a man's life. (Interrogative) Answer: Isn't it greater than all other virtues in a man's life? (d) This quality motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for his country. (Simple) Answer: This quality motivates a man to sacrifice his life for his country. (e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive) Answer: It is a very outstanding quality. (f) Although some people forget their duties, true patriots always serve their country. (Compound) Answer: Some people forget their duties but true patriots always serve their country. (g) They do not abandon their homeland. (Affirmative) Answer: They remain in their homeland. (h) You have heard the name of Birsreshtha Mostofa Kamal. (Interrogative) Answer: Haven't you heard the name of Birsreshtha Mostofa Kamal? (i) He was very brave. (Exclamatory) Answer: How brave he was! (j) There is no year but the nation pays special homage to the heroes like him. (Affirmative) Answer: Every year, the nation pays special homage to the heroes like him. 1. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: [Dhaka Board 2026] (a) Success is the result of hard work. [সাফল্য হলো কঠোর পরিশ্রমের ফল।] (Make Interrogative sentence) Answer: Isn't success the result of hard work? [সাফল্য কি কঠোর পরিশ্রমের ফল নয়?] (b) Everyone wants success. [সবাই সাফল্য চায়।] (Make Negative sentence) Answer: There is no one who does not want success. [এমন কেউ নেই যে সাফল্য চায় না।] (c) Hard work leads to success. [কঠোর পরিশ্রম সাফল্যের দিকে নিয়ে যায়।] (Make Complex sentence) Answer: It is hard work which leads to success. [এটি কঠোর পরিশ্রম যা সাফল্যের দিকে নিয়ে যায়।] (d) Success is earned through perseverance and determination. [অধ্যবসায় ও দৃঢ় সংকল্পের মাধ্যমে সাফল্য অর্জিত হয়।] (Make Compound sentence) Answer: One remains perseverant and determined and so one can earn success. [একজন মানুষ অধ্যবসায়ী ও দৃঢ়প্রতিজ্ঞ থাকে এবং তাই সে সাফল্য অর্জন করতে পারে।] (e) Success requires dedication and everyone knows it. [সাফল্যের জন্য একাগ্রতা প্রয়োজন এবং সবাই এটি জানে।] (Make Complex sentence) Answer: Everyone knows that success requires dedication. [সবাই জানে যে সাফল্যের জন্য একাগ্রতা প্রয়োজন।] (f) We must continue working hard so that we can achieve success. [আমাদের অবশ্যই কঠোর পরিশ্রম চালিয়ে যেতে হবে যাতে আমরা সাফল্য অর্জন করতে পারি।] (Make Simple sentence) Answer: We must continue working hard to achieve success. [সাফল্য অর্জন করতে আমাদের অবশ্যই কঠোর পরিশ্রম চালিয়ে যেতে হবে।] (g) Success is not assured without effort. [প্রচেষ্টা ছাড়া সাফল্য নিশ্চিত নয়।] (Make Affirmative sentence) Answer: Success is doubtful/uncertain without effort. [প্রচেষ্টা ছাড়া সাফল্য সন্দেহজনক/অনিশ্চিত।] (h) The journey to success is very difficult. [সাফল্যের যাত্রা খুব কঠিন।] (Make Exclamatory sentence) Answer: How difficult the journey to success is! [সাফল্যের যাত্রা কতই না কঠিন!] (i) It takes time if we want to achieve success. [আমরা যদি সাফল্য অর্জন করতে চাই তবে এতে সময় লাগে।] (Make Simple sentence) Answer: Achieving success takes time. [সাফল্য অর্জনে সময় লাগে।] (j) Success requires both patience and effort. [সাফল্যের জন্য ধৈর্য এবং প্রচেষ্টা উভয়েরই প্রয়োজন।] (Make Negative sentence) Answer: Success requires not only patience but also effort. [সাফল্যের জন্য কেবল ধৈর্যই নয়, প্রচেষ্টাও প্রয়োজন।] 2. Change the sentences according to directions: [Chattogram Board 2026] (a) We need to use more renewable energy so that we can reduce carbon emission. [কার্বন নির্গমন কমানোর জন্য আমাদের আরও বেশি নবায়নযোগ্য শক্তি ব্যবহার করা প্রয়োজন।] (Simple) Answer: We need to use more renewable energy to reduce carbon emission. [কার্বন নির্গমন কমাতে আমাদের আরও বেশি নবায়নযোগ্য শক্তি ব্যবহার করা প্রয়োজন।] (b) He speaks as he thinks. [সে যেমন ভাবে তেমন কথা বলে।] (Simple) Answer: He speaks his thoughts. [সে তার ভাবনাগুলো বলে।] (c) He was not as young as Raihan. [সে রায়হানের মতো তরুণ ছিল না।] (Affirmative) Answer: He was older than Raihan. [সে রায়হানের চেয়ে বয়সে বড় ছিল।] (d) We should develop the habit of buying books. [আমাদের বই কেনার অভ্যাস গড়ে তোলা উচিত।] (Interrogative) Answer: Shouldn't we develop the habit of buying books? [আমাদের কি বই কেনার অভ্যাস গড়ে তোলা উচিত নয়?] (e) He tried very hard but he could not save the boy. [সে খুব কঠোর চেষ্টা করেছিল কিন্তু সে ছেলেটিকে বাঁচাতে পারেনি।] (Simple) Answer: In spite of trying very hard, he could not save the boy. [খুব কঠোর চেষ্টা করা সত্ত্বেও সে ছেলেটিকে বাঁচাতে পারেনি।] (f) Earthquake is a natural disaster. [ভূমিকম্প একটি প্রাকৃতিক দুর্যোগ।] (Interrogative) Answer: Isn't earthquake a natural disaster? [ভূমিকম্প কি একটি প্রাকৃতিক দুর্যোগ নয়?] (g) Earthquake is a destructive natural phenomenon. [ভূমিকম্প একটি ধ্বংসাত্মক প্রাকৃতিক ঘটনা।] (Compound) Answer: Earthquake is a natural phenomenon and it is destructive. [ভূমিকম্প একটি প্রাকৃতিক ঘটনা এবং এটি ধ্বংসাত্মক।] (h) The history of Dhaka is very rich. [ঢাকার ইতিহাস খুবই সমৃদ্ধ।] (Exclamatory) Answer: How rich the history of Dhaka is! [ঢাকার ইতিহাস কতই না সমৃদ্ধ!] (i) Dhaka stands on the famous Buriganga river. [ঢাকা বিখ্যাত বুড়িগঙ্গা নদীর তীরে অবস্থিত।] (Complex) Answer: Dhaka stands on the Buriganga which is a famous river. [ঢাকা বুড়িগঙ্গার তীরে অবস্থিত যা একটি বিখ্যাত নদী।] (j) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. [সবাই একজন দুর্নীতিগ্রস্ত মানুষকে এড়িয়ে চলে।] (Negative) Answer: There is nobody but avoids a corrupt man. OR, There is nobody who doesn't avoid a corrupt man. [এমন কেউ নেই যে দুর্নীতিগ্রস্ত মানুষকে এড়িয়ে চলে না।] 3. Change the following sentences according to directions in the brackets: [Cumilla Board 2026] (a) Jui cannot pass a single day without reading books. [জুঁই বই না পড়ে একটি দিনও পার করতে পারে না।] (Interrogative) Answer: Can Jui pass a single day without reading books? [জুঁই কি বই না পড়ে একটি দিনও পার করতে পারে?] (b) When she gets free time, she reads story books. [যখন সে অবসর সময় পায়, সে গল্পের বই পড়ে।] (Simple) Answer: She reads story books in her free time. [সে তার অবসর সময়ে গল্পের বই পড়ে।] (c) Her parents always encourage her to read more books. [তার বাবা-মা সবসময় তাকে আরও বই পড়তে উৎসাহিত করেন।] (Negative) Answer: Her parents never discourage her from reading more books. [তার বাবা-মা কখনোই তাকে আরও বই পড়তে নিরুৎসাহিত করেন না।] (d) They also collect a lot of books for her to make her happy. [তারা তাকে খুশি করার জন্য তার জন্য প্রচুর বইও সংগ্রহ করেন।] (Complex) Answer: They also collect a lot of books for her so that they can make her happy. [তারা তার জন্য প্রচুর বইও সংগ্রহ করেন যাতে তারা তাকে খুশি করতে পারেন।] (e) She usually buys story books saving her pocket allowance. [সে সাধারণত তার হাতখরচ বাঁচিয়ে গল্পের বই কেনে।] (Compound) Answer: She usually saves her pocket allowance and buys story books. [সে সাধারণত তার হাতখরচ বাঁচায় এবং গল্পের বই কেনে।] (f) Her friends dislike that work very much. [তার বন্ধুরা এই কাজটি খুব অপছন্দ করে।] (Negative) Answer: Her friends do not like that work very much. [তার বন্ধুরা এই কাজটি খুব বেশি পছন্দ করে না।] (g) They often criticize her for not making fun with them. [তাদের সাথে মজা না করার জন্য তারা প্রায়ই তার সমালোচনা করে।] (Complex) Answer: As she does not make fun with them, they often criticize her. [যেহেতু সে তাদের সাথে মজা করে না, তাই তারা প্রায়ই তার সমালোচনা করে।] (h) They think she is a very boring girl. [তারা মনে করে সে খুব একঘেয়ে একটি মেয়ে।] (Exclamatory) Answer: What a boring girl they think she is! [তারা তাকে কতই না একঘেয়ে মেয়ে মনে করে!] (i) What a wrong notion about her they possess! [তার সম্পর্কে তারা কত ভুল ধারণাই না পোষণ করে!] (Assertive) Answer: They possess a very wrong notion about her. [তারা তার সম্পর্কে একটি খুব ভুল ধারণা পোষণ করে।] (j) However, she should not give up her good habit. [যাইহোক, তার এই ভালো অভ্যাস ত্যাগ করা উচিত নয়।] (Affirmative) Answer: However, she should continue her good habit. [যাইহোক, তার এই ভালো অভ্যাস চালিয়ে যাওয়া উচিত।] 4. Change the sentences according to directions. [Rajshahi Board 2026] (a) Copying in the exam is nothing but a social crime. [পরীক্ষায় নকল করা একটি সামাজিক অপরাধ ছাড়া আর কিছুই নয়।] (Affirmative) Answer: Copying in the exam is only a social crime. [পরীক্ষায় নকল করা কেবল একটি সামাজিক অপরাধ।] (b) It is an extremely serious crime. [এটি একটি অত্যন্ত মারাত্মক অপরাধ।] (Exclamatory) Answer: What a serious crime it is! [এটি কতই না মারাত্মক অপরাধ!] (c) A student who copies in the exam only deceives himself. [যে শিক্ষার্থী পরীক্ষায় নকল করে সে কেবল নিজেকেই প্রতারিত করে।] (Simple) Answer: A student copying in the exam deceives himself. [পরীক্ষায় নকল করা একজন শিক্ষার্থী নিজেকেই প্রতারিত করে।] (d) Copying in the exam cannot bring any benefit. [পরীক্ষায় নকল করা কোনো সুবিধা আনতে পারে না।] (Interrogative) Answer: Can copying in the exam bring any benefit? [পরীক্ষায় নকল করা কি কোনো সুবিধা আনতে পারে?] (e) What a shameful practice it is! [এটি কতই না লজ্জাজনক চর্চা!] (Assertive) Answer: It is a very shameful practice. [এটি একটি খুব লজ্জাজনক চর্চা।] (f) By resisting this malady, we can strengthen our education. [এই ব্যাধি প্রতিরোধ করে, আমরা আমাদের শিক্ষাকে শক্তিশালী করতে পারি।] (Complex) Answer: If we resist this malady, we can strengthen our education. [যদি আমরা এই ব্যাধি প্রতিরোধ করি, তবে আমরা আমাদের শিক্ষাকে শক্তিশালী করতে পারি।] (g) We all should come forward to stop it and save our students. [এটি বন্ধ করতে এবং আমাদের শিক্ষার্থীদের বাঁচাতে আমাদের সবার এগিয়ে আসা উচিত।] (Simple) Answer: We all should come forward to stop it to save our students. [আমাদের শিক্ষার্থীদের বাঁচাতে এটি বন্ধ করতে আমাদের সবার এগিয়ে আসা উচিত।] (h) By moderating our exam system, we can stop copying easily. [আমাদের পরীক্ষা ব্যবস্থা পরিমার্জন করে, আমরা সহজেই নকল করা বন্ধ করতে পারি।] (Compound) Answer: Let us moderate our exam system and stop copying easily. [চলুন আমাদের পরীক্ষা ব্যবস্থা পরিমার্জন করি এবং সহজেই নকল করা বন্ধ করি।] (i) Nothing is as harmful as copying in the exam. [পরীক্ষায় নকল করার মতো এত ক্ষতিকর আর কিছুই নেই।] (Affirmative) Answer: Copying in the exam is more harmful than anything else. [পরীক্ষায় নকল করা অন্য যেকোনো কিছুর চেয়ে বেশি ক্ষতিকর।] (j) The Government is sincere in removing this crime. [সরকার এই অপরাধ দূর করতে আন্তরিক।] (Negative) Answer: The government is not insincere in removing this crime. [সরকার এই অপরাধ দূর করতে আন্তরিকতা-হীন নয়।] 5. Change the following sentences according to directions given in the brackets: [Jashore Board 2026] (a) How pleasant a rainy day is [বৃষ্টির দিন কতই না আনন্দদায়ক] (Assertive sentence) Answer: A rainy day is very pleasant. [বৃষ্টির দিন খুব আনন্দদায়ক।] (b) It creates a very calm and refreshing atmosphere. [এটি একটি খুব শান্ত এবং সতেজ পরিবেশ তৈরি করে।] (Exclamatory sentence) Answer: What a calm and refreshing atmosphere it creates! [এটি কতই না শান্ত এবং সতেজ পরিবেশ তৈরি করে!] (c) It rejuvenates nature and pleases the soul. [এটি প্রকৃতিকে পুনরুজ্জীবিত করে এবং আত্মাকে আনন্দ দেয়।] (Interrogative sentence) Answer: Doesn't it rejuvenate nature and please the soul? [এটি কি প্রকৃতিকে পুনরুজ্জীবিত করে না এবং আত্মাকে আনন্দ দেয় না?] (d) People of all ages enjoy a rainy day. [সব বয়সের মানুষ বৃষ্টির দিন উপভোগ করে।] (Interrogative sentence) Answer: Don't people of all ages enjoy a rainy day? [সব বয়সের মানুষ কি বৃষ্টির দিন উপভোগ করে না?] (e) Little boys and girls play in the rain and enjoy themselves. [ছোট ছেলেমেয়েরা বৃষ্টিতে খেলা করে এবং আনন্দ উপভোগ করে।] (Simple sentence) Answer: Playing in the rain, little boys and girls enjoy themselves. [বৃষ্টিতে খেলা করে, ছোট ছেলেমেয়েরা আনন্দ উপভোগ করে।] (f) We know that poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day. [আমরা জানি যে সব যুগের কবিরাই বৃষ্টির দিনের সৌন্দর্যের বর্ণনা দিয়েছেন।] (Compound sentence) Answer: Poets of all ages have described the beauty of rainy day and we know it. [সব যুগের কবিরাই বৃষ্টির দিনের সৌন্দর্যের বর্ণনা দিয়েছেন এবং আমরা তা জানি।] (g) The sound of raindrops falling on leaves makes the day magical. [পাতায় বৃষ্টি পড়ার শব্দ দিনটিকে জাদুকরী করে তোলে।] (Complex sentence) Answer: The sound of raindrops which fall on leaves makes the day magical. [বৃষ্টির ফোঁটার শব্দ যা পাতায় পড়ে তা দিনটিকে জাদুকরী করে তোলে।] (h) During the monsoon, a rainy day seems the most enchanting. [বর্ষাকালে, বৃষ্টির দিনটিকে সবচেয়ে মোহনীয় মনে হয়।] (Negative sentence) Answer: During the monsoon, a rainy day does not seem dull at all. [বর্ষাকালে, বৃষ্টির দিনটিকে মোটেও নিরস মনে হয় না।] (i) Without experiencing the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. [বৃষ্টির দিনের সৌন্দর্যের অভিজ্ঞতা ছাড়া কেউ এটি বর্ণনা করতে পারে না।] (Complex sentence) Answer: If one does not experience the beauty of a rainy day, one cannot describe it. [যদি কেউ বৃষ্টির দিনের সৌন্দর্যের অভিজ্ঞতা লাভ না করে, তবে সে এটি বর্ণনা করতে পারে না।] (j) In a word, a rainy day is very refreshing. [এককথায়, বৃষ্টির দিন খুব সতেজতাদায়ক।] (Negative sentence) Answer: In a word, a rainy day is not boring at all. [এককথায়, বৃষ্টির দিন মোটেও বিরক্তিকর নয়।] 6. Change the sentences according to directions: [Mymensingh Board 2026] (a) Life is nothing but a struggle. [জীবন একটি সংগ্রাম ছাড়া আর কিছুই নয়।] (Interrogative) Answer: Is life anything but a struggle? [জীবন কি সংগ্রাম ছাড়া অন্য কিছু?] (b) If we can adopt correct strategies, we can win in this struggle. [যদি আমরা সঠিক কৌশল গ্রহণ করতে পারি, তবে আমরা এই সংগ্রামে জয়ী হতে পারি।] (Simple) Answer: By adopting correct strategies, we can win in this struggle. [সঠিক কৌশল গ্রহণের মাধ্যমে, আমরা এই সংগ্রামে জয়ী হতে পারি।] (c) We must make proper plans in every stage of life. [জীবনের প্রতিটি স্তরে আমাদের অবশ্যই সঠিক পরিকল্পনা করতে হবে।] (Negative) Answer: We cannot but make proper plans in every stage of life. [জীবনের প্রতিটি স্তরে আমরা সঠিক পরিকল্পনা না করে পারি না।] (d) Successful people use their time in the most beneficial way. [সফল ব্যক্তিরা তাদের সময়কে সবচেয়ে উপকারী উপায়ে ব্যবহার করে।] (Complex) Answer: People who are successful use their time in the most beneficial way. [যেসব মানুষ সফল তারা তাদের সময়কে সবচেয়ে উপকারী উপায়ে ব্যবহার করে।] (e) How fast time flies! [সময় কত দ্রুত উড়ে যায়!] (Assertive) Answer: Time flies very fast. [সময় খুব দ্রুত চলে যায়।] (f) Though we all know this, we waste our valuable time being indifferent to it. [যদিও আমরা সবাই এটি জানি, আমরা এর প্রতি উদাসীন থেকে আমাদের মূল্যবান সময় নষ্ট করি।] (Compound) Answer: We all know this but we waste our valuable time being indifferent to it. [আমরা সবাই এটি জানি কিন্তু আমরা এর প্রতি উদাসীন থেকে আমাদের মূল্যবান সময় নষ্ট করি।] (g) In the consequence, we invite only problems in our life. [এর ফলে, আমরা আমাদের জীবনে কেবল সমস্যাকেই আমন্ত্রণ জানাই।] (Negative) Answer: In the consequence, we invite nothing but problems in our life. [এর ফলে, আমরা আমাদের জীবনে সমস্যা ছাড়া আর কিছুই আমন্ত্রণ জানাই না।] (h) Life becomes very difficult then. [তখন জীবন খুব কঠিন হয়ে পড়ে।] (Exclamatory) Answer: How difficult life becomes then! [তখন জীবন কতই না কঠিন হয়ে পড়ে!] (i) Be wise to plan your life otherwise you will lag behind. [তোমার জীবনের পরিকল্পনা করতে জ্ঞানী হও অন্যথায় তুমি পিছিয়ে পড়বে।] (Simple) Answer: Without being wise to plan your life, you will lag behind. [জীবনের পরিকল্পনা করতে জ্ঞানী না হলে, তুমি পিছিয়ে পড়বে।] (j) You will find a beautiful life if you use your wisdom to shape it. [যদি তুমি তোমার প্রজ্ঞা ব্যবহার করে এটিকে সাজাও, তবে তুমি একটি সুন্দর জীবন পাবে।] (Compound) Answer: Use your wisdom to shape your life and you will find a beautiful life. [তোমার জীবনকে সাজাতে তোমার প্রজ্ঞা ব্যবহার করো এবং তুমি একটি সুন্দর জীবন পাবে।] 7. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. [Dinajpur Board 2026] (a) Everyone appreciates the beauty of birds. [সবাই পাখির সৌন্দর্যের প্রশংসা করে।] (Make it negative) Answer: There is no one who does not appreciate the beauty of birds. [এমন কেউ নেই যে পাখির সৌন্দর্যের প্রশংসা করে না।] (b) Birds do not harm us at all. [পাখিরা আমাদের মোটেও ক্ষতি করে না।] (Make it affirmative) Answer: Birds are very beneficial to us. [পাখিরা আমাদের জন্য খুবই উপকারী।] (c) How greatly birds help to keep ecological balance! [পাখিরা পরিবেশের ভারসাম্য রক্ষায় কত দারুণভাবেই না সাহায্য করে!] (Make it assertive) Answer: Birds help very greatly to keep ecological balance. [পাখিরা পরিবেশের ভারসাম্য রক্ষায় খুব দারুণভাবে সাহায্য করে।] (d) The insects which are harmful to our crops are eaten up by birds. [যেসব পোকামাকড় আমাদের ফসলের জন্য ক্ষতিকর সেগুলো পাখিরা খেয়ে ফেলে।] (Make it compound) Answer: Some insects are harmful to our crops and they are eaten up by birds. [কিছু পোকামাকড় আমাদের ফসলের জন্য ক্ষতিকর এবং সেগুলো পাখিরা খেয়ে ফেলে।] (e) Birds beautify nature greatly. [পাখিরা প্রকৃতিকে দারুণভাবে সুন্দর করে।] (Make it exclamatory) Answer: How greatly birds beautify nature! [পাখিরা কত দারুণভাবেই না প্রকৃতিকে সুন্দর করে!] (f) We must protect all species of birds for the sake of ecological balance. [পরিবেশের ভারসাম্যের খাতিরে আমাদের অবশ্যই সব প্রজাতির পাখিকে রক্ষা করতে হবে।] (Make it complex) Answer: We must protect all species of birds, which is for the sake of ecological balance. [আমাদের অবশ্যই সব প্রজাতির পাখিকে রক্ষা করতে হবে, যা পরিবেশের ভারসাম্যের খাতিরে।] (g) The crow is a little ugly bird but it cleans the environment greatly. [কাক একটু কুৎসিত পাখি কিন্তু এটি দারুণভাবে পরিবেশ পরিষ্কার করে।] (Make it complex) Answer: Though the crow is a little ugly bird, it cleans the environment greatly. [যদিও কাক একটু কুৎসিত পাখি, এটি দারুণভাবে পরিবেশ পরিষ্কার করে।] (h) It is our moral duty to preserve birds. [পাখিদের সংরক্ষণ করা আমাদের নৈতিক দায়িত্ব।] (Make it complex) Answer: It is our moral duty that we preserve birds. [এটি আমাদের নৈতিক দায়িত্ব যে আমরা পাখিদের সংরক্ষণ করি।] (i) Farmers get a lot of benefits from birds. [কৃষকরা পাখিদের কাছ থেকে প্রচুর সুবিধা পায়।] (Make it interrogative) Answer: Don't farmers get a lot of benefits from birds? [কৃষকরা কি পাখিদের কাছ থেকে প্রচুর সুবিধা পায় না?] (j) We must be kind to them. [আমাদের অবশ্যই তাদের প্রতি সদয় হতে হবে।] (Make it negative) Answer: We must not be cruel to them. [আমাদের অবশ্যই তাদের প্রতি নিষ্ঠুর হওয়া উচিত নয়।] 8. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: [Sylhet Board 2026] (a) Telling lies is the greatest of all sins. [মিথ্যা বলা সব পাপের মধ্যে সবচেয়ে বড়।] (Negative) Answer: No other sin is as great as telling lies. [অন্য কোনো পাপ মিথ্যা বলার মতো এত বড় নয়।] (b) A liar can never get any permanent success. [একজন মিথ্যাবাদী কখনো কোনো স্থায়ী সাফল্য পেতে পারে না।] (Interrogative) Answer: Can a liar ever get any permanent success? [একজন মিথ্যাবাদী কি কখনো কোনো স্থায়ী সাফল্য পেতে পারে?] (c) We know that a lie breeds thousands of lies. [আমরা জানি যে একটি মিথ্যা হাজারো মিথ্যার জন্ম দেয়।] (Compound) Answer: A lie breeds thousands of lies, and we know it. [একটি মিথ্যা হাজারো মিথ্যার জন্ম দেয়, এবং আমরা তা জানি।] (d) Some people know the consequences of telling lies but they continue it. [কিছু মানুষ মিথ্যা বলার পরিণতি জানে কিন্তু তারা এটি চালিয়ে যায়।] (Simple) Answer: Despite knowing the consequences of telling lies, some people continue it. [মিথ্যা বলার পরিণতি জানা সত্ত্বেও, কিছু মানুষ এটি চালিয়ে যায়।] (e) They tell lies with a view to gaining some benefits. [তারা কিছু সুবিধা পাওয়ার উদ্দেশ্যে মিথ্যা বলে।] (Complex) Answer: They tell lies so that they can gain some benefits. [তারা মিথ্যা বলে যাতে তারা কিছু সুবিধা পেতে পারে।] (f) They are very unfortunate. [তারা খুবই দুর্ভাগা।] (Exclamatory) Answer: How unfortunate they are! [তারা কতই না দুর্ভাগা!] (g) They should realize the fact. [তাদের উচিত বিষয়টি উপলব্ধি করা।] (Interrogative) Answer: Shouldn't they realize the fact? [তাদের কি বিষয়টি উপলব্ধি করা উচিত নয়?] (h) The creator always dislikes a liar. [স্রষ্টা সবসময় মিথ্যাবাদীকে অপছন্দ করেন।] (Negative) Answer: The Creator never likes/favors a liar. [স্রষ্টা কখনো একজন মিথ্যাবাদীকে পছন্দ করেন না/অনুগ্রহ করেন না।] (i) Don't we want everyone to speak the truth? [আমরা কি চাই না যে সবাই সত্য কথা বলুক?] (Assertive) Answer: We want everyone to speak the truth. [আমরা চাই সবাই সত্য কথা বলুক।] (j) So, we should never tell a lie. [তাই, আমাদের কখনোই মিথ্যা বলা উচিত নয়।] (Affirmative) Answer: So, we should always speak/tell the truth. [তাই, আমাদের সবসময় সত্য কথা বলা উচিত।] 9. Change the following sentences according to directions: [Dakhil Board 2026] (a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. [দেশপ্রেম একটি মহৎ গুণ।] (Complex) Answer: It is patriotism which is a noble virtue. [এটি হলো দেশপ্রেম যা একটি মহৎ গুণ।] (b) It is an inherent human quality. [এটি একটি অন্তর্নিহিত মানবীয় গুণ।] (Negative) Answer: It is not an acquired human quality. [এটি কোনো অর্জিত মানবীয় গুণ নয়।] (c) It is greater than all other virtues in a man's life. [মানুষের জীবনের অন্য সকল গুণের চেয়ে এটি মহত্তর।] (Interrogative) Answer: Isn't it greater than all other virtues in a man's life? [মানুষের জীবনের অন্য সকল গুণের চেয়ে এটি কি মহত্তর নয়?] (d) This quality motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for his country. [এই গুণটি একজন মানুষকে অনুপ্রাণিত করে যাতে সে দেশের জন্য নিজের জীবন উৎসর্গ করতে পারে।] (Simple) Answer: This quality motivates a man to sacrifice his life for his country. [এই গুণটি একজন মানুষকে দেশের জন্য নিজের জীবন উৎসর্গ করতে অনুপ্রাণিত করে।] (e) What an outstanding quality it is! [এটি কতই না অসাধারণ একটি গুণ!] (Assertive) Answer: It is a very outstanding quality. [এটি একটি অত্যন্ত অসাধারণ গুণ।] (f) Although some people forget their duties, true patriots always serve their country. [যদিও কিছু মানুষ তাদের দায়িত্ব ভুলে যায়, সত্যিকারের দেশপ্রেমিকরা সবসময় তাদের দেশের সেবা করে।] (Compound) Answer: Some people forget their duties but true patriots always serve their country. [কিছু মানুষ তাদের দায়িত্ব ভুলে যায় কিন্তু সত্যিকারের দেশপ্রেমিকরা সবসময় তাদের দেশের সেবা করে।] (g) They do not abandon their homeland. [তারা তাদের মাতৃভূমি ত্যাগ করে না।] (Affirmative) Answer: They remain in their homeland. [তারা তাদের মাতৃভূমিতেই থেকে যায়।] (h) You have heard the name of Birsreshtha Mostofa Kamal. [আপনি বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ মোস্তফা কামালের নাম শুনেছেন।] (Interrogative) Answer: Haven't you heard the name of Birsreshtha Mostofa Kamal? [আপনি কি বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ মোস্তফা কামালের নাম শোনেননি?] (i) He was very brave. [তিনি খুবই সাহসী ছিলেন।] (Exclamatory) Answer: How brave he was! [তিনি কতই না সাহসী ছিলেন!] (j) There is no year but the nation pays special homage to the heroes like him. [এমন কোনো বছর নেই যে জাতি তার মতো বীরদের প্রতি বিশেষ শ্রদ্ধা নিবেদন করে না।] (Affirmative) Answer: Every year, the nation pays special homage to the heroes like him. [প্রতি বছর, জাতি তার মতো বীরদের প্রতি বিশেষ শ্রদ্ধা নিবেদন করে।] Ad Ad Ad Ad

Questions Only 1. Make tag questions of these statements: [Dhaka Board 2026] (a) Life is very uncertain on earth, _______? (b) Nobody knows when death comes, _______? (c) But we hardly realize this truth, _______? (d) Our deeds and actions show probably we will never depart, _______? (e) We must do the well being of mankind, _______? 2. Make tag questions of these statements: [Chattogram Board 2026] (a) Most of students who fail in English do not have strong foundation on grammar, _______? (b) They read only to pass the examination, _______? (c) Teachers should motivate them to learn the basic things, _______? (d) They cannot help learning grammar, _______? (e) Moreover, practice is essential too, _______? 3. Make tag questions of these statements: [Cumilla Board 2026] (a) Many people hanker after money, _______? (b) But money is not as valuable as morality, _______? (c) Let us always keep this truth in mind, _______? (d) Money can hardly bring happiness, _______? (e) So, we should never have greed for money, _______? 4. Make tag questions to the following sentences: [Rajshahi Board 2026] (a) The beauty of a moonlit night is wonderful, _______? (b) It charms us all, _______? (c) How beautiful the moonlit night is, _______? (d) Nobody feels bored in a moonlit night, _______? (e) Even little insects fly here and there, _______? 5. Make tag questions of these statements: [Jashore Board 2026] (a) War is a man made disaster, _______? (b) Everybody suffers from it, _______? (c) Women and children are the worst sufferers, _______? (d) None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, _______? (e) Let's raise our voice against war, _______? 6. Make tag questions of these statements: [Mymensingh Board 2026] (a) None can avoid death, _______? (b) We ought to love our country, _______? (c) Let him play cricket, _______? (d) It scarcely rains in the summer, _______? (e) Sumon as well as his friends was present, _______? 7. Make tag questions of these statements: [Dinajpur Board 2026] (a) Bangladesh is a developing country like many others in the world, _______? (b) Everybody wants to get a better country to lead a better life, _______? (c) The square development of the country will not be an easy task, _______? (d) Yes, it is not easy. Let's think, plan and try for her progress, _______? (e) Those who are self centred can hardly sacrifice themselves for the country, _______? 8. Make tag questions of these statements: [Sylhet Board 2026] (a) Patience is one of the greatest qualities in life, _______? (b) In every situation one must try to have patience, _______? (c) No one can overcome challenges easily without being patient, _______? (d) It becomes difficult to attain success if one loses patience, _______? (e) So, let's be patient for a better life, _______? 9. Make a questions tag for each of the following sentences: [Dakhil Board 2026] (a) Everybody desires success, _______? (b) Don't tell a lie, _______? (c) It hardly rains in winter, _______? (d) How slowly he walks, _______? (e) Let us go for a morning walk, _______? Questions with Answers 1. Make tag questions of these statements: [Dhaka Board 2026] (a) Life is very uncertain on earth, isn't it? (b) Nobody knows when death comes, do they? (c) But we hardly realize this truth, do we? (d) Our deeds and actions show probably we will never depart, will we? (e) We must do the well being of mankind, mustn't we? 2. Make tag questions of these statements: [Chattogram Board 2026] (a) Most of students who fail in English do not have strong foundation on grammar, do they? (b) They read only to pass the examination, don't they? (c) Teachers should motivate them to learn the basic things, shouldn't they? (d) They cannot help learning grammar, can they? (e) Moreover, practice is essential too, isn't it? 3. Make tag questions of these statements: [Cumilla Board 2026] (a) Many people hanker after money, don't they? (b) But money is not as valuable as morality, is it? (c) Let us always keep this truth in mind, shall we? (d) Money can hardly bring happiness, can it? (e) So, we should never have greed for money, should we? 4. Make tag questions to the following sentences: [Rajshahi Board 2026] (a) The beauty of a moonlit night is wonderful, isn't it? (b) It charms us all, doesn't it? (c) How beautiful the moonlit night is, isn't it? (d) Nobody feels bored in a moonlit night, do they? (e) Even little insects fly here and there, don't they? 5. Make tag questions of these statements: [Jashore Board 2026] (a) War is a man made disaster, isn't it? (b) Everybody suffers from it, don't they? (c) Women and children are the worst sufferers, aren't they? (d) None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, can they? (e) Let's raise our voice against war, shall we? 6. Make tag questions of these statements: [Mymensingh Board 2026] (a) None can avoid death, can they? (b) We ought to love our country, oughtn't we? (c) Let him play cricket, will you? (d) It scarcely rains in the summer, does it? (e) Sumon as well as his friends was present, wasn't he? 7. Make tag questions of these statements: [Dinajpur Board 2026] (a) Bangladesh is a developing country like many others in the world, isn't it? (b) Everybody wants to get a better country to lead a better life, don't they? (c) The square development of the country will not be an easy task, will it? (d) Yes, it is not easy. Let's think, plan and try for her progress, shall we? (e) Those who are self centred can hardly sacrifice themselves for the country, can they? 8. Make tag questions of these statements: [Sylhet Board 2026] (a) Patience is one of the greatest qualities in life, isn't it? (b) In every situation one must try to have patience, mustn't one? (c) No one can overcome challenges easily without being patient, can they? (d) It becomes difficult to attain success if one loses patience, doesn't it? (e) So, let's be patient for a better life, shall we? 9. Make a questions tag for each of the following sentences: [Dakhil Board 2026] (a) Everybody desires success, don't they? (b) Don't tell a lie, will you? (c) It hardly rains in winter, does it? (d) How slowly he walks, doesn't he? (e) Let us go for a morning walk, shall we?

All Board Questions (Suffixes & Prefixes)-2026 Questions: 1. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: [Dhaka Board 2026] The true aim of education is the (a) _______ (harmony) development of body, soul and mind. But (b) _______ (book) knowledge is (c) _______ (sufficient) in this regard. Without (d) _______ (curricular) activities like debate, (e) _______ (public) of magazine and cultural activities, our education remains incomplete. 2. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis: [Chattogram Board 2026] Child labour is considered a matter of (a) _______ (grace) for a nation. Wherever children are employed either it is domestic work or factory work, either it is rickshaw pulling or working in a shop or hotel, they are (b) _______ (treated). Their employers don't give them their due rights. Children work for longer period in an (c) _______ (healthy) condition. It is also (d) _______ (sorrow) that they are not given due wages. Many children do the work of the adults and often do the risky and (e) _______ (danger) work. Strict laws should be enforced against employing children in manual work. 3. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to with the root words given in the parenthesis: [Cumilla Board 2026] The (a) _______ (popular) of Hamza Dewan Chowdhury is known to all. After his (b) _______ (add) to Bangladesh football team, we have got many victories against (c) _______ (differ) countries. This (d) _______ (talent) footballer has the experience of playing in the (e) _______ (Europe) Football League. 4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Rajshahi Board 2026] People of (a) _______ (limit) income can live very luxuriously. But, the poor and (b) _______ (fix) earners live a very hard life. They lead their life with much (c) _______ (difficult). They are unfed, ill-clad and (d) _______ (treated). Their children cannot receive good education. They struggle hard for their (e) _______ (exist). 5. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: [Jashore Board 2026] Agriculture is the soul of our national economy. But our agriculture is still a (a) _______ (gamble) in the hands of nature. Most of the farmers of our country are (b) _______ (literate). Poor farmers cannot buy (c) _______ (science) tools for cultivation. Moreover, the tools are (d) _______ (avail) to buy them. In winter, (e) _______ (irrigate) is also costly. 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses: [Mymensingh Board 2026] We are living in a (a) _______ (democrat) country. Though we are not fully developed, we have many (b) _______ (achieve). The country is advancing towards (c) _______ (prosper). But sometimes political (d) _______ (stable) stands as a barrier to the path of (e) _______ (develop). 7. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Dinajpur Board 2026] Kindness is a divine virtue. So, we should never be (a) _______ (kind) to others. Even we should be kind to the lower animals. Some young children enjoy (b) _______ (beat) the lower animals like dogs and cats. This is an (c) _______ (human) behaviour. Animals are dumb creatures. Most of them are harmless beings. Some animals are very (d) _______ (faith) and they feel no hesitation to risk their lives for our (e) _______ (protect). 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: [Sylhet Board 2026] Sonia was planning for the (a) _______ (celebrate) of her sister, Rumi's birthday. The (b) _______ (decorate) of their family hall room was done with colourful balloons and flowers. The atmosphere became festive with games and music. The party was full of (c) _______ (enjoy). It became an (d) _______ (forget) day for Rumi. Sonia was (e) _______ (fortune) making her sister thrilled. 9. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: [Dakhil Board 2026] Honesty is opposite to (a) _______ (honest). An honest man is not (b) _______ (harm) to anybody. He never does (c) _______ (just) to others. When he does anything (d) _______ (moral), he feels uncomfortable. He never tells a lie. He is always (e) _______ (response) to his duty. Questions with Answers (Suffixes & Prefixes) Questions with Answers: 1. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: [Dhaka Board 2026] The true aim of education is the (a) _______ (harmony) development of body, soul and mind. But (b) _______ (book) knowledge is (c) _______ (sufficient) in this regard. Without (d) _______ (curricular) activities like debate, (e) _______ (public) of magazine and cultural activities, our education remains incomplete. Answer: (a) harmonious (b) bookish (c) insufficient (d) co-curricular (e) publication 2. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis: [Chattogram Board 2026] Child labour is considered a matter of (a) _______ (grace) for a nation. Wherever children are employed either it is domestic work or factory work, either it is rickshaw pulling or working in a shop or hotel, they are (b) _______ (treated). Their employers don't give them their due rights. Children work for longer period in an (c) _______ (healthy) condition. It is also (d) _______ (sorrow) that they are not given due wages. Many children do the work of the adults and often do the risky and (e) _______ (danger) work. Strict laws should be enforced against employing children in manual work. Answer: (a) disgrace (b) mistreated (c) unhealthy (d) sorrowful (e) dangerous 3. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to with the root words given in the parenthesis: [Cumilla Board 2026] The (a) _______ (popular) of Hamza Dewan Chowdhury is known to all. After his (b) _______ (add) to Bangladesh football team, we have got many victories against (c) _______ (differ) countries. This (d) _______ (talent) footballer has the experience of playing in the (e) _______ (Europe) Football League. Answer: (a) popularity (b) addition (c) different (d) talented (e) European 4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Rajshahi Board 2026] People of (a) _______ (limit) income can live very luxuriously. But, the poor and (b) _______ (fix) earners live a very hard life. They lead their life with much (c) _______ (difficult). They are unfed, ill-clad and (d) _______ (treated). Their children cannot receive good education. They struggle hard for their (e) _______ (exist). Answer: (a) unlimited (b) fixed (c) difficulty (d) ill-treated / maltreated (e) existence 5. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis: [Jashore Board 2026] Agriculture is the soul of our national economy. But our agriculture is still a (a) _______ (gamble) in the hands of nature. Most of the farmers of our country are (b) _______ (literate). Poor farmers cannot buy (c) _______ (science) tools for cultivation. Moreover, the tools are (d) _______ (avail) to buy them. In winter, (e) _______ (irrigate) is also costly. Answer: (a) gambling (b) illiterate (c) scientific (d) unavailable (e) irrigation 6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parentheses: [Mymensingh Board 2026] We are living in a (a) _______ (democrat) country. Though we are not fully developed, we have many (b) _______ (achieve). The country is advancing towards (c) _______ (prosper). But sometimes political (d) _______ (stable) stands as a barrier to the path of (e) _______ (develop). Answer: (a) democratic (b) achievements (c) prosperity (d) instability (e) development 7. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Dinajpur Board 2026] Kindness is a divine virtue. So, we should never be (a) _______ (kind) to others. Even we should be kind to the lower animals. Some young children enjoy (b) _______ (beat) the lower animals like dogs and cats. This is an (c) _______ (human) behaviour. Animals are dumb creatures. Most of them are harmless beings. Some animals are very (d) _______ (faith) and they feel no hesitation to risk their lives for our (e) _______ (protect). Answer: (a) unkind (b) beating (c) inhuman (d) faithful (e) protection 8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: [Sylhet Board 2026] Sonia was planning for the (a) _______ (celebrate) of her sister, Rumi's birthday. The (b) _______ (decorate) of their family hall room was done with colourful balloons and flowers. The atmosphere became festive with games and music. The party was full of (c) _______ (enjoy). It became an (d) _______ (forget) day for Rumi. Sonia was (e) _______ (fortune) making her sister thrilled. Answer: (a) celebration (b) decoration (c) enjoyment (d) unforgettable (e) fortunate 9. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: [Dakhil Board 2026] Honesty is opposite to (a) _______ (honest). An honest man is not (b) _______ (harm) to anybody. He never does (c) _______ (just) to others. When he does anything (d) _______ (moral), he feels uncomfortable. He never tells a lie. He is always (e) _______ (response) to his duty. Answer: (a) dishonesty (b) harmful (c) injustice (d) immoral (e) responsible Suffixes and Prefixes: Translation and Answers 1. [Dhaka Board 2026] অনুবাদ: শিক্ষার প্রকৃত উদ্দেশ্য হলো শরীর, আত্মা এবং মনের (a) সুষম (harmonious) বিকাশ। কিন্তু এক্ষেত্রে কেবল (b) পুথিগত (bookish) জ্ঞান (c) অপর্যাপ্ত (insufficient)। বিতর্ক, ম্যাগাজিনের (e) প্রকাশনা (publication) এবং সাংস্কৃতিক কর্মকাণ্ডের মতো (d) সহ-পাঠ্যক্রমিক (co-curricular) কার্যক্রম ছাড়া আমাদের শিক্ষা অসম্পূর্ণ থেকে যায়। উত্তর: (a) harmonious (সুষম) (b) bookish (পুথিগত) (c) insufficient (অপর্যাপ্ত/অপ্রতুল) (d) co-curricular (সহ-পাঠ্যক্রমিক) (e) publication (প্রকাশনা) 2. [Chattogram Board 2026] অনুবাদ: শিশুশ্রমকে একটি জাতির জন্য (a) লজ্জার (disgrace) বিষয় হিসেবে বিবেচনা করা হয়। গৃহস্থালির কাজ হোক বা কারখানার কাজ, রিকশা চালানো হোক বা কোনো দোকান বা হোটেলে কাজ করা—যেখানেই শিশুদের নিয়োগ করা হোক না কেন, তাদের সাথে (b) দুর্ব্যবহার (mistreated) করা হয়। নিয়োগকর্তারা তাদের ন্যায্য অধিকার দেয় না। শিশুরা একটি (c) অস্বাস্থ্যকর (unhealthy) পরিবেশে দীর্ঘক্ষণ কাজ করে। এটিও (d) দুঃখজনক (sorrowful) যে তাদের ন্যায্য মজুরি দেওয়া হয় না। অনেক শিশু প্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের কাজ করে এবং প্রায়ই ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ ও (e) বিপজ্জনক (dangerous) কাজ করে। কায়িক শ্রমে শিশুদের নিয়োগের বিরুদ্ধে কঠোর আইন প্রয়োগ করা উচিত। উত্তর: (a) disgrace (লজ্জা/কলঙ্ক) (b) mistreated (দুর্ব্যবহারের শিকার) (c) unhealthy (অস্বাস্থ্যকর) (d) sorrowful (দুঃখজনক) (e) dangerous (বিপজ্জনক) 3. [Cumilla Board 2026] অনুবাদ: হামজা দেওয়ান চৌধুরীর (a) জনপ্রিয়তা (popularity) সবারই জানা। বাংলাদেশ ফুটবল দলে তার (b) অন্তর্ভুক্তির (addition) পর, আমরা (c) বিভিন্ন (different) দেশের বিরুদ্ধে অনেক বিজয় অর্জন করেছি। এই (d) প্রতিভাবান (talented) ফুটবলারের (e) ইউরোপীয় (European) ফুটবল লিগে খেলার অভিজ্ঞতা রয়েছে। উত্তর: (a) popularity (জনপ্রিয়তা) (b) addition (অন্তর্ভুক্তি/যোগদান) (c) different (বিভিন্ন) (d) talented (প্রতিভাবান) (e) European (ইউরোপীয়) 4. [Rajshahi Board 2026] অনুবাদ: (a) সীমাহীন (unlimited) আয়ের মানুষেরা খুব বিলাসবহুলভাবে জীবনযাপন করতে পারে। কিন্তু দরিদ্র এবং (b) নির্দিষ্ট (fixed) আয়ের মানুষেরা অত্যন্ত কঠোর জীবনযাপন করে। তারা অনেক (c) কষ্টের (difficulty) সাথে তাদের জীবন অতিবাহিত করে। তারা অনাহারে থাকে, জীর্ণ পোশাক পরে এবং (d) দুর্ব্যবহারের শিকার (ill-treated) হয়। তাদের সন্তানরা ভালো শিক্ষা গ্রহণ করতে পারে না। তারা তাদের (e) অস্তিত্বের (existence) জন্য কঠোর সংগ্রাম করে। উত্তর: (a) unlimited (সীমাহীন) (b) fixed (নির্দিষ্ট/স্থির) (c) difficulty (কষ্ট/কাঠিন্য) (d) ill-treated / maltreated (দুর্ব্যবহারের শিকার) (e) existence (অস্তিত্ব) 5. [Jashore Board 2026] অনুবাদ: কৃষি আমাদের জাতীয় অর্থনীতির প্রাণ। কিন্তু আমাদের কৃষি এখনও প্রকৃতির হাতে একটি (a) জুয়া (gambling)। আমাদের দেশের বেশিরভাগ কৃষক (b) নিরক্ষর (illiterate)। দরিদ্র কৃষকরা চাষাবাদের জন্য (c) বৈজ্ঞানিক (scientific) যন্ত্রপাতি কিনতে পারে না। তাছাড়া, এই সরঞ্জামগুলো তাদের কেনার জন্য (d) দুষ্প্রাপ্য/অপ্রতুল (unavailable)। শীতকালে (e) সেচকাজও (irrigation) ব্যয়বহুল। উত্তর: (a) gambling (জুয়া/বাজি) (b) illiterate (নিরক্ষর) (c) scientific (বৈজ্ঞানিক) (d) unavailable (অপ্রতুল/পাওয়া যায় না এমন) (e) irrigation (সেচ) 6. [Mymensingh Board 2026] অনুবাদ: আমরা একটি (a) গণতান্ত্রিক (democratic) দেশে বাস করছি। যদিও আমরা পুরোপুরি উন্নত নই, আমাদের অনেক (b) অর্জন (achievements) রয়েছে। দেশটি (c) সমৃদ্ধির (prosperity) দিকে এগিয়ে যাচ্ছে। কিন্তু মাঝে মাঝে রাজনৈতিক (d) অস্থিতিশীলতা (instability) (e) উন্নয়নের (development) পথে বাধা হিসেবে দাঁড়ায়। উত্তর: (a) democratic (গণতান্ত্রিক) (b) achievements (অর্জনসমূহ) (c) prosperity (সমৃদ্ধি) (d) instability (অস্থিতিশীলতা) (e) development (উন্নয়ন) 7. [Dinajpur Board 2026] অনুবাদ: দয়া একটি স্বর্গীয় গুণ। তাই আমাদের কখনোই অন্যের প্রতি (a) নির্দয় (unkind) হওয়া উচিত নয়। এমনকি ইতর প্রাণীদের প্রতিও আমাদের সদয় হওয়া উচিত। কিছু ছোট শিশু কুকুর ও বিড়ালের মতো প্রাণীদের (b) মারধর করতে (beating) আনন্দ পায়। এটি একটি (c) অমানবিক (inhuman) আচরণ। প্রাণীরা নির্বাক জীব। তাদের বেশিরভাগই নিরীহ। কিছু প্রাণী খুবই (d) বিশ্বস্ত (faithful) এবং তারা আমাদের (e) সুরক্ষার (protection) জন্য নিজেদের জীবনের ঝুঁকি নিতেও দ্বিধা বোধ করে না। উত্তর: (a) unkind (নির্দয়) (b) beating (মারধর করা) (c) inhuman (অমানবিক) (d) faithful (বিশ্বস্ত) (e) protection (সুরক্ষা) 8. [Sylhet Board 2026] অনুবাদ: সোনিয়া তার বোন রুমির জন্মদিনের (a) উদযাপনের (celebration) পরিকল্পনা করছিল। তাদের পারিবারিক হলরুমের (b) সাজসজ্জা (decoration) রঙিন বেলুন এবং ফুল দিয়ে করা হয়েছিল। খেলাধুলা এবং সঙ্গীতের মাধ্যমে পরিবেশটি উৎসবমুখর হয়ে উঠেছিল। পার্টিটি (c) আনন্দে (enjoyment) ভরপুর ছিল। এটি রুমির জন্য একটি (d) অবিস্মরণীয় (unforgettable) দিন হয়ে ওঠে। নিজের বোনকে রোমাঞ্চিত করতে পেরে সোনিয়া (e) ভাগ্যবান (fortunate) ছিল। উত্তর: (a) celebration (উদযাপন) (b) decoration (সাজসজ্জা) (c) enjoyment (আনন্দ/উপভোগ) (d) unforgettable (অবিস্মরণীয়) (e) fortunate (ভাগ্যবান) 9. [Dakhil Board 2026] অনুবাদ: সততা (a) অসততার (dishonesty) বিপরীত। একজন সৎ মানুষ কারও জন্যই (b) ক্ষতিকর (harmful) নন। তিনি কখনোই অন্যের প্রতি (c) অন্যায় (injustice) করেন না। যখন তিনি কোনো (d) অনৈতিক (immoral) কাজ করেন, তখন তিনি অস্বস্তি বোধ করেন। তিনি কখনোই মিথ্যা কথা বলেন না। তিনি সর্বদা তার কর্তব্যের প্রতি (e) দায়িত্বশীল (responsible) থাকেন। উত্তর: (a) dishonesty (অসততা) (b) harmful (ক্ষতিকর) (c) injustice (অন্যায়/অবিচার) (d) immoral (অনৈতিক) (e) responsible (দায়িত্বশীল)

All Board Questions -2026 Questions: 1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: [Dhaka Board 2026] The Olympic Games were named (a) _______ the town of Olympia in Greece. It was (b) _______ Olympia where the games were first held long before the Christian era began. In those days Greece was divided (c) _______ many cities and men of different cities used to fight one another most (d) _______ the time. A man named Iphitos became concerned (e) _______ such wasteful strifes. 2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: [Chattogram Board 2026] Poverty was hindrance (a) _______ his success. It hindered him (b) _______ going abroad. But he did not lose heart. He was hopeful (c) _______ his success. He hit (d) _______ a plan. The plan worked well. For this, he was thankful (e) _______ Allah. 3. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions: [Cumilla Board 2026] There are a lot of children (a) _______ our country who are deprived (b) _______ basic human needs. We should extend our helping hands (c) _______ them so that they can upgrade their condition. Think about the countless blessings of Almighty (d) _______ you. So, spread mercy (e) _______ you. Thus, the world will be a better place to live in. 4. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. [Rajshahi Board 2026] People addicted (a) _______ smoking often suffer (b) _______ various diseases, including cancer. Cancer is a fatal disease which takes a heavy toll (c) _______ human lives every year all over the world. Medical science is yet to find (d) _______ a cure for it. So, all of us, young or old, should give (e) _______ this dangerous habit. 5. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: [Jashore Board 2026] Patriotism refers to love for one's own country. It removes all sorts of meanness (a) _______ human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man to shed the last drop (b) _______ blood to defend the freedom of his country. A man (c) _______ this quality is no better than a beast. A true patriot always remembers "Mother and motherland are superior (d) _______ heaven." There are some traitors who always try to destroy the glory of the country (e) _______ self interest. 6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: [Mymensingh Board 2026] People addicted (a) _______ smoking often suffer (b) _______ various diseases, including cancer. Cancer is a fatal disease which takes a heavy toll (c) _______ human lives every year all over the world. Medical science is yet to find (d) _______ a cure for it. So all of us, young or old, should give (e) _______ this dangerous habit. 7. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions. [Dinajpur Board 2026] Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary day (a) _______ work. The morning probably starts (b) _______ a cup of coffee/tea, followed by greeting the colleagues. Then comes the inevitable, which is log in the computer, receiving and sending dozens of emails. E-mails operate (c) _______ a network of computers linked by the internet. Many of us have already given (d) _______ the habit of writing letter by using paper. It has brought (e) _______ a great change in modern life. 8. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: [Sylhet Board 2026] Patriotism is inherent (a) _______ man. It is essential (b) _______ a country's progress. Patriots are noted for their zeal and different from others. Their memory doesn't sink (c) _______ oblivion. They are worthy of praise and lay (d) _______ their lives for the country. They are not indifferent (e) _______ the development of their country. 9. Complete the following text with appropriate prepositions: [Dakhil Board 2026] Success depends (a) _______ many factors but the most important one is determination. People who believe (b) _______ themselves are more likely to overcome challenges. Sometimes, we fail (c) _______ our first attempt, but that failure teaches us valuable lessons. We should always focus (d) _______ our goals and work hard everyday. Success will eventually come (e) _______ those who never stop trying. Questions with Answers: 1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: [Dhaka Board 2026] The Olympic Games were named (a) _______ the town of Olympia in Greece. It was (b) _______ Olympia where the games were first held long before the Christian era began. In those days Greece was divided (c) _______ many cities and men of different cities used to fight one another most (d) _______ the time. A man named Iphitos became concerned (e) _______ such wasteful strifes. Answer: (a) after (b) in (c) into (d) of (e) about 2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: [Chattogram Board 2026] Poverty was hindrance (a) _______ his success. It hindered him (b) _______ going abroad. But he did not lose heart. He was hopeful (c) _______ his success. He hit (d) _______ a plan. The plan worked well. For this, he was thankful (e) _______ Allah. Answer: (a) to (b) from (c) of / about (d) upon / on (e) to 3. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions: [Cumilla Board 2026] There are a lot of children (a) _______ our country who are deprived (b) _______ basic human needs. We should extend our helping hands (c) _______ them so that they can upgrade their condition. Think about the countless blessings of Almighty (d) _______ you. So, spread mercy (e) _______ you. Thus, the world will be a better place to live in. Answer: (a) in (b) of (c) to / towards (d) on / upon (e) around 4. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. [Rajshahi Board 2026] People addicted (a) _______ smoking often suffer (b) _______ various diseases, including cancer. Cancer is a fatal disease which takes a heavy toll (c) _______ human lives every year all over the world. Medical science is yet to find (d) _______ a cure for it. So, all of us, young or old, should give (e) _______ this dangerous habit. Answer: (a) to (b) from (c) on (d) out (e) up 5. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: [Jashore Board 2026] Patriotism refers to love for one's own country. It removes all sorts of meanness (a) _______ human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man to shed the last drop (b) _______ blood to defend the freedom of his country. A man (c) _______ this quality is no better than a beast. A true patriot always remembers "Mother and motherland are superior (d) _______ heaven." There are some traitors who always try to destroy the glory of the country (e) _______ self interest. Answer: (a) from (b) of (c) without (d) to (e) for 6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions: [Mymensingh Board 2026] People addicted (a) _______ smoking often suffer (b) _______ various diseases, including cancer. Cancer is a fatal disease which takes a heavy toll (c) _______ human lives every year all over the world. Medical science is yet to find (d) _______ a cure for it. So all of us, young or old, should give (e) _______ this dangerous habit. Answer: (a) to (b) from (c) on (d) out (e) up 7. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions. [Dinajpur Board 2026] Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary day (a) _______ work. The morning probably starts (b) _______ a cup of coffee/tea, followed by greeting the colleagues. Then comes the inevitable, which is log in the computer, receiving and sending dozens of emails. E-mails operate (c) _______ a network of computers linked by the internet. Many of us have already given (d) _______ the habit of writing letter by using paper. It has brought (e) _______ a great change in modern life. Answer: (a) at (b) with (c) through (d) up (e) about 8. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: [Sylhet Board 2026] Patriotism is inherent (a) _______ man. It is essential (b) _______ a country's progress. Patriots are noted for their zeal and different from others. Their memory doesn't sink (c) _______ oblivion. They are worthy of praise and lay (d) _______ their lives for the country. They are not indifferent (e) _______ the development of their country. Answer: (a) in (b) for (c) into (d) down (e) to 9. Complete the following text with appropriate prepositions: [Dakhil Board 2026] Success depends (a) _______ many factors but the most important one is determination. People who believe (b) _______ themselves are more likely to overcome challenges. Sometimes, we fail (c) _______ our first attempt, but that failure teaches us valuable lessons. We should always focus (d) _______ our goals and work hard everyday. Success will eventually come (e) _______ those who never stop trying. Answer: (a) on (b) in (c) in (d) on (e) to 1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Dhaka Board-2025] Ruma is a student of class ten. (a) ___ she is meritorious, she never takes pride in her merit. She is helpful to all. (b) ___ any weak student comes to her with any problem, she tries to help him/her. She is respectful to the seniors (c) ___ affectionate to the juniors. She is simple in behavior (d) ___ strict in principle. (e) ___ everyone loves her. Answer: (a) Although/Although; (b) Whenever; (c) and; (d) but; (e) So/That's why 2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Rajshahi Board-2025] None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) —— our lives depend on it. (b) —— it is unfortunate that we are cutting trees recklessly. (c) —— trees are planted, soon our land will be deserted (d) —— there will be an adverse situation. (e) —— we should be aware of tree plantation. Answer: (a) because/as/since; (b) However/But; (c) Unless; (d) and; (e) Therefore/So 3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Cumilla Board-2025] Our environment is getting polluted in many ways. (a) ______ our air is being polluted by smoke from vehicles, household wastes, industrial wastes, smoke from burning fuels and so on. (b) ______ water is being polluted for using insanitary latrines, for using pesticides in croplands, for industrial wastes (c) ______ for many other reasons. Another form of pollution is sound pollution. (d) ______ this pollution occurs because of our unconsciousness. (e) ______ we all should be conscious of the side effects of any kind of pollution and act accordingly to lead a healthier and happier life. Answer: (a) For example/For instance; (b) Similarly; (c) and; (d) Actually; (e) That's why/So 4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Jashore Board-2025] The foods that we eat can be divided into six kinds (a) ______ what substances they contain and (b) ______ benefits they do to us. Fish, meat, peas and milk provide us with protein (c) ______ builds our body and helps us grow. (d) ______ we do not take these, we cannot grow well. Vitamins and mineral salts protect us from several diseases (e) ______ keep us fit for work. Answer: (a) according to; (b) what; (c) which; (d) If; (e) and 5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Dinajpur Board-2025] We should always keep in mind (a) ___ all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all. Different people have different capabilities. (b) ___ , harder exercise like wrestling (c) ___ gymnastics are suitable for young people (d) ___ they have energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take the milder exercises (e) ___ include walking, jogging, free hand exercises etc. Answer: (a) that; (b) For example/For instance; (c) and; (d) because/as/since; (e) which 6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Sylhet Board-2025] Some people think that blood donation is so serious loss from their body. It cannot be recovered (a) — it may cause serious health problem. (b) — this concept is completely wrong. (c) — most people (d) — the educated people do not have clear conception on the process of blood donation and its facts correctly. The fact is (e) — red blood cells in our body are reproduced again within 120 days after blood donation. Answer: (a) and; (b) But; (c) In fact/Actually; (d) even; (e) that 7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Barishal Board-2025] “Where there is a will there is a way.” This proverb is quite true. People hate their fate (a) ______ they cannot get the result as their wishes. But (b) ______ a man works deliberately for building his future, success will touch him definitely. There is no magic power, (c) ______ it is the magic of hard-work. (d) ______ one gets success, fortune will side him too. The unlucky people rebuke the fate. (e) ______, there is no alternative to work. Answer: (a) since; (b) when; (c) but; (d) If; (e) However 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Chattogram Board-2025] (a) ______ a flood is considered to be a natural calamity, it is no doubt a blessing for the people. It is considered to be a blessing in the sense (b) ______ it makes the soil alluvial. (c) ______, silt is scattered over land after land (d) ______ makes the soil fertile. So, it can be said that the flood has (e) ______ constructive and destructive sides. Answer: (a) Though; (b) that; (c) Thus/Generally (d) which; (e) both 9. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Mymensingh Board-2025] Load-shedding refers to stopping the supply of electricity for a period of time in a certain area. It is a great curse (a) ______ people have got used to an electricity oriented life. It occurs (b) ______ the power generation is less (c) ______ the demand. (d) ______ unplanned distribution (e) ______ illegal connection of electricity are also responsible for it. Answer: (a) because; (b) when; (c) than; (d) Moreover; (e) and Bangla Translation [Dhaka Board-2025] Ruma is a student of class ten. (a) Although she is meritorious, she never takes pride in her merit. She is helpful to all. (b) Whenever any weak student comes to her with any problem, she tries to help him/her. She is respectful to the seniors (c) and affectionate to the juniors. She is simple in behavior (d) but strict in principle. (e) So everyone loves her. Bengali Translation: রুমা দশম শ্রেণীর ছাত্রী। (ক) যদিও সে মেধাবী, সে কখনো তার মেধা নিয়ে গর্ব করে না। সে সবার প্রতি সহানুভূতিশীল। (খ) যখনই কোনো দুর্বল ছাত্রছাত্রী তার কাছে কোনো সমস্যা নিয়ে আসে, সে তাকে সাহায্য করার চেষ্টা করে। সে বড়দের প্রতি শ্রদ্ধাশীল (গ) এবং ছোটদের প্রতি স্নেহশীল। সে আচরণে সরল (ঘ) কিন্তু নীতিতে কঠোর। (ঙ) তাই সবাই তাকে ভালোবাসে। [Rajshahi Board-2025] None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) because our lives depend on it. (b) But it is unfortunate that we are cutting trees recklessly. (c) Unless trees are planted, soon our land will be deserted (d) and there will be an adverse situation. (e) Therefore we should be aware of tree plantation. Bengali Translation: বৃক্ষরোপণের গুরুত্ব কেউ অস্বীকার করতে পারে না (ক) কারণ আমাদের জীবন এর উপর নির্ভরশীল। (খ) কিন্তু এটা দুর্ভাগ্যজনক যে আমরা বেপরোয়াভাবে গাছ কাটছি। (গ) যদি না গাছ লাগানো হয়, শীঘ্রই আমাদের ভূমি মরুভূমি হয়ে যাবে (ঘ) এবং একটি প্রতিকূল পরিস্থিতি তৈরি হবে। (ঙ) অতএব আমাদের বৃক্ষরোপণ সম্পর্কে সচেতন হওয়া উচিত। [Cumilla Board-2025] Our environment is getting polluted in many ways. (a) For example our air is being polluted by smoke from vehicles, household wastes, industrial wastes, smoke from burning fuels and so on. (b) Similarly water is being polluted for using insanitary latrines, for using pesticides in croplands, for industrial wastes (c) and for many other reasons. Another form of pollution is sound pollution. (d) Actually this pollution occurs because of our unconsciousness. (e) That's why we all should be conscious of the side effects of any kind of pollution and act accordingly to lead a healthier and happier life. Bengali Translation: আমাদের পরিবেশ নানাভাবে দূষিত হচ্ছে। (ক) উদাহরণস্বরূপ আমাদের বায়ু যানবাহন, গৃহস্থালির বর্জ্য, শিল্প বর্জ্য, জ্বালানি পোড়ানোর ধোঁয়া ইত্যাদি দ্বারা দূষিত হচ্ছে। (খ) একইভাবে অস্বাস্থ্যকর ল্যাট্রিন ব্যবহার, ফসলি জমিতে কীটনাশক ব্যবহার, শিল্প বর্জ্য (গ) এবং আরও নানা কারণে পানি দূষিত হচ্ছে। দূষণের আরেকটি রূপ হলো শব্দ দূষণ। (ঘ) আসলে এই দূষণ আমাদের অসচেতনতার কারণেই ঘটে। (ঙ) এজন্যই একটি স্বাস্থ্যকর ও সুখী জীবনযাপনের জন্য আমাদের সকলেরই যেকোনো ধরনের দূষণের পার্শ্বপ্রতিক্রিয়া সম্পর্কে সচেতন হওয়া এবং সে অনুযায়ী কাজ করা উচিত। [Jashore Board-2025] The foods that we eat can be divided into six kinds (a) according to what substances they contain and (b) what benefits they do to us. Fish, meat, peas and milk provide us with protein (c) which builds our body and helps us grow. (d) If we do not take these, we cannot grow well. Vitamins and mineral salts protect us from several diseases (e) and keep us fit for work. Bengali Translation: আমরা যে খাবার খাই সেগুলোকে ছয় ভাগে ভাগ করা যায় (ক) অনুযায়ী যে সেগুলোতে কী কী উপাদান রয়েছে এবং (খ) কী উপকার তারা আমাদের করে। মাছ, মাংস, মটরশুঁটি এবং দুধ আমাদের প্রোটিন সরবরাহ করে (গ) যা আমাদের শরীর গঠন করে এবং আমাদের বেড়ে উঠতে সাহায্য করে। (ঘ) যদি আমরা এগুলো না খাই, আমরা ভালোভাবে বেড়ে উঠতে পারি না। ভিটামিন এবং খনিজ লবণ আমাদের বিভিন্ন রোগ থেকে রক্ষা করে (ঙ) এবং আমাদের কাজের জন্য উপযুক্ত রাখে। [Dinajpur Board-2025] We should always keep in mind (a) that all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all. Different people have different capabilities. (b) For example, harder exercise like wrestling (c) and gymnastics are suitable for young people (d) because they have energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take the milder exercises (e) which include walking, jogging, free hand exercises etc. Bengali Translation: আমাদের সর্বদা মনে রাখা উচিত (ক) যে সব ধরনের শারীরিক ব্যায়াম সবার জন্য উপযুক্ত নয়। বিভিন্ন মানুষের বিভিন্ন ক্ষমতা রয়েছে। (খ) উদাহরণস্বরূপ, কুস্তি (গ) এবং জিমন্যাস্টিকসের মতো কঠিন ব্যায়াম তরুণদের জন্য উপযুক্ত (ঘ) কারণ সেগুলো করার মতো শক্তি তাদের আছে। দুর্বল এবং বয়স্ক ব্যক্তিদের হালকা ব্যায়াম করা উচিত (ঙ) যেগুলোর মধ্যে রয়েছে হাঁটা, জগিং, খালি হাতে ব্যায়াম ইত্যাদি। [Sylhet Board-2025] Some people think that blood donation is so serious loss from their body. It cannot be recovered (a) and it may cause serious health problem. (b) But this concept is completely wrong. (c) In fact most people (d) even the educated people do not have clear conception on the process of blood donation and its facts correctly. The fact is (e) that red blood cells in our body are reproduced again within 120 days after blood donation. Bengali Translation: কিছু লোক মনে করে যে রক্তদান তাদের শরীর থেকে একটি গুরুতর ক্ষতি। এটি পূরণ করা যায় না (ক) এবং এটি গুরুতর স্বাস্থ্য সমস্যা সৃষ্টি করতে পারে। (খ) কিন্তু এই ধারণাটি সম্পূর্ণ ভুল। (গ) প্রকৃতপক্ষে বেশিরভাগ লোক (ঘ) এমনকি শিক্ষিত লোকদেরও রক্তদান প্রক্রিয়া এবং এর সঠিক তথ্য সম্পর্কে স্পষ্ট ধারণা নেই। আসল সত্য হলো (ঙ) যে রক্তদানের ১২০ দিনের মধ্যে আমাদের শরীরের লোহিত রক্তকণিকা পুনরায় উৎপাদিত হয়। [Barishal Board-2025] “Where there is a will there is a way.” This proverb is quite true. People hate their fate (a) since they cannot get the result as their wishes. But (b) when a man works deliberately for building his future, success will touch him definitely. There is no magic power, (c) but it is the magic of hard-work. (d) If one gets success, fortune will side him too. The unlucky people rebuke the fate. (e) However, there is no alternative to work. Bengali Translation: "ইচ্ছা থাকলে উপায় হয়।" এই প্রবাদটি খুবই সত্য। লোকেরা তাদের ভাগ্যকে ঘৃণা করে (ক) যেহেতু তারা তাদের ইচ্ছা অনুযায়ী ফল পায় না। কিন্তু (খ) যখন একজন মানুষ তার ভবিষ্যৎ গড়ার জন্য ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে কাজ করে, সাফল্য অবশ্যই তাকে স্পর্শ করবে। কোনো জাদুশক্তি নেই, (গ) কিন্তু এটা কঠোর পরিশ্রমের জাদু। (ঘ) যদি কেউ সাফল্য পায়, ভাগ্যও তার পক্ষে থাকবে। দুর্ভাগা লোকেরাই ভাগ্যকে তিরস্কার করে। (ঙ) যাইহোক, কাজের কোনো বিকল্প নেই। [Chattogram Board-2025] (a) Though a flood is considered to be a natural calamity, it is no doubt a blessing for the people. It is considered to be a blessing in the sense (b) that it makes the soil alluvial. (c) Thus, silt is scattered over land after land (d) which makes the soil fertile. So, it can be said that the flood has (e) both constructive and destructive sides. Bengali Translation: (ক) যদিও বন্যাকে একটি প্রাকৃতিক দুর্যোগ হিসেবে গণ্য করা হয়, এটি নিঃসন্দেহে মানুষের জন্য একটি আশীর্বাদ। এটাকে আশীর্বাদ হিসেবে গণ্য করা হয় এই অর্থে (খ) যে এটা মাটিকে উর্বর করে। (গ) এভাবে, পলি এক জমির পর আরেক জমিতে ছড়িয়ে পড়ে (ঘ) যা মাটিকে উর্বর করে তোলে। সুতরাং, বলা যায় যে বন্যার (ঙ) উভয় গঠনমূলক এবং ধ্বংসাত্মক দিক রয়েছে। [Mymensingh Board-2025] Load-shedding refers to stopping the supply of electricity for a period of timeAll Board Questions -2025 in a certain area. It is a great curse (a) because people have got used to an electricity oriented life. It occurs (b) when the power generation is less (c) than the demand. (d) Moreover unplanned distribution (e) and illegal connection of electricity are also responsible for it. Bengali Translation: লোডশেডিং বলতে একটি নির্দিষ্ট এলাকায় কিছু সময়ের জন্য বিদ্যুৎ সরবরাহ বন্ধ করাকে বোঝায়। এটি একটি বড় অভিশাপ (ক) কারণ মানুষ বিদ্যুৎ নির্ভর জীবনে অভ্যস্ত হয়ে উঠেছে। এটি ঘটে (খ) যখন বিদ্যুতের উৎপাদন চাহিদার (গ) চেয়ে কম হয়। (ঘ) অধিকন্তু অপরিকল্পিত বিতরণ (ঙ) এবং বিদ্যুতের অবৈধ সংযোগও এর জন্য দায়ী।

All Board Questions -2026 Questions: 1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Dhaka Board 2026] Computer virus is a terror to the users of computer. (a) _______ it is not biological virus, it disturbs the plain operation of a computer. Computer virus is usually a programme to delete the files which are saved (b) _______ useful memories. Sometimes the virus attacks the hard disk (c) _______ harms it. (d) _______ things happen, (e) _______ no operation is possible after the attack. 2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Chattogram Board 2026] Global worming is increasing day by day (a) _______ deforestation. We cut down trees (b) _______ never think of planting trees. (c) _______ human beings and other living beings are in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) _______ there will be no trees left for us. (e) _______, we have to face bitter consequences of deforestation. 3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Cumilla Board 2026] In general, people hate their fate (a) _______ they don't get the result they wish. But (b) _______ a man works deliberately for building his future, success will definitely touch him. There is no magic power (c) _______ it is the magic of hard work. (d) _______ he works hard to attain success, fortune will never follow him. Those (e) _______ are unlucky rebuke fate. Actually, there is no alternative to hard work. 4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Rajshahi Board 2026] Dengue fever is a serious disease (a) _______ is caused by a sort of virus called 'Dengue virus'. (b) _______, this virus was identified in Africa. (c) _______ now it has spread all over the world. (d) _______ in most cases, dengue has its remedy, it is better to prevent it. (e) _______ we keep our dwelling places clean and people are aware of it, we can easily prevent this disease. 5. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors. [Jashore Board 2026] The whole world has turned into a global village (a) _______ the improvement of information technology. (b) _______ we can know (c) _______ is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with other (d) _______ technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) _______ we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture. 6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Mymensingh Board 2026] Dengue fever is a serious disease (a) _______ is caused by a kind of virus called 'Dengue Virus'. (b) _______, this virus was identified in Africa (c) _______ now it has spread all over the world. (d) _______ in most cases dengue fever has its remedy, it is better to prevent it. (e) _______ we keep our dwelling houses clean and people are conscious of it, we can easily avoid it. 7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Dinajpur Board 2026] None can deny the importance of water purification, (a) _______ our lives on earth directly or indirectly depend on it. (b) _______ it is a matter of sorrow that we are polluting water everywhere without any reason. (c) _______ it continues, our environment will turn into an inhabitable place. (d) _______ there will be a harmful change in the climate. (e) _______ we should preserve pure water for our own sake. 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Sylhet Board 2026] Everybody knows (a) _______ sincerity is the key to success. A sincere person can prosper in life. The man (b) _______ does not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way in the world. Many a man is not conscious of the importance of sincerity for (c) _______ they don't have the benefit of success. (d) _______ we should be sincere to our work. (e) _______ we are sincere to our work, we will suffer in the long run. 9. Complete the following text using suitable connectors: [Dakhil Board 2026] (a) _______ they were walking, Rosamond had to stop once again to take another stone out of the broken shoe, (b) _______ she often limped with pain. (c) _______ they got back to the shop, Rosamond's mother asked her to carefully examine the jar (d) _______ she bought it. (e) _______ Rosamond was so excited that she bought it even without looking at what was inside the jar. All Board Questions -2026 with Answers 1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Dhaka Board 2026] Computer virus is a terror to the users of computer. (a) _______ it is not biological virus, it disturbs the plain operation of a computer. Computer virus is usually a programme to delete the files which are saved (b) _______ useful memories. Sometimes the virus attacks the hard disk (c) _______ harms it. (d) _______ things happen, (e) _______ no operation is possible after the attack. Answer: (a) Though (b) for / as (c) and (d) If (e) then 2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Chattogram Board 2026] Global worming is increasing day by day (a) _______ deforestation. We cut down trees (b) _______ never think of planting trees. (c) _______ human beings and other living beings are in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) _______ there will be no trees left for us. (e) _______, we have to face bitter consequences of deforestation. Answer: (a) for / because of (b) but (c) Therefore / So (d) when (e) Then / Thus 3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Cumilla Board 2026] In general, people hate their fate (a) _______ they don't get the result they wish. But (b) _______ a man works deliberately for building his future, success will definitely touch him. There is no magic power (c) _______ it is the magic of hard work. (d) _______ he works hard to attain success, fortune will never follow him. Those (e) _______ are unlucky rebuke fate. Actually, there is no alternative to hard work. Answer: (a) as (b) if (c) rather (d) Unless (e) who 4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Rajshahi Board 2026] Dengue fever is a serious disease (a) _______ is caused by a sort of virus called 'Dengue virus'. (b) _______, this virus was identified in Africa. (c) _______ now it has spread all over the world. (d) _______ in most cases, dengue has its remedy, it is better to prevent it. (e) _______ we keep our dwelling places clean and people are aware of it, we can easily prevent this disease. Answer: (a) that / which (b) At first / Initially (c) But / However (d) Although / Though (e) If 5. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors. [Jashore Board 2026] The whole world has turned into a global village (a) _______ the improvement of information technology. (b) _______ we can know (c) _______ is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with other (d) _______ technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) _______ we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture. Answer: (a) due to / because of (b) As a result / That's why (c) what (d) as / since (e) So / Therefore 6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Mymensingh Board 2026] Dengue fever is a serious disease (a) _______ is caused by a kind of virus called 'Dengue Virus'. (b) _______, this virus was identified in Africa (c) _______ now it has spread all over the world. (d) _______ in most cases dengue fever has its remedy, it is better to prevent it. (e) _______ we keep our dwelling houses clean and people are conscious of it, we can easily avoid it. Answer: (a) that / which (b) At first / Initially (c) But / However (d) Although / Though (e) If 7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Dinajpur Board 2026] None can deny the importance of water purification, (a) _______ our lives on earth directly or indirectly depend on it. (b) _______ it is a matter of sorrow that we are polluting water everywhere without any reason. (c) _______ it continues, our environment will turn into an inhabitable place. (d) _______ there will be a harmful change in the climate. (e) _______ we should preserve pure water for our own sake. Answer: (a) as (b) But (c) If (d) Consequently (e) So 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Sylhet Board 2026] Everybody knows (a) _______ sincerity is the key to success. A sincere person can prosper in life. The man (b) _______ does not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way in the world. Many a man is not conscious of the importance of sincerity for (c) _______ they don't have the benefit of success. (d) _______ we should be sincere to our work. (e) _______ we are sincere to our work, we will suffer in the long run. Answer: (a) that (b) who (c) which (d) So / Therefore (e) Unless 9. Complete the following text using suitable connectors: [Dakhil Board 2026] (a) _______ they were walking, Rosamond had to stop once again to take another stone out of the broken shoe, (b) _______ she often limped with pain. (c) _______ they got back to the shop, Rosamond's mother asked her to carefully examine the jar (d) _______ she bought it. (e) _______ Rosamond was so excited that she bought it even without looking at what was inside the jar. Answer: (a) As / While (b) and (c) When (d) before (e) But 1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Dhaka Board-2025] Ruma is a student of class ten. (a) ___ she is meritorious, she never takes pride in her merit. She is helpful to all. (b) ___ any weak student comes to her with any problem, she tries to help him/her. She is respectful to the seniors (c) ___ affectionate to the juniors. She is simple in behavior (d) ___ strict in principle. (e) ___ everyone loves her. Answer: (a) Although/Although; (b) Whenever; (c) and; (d) but; (e) So/That's why 2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Rajshahi Board-2025] None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) —— our lives depend on it. (b) —— it is unfortunate that we are cutting trees recklessly. (c) —— trees are planted, soon our land will be deserted (d) —— there will be an adverse situation. (e) —— we should be aware of tree plantation. Answer: (a) because/as/since; (b) However/But; (c) Unless; (d) and; (e) Therefore/So 3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Cumilla Board-2025] Our environment is getting polluted in many ways. (a) ______ our air is being polluted by smoke from vehicles, household wastes, industrial wastes, smoke from burning fuels and so on. (b) ______ water is being polluted for using insanitary latrines, for using pesticides in croplands, for industrial wastes (c) ______ for many other reasons. Another form of pollution is sound pollution. (d) ______ this pollution occurs because of our unconsciousness. (e) ______ we all should be conscious of the side effects of any kind of pollution and act accordingly to lead a healthier and happier life. Answer: (a) For example/For instance; (b) Similarly; (c) and; (d) Actually; (e) That's why/So 4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Jashore Board-2025] The foods that we eat can be divided into six kinds (a) ______ what substances they contain and (b) ______ benefits they do to us. Fish, meat, peas and milk provide us with protein (c) ______ builds our body and helps us grow. (d) ______ we do not take these, we cannot grow well. Vitamins and mineral salts protect us from several diseases (e) ______ keep us fit for work. Answer: (a) according to; (b) what; (c) which; (d) If; (e) and 5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Dinajpur Board-2025] We should always keep in mind (a) ___ all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all. Different people have different capabilities. (b) ___ , harder exercise like wrestling (c) ___ gymnastics are suitable for young people (d) ___ they have energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take the milder exercises (e) ___ include walking, jogging, free hand exercises etc. Answer: (a) that; (b) For example/For instance; (c) and; (d) because/as/since; (e) which 6. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Sylhet Board-2025] Some people think that blood donation is so serious loss from their body. It cannot be recovered (a) — it may cause serious health problem. (b) — this concept is completely wrong. (c) — most people (d) — the educated people do not have clear conception on the process of blood donation and its facts correctly. The fact is (e) — red blood cells in our body are reproduced again within 120 days after blood donation. Answer: (a) and; (b) But; (c) In fact/Actually; (d) even; (e) that 7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Barishal Board-2025] “Where there is a will there is a way.” This proverb is quite true. People hate their fate (a) ______ they cannot get the result as their wishes. But (b) ______ a man works deliberately for building his future, success will touch him definitely. There is no magic power, (c) ______ it is the magic of hard-work. (d) ______ one gets success, fortune will side him too. The unlucky people rebuke the fate. (e) ______, there is no alternative to work. Answer: (a) since; (b) when; (c) but; (d) If; (e) However 8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Chattogram Board-2025] (a) ______ a flood is considered to be a natural calamity, it is no doubt a blessing for the people. It is considered to be a blessing in the sense (b) ______ it makes the soil alluvial. (c) ______, silt is scattered over land after land (d) ______ makes the soil fertile. So, it can be said that the flood has (e) ______ constructive and destructive sides. Answer: (a) Though; (b) that; (c) Thus/Generally (d) which; (e) both 9. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: [Mymensingh Board-2025] Load-shedding refers to stopping the supply of electricity for a period of time in a certain area. It is a great curse (a) ______ people have got used to an electricity oriented life. It occurs (b) ______ the power generation is less (c) ______ the demand. (d) ______ unplanned distribution (e) ______ illegal connection of electricity are also responsible for it. Answer: (a) because; (b) when; (c) than; (d) Moreover; (e) and Bangla Translation [Dhaka Board-2025] Ruma is a student of class ten. (a) Although she is meritorious, she never takes pride in her merit. She is helpful to all. (b) Whenever any weak student comes to her with any problem, she tries to help him/her. She is respectful to the seniors (c) and affectionate to the juniors. She is simple in behavior (d) but strict in principle. (e) So everyone loves her. Bengali Translation: রুমা দশম শ্রেণীর ছাত্রী। (ক) যদিও সে মেধাবী, সে কখনো তার মেধা নিয়ে গর্ব করে না। সে সবার প্রতি সহানুভূতিশীল। (খ) যখনই কোনো দুর্বল ছাত্রছাত্রী তার কাছে কোনো সমস্যা নিয়ে আসে, সে তাকে সাহায্য করার চেষ্টা করে। সে বড়দের প্রতি শ্রদ্ধাশীল (গ) এবং ছোটদের প্রতি স্নেহশীল। সে আচরণে সরল (ঘ) কিন্তু নীতিতে কঠোর। (ঙ) তাই সবাই তাকে ভালোবাসে। [Rajshahi Board-2025] None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) because our lives depend on it. (b) But it is unfortunate that we are cutting trees recklessly. (c) Unless trees are planted, soon our land will be deserted (d) and there will be an adverse situation. (e) Therefore we should be aware of tree plantation. Bengali Translation: বৃক্ষরোপণের গুরুত্ব কেউ অস্বীকার করতে পারে না (ক) কারণ আমাদের জীবন এর উপর নির্ভরশীল। (খ) কিন্তু এটা দুর্ভাগ্যজনক যে আমরা বেপরোয়াভাবে গাছ কাটছি। (গ) যদি না গাছ লাগানো হয়, শীঘ্রই আমাদের ভূমি মরুভূমি হয়ে যাবে (ঘ) এবং একটি প্রতিকূল পরিস্থিতি তৈরি হবে। (ঙ) অতএব আমাদের বৃক্ষরোপণ সম্পর্কে সচেতন হওয়া উচিত। [Cumilla Board-2025] Our environment is getting polluted in many ways. (a) For example our air is being polluted by smoke from vehicles, household wastes, industrial wastes, smoke from burning fuels and so on. (b) Similarly water is being polluted for using insanitary latrines, for using pesticides in croplands, for industrial wastes (c) and for many other reasons. Another form of pollution is sound pollution. (d) Actually this pollution occurs because of our unconsciousness. (e) That's why we all should be conscious of the side effects of any kind of pollution and act accordingly to lead a healthier and happier life. Bengali Translation: আমাদের পরিবেশ নানাভাবে দূষিত হচ্ছে। (ক) উদাহরণস্বরূপ আমাদের বায়ু যানবাহন, গৃহস্থালির বর্জ্য, শিল্প বর্জ্য, জ্বালানি পোড়ানোর ধোঁয়া ইত্যাদি দ্বারা দূষিত হচ্ছে। (খ) একইভাবে অস্বাস্থ্যকর ল্যাট্রিন ব্যবহার, ফসলি জমিতে কীটনাশক ব্যবহার, শিল্প বর্জ্য (গ) এবং আরও নানা কারণে পানি দূষিত হচ্ছে। দূষণের আরেকটি রূপ হলো শব্দ দূষণ। (ঘ) আসলে এই দূষণ আমাদের অসচেতনতার কারণেই ঘটে। (ঙ) এজন্যই একটি স্বাস্থ্যকর ও সুখী জীবনযাপনের জন্য আমাদের সকলেরই যেকোনো ধরনের দূষণের পার্শ্বপ্রতিক্রিয়া সম্পর্কে সচেতন হওয়া এবং সে অনুযায়ী কাজ করা উচিত। [Jashore Board-2025] The foods that we eat can be divided into six kinds (a) according to what substances they contain and (b) what benefits they do to us. Fish, meat, peas and milk provide us with protein (c) which builds our body and helps us grow. (d) If we do not take these, we cannot grow well. Vitamins and mineral salts protect us from several diseases (e) and keep us fit for work. Bengali Translation: আমরা যে খাবার খাই সেগুলোকে ছয় ভাগে ভাগ করা যায় (ক) অনুযায়ী যে সেগুলোতে কী কী উপাদান রয়েছে এবং (খ) কী উপকার তারা আমাদের করে। মাছ, মাংস, মটরশুঁটি এবং দুধ আমাদের প্রোটিন সরবরাহ করে (গ) যা আমাদের শরীর গঠন করে এবং আমাদের বেড়ে উঠতে সাহায্য করে। (ঘ) যদি আমরা এগুলো না খাই, আমরা ভালোভাবে বেড়ে উঠতে পারি না। ভিটামিন এবং খনিজ লবণ আমাদের বিভিন্ন রোগ থেকে রক্ষা করে (ঙ) এবং আমাদের কাজের জন্য উপযুক্ত রাখে। [Dinajpur Board-2025] We should always keep in mind (a) that all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all. Different people have different capabilities. (b) For example, harder exercise like wrestling (c) and gymnastics are suitable for young people (d) because they have energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take the milder exercises (e) which include walking, jogging, free hand exercises etc. Bengali Translation: আমাদের সর্বদা মনে রাখা উচিত (ক) যে সব ধরনের শারীরিক ব্যায়াম সবার জন্য উপযুক্ত নয়। বিভিন্ন মানুষের বিভিন্ন ক্ষমতা রয়েছে। (খ) উদাহরণস্বরূপ, কুস্তি (গ) এবং জিমন্যাস্টিকসের মতো কঠিন ব্যায়াম তরুণদের জন্য উপযুক্ত (ঘ) কারণ সেগুলো করার মতো শক্তি তাদের আছে। দুর্বল এবং বয়স্ক ব্যক্তিদের হালকা ব্যায়াম করা উচিত (ঙ) যেগুলোর মধ্যে রয়েছে হাঁটা, জগিং, খালি হাতে ব্যায়াম ইত্যাদি। [Sylhet Board-2025] Some people think that blood donation is so serious loss from their body. It cannot be recovered (a) and it may cause serious health problem. (b) But this concept is completely wrong. (c) In fact most people (d) even the educated people do not have clear conception on the process of blood donation and its facts correctly. The fact is (e) that red blood cells in our body are reproduced again within 120 days after blood donation. Bengali Translation: কিছু লোক মনে করে যে রক্তদান তাদের শরীর থেকে একটি গুরুতর ক্ষতি। এটি পূরণ করা যায় না (ক) এবং এটি গুরুতর স্বাস্থ্য সমস্যা সৃষ্টি করতে পারে। (খ) কিন্তু এই ধারণাটি সম্পূর্ণ ভুল। (গ) প্রকৃতপক্ষে বেশিরভাগ লোক (ঘ) এমনকি শিক্ষিত লোকদেরও রক্তদান প্রক্রিয়া এবং এর সঠিক তথ্য সম্পর্কে স্পষ্ট ধারণা নেই। আসল সত্য হলো (ঙ) যে রক্তদানের ১২০ দিনের মধ্যে আমাদের শরীরের লোহিত রক্তকণিকা পুনরায় উৎপাদিত হয়। [Barishal Board-2025] “Where there is a will there is a way.” This proverb is quite true. People hate their fate (a) since they cannot get the result as their wishes. But (b) when a man works deliberately for building his future, success will touch him definitely. There is no magic power, (c) but it is the magic of hard-work. (d) If one gets success, fortune will side him too. The unlucky people rebuke the fate. (e) However, there is no alternative to work. Bengali Translation: "ইচ্ছা থাকলে উপায় হয়।" এই প্রবাদটি খুবই সত্য। লোকেরা তাদের ভাগ্যকে ঘৃণা করে (ক) যেহেতু তারা তাদের ইচ্ছা অনুযায়ী ফল পায় না। কিন্তু (খ) যখন একজন মানুষ তার ভবিষ্যৎ গড়ার জন্য ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে কাজ করে, সাফল্য অবশ্যই তাকে স্পর্শ করবে। কোনো জাদুশক্তি নেই, (গ) কিন্তু এটা কঠোর পরিশ্রমের জাদু। (ঘ) যদি কেউ সাফল্য পায়, ভাগ্যও তার পক্ষে থাকবে। দুর্ভাগা লোকেরাই ভাগ্যকে তিরস্কার করে। (ঙ) যাইহোক, কাজের কোনো বিকল্প নেই। [Chattogram Board-2025] (a) Though a flood is considered to be a natural calamity, it is no doubt a blessing for the people. It is considered to be a blessing in the sense (b) that it makes the soil alluvial. (c) Thus, silt is scattered over land after land (d) which makes the soil fertile. So, it can be said that the flood has (e) both constructive and destructive sides. Bengali Translation: (ক) যদিও বন্যাকে একটি প্রাকৃতিক দুর্যোগ হিসেবে গণ্য করা হয়, এটি নিঃসন্দেহে মানুষের জন্য একটি আশীর্বাদ। এটাকে আশীর্বাদ হিসেবে গণ্য করা হয় এই অর্থে (খ) যে এটা মাটিকে উর্বর করে। (গ) এভাবে, পলি এক জমির পর আরেক জমিতে ছড়িয়ে পড়ে (ঘ) যা মাটিকে উর্বর করে তোলে। সুতরাং, বলা যায় যে বন্যার (ঙ) উভয় গঠনমূলক এবং ধ্বংসাত্মক দিক রয়েছে। [Mymensingh Board-2025] Load-shedding refers to stopping the supply of electricity for a period of timeAll Board Questions -2025 in a certain area. It is a great curse (a) because people have got used to an electricity oriented life. It occurs (b) when the power generation is less (c) than the demand. (d) Moreover unplanned distribution (e) and illegal connection of electricity are also responsible for it. Bengali Translation: লোডশেডিং বলতে একটি নির্দিষ্ট এলাকায় কিছু সময়ের জন্য বিদ্যুৎ সরবরাহ বন্ধ করাকে বোঝায়। এটি একটি বড় অভিশাপ (ক) কারণ মানুষ বিদ্যুৎ নির্ভর জীবনে অভ্যস্ত হয়ে উঠেছে। এটি ঘটে (খ) যখন বিদ্যুতের উৎপাদন চাহিদার (গ) চেয়ে কম হয়। (ঘ) অধিকন্তু অপরিকল্পিত বিতরণ (ঙ) এবং বিদ্যুতের অবৈধ সংযোগও এর জন্য দায়ী।

SSC All Board Questions-2026 Questions: 1.Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Dhaka Board 2026] the man said to mohsin my family have been starving for a couple of days i have gone from door to door in quest of work but i have found no work mohsin said take the bunch of keys and open the almirah have as much money as you require 2. Use capital and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Chattogram Board 2026] once my mother said to me who came to you my friend rafiq mom she asked what did he want i said his mother is ill he needs some money 3.Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Cumilla Board 2026] where is your mother I would like to talk to her about your progress in studies the teacher said to the student sorry sir I have forgotten to inform my mother the student replied 4.Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Rajshahi Board 2026] In a certain school a student once found a one hundred taka note in the play ground he took it to his mother what shall I do with it asked the mother. 5. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Jashore Board 2026] how can i help you the librarian says i need a book sir Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam tamim replies 6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Mymensingh Board 2026] how dare you wake me up the lion roared i shall kill you for that please let me go the mouse cried i did not mean to wake you up 7. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Dinajpur Board 2026] what are you going to do in the coming winter vacation said momin to feroz i will visit some historic and interesting places of bangladesh with my family and you replied feroz momin said excellent decision 8. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Sylhet Board 2026] what is your plan after the examination said i we have decided to visit our home town mamun replied 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Dakhil Board 2026] who are happy those who have fit bodies are the happiest ones if we are physically sound we will be mentally sound too we need to take care of our health as well as be positive in thinking how lucky they are who are both ways fit SSC All Board Questions-2026 with Answers: 1. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Dhaka Board 2026] the man said to mohsin my family have been starving for a couple of days i have gone from door to door in quest of work but i have found no work mohsin said take the bunch of keys and open the almirah have as much money as you require Answer: The man said to Mohsin, "My family have been starving for a couple of days. I have gone from door to door in quest of work but I have found no work." Mohsin said, "Take the bunch of keys and open the almirah. Have as much money as you require." 2. Use capital and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Chattogram Board 2026] once my mother said to me who came to you my friend rafiq mom she asked what did he want i said his mother is ill he needs some money Answer: Once my mother said to me, "Who came to you?" "My friend Rafiq, mom." She asked, "What did he want?" I said, "His mother is ill. He needs some money." 3. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Cumilla Board 2026] where is your mother I would like to talk to her about your progress in studies the teacher said to the student sorry sir I have forgotten to inform my mother the student replied Answer: "Where is your mother? I would like to talk to her about your progress in studies," the teacher said to the student. "Sorry, sir. I have forgotten to inform my mother," the student replied. 4. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Rajshahi Board 2026] In a certain school a student once found a one hundred taka note in the play ground he took it to his mother what shall I do with it asked the mother. Answer: In a certain school, a student once found a one hundred-taka note in the play ground. He took it to his mother. "What shall I do with it?" asked the mother. 5. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Jashore Board 2026] how can i help you the librarian says i need a book sir Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam tamim replies Answer: "How can I help you?" the librarian says. "I need a book, sir. 'Wings of Fire' by APJ Abdul Kalam," Tamim replies. 6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Mymensingh Board 2026] how dare you wake me up the lion roared i shall kill you for that please let me go the mouse cried i did not mean to wake you up Answer: "How dare you wake me up?" the lion roared. "I shall kill you for that." "Please, let me go," the mouse cried. "I did not mean to wake you up." 7. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Dinajpur Board 2026] what are you going to do in the coming winter vacation said momin to feroz i will visit some historic and interesting places of bangladesh with my family and you replied feroz momin said excellent decision Answer: "What are you going to do in the coming winter vacation?" said Momin to Feroz. "I will visit some historic and interesting places of Bangladesh with my family and you," replied Feroz. Momin said, "Excellent decision." 8. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Sylhet Board 2026] what is your plan after the examination said i we have decided to visit our home town mamun replied Answer: "What is your plan after the examination?" said I. "We have decided to visit our home town," Mamun replied. 9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: [Dakhil Board 2026] who are happy those who have fit bodies are the happiest ones if we are physically sound we will be mentally sound too we need to take care of our health as well as be positive in thinking how lucky they are who are both ways fit Answer: Who are happy? Those who have fit bodies are the happiest ones. If we are physically sound, we will be mentally sound too. We need to take care of our health as well as be positive in thinking. How lucky they are who are both ways fit!

SSC All Board Questions-2025 Dhaka Board 2025 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: what is the time by your watch he said its half past nine i replied i must go to school he said Chittagong Board 2025 11. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: porter you may go said the mistress of the house laughing you have gained your freedom by allah he replied i wont leave the house until ive heard the stories of my companions. Sylhet Board 2025 11. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: why are you putting the foods in your pocket why dont you eat asked the nobleman i am doing the right thing replied sheikh saadi my dress deserves these rich dishes Dinajpur Board 2025 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: honesty is a noble virtue it is the secret of success in every sphere of life the value of honesty is very great it brings love respect and fearlessness an honest man passes his days in mental peace in order to search happiness. Cumilla Board 2025 11. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: what kind of stories did aesop tell said anwar fables replied mr amin do you know what fables are no sir i dont know said anwar well said mr amin fables are stories with a message or a moral Jessore Board 2025 11. Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: have you ever been to coxs bazar asked hasan no i have never gone there replied kamal but i long for visiting the place i had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year said hasan how charming the scenery is Barishal Board 2025 11. Use capital and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: porter you may go said the mistress of the house laughing you have gained your freedom by allah he replied i wont leave the house until ive heard the stories of my companions. Mymensing Board 2025 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: what's your programme after the examination asked abiha. zaeem said I have not decided yet can you suggest any Rajshahi Board 2025 11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: do you know me yes i know you from my childhood whats your name my name is ratan Answers Dhaka Board 2025 "What is the time by your watch?" he said. "It's half past nine," I replied. "I must go to school," he said. Chittagong Board 2025 "Porter, you may go," said the mistress of the house, laughing. "You have gained your freedom by Allah." He replied, "I won't leave the house until I've heard the stories of my companions." Sylhet Board 2025 "Why are you putting the foods in your pocket? Why don't you eat?" asked the nobleman. "I am doing the right thing," replied Sheikh Saadi. "My dress deserves these rich dishes." Dinajpur Board 2025 Honesty is a noble virtue. It is the secret of success in every sphere of life. The value of honesty is very great. It brings love, respect and fearlessness. An honest man passes his days in mental peace in order to search happiness. Cumilla Board 2025 "What kind of stories did Aesop tell?" said Anwar. "Fables," replied Mr. Amin. "Do you know what fables are?" "No, sir, I don't know," said Anwar. "Well," said Mr. Amin, "fables are stories with a message or a moral." Jessore Board 2025 "Have you ever been to Cox's Bazar?" asked Hasan. "No, I have never gone there," replied Kamal. "But I long for visiting the place." "I had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year," said Hasan. "How charming the scenery is!" Barishal Board 2025 "Porter, you may go," said the mistress of the house, laughing. "You have gained your freedom by Allah." He replied, "I won't leave the house until I've heard the stories of my companions." Mymensing Board 2025 "What's your programme after the examination?" asked Abiha. Zaeem said, "I have not decided yet. Can you suggest any?" Rajshahi Board 2025 "Do you know me?" "Yes, I know you from my childhood." "What's your name?" "My name is Ratan."

Most Important Paragraphs for Examination - 2027 Priority Paragraph Topic Board Exam Appearances & Total [Qty] 2025 Test Qty Click on the link for sample answer 1. Tree Plantation ✪✪✪ MymB-25, 23; JB-20, 19; RB-20, 15, 09, 04; BB-23, 16, 15; CtgB-25, 15, 14; DB-23, 20, 08; DjB-16 [16] 11 Tree Plantation / The Usefulness of Trees 2. Load Shedding ✪✪ SB-17, 07, 03; DinB-16; CB-23, 07; CtgB-16, 02; DjB-11; BB-11, 03; RB-11, 08, 03, 01; JB-07 [15] 3 Load Shedding 3. Visit to a Book Fair ✪✪✪ JesB-25, 17; SB-24, 23, 10; DB-19, 15, 10; CtgB-19; CB-17, 15, 05; RB-22, 20, 09; BB-10; JB-25; DjB-24 [15] 12 A Book Fair / Your Visit to a Book Fair / Bangla Academy Book Fair 4. A School Library ✪✪✪ CtgB-25; DB-23, 22; CB-19, 15; DinB-17; RB-14, 10; JB-19, 09; SB-08; BB-20 [12] 10 A LIBRARY /A School Library /A COLLEGE LIBRARY 5. The Life of a Farmer ✪✪✪ DB-24; CtgB-24, 15; DjB-19; SB-19, 15; BB-19; RB-17, 16; CB-24; SylB-15 [10] 19 A Farmer /Life of a Farmer 6. A Winter Morning ✪✪✪ DjB-25, 24, 23, 15; BB-2023; CtgB-2023; BarB-23; DinB-24, 23, 15 [9] 15 A Winter Morning ( Paragraph / Composition / Essay ) 7. A School Magazine ✪✪✪ JesB-24, 16; RB-2019; DinB-19; SB-2016; DB-2025; DJB-2020; MB-2024; JB-2024, 2016 [9] 23 A School / College Magazine 8. Our National Flag ✪✪✪ MymB-24; RB-24, 23; SB-24; JB-2019; CB-2016, 2019; DinB-25; JesB-19 [8] 8 Our National Flag 9. A Tea Stall ✪✪✪ RB-25; DB-24, 15; BB-24; MB-22; CtgB-2020; CB-25; RajB-25; BarB-24 [8] 10 A Tea Stall 10. Water Pollution ✪✪ BB-25; CB-22, 16; DjB-22, 20; DB-19; RB-16; DinB-20 [8] 3 Water Pollution 11. A Street Hawker ✪✪✪ CB-23; SB-20; DB-2016; SylB-25; JesB-23; DhkB-16; SylB-20 [7] 15 A Street Hawker 12. A Rainy Day ✪✪ RB-25, 24, 19; SB-25; JB-15; SylB-25; JesB-15 [7] 5 A Rainy Day / MY EXPERIENCE OF A RAINY DAY 13. Traffic Jam ✪✪✪ CB-19, 20; JB-25; MB-23; CtgB-16; JesB-25; CuB-19 [7] 14 Traffic Jam 14. Deforestation / Bad Impacts ✪✪✪ DB-25; MB-20; SB-20; BB-20; All Boards-18; DhkB-25 [6] 33 Deforestation 15. Early Rising / Benefits ✪✪ SB-23; JB-22, 20; CB-17; CtgB-17; SylB-23 [6] 7 Early Rising /Benefits of Early Rising 16. Importance of Learning English ✪✪ CB-25; JB-23; JesB-23; MB-2025; RB-2020; DhkB-20 [6] 4 Importance of Learning English /Necessity of Learning English 17. Environment Pollution ✪✪✪ BB-25; CB-2024; DB-2019; BarB-25 [4] 14 Environment Pollution / The Environmental Pollution in Bangladesh 18. Mobile Phone (Uses/Abuses) ✪✪✪ BarB-16; CtgB-16; BB-16 [3] 14 Mobile Phone / The Uses and Abuses of Mobile Phone 19. Road Accident / Street Accident ✪✪ DB-20; CB-20; CtgB-2024 [3] 6 A Road Accident / Street Accidents/ Causes and Effects of Road Accidents 20. A Railway Station RB-12; DjB-23, 17 [3] ✪ 4 A Railway Station 21. Smartphone JB-24; ✪ 2 Smartphones / Smartphones: Uses and Abuses (Paragraph / Composition / Essay ) 22. Learning Computer BarB-24; BB-24 [2] ✪ 1 Computer / IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER EDUCATION ( Paragraph / Composition / Essay ) 23. A Moonlit Night CB-25; All Boards-18 [2] ✪ 4 A Moonlit Night 24. A Village Fair BarB-20; SB-22; SylB-22 [3] ✪ 2 Visiting A Village Fair 25. Life of a Rickshaw Puller CtgB-23; DB-17 [2] ✪ 4 A Rickshaw Puller 26. A Day Labourer BarB-17 [1] ✪ 4 A Day Labourer 27. Your Homeland / Motherland DjB-25 [1] ✪ 2 Bangladesh : My Country / MY COUNTRY 28. Price Hike DB-2016 [1] ✪ 5 Price-Hike / Causes of Price Hike 29. Drug Addiction CB-2020 [1] ✪ 5 Drug Addiction / The Curse of Drug Addiction 30. Dengue Fever MB-25; RB-20 [2] ✪ 2 Dengue Fever 31. Gen-Z — [0] 1 Gen-Z / Generation Z / Gen Z and Social Media / Lifestyle of Gen Z / Gen Z and Modern Technology / Gen Z and Revolution (Paragraph / 32. Dengue Fever MB-25; RB-20 [2] 2 Dengue Fever 33. July Revolution / Anti-Discrimination — [0] 8 The July Revolution or the Student–People's Uprising (2024) 34. Artificial Intelligence (AI) — [0] 8 Artificial Intelligence / AI / AI and its Impacts (Paragraph / Composition / Essay ) 35. Food Adulteration — [0] 7 Food Adulteration 36. Global Warming — [0] 5 Global Warming 37. International Mother Language Day — [0] 4 International Mother Language Day / THE SHAHEED DAY/ The 21st February 38. Earthquake / Recent Earthquake — [0] 3 An Earthquake 39. Healthy Food and Junk Food — [0] 2 Junk Food/ Home-cooked Food/ Bad Effects of Eating Junk Food 40. July Revolution Day / Graffiti Role — [0] 2 Graffiti / July uprising and Graffiti / Role of Graffiti in July Revolution (Paragraph / Composition / Essay for SSC & HSC Examination) 41. A Village Doctor — [0] 2 A Village Doctor 42. A Street Beggar — [0] 1 A STREET BEGGAR 43. Uses and Abuses of Facebook — [0] 1 Social Media (Networks) / Facebook / The Impact of Facebook on the Young Generation / The Effects of social media on Mental Health /The Impact of Facebook on Teenager 44. Qualities of an Ideal Student — [0] 1 A Good Student You Know / AN IDEAL STUDENT (Note: DB=Dhaka, CB=Cumilla, RB=Rajshahi, JB=Jashore, SB=Sylhet, BB=Barishal, DjB=Dinajpur, CtgB=Chattogram, MB=Mymensingh)

Most Important Dialogues (Question No. 11) for SSC 2027 Priority Dialogue Topics Board Exam Appearances & Total [Qty] Test’25 Qty Click on the link for answer 1. Merits and Demerits of Mobile Phone ✪✪✪ JesB-25; CB-24, 23; MB-23; DinB-23, 22; CtgB-23; SB-17, 15 [9] 14 A dialogue between two friends about merits and demerits of mobile phone 2. Importance of Reading Newspaper ✪✪✪ DinB-25; DB-23; SB-20; CtgB-19; CB-16; RB-16 [6] 8 A dialogue between two friends about the importance of reading newspaper 3. Importance of Early Rising ✪✪✪ DB-25; MB-25, 20; RB-22; CB-22; MymB-20; All Boards-18 [7] 6 Dialogue on benefits of early rising / Dialogue on Importance of Early Rising / Getting up Early in the Morning 4. Importance of Tree Plantation ✪✪✪ MymB-24; DB-22; CtgB-17; SB-16; MB-24 [5] 5 Dialogue between two friends about the importance of tree plantation 5. How to Eradicate Illiteracy ✪✪✪ JesB-20, 15; BB-20; CB-17; JB-20, 15 [5] 11 Dialogue about how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh / Dialogue between you and your friend about how to eradicate the illiteracy problem from Bangladesh. 6. Importance of Games and Sports ✪✪✪ DinB-24; JesB-23; CB-19; DJB-24 [4] 8 A dialogue between two friends about importance of games and sports 7. Bad Effects of Smoking ✪✪✪ BB-23, 16; BarB-23, 16; RB-17 [5] 6 A dialogue about the bad effect of smoking 8. Benefits of Physical Exercise ✪✪✪ DB-24, 19; CtgB-24; CB-15 [4] 4 A dialogue between two friends about the importance of good health / how to keep in good health / importance of physical exercise 9. Causes and Remedies of Road Accidents ✪✪✪ CtgB-22; DB-20; DinB-19 [3] 7 A dialogue between two friends on frequent road accidents in our country 10. Future Plan ✪✪✪ BB-24, 22; BarB-24; DJB-17; DinB-17; MB-22 [6] 8 A dialogue between two friends on the choice of career / A dialogue between two friends on aim in life /A dialogue on the choice of a profession /A dialogue between two friends future plan 11. Importance of Learning Computer ✪✪✪ CtgB-25; RB-23; JB-19, 16 [4] 7 A Dialogue Between Two Friends About Learning Computer / Importance of Computer 12. Importance of Learning English ✪✪✪ SB-23; RB-20; RajB-20 [3] 4 A dialogue between Sujan and Ashik about importance of English 13. Merits/Demerits of Village and City Life ✪✪✪ RB-19; DB-16 [2] 10 Dialogue about the advantages and disadvantages of village life and city life 14. Dengue Fever impact and remedies✪✪ RB-24; JB-24; CB-20 [3] 4 A Dialogue Between Two Friends About Dengue Fever / Causes and Remedy of Dengue Fever 15. Duties and Responsibilities of Students ✪✪✪ SB-25; DjB-25 [2] 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends Duties and Responsibilities of Students / Students and Social Responsibilities / Student Life 16. Borrowing a book from Librarian ✪✪✪ SB-24; DJB-16 [2] 1 A dialogue between a librarian and a student on borrowing books / A dialogue between you and the librarian on borrowing books from library 17. Causes and Effects of Water Pollution ✪✪✪ CtgB-20 [1] 2 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about the Causes and Effects of Water Pollution / Water Pollution 18. Ways of Improving English ✪✪✪ BB-25; JB-17; BarB-25 [3] 1 A dialogue about how to learn English well 19. Merits and Demerits of watching TV ✪✪ DJB-20 [1] 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Merits and Demerits of watching TV / Watching Television 20. Plan after SSC Exam ✪✪ A Dialogue between two friends on how to spend spare time after SSC / HSC 21. Importance of Reading Storybooks ✪✪ RB-25 [1] 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Reading Books / Importance of Reading Books 22. Favourite Hobby ✪✪ CB-25 [1] 2 Dialogue between two students about their hobbies / About Favourite Hobby / Importance of Having Hobby 23. Importance of Education in National Development. ✪✪ DB-17 [1] 2 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Importance of Education in National Development / Importance of Education / Importance Education in Our Life 24. Between Doctor and Patient about illness ✪✪ BB-17 [1] 2 A Dialogue / Conversation between a doctor and a patient 25. Good Effects of Morning Walk ✪✪ DB-15 [1] 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Importance of Morning Walk / Importance of Jogging in the Morning / Benefits of Morning Walk 26. Causes, Effects and Remedies of Load Shedding ✪✪ CtgB-22 [1] 2 A dialogue about the problem of load-shedding / Causes, Effects and Remedies of Load Shedding / A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Load Shedding / Negative Importance of Load Shedding 27. July Uprising 2024 / July Revolution ✪✪ — 2 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about July Uprising 2024 / July Revolution / Anti Discriminations Movement / Students' Movement in July 2024 / July Uprising of Gen-Z 28. Merits and Demerits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ✪✪ — 2 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about AI / Artificial Intelligence / Positive and Negative Aspects of Artificial Intelligence / Merits and Demerits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) 29. Impacts of Climate Change ✪ — 3 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Climate Change / Impacts of Climate Change / Climate Change 30. Importance of Female Education ✪ — 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Importance of Female Education / Female Education / Female Education in Bangladesh 31. Computer Skills for future employment ✪ — 5 A Dialogue Between Two Friends About Learning Computer / Importance of Computer 32. Preparation for SSC Exam ✪✪ — 2 A Dialogue about the preparation for the SSC Examination 33. Do's and Don'ts during an Earthquake ✪ — 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Do's and Don'ts during an Earthquake / Experience of an Earthquake / Causes and Effects of Earthquake / Recent Earthquake in Bangladesh 34. Food Adulteration ✪ — 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends on Food Adulteration 35. Corruption in Bangladesh ✪ — 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Corruption in Bangladesh / Causes Effects and Solution of Corruption in Bangladesh / How to Eradicate Corruption from Bangladesh 36. Cyber-bullying and Online Safety ✪ — 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Cyber-bullying and Online Safety / Cyber Bullying / Online Safety / Cyber Safety/ Only Scamming / Online Fraudulent 37. Annual Prize Giving Ceremony ✪ — 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Prize Giving Ceremony of your School or College / Annual Prize Giving Ceremony of your School 38. Price Hike of Daily Commodities ✪ — 1 A Dialogue Between Two Friends about Price Hike of Daily Commodities / Inflation / Increase in the Price of Daily Commodities / Price Inflation / Recent Price Hike 39. Historical Place/ Visit to a Historical Place ✪ — 1 A dialogue between two friends on visiting a place of historical interest 40. How to make Brilliant Result ✪ — 1 A Dialogue between two friends on how to make good result in examination 41. Exciting Cricket Match ✪ — 1 A dialogue between two friends about an exciting cricket match

SSC -2026 All Board Questions with Answers Most Important Answering Questions from Stories (Question No. 9) for SSC 2027 Story 1: "The Purple Jar" Questions 1. Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. Why did Rosamond persuade her mother to buy her a pair of shoes? [Dhaka Board 2026] 3. How did the milliner's shop look like? [Dhaka Board 2026] 4. How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? [Chattogram Board 2026] 5. Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? [Chattogram Board 2026] 6. 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? [Chattogram Board 2026] 7. What does the purple jar symbolize in "The Purple Jar"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 8. How did Rosamond persuade her mother to buy the things she saw in the shops? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 9. Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar before buying it? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 10. Which things fascinated Rosamond? and why? [Jashore Board 2026] 11. What is the moral of the story "The Purple Jar"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 12. Why did Rosamond think the jar was purple in "The Purple Jar"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 13. How was the milliner's shop decorated? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 14. What things did Rosamond want to buy? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 15. How did her mother try to stop Rosamond from buying all the things she wanted to buy? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 16. Why do you think Rosamond wanted to buy all the things she saw? [Barishal Board 2026] 17. What lessons do you think Rosamond learned from her sufferings and disappointment? [Barishal Board 2026] 18. Which things did Rosamond wish to buy? [Sylhet Board 2026] 19. Why didn't Rosamond examine the Jar before buying it? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers 1. Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond didn't examine the jar closely because she was completely captivated by the beautiful purple liquid visible from the outside. Being young and inexperienced, she foolishly assumed the jar itself was made of purple glass and didn't think to inspect it further. 2. Why did Rosamond persuade her mother to buy her a pair of shoes? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond needed a new pair of shoes because her old ones had holes in them and were causing her pain. Although she initially persuaded her mother to buy the beautiful but useless purple jar instead, the painful reality of her worn-out shoes eventually made her realize she should have chosen them. 3. How did the milliner's shop look like? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: The milliner's shop looked highly attractive, colorful, and inviting. Its bright shop windows were beautifully decorated with appealing items like colorful ribbons, fine soft laces, and highly realistic artificial flowers to catch the attention of passersby like Rosamond. 4. How was the milliner's shop decorated in the story "The Purple Jar"? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The milliner's shop was decorated very beautifully. It had bright shop windows filled with colorful ribbons, artificial flowers, and many attractive items to catch people's eyes. 5. Why didn't Rasamond examine the purple jar well before buying it? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond did not examine the jar well because she was completely fascinated by its bright purple color on the outside. She was young and foolishly thought it was filled with solid colored glass. 6. 'But I would rather find out the use first.' Who said this in the story 'The Purple Jar'? Why did she say so? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond's mother said this line. She said so to teach her young daughter a practical lesson that usefulness is much more important than just outward beauty. 7. What does the purple jar symbolize in "The Purple Jar"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The purple jar symbolizes superficial beauty, illusion, and impracticality. It serves to teach the protagonist, Rosamond, a moral lesson about valuing true utility over mere outward appearance. 8. How did Rosamond persuade her mother to buy the things she saw in the shops? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond tried to persuade her mother by constantly expressing her fascination with the beautiful items she saw, like the ribbons, artificial flowers, and the purple jar, pleading and arguing that they were exceptionally pretty and she really desired them. 9. Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar before buying it? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond did not examine the jar before buying it because she was completely dazzled by the bright purple color shining through the shop window. Her youthful infatuation with its outward beauty blinded her from checking its actual material or usefulness. 10. Which things fascinated Rosamond? and why? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond loved the bright and beautiful things in the shop windows. She liked the colorful ribbons, fake flowers, and a big purple jar in a chemist's shop. She was attracted to them only because they looked pretty and shiny on the outside. She was a little girl and did not know that beautiful things are not always useful. 11. What is the moral of the story "The Purple Jar"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: The main moral of the story "The Purple Jar" is that children (and adults) must learn to prioritize practical utility and genuine necessity over superficial, attractive appearances. It teaches the importance of making wise, rational choices rather than being blinded by temporary visual charm. 12. Why did Rosamond think the jar was purple in "The Purple Jar"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond foolishly thought the glass jar itself was made of beautiful purple material because it was filled with a brightly colored, dark purple chemical liquid inside the apothecary's shop window. Once the liquid was poured out, she realized with great disappointment that it was just an ordinary, plain, clear glass jar. 13. How was the milliner's shop decorated? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The milliner's shop was decorated in a very bright, colorful, and attractive way to catch everyone's attention. The large glass windows of the shop were completely filled with beautiful ribbons, soft laces, and pretty artificial flowers that looked very real. 14. What things did Rosamond want to buy? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: Little Rosamond was amazed by the shops in London. She wanted to buy many different things all at once. She asked her mother to buy her colorful ribbons, pretty fake flowers, a useful pair of shoes, and a very large, bright purple jar from the chemist's shop. 15. How did her mother try to stop Rosamond from buying all the things she wanted to buy? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: Her mother was very wise and wanted to teach Rosamond a good lesson. She did not scold her, but she firmly refused to buy everything. She told Rosamond that she only had enough money to buy one thing, so Rosamond had to choose very carefully between what was useful and what was just pretty. 16. Why do you think Rosamond wanted to buy all the things she saw? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond was a very young, innocent, and inexperienced little girl. When she looked at the bright shop windows in London, she was completely fascinated by their colorful outer beauty. Because she lacked practical knowledge, she foolishly wanted to buy everything that simply looked pretty. 17. What lessons do you think Rosamond learned from her sufferings and disappointment? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: After suffering with a useless purple jar and torn shoes, Rosamond learned a very important and practical life lesson. She finally understood that things should not be judged only by their beautiful outer appearance, and that usefulness is much more important than just looking pretty. 18. Which things did Rosamond wish to buy? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: When Rosamond looked at the bright shop windows in London, she foolishly wished to buy many things. She wanted to buy pretty artificial flowers, colorful ribbons, a very useful pair of shoes, and a large, bright purple jar from the chemist's shop. 19. Why didn't Rosamond examine the Jar before buying it? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Rosamond did not examine the jar closely because she was completely blinded by its bright purple appearance from outside the shop. She was a very young, innocent, and inexperienced girl, so she foolishly thought the solid glass itself was purple. Story 2: "Mr. Moti" Questions 1. Why is the rooster called Mr. Moti? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. [Chattogram Board 2026] 3. How does Sonabhan react to Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 4. What marks a significant change in Sonabhan's routine after Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. Why do some boys want to borrow Moti? What do they want to do to get Moti? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 6. Do you think Sonabhan's attempt to deter her son from going to war will be futile? Why? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 7. What challenges does Sonabhan face in the story "Mr. Moti"? [Jashore Board 2026] 8. How does the story "Mr. Moti" portray rural life in Bangladesh? [Jashore Board 2026] 9. What does Ameen announce one Monday after supper in "Mr. Moti"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 10. Why didn't Ameen make any conversation during his breakfast? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 11. How does the story 'Moti' portray rural life in Bangladesh? [Barishal Board 2026] 12. When does Sonabhan realise that Ameen has grown up? [Sylhet Board 2026] 13. Why did Sonabhan sigh? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers 1. Why is the rooster called Mr. Moti? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: In Rahad Abir's story, the rooster is affectionately called Mr. Moti by Sonabhan because she treats him with great care and love, almost like a family member or a son, to fill the deep void of loneliness after her son Ameen left for the war. 2. Describe Ameen's character as mentioned in Rahad Abir's story 'Mr. Moti'. [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: Ameen was a brave, patriotic, and courageous seventeen-year-old boy. He loved his country so much that he left his mother's safe home to join the 1971 Liberation War. 3. How does Sonabhan react to Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: Sonabhan is initially deeply heartbroken and devastated by the profound tragedy of Moti's death, experiencing intense grief over the loss of her beloved companion. 4. What marks a significant change in Sonabhan's routine after Moti's death in the story "Mr. Moti"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: Following Moti's passing, Sonabhan's routine changes drastically as she has to shoulder new, heavy responsibilities to survive, working harder and managing all household struggles independently. 5. Why do some boys want to borrow Moti? What do they want to do to get Moti? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: Some local village boys want to borrow Moti because he is a large, strong, and fierce rooster, making him perfect for the popular village pastime of cockfighting. They try to persuade Sonabhan or offer money to get him for their matches. 6. Do you think Sonabhan's attempt to deter her son from going to war will be futile? Why? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: Yes, Sonabhan's attempt to deter her son will be futile because Ameen is deeply motivated by a strong sense of patriotism and duty towards his motherland. His profound determination to fight in the Liberation War heavily outweighs his mother's emotional pleas. 7. What challenges does Sonabhan face in the story "Mr. Moti"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: Sonabhan is a widow who faces much sadness. Her biggest pain starts when her young son, Ameen, leaves home to fight in the 1971 Liberation War. She worries about him very much. To stop feeling lonely, she loves her pet rooster, Mr. Moti, like a son. But when Mr. Moti dies, she feels terrible grief and becomes completely lonely again. 8. How does the story "Mr. Moti" portray rural life in Bangladesh? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: The story shows the simple village life of Bangladesh. It describes village houses with open yards for chickens and ducks. It also shows the local village markets where people sell eggs and vegetables. We can also see village games like cockfighting. Through Sonabhan's life, the story shows how peaceful but hard the village life can be. 9. What does Ameen announce one Monday after supper in "Mr. Moti"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: One Monday after supper, Ameen shockingly announces to his family that he has secretly arranged a marriage for himself with a new, younger woman. This cruel and sudden declaration deeply shatters the domestic peace and breaks his loyal first wife's heart. 10. Why didn't Ameen make any conversation during his breakfast? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: Ameen was usually a talkative boy, but during that special breakfast, he was completely silent. He didn't make any conversation because his heart was very heavy. He had secretly decided to leave his loving mother's home that very day to join the dangerous Liberation War, and he didn't know how to say goodbye. 11. How does the story 'Moti' portray rural life in Bangladesh? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The story portrays the simple, quiet, and ordinary rural life in Bangladesh very beautifully. It shows traditional village homes with duck and chicken coops, open front yards, local markets for selling vegetables, and the deep emotional connection village people share with their domestic animals. 12. When does Sonabhan realise that Ameen has grown up? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Sonabhan realized that her son Ameen had grown up when he started talking about serious matters like patriotism and war. He bravely decided to leave his safe home and join the dangerous Liberation War to free his motherland. 13. Why did Sonabhan sigh? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Sonabhan sighed heavily out of deep sorrow and terrible loneliness. Her heart was full of pain first because her brave son Ameen left her to fight in the war, and later because her beloved pet rooster, Moti, tragically died. Story 3: "The Merchant of Venice" / "The Three Caskets" Questions 1. Why did Portia's father make such a strange plan? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. How did Portia save Antonio's life? [Dhaka Board 2026] 3. How many people attempted to choose the right casket? What was the result? [Dhaka Board 2026] 4. Why did Shylock get a bond signed by Antonio? [Dhaka Board 2026] 5. Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? [Chattogram Board 2026] 6. What type of man was Shylock? [Chattogram Board 2026] 7. How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? [Chattogram Board 2026] 8. Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? [Chattogram Board 2026] 9. What did Portia emphasize about God's mercy in "The Merchant of Venice"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 10. What was Antonio's primary occupation in "The Merchant of Venice"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 11. What does the phrase "all that glitters is not gold" signify in the story "The Three Caskets"? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 12. How did Portia trick Shylock with the bond's wording? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 13. How did Portia save Antonio's life? [Jashore Board 2026] 14. What is the moral lesson behind the caskets? [Jashore Board 2026] 15. What did Bassanio offer to pay to Shylock to save Antonio? [Jashore Board 2026] 16. How did Antonio's life save in "The Merchant of Venice"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 17. What did the prince of Morocco learn after choosing the gold casket in "The Merchant of Venice"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 18. Why was Bassanio short of money constantly? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 19. Why did Antonio meet Shylock? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 20. How many people tried to choose the right casket? Who succeeded at last? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 21. How was the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio? [Barishal Board 2026] 22. What do you know about three caskets? [Barishal Board 2026] 23. How did Portia save Antonio's life? [Barishal Board 2026] 24. How did Bassanio want to visit Portia and why? [Sylhet Board 2026] 25. Why was Bassanio short of money all the time? [Sylhet Board 2026] 26. Why did Antonio agree to borrow money from Shylock? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers 1. Why did Portia's father make such a strange plan? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: Portia's father made the strange plan of the three caskets (gold, silver, and lead) to ensure that his beloved daughter would marry a man of true worth and inner goodness, who loved her for who she was rather than just for her vast wealth or outward beauty. 2. How did Portia save Antonio's life? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: Portia saved Antonio's life by disguising herself as a brilliant male lawyer named Balthazar. In court, she agreed that Shylock could take his pound of flesh, but strictly stipulated that the bond did not allow him to spill a single drop of Christian blood, making it impossible for Shylock to proceed. 3. How many people attempted to choose the right casket? What was the result? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: Many suitors, including the proud Prince of Morocco and the Prince of Arragon, attempted the test and failed by choosing the gold and silver caskets based on superficial value. Finally, Bassanio succeeded by choosing the dull lead casket, winning Portia's portrait and her hand in marriage. 4. Why did Shylock get a bond signed by Antonio? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: Shylock, bearing a deep-seated grudge and hatred against Antonio, got the bond signed as a malicious and deadly trap. It strictly stipulated that if Antonio failed to repay the loan on time, Shylock would be legally entitled to cut a pound of flesh from Antonio's body, giving him a chance for cruel revenge. 5. Who was Bassanio? Why was he short of money all the time? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: Bassanio was Antonio's very close and dear friend. He was always short of money because he lived a very luxurious lifestyle and spent far more wealth than he actually had. 6. What type of man was Shylock? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: Shylock was an extremely greedy, cruel, and selfish moneylender. He hated Antonio deeply and wanted to use the cruel bond to take Antonio's life without showing any mercy. 7. How many caskets did Portia's father make? Which casket contained the portrait of Portia? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: Portia's father made three caskets. They were made of gold, silver, and lead. The dull, ordinary-looking lead casket contained the beautiful portrait of Portia. 8. Who was the wise lawyer that saved Antonio's life? What type of person was she? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The wise lawyer was actually Portia in disguise as a man named Balthazar. She was a highly intelligent, clever, and deeply loyal woman who used her brilliant mind to defeat Shylock. 9. What did Portia emphasize about God's mercy in "The Merchant of Venice"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: Portia emphasized that mercy is a divine quality, dropping like "gentle rain from heaven." She argued that it blesses both the giver and receiver, and human justice becomes closest to God's when seasoned with mercy. 10. What was Antonio's primary occupation in "The Merchant of Venice"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: Antonio was a prominent, wealthy Christian merchant in Venice whose primary occupation involved trading valuable goods across the seas using a fleet of merchant ships. 11. What does the phrase "all that glitters is not gold" signify in the story "The Three Caskets"? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: The phrase signifies that outward appearances can be highly deceptive. Just like the glittering gold casket that held a terrifying skull, things that look beautiful, valuable, or attractive on the outside may be empty, dangerous, or worthless on the inside. 12. How did Portia trick Shylock with the bond's wording? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: Portia tricked Shylock by strictly interpreting the exact wording of his own bond. She pointed out that while the bond granted him exactly a pound of flesh, it made absolutely no allowance for the shedding of blood, rendering the extraction legally and physically impossible. 13. How did Portia save Antonio's life? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: Portia dressed up as a male lawyer to save Antonio. In court, Shylock wanted a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia said he could take the flesh, but he could not drop even one drop of Antonio's blood. She also said he must cut exactly one pound. This was impossible to do. Because of her clever trick, Shylock lost, and Antonio was saved. 14. What is the moral lesson behind the caskets? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: The three boxes of gold, silver, and lead teach us not to judge things by how they look on the outside. The gold box teaches that "all that glitters is not gold." This means beautiful things can be fake. The silver box shows that too much pride makes people foolish. The dull lead box held Portia's picture. The main lesson is that true beauty and real value are on the inside. 15. What did Bassanio offer to pay to Shylock to save Antonio? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: Bassanio wanted to save his friend Antonio's life. He offered Shylock a lot of money in court. First, he offered to pay double the original money. When Shylock said no, Bassanio offered to pay ten times more. He begged Shylock to take the money and forget the cruel bond. But the greedy Shylock refused and only wanted Antonio's flesh. 16. How did Antonio's life save in "The Merchant of Venice"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: Antonio's life was miraculously saved by Portia, who cleverly disguised herself as a highly intelligent young lawyer named Balthazar. She used a brilliant legal loophole, arguing that while Shylock was entitled to a pound of flesh, the cruel bond did not allow him to spill a single drop of Antonio's Christian blood, making it practically impossible to execute the contract. 17. What did the prince of Morocco learn after choosing the gold casket in "The Merchant of Venice"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: After incorrectly choosing the glittering gold casket, the Prince of Morocco found a terrifying skull and a scroll inside. He learned the harsh, profound lesson that "All that glitters is not gold," meaning that true value lies within, and outward appearances can be highly deceptive and ruinous. 18. Why was Bassanio short of money constantly? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: Bassanio was Antonio's closest friend, but he had a very bad habit. He was constantly short of money because he loved to live a very rich and luxurious lifestyle. He always spent much more money than he actually had on expensive clothes and parties. 19. Why did Antonio meet Shylock? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: Antonio was a rich merchant, but all his money was tied up in his ships at sea. He went to meet the cruel moneylender, Shylock, because he urgently needed to borrow three thousand ducats. He wanted to give this money to his dear friend Bassanio so Bassanio could travel to Belmont and marry the beautiful Portia. 20. How many people tried to choose the right casket? Who succeeded at last? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: Many great princes and rich men from different parts of the world tried to choose the right casket, including the proud Prince of Morocco and the Prince of Arragon. However, they all failed. At last, the young and true lover, Bassanio, succeeded by choosing the simple lead casket. 21. How was the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: Antonio and Bassanio shared an extremely pure, deep, and true friendship. Their relationship was completely selfless. Antonio loved his friend so much that he was ready to sacrifice his own life and give a pound of his flesh just to help Bassanio achieve his happiness. 22. What do you know about three caskets? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The three caskets were designed by Portia's wise father to find a true and honest husband for her. One was made of shiny gold, the second of bright silver, and the third of dull lead. The person who chose the lead casket based on inner value won Portia's portrait and her hand in marriage. 23. How did Portia save Antonio's life? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: Portia disguised herself as a wise male lawyer in the court. When Shylock demanded his pound of flesh, she cleverly agreed but added a strict condition. She said Shylock must not shed a single drop of Antonio's blood while cutting the flesh. This brilliant and impossible condition completely defeated Shylock and saved Antonio. 24. How did Bassanio want to visit Portia and why? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Bassanio wanted to visit Portia in a very grand, rich, and luxurious manner. He wanted to show off great wealth, wear expensive clothes, and take many servants with him so that he could impress the rich Portia and easily win her heart. 25. Why was Bassanio short of money all the time? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Bassanio was an honest friend, but he had a very bad habit of wasting wealth. He was constantly short of money because he loved to live a very luxurious lifestyle and always spent much more money than he actually possessed. 26. Why did Antonio agree to borrow money from Shylock? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Antonio was a very kind and selfless friend. He agreed to borrow three thousand ducats from the cruel moneylender Shylock because he urgently wanted to help his dearest friend Bassanio travel to Belmont to marry the beautiful Portia. Story 4: "The Story of an Hour" Questions 1. Who had brought the news of Mr. Brently Mallard's death in "The Story of an Hour"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 2. What was Mrs. Mallard's reaction when he entered the house in "The Story of an Hour"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 3. Why did Mrs. Mallard die at the end of the story "The Story of an Hour"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 4. What happened to Mrs. Mallard at the end of the story? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 5. Why do you think Mrs. Mallard felt happy and free? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 6. Who had brought the news of Mr. Brenthy Mallard's death? [Jashore Board 2026] 7. Why was everyone scared of breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard? [Jashore Board 2026] 8. Why was Mrs. Mallard whispering "free, free, free!" in "The Story of an Hour"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 9. What did Mrs. Mallard's physical appearance suggest about her personality in "The Story of an Hour"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 10. How did Mr. Mallard die, according to the rumour? [Barishal Board 2026] 11. What was the condition of Mrs. Mallard when she heard about her husband's death? [Sylhet Board 2026] Questions with Answers 1. Who had brought the news of Mr. Brently Mallard's death in "The Story of an Hour"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: Richard, a close friend of Mr. Brently Mallard, and Josephine, Mrs. Mallard's sister, brought the tragic news of his supposed death in a railroad disaster to Mrs. Mallard. 2. What was Mrs. Mallard's reaction when he entered the house in "The Story of an Hour"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: When Mr. Brently Mallard—who was presumed to be dead—suddenly unlocked the front door and entered the house completely unharmed, Mrs. Mallard was profoundly shocked. 3. Why did Mrs. Mallard die at the end of the story "The Story of an Hour"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: Mrs. Mallard died of a sudden heart attack, described ironically by doctors as "the joy that kills." In truth, the fatal shock was likely caused by the devastating, abrupt loss of her newly discovered freedom and independence. 4. What happened to Mrs. Mallard at the end of the story? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: At the end of the story, Mrs. Mallard suffered a fatal heart attack and died instantly. The doctors ironically attributed it to "the joy that kills," but it was actually caused by the overwhelming shock and devastating loss of her freedom. 5. Why do you think Mrs. Mallard felt happy and free? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: Mrs. Mallard felt happily free because her husband's presumed death meant she was no longer bound by the restrictive and oppressive expectations of her marriage. She realized that she finally had the liberty to live her life entirely for herself without bending to his will. 6. Who had brought the news of Mr. Brenthy Mallard's death? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: Mr. Mallard's friend, Richards, brought the sad news of his death. Mr. Mallard died in a train accident. Richards heard the news at the newspaper office. He checked the name carefully to be sure it was true. Then, he went to the Mallard house with Mrs. Mallard's sister, Josephine. They wanted to tell her the bad news very gently. 7. Why was everyone scared of breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: Everyone was scared to tell Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death because she had a very weak heart. Her sister and her husband's friend were afraid that the sudden shock and sadness might give her a heart attack. They thought the bad news could kill her. That is why they had to be very careful. 8. Why was Mrs. Mallard whispering "free, free, free!" in "The Story of an Hour"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: Mrs. Mallard was whispering "free, free, free!" because, after the initial shock of hearing about her husband's tragic death, she suddenly experienced a profound, overwhelming sense of liberation. She realized that she was finally free from the oppressive constraints of her restrictive marriage and could now live her life entirely for herself. 9. What did Mrs. Mallard's physical appearance suggest about her personality in "The Story of an Hour"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: Mrs. Mallard was described as young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even a certain strength. Her physical appearance suggested that she was a deeply sensitive woman who had quietly and passively endured the heavy, suffocating burdens of her marriage, hiding a strong inner desire for personal freedom. 10. How did Mr. Mallard die, according to the rumour? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: According to the sudden and tragic rumour that reached the newspaper office, Mr. Brently Mallard died in a terrible and deadly railroad accident. His name was clearly listed among the people who were killed in that train disaster. 11. What was the condition of Mrs. Mallard when she heard about her husband's death? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: When Mrs. Mallard first heard the shocking news of her husband's death, she wept very wildly and violently in her sister's arms. But after she went to her room alone, she suddenly felt a great, secret joy of freedom filling her heart. Story 5: "The Wheel of Cyclone" Questions 1. How was the atmosphere before the storm began in "The Wheel of Cyclone"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 2. How does the writer narrate the atmosphere before the storm in 'The Wheel of Cyclone'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 3. What did the cyclone's noise signify in the story "The Wheel of Cyclone"? [Barishal Board 2026] Questions with Answers 1. How was the atmosphere before the storm began in "The Wheel of Cyclone"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: Before the devastating cyclone began, the atmosphere was described as unusually still, eerily calm, and oppressively hot. The sky slowly turned a frightening, ominous dark color, and the sudden, complete absence of normal wind created a suffocating tension that hinted at the approaching terrible disaster. 2. How does the writer narrate the atmosphere before the storm in 'The Wheel of Cyclone'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The writer paints a very scary picture of the weather before the storm hit. The atmosphere was extremely hot, completely still, and very hard to breathe. The open sky quickly turned an ugly, dark color, and all of nature became totally silent, as if waiting for a great disaster. 3. What did the cyclone's noise signify in the story "The Wheel of Cyclone"? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The terrible, roaring noise of the cyclone signified extreme danger and upcoming disaster. It was a clear and fearful warning that a deadly, destructive storm was coming very fast to destroy the helpless villages and take many innocent human lives. More Important Answering Questions from Stories (Question No. 9) for SSC 2027 1. Mr. Moti by Rahad Abir 1. Why is the rooster called 'Mr. Moti'? 2. How does the story 'Mr. Moti' portray rural life in Bangladesh? 3. Why does Ameen tell his mother that he will return soon after training? 4. How does Sonabhan react to Ameen's decision to go to war? 5. Comment on the mother-son relationship in the story "Mr. Moti." 6. Why is the son compared with the rooster in the story "Mr. Moti"? 7. Write two lessons you learnt by reading the story "Mr. Moti." 8. What is the main theme of the story "Mr. Moti"? 9. How did the family show responsibility in "Mr. Moti"? 10. What happens to Moti on Monday? 11. What does Sonabhan's reaction to the fair reveal in "Mr. Moti"? 12. Why does the story "Mr. Moti" focus on animals and humans? 13. How does the title 'Mr. Moti' reflect the story's theme? 14. What did the rooster do in the story "Mr. Moti"? 15. Why did the rooster advise Sonabhan to watch her own rooster? 16. What happens to Sonabhan after Moti's death? 17. Why did the neighbors come to Sonabhan's home? 18. Where is Ameen going in the morning and why? 19. What does the rooster represent in "Mr. Moti"? 20. Why did Ameen want to go to war? 2. The Wheel of Cyclone 1. Describe the weather of 17 March 1978 according to the story 'The Wheel of Cyclone'. 2. How did the author protect himself during the storm in "The Great Derangement"? 3. What do you understand by the title of the story 'The Great Derangement'? 4. What effect did the storm have on the people in "The Great Derangement"? 5. Did you ever see any natural calamity around you? Describe it in your own words. 6. What reasons are there for our environment to be deranged? 7. Why did the author try to enter a building during the storm? 3. The Purple Jar (Part-1) 1. Where were Rosamond and her mother walking? 2. What did Rosamond want to do when she saw the shop windows? 3. Why did Rosamond's mother refuse to buy the jewelry? 4. What made Rosamond excited in the chemist's shop? 5. How did Rosamond try to persuade her mother to buy pretty things? 6. Make a list of things Rosamond wanted to buy. 7. What is the significance of the color purple in the story? 8. Who is Rosamond? 4. The Purple Jar (Part-2) 1. Why is the purple jar deceptive? 2. Why didn't Rosamond examine the jar before buying it? 3. Why did Rosamond buy the jar without examining it properly? 4. What did Rosamond tell her mother about her shoes before she bought the purple jar? 5. Why did Rosamond's mother say she didn't have money for everything? 6. How did Rosamond and her mother differ in their views? 7. Why did Rosamond choose the purple jar over the shoes? 5. The Purple Jar (Part-3) 1. What did Rosamond decide to do with the jar after she found the unpleasant substance? 2. Do you consider Rosamond a greedy girl? Explain your point. 3. Describe the sufferings and disappointments of Rosamond for buying the purple jar. 4. What is the lesson of the story 'The Purple Jar'? 5. How did Rosamond realize she had made a mistake? 6. What did Rosamond's mother hope she would learn from the experience? 7. How did Rosamond come to know that the jar was actually plain white glass? 8. What did the purple jar actually contain? 9. Why was Rosamond unhappy with the jar? 10. What does the jar symbolize in the story? 6. A Pound of Flesh (The Merchant of Venice) 1. Explain the theme of friendship and sacrifice in "A Pound of Flesh"? 2. Why did Shylock get a bond signed by Antonio? 3. What was written in the bond? 4. What confidence did Antonio have while agreeing to Shylock's condition? 5. Why did Antonio have to borrow money from Shylock? 6. Describe the nature and characteristics of Antonio. 7. Who was already in the court of justice when Bassanio reached Venice? 8. Why did the people of Venice love Antonio? 9. Why was Bassanio very often short of money? 10. How was the relationship between Antonio and Shylock? 7. The Three Caskets (The Merchant of Venice) 1. What unusual plan did Portia's father come up with to choose a husband for her? 2. Write what you know about the three caskets. 3. Which casket did Bassanio choose, and why? 4. Why did the Prince of Spain choose the silver casket? 5. What was the significance of the lead casket? 6. Why do you think the prince of Spain failed to choose the right one? 7. What message was written on the silver casket? 8. What is the moral lesson behind the caskets? 9. Who succeeded in marrying Portia? Why/How? 10. What did the first two suitors find in the caskets? 8. The Trial (The Merchant of Venice) 1. Why did the Duke of Venice fear for Antonio's life? 2. Write about the character of Dr. Balthazar in the story "The Trial." 3. How did Shylock accept his defeat? 4. Why did the Duke plead with Shylock to show mercy and what was Shylock's response? 5. What moral can be drawn from the conclusion of the story 'The Trial'? 6. How did Portia save Antonio's life? 7. What was the lawful penalty? 8. What loophole did Portia find in the bond? 9. Why did Shylock praise Portia during the trial? 9. The Story of an Hour 1. Why was Richards so careful when delivering the news of Mr. Mallard's death? 2. What effect did the outside world have on Mrs. Mallard? 3. Explain the statement "a joy that kills" in "The Story of an Hour." 4. Why did Mrs. Mallard whisper the words 'free, free, free' repeatedly? 5. What is the central theme of "The Story of an Hour"? 6. What health condition did Mrs. Mallard have in 'The Story of an Hour'? 7. What does the "open window" represent in "The Story of an Hour"? 8. What was the ultimate fate of Mrs. Mallard in the story? 9. Why did Josephine beg for her sister, Louise, to open the door? 10. Why was Mrs. Mallard's heart trouble mentioned at the beginning of the story? 11. What is the irony in "The Story of an Hour"? 12. How did Mrs. Mallard's feelings change throughout the story? 13. What did Mrs. Mallard see and hear from the open window of her room? 14. Who had brought the news of Mr. Brently Mallard's death? 15. How did Mr. Mallard die, according to the rumour? 16. What was Mrs. Mallard's reaction immediately after hearing the news? 17. How did Mrs. Mallard's physical exhaustion affect her? 18. Why did she feel happy and free despite the news? 19. What does "free, free, free" symbolize for Mrs. Mallard? 20. What did Mrs. Mallard wish for after realizing her freedom?

SSC 2026 - All Board Questions with Answers Most Important Answering Questions from Poems (Question No. 8) for SSC 2027 "O Me! O Life!" by Walt Whitman Questions: 1. What does the poet mean by 'useless years' in the poem "Oh me! Oh Life!"? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 3. How does Whitman view the role of humanity in "O Me! O Life!"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 4. What does the phrase "The powerful play goes on" mean in "O Me! O Life!"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. What is the message of the poem "O me! O life!"? [Jashore Board 2026] 6. Why does the poet use the same questions again and again in "O Me! O Life!"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 7. What does the poet refer by 'useless years' in the poem 'O Me! O Life'!? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 8. Why does the poet mention 'empty and useless ears' in the poem "O Me! O Life"? [Barishal Board 2026] 9. What does the poet mean by "eyes that vainly crave the light" in the poem "O Me! O Life!"? [Sylhet Board 2026] "Two Mothers Remembered" by Joann Snow Duncanson Questions: 1. How are the two mothers different from each other? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. What should children do to their mother? [Dhaka Board 2026] 3. Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 4. What does the poem "Two Mothers Remembered" suggest about patience? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. What is the main theme of the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? [Jashore Board 2026] 6. How are the two mothers dissimilar from each other in "Two Mothers Remembered"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 7. Who was the speaker's second mother in the poem 'Two Mothers Rememberd'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 8. What should children do to their mother and why? [Barishal Board 2026] 9. Did the speaker love both the mothers? Why? [Sylhet Board 2026] "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost Questions: 1. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. [Chattogram Board 2026] 3. What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 4. What is the role of snow in "Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. What makes the poet stop by the woods? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 6. Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 7. What does the dark and deep woods symbolise in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Jashore Board 2026] 8. What does the poet want to say by "The woods are lovely, dark and deep" in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 9. Why did the horse shake his harness bells in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 10. Why did the poet, Robert Frost, stop by the woods when it was dark and he was alone? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 11. What does the poet mean by the verse 'And miles to go before I sleep' in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 12. What are the promises the poet had to keep before he would sleep in the poem "stopping by woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Barishal Board 2026] 13. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? [Sylhet Board 2026] "The Sands of Dee" by Charles Kingsley Questions: 1. What was the weather like when Mary went to bring the cattle home? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. How has the poet described the sea? [Dhaka Board 2026] 3. Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 4. What does the poet suggest about human resilience in "The Sands of Dee"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 6. How does the poem "The Sands of Dee" portray the relationship between humans and nature? [Jashore Board 2026] 7. What did the fisherman think about Mary's golden hair in "The Sands of Dee"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 8. How has the poet described the western tide in the poem, 'The Sands of Dee'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 9. What does the poem 'The Sands of Dee' suggest about the relation between humans and nature? [Barishal Board 2026] 10. Why is the sea described as "hungry" in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Barishal Board 2026] 11. How has the poet described the sea in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Sylhet Board 2026] 12. What task was Mary given in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Sylhet Board 2026] "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" by Ralph Hodgson Questions: 1. Why does the poet call time an old gipsy man? [Dhaka Board 2026] 2. What else can the poet offer time if it stays for a day? [Dhaka Board 2026] 3. Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 4. Why does the poet use the metaphor of a caravan in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 5. How does the poet personify time? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 6. Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day. [Rajshahi Board 2026] 7. Why does the poet call time an "Old Gipsy Man"? [Jashore Board 2026] 8. How does the poet portray time as a traveller in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 9. What things will the poet offer time in the poem 'Time, You Old Gypsy Man' if it stays just for a day? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 10. How does the poet address time in the poem "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Barishal Board 2026] 11. What is the significance of time being compared to a 'Gipsy Man'? [Sylhet Board 2026] "Books" by Eleanor Farjeon Questions: 1. Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? [Chattogram Board 2026] 2. What does the poem 'Books' suggest about reading as a mental journey? [Cumilla Board 2026] 3. What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 4. Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 5. Do you think "each book a magic box"? Why? [Jashore Board 2026] 6. Why is a book "a magic box" according to the poem 'Books'? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 7. What rises in our fancies and our eyes according to the poem 'Books'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 8. How does the poem "Books" reflect the idea of 'escapism' in relation to reading books? [Barishal Board 2026] 9. What do books bring in our fancies and eyes? [Sylhet Board 2026] "Solitude" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox Questions: 1. What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? [Chattogram Board 2026] 2. What does the poet mean by "Be glad and your friends are many" in "Solitude"? [Cumilla Board 2026] 3. According to the poem what is the importance of solitude? [Rajshahi Board 2026] 4. What does the poet mean by "The sad old earth must borrow its mirth"? [Jashore Board 2026] 5. What does the poet mean by "halls of pleasure" in 'Solitude'? [Mymensingh Board 2026] 6. When do you have friends and when do they leave you according to the poem 'Solitude'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] 7. Why do the mountains echo the songs that we sing but not our sighs? [Barishal Board 2026] 8. "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone;" Explain briefly in the light of the poem 'Solitude'. [Sylhet Board 2026] Answers: "O Me! O Life!" by Walt Whitman 1. What does the poet mean by 'useless years' in the poem "Oh me! Oh Life!"? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: The poet talks about 'useless years' in this poem. This means the time we waste in our life. People waste their time without doing any good work. They do not do anything meaningful. Instead, they pass their days in foolish fights. They suffer from sadness for no reason. They run after things that have no real value. These things do not give them peace. They do not bring any happiness. Because of this, their time becomes totally empty. This is why the poet calls these years useless. 2. What does the phrase 'useless years' mean in Whitman's poem 'O Me! O Life!'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The phrase 'useless years' has a deep meaning. It refers to the valuable time of our life. People often waste this time for nothing. They feel sad all the time. They make many foolish mistakes. They struggle for things that do not matter. They forget to look for the true beauty of life. They forget the real purpose of life. Instead, they run after fake things. Because of these foolish acts, they get nothing good in the end. This makes their years totally empty. So, the poet calls these years completely useless. 3. How does Whitman view the role of humanity in "O Me! O Life!"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: Walt Whitman has a clear view of humanity. He sees the world as a large crowd. This crowd is always struggling. He sees that people do foolish things. They feel sad and lose hope. But the poet does not stop there. He also sees the positive side. He believes that human life is a very great gift. Everyone has a special reason to be here. The world is like a big stage. Everyone gets a chance to do something beautiful. They can add their own good work to the world. 4. What does the phrase "The powerful play goes on" mean in "O Me! O Life!"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The phrase "The powerful play goes on" is a very beautiful comparison. Here, the poet compares human life to a big stage play. The journey of the world never stops. It is like a great drama. It always moves forward. We may feel sad in our personal life. We may face many hard struggles every day. But the world does not stop for our sadness. The world keeps running on its own way. Every person is like an actor in this play. We all have a special role to perform here. 5. What is the message of the poem "O me! O life!"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: The main message of this poem is very clear and hopeful. It tells us that human life is very valuable. We face many problems in life. We feel sad and see foolish people around us. But we should never lose our hope. Life is a very great gift from God. The world is a beautiful place. The grand play of life never stops. Every person has a special part to play in this world. We must try to do good things. We must add our own value to this beautiful life. 6. Why does the poet use the same questions again and again in "O Me! O Life!"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: The poet uses the words "O Me! O Life!" again and again on purpose. He wants to show his deep sadness. He wants to show his strong pain. He feels very tired of the world. He looks around and sees people struggling. He sees them doing foolish things. This makes him ask these questions. He is looking for the true meaning of life. He wants to know why we are here. The repeated questions show his inner pain. They show his confusion about the ultimate purpose of human life. 7. What does the poet refer by 'useless years' in the poem 'O Me! O Life'!? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: By the phrase 'useless years', the poet talks about wasted time. Human beings have a long life. But they waste this time for no good reason. They do not do any good or helpful work. They do not enjoy the true beauty of the world. Instead, they feel sad all the time. They do foolish things every day. They fight with each other without any meaning. They spend their days chasing fake happiness. As a result, they achieve nothing. This is why the poet refers to these times as useless years. 8. Why does the poet mention 'empty and useless ears' in the poem "O Me! O Life"? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The poet uses the phrase 'empty and useless years' to show a sad truth. He shows how people waste their valuable time. They do not live a good life. They do not try to find a real meaning in life. Instead, they do very foolish things. They suffer from endless sadness. They struggle for things that have no real value. These actions do not bring them any true happiness. They do not bring any real success. Because of this bad use of time, the poet calls these years empty and useless. 9. What does the poet mean by "eyes that vainly crave the light" in the poem "O Me! O Life!"? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: This is a very deep line in the poem. Here, "light" means hope and truth. Human beings always look for a good meaning in life. They want to find hope to live happily. But the real world is full of darkness. It is full of foolish acts and daily struggles. Because of this dark reality, people fail to find the light. They try very hard to see the good things. But their efforts fail again and again. Their search for hope becomes completely useless in the end. "Two Mothers Remembered" by Joann Snow Duncanson 1. How are the two mothers different from each other? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: The poem talks about two mothers. But they are actually the same person. The poet sees her at two different times in life. The first mother is very young. She is strong and full of energy. She always has a smiling face. She takes good care of her child. The second mother is the same woman in her old age. Now she has become very old. She is physically very weak. She cannot do things on her own. She completely depends on her child for care and daily support. 2. What should children do to their mother? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: Children have a big duty towards their mother. They must love her from the bottom of their heart. They must show her great respect. They should take full care of her. This is very important when she becomes old and weak. A mother makes many big sacrifices for her children. She gives them pure love to raise them well. Children should always remember her hard work. It is their moral duty to support her. They must serve her with deep love and care. 3. Who are the two mothers in Joann Snow Duncanson's poem 'Two Mothers Remembered'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The two mothers in this poem are not two different people. They are exactly the same woman. The poet shows this woman at two different stages of her life. At first, she is seen as a young mother. She is strong and loves her child very much. She does all the hard work happily. Later, she is seen as an old woman. Her body has become very weak. Now she desperately needs love from her child. She needs her child to take care of her. 4. What does the poem "Two Mothers Remembered" suggest about patience? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The poem gives a very clear message about a mother's patience. It shows that a mother has no limit to her patience. She can bear a lot of pain for a long time. Mothers face huge physical and mental pain in life. But they never complain about it. They bear everything with a smiling face. They make big sacrifices for their children. They do this out of pure love. They never expect anything in return. This shows their great and silent patience. 5. What is the main theme of the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: The main theme of this poem is the effect of time. It shows how time changes a human body. It also talks about the duty of children towards their old parents. The poem shows one mother in two different times. First, she is a young and active caregiver. She raises her child with love. Later, she becomes a weak and old woman. Now she cannot take care of herself. She deeply needs her child's love and care in her last days. 6. How are the two mothers dissimilar from each other in "Two Mothers Remembered"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: The two mothers in the poem are totally different in their physical condition. They are in two very different situations. The first mother is very active. She is young and full of joy. She gives a warm and loving hug to her child. But the second mother is very old. She has lost all her physical strength. She is very weak now. She cannot do her own work anymore. She is completely dependent on her child to live her daily life. 7. Who was the speaker's second mother in the poem 'Two Mothers Rememberd'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The speaker's second mother was not a new person. She was exactly the same woman. But now she is seen at a much older age. Time has changed her completely. The once strong and young mother has become very old. She is now very slow in her movement. She feels very weak and helpless. She can no longer take care of others. Instead, she desperately needs the deep love and proper care of her own child. 8. What should children do to their mother and why? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: Children must love their mother deeply. They must respect her and take proper care of her. This is their main duty when she becomes old and sick. They must do this for a very good reason. A mother sacrifices her whole life for her children. She gives up her own comfort. She spends her best youth to raise them safely. She gives them pure and selfless love. So, children must pay back this love by caring for her in her old age. 9. Did the speaker love both the mothers? Why? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Yes, the speaker loved both the mothers very much. His love was deep and very pure. Actually, they were not two different women at all. They were the exact same mother at two different ages of life. The child loved the young mother for her strong body and endless care. He also loved the weak old mother. He loved her out of a deep sense of duty. He felt very grateful to her. So, he loved her at both stages of her life. "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost 1. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: The poet was riding his horse through the forest. It was a very dark evening. He was totally alone there. But the natural beauty of the deep woods was very magical. It was extremely attractive to look at. The place was very peaceful and completely silent. Soft white snow was falling slowly from the sky. This beautiful scene caught his full attention. He was so charmed by the magic of nature that he stopped his horse to enjoy the view. 2. Describe the scenery where the poet Robert Frost stopped in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'. [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The poet stopped his horse near a beautiful forest. The woods were very deep and dark. The place was extremely peaceful and totally quiet. There was no noise at all. It was the darkest evening of the whole year. Soft white snow was falling from the sky. The dark trees were slowly filling up with this white snow. The natural scenery was so magical and pretty that the poet could not take his eyes away from it. 3. What does the word 'sleep' mean in the line 'And miles to go before I sleep'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: This line is at the very end of the poem. Here, the word 'sleep' has a very deep and special meaning. It does not mean just resting in a bed at night. Actually, it is a symbol. It symbolizes the final rest of a human being. This final and endless rest is death. The poet uses this word to mean that he has to finish many important duties in his life before he finally dies. 4. What is the role of snow in "Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The falling snow has a very important role in this poem. It creates a very calm and silent feeling. It makes the forest look magical and isolated. The snow acts as a symbol of the quiet beauty of nature. This soft, white snow easily captures the mind of the speaker. It acts like a trap. It strongly invites him to forget his real-life duties. It makes him want to stop his journey and stay in the forest forever. 5. What makes the poet stop by the woods? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: The poet was making a journey on his horse. It was a freezing and very dark evening. Suddenly, he noticed a deep and dark forest. It was a very beautiful sight. The forest was slowly filling up with soft, falling snow. The whole natural scene was very calm. It was quiet and highly magical. This deep beauty of nature took control of his mind. He could not ignore it. This magical attraction is what made him stop to enjoy the view. 6. Why cann't the poet enjoy the natural scenery in the woods? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: The poet loved the snowy forest very much. He really wanted to stay there forever to enjoy the beautiful scenery. But suddenly, a thought came to his mind. He remembered his real-life duties. He realized that life is not just for enjoyment. He has made many promises to other people. He must keep those promises. He has to travel a very long distance to finish his work. That is why he cannot stay there to enjoy the beauty. 7. What does the dark and deep woods symbolise in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: In this beautiful poem, the "dark and deep woods" act as a strong symbol. They stand for the great beauty and deep peace of nature. They also mean something else. They symbolize a strong human desire. Sometimes, people want to escape from their hard work. They want to run away from daily stress and heavy life duties. The forest represents this desire to hide away. The speaker wants to stay in the woods to find endless peace and rest. 8. What does the poet want to say by "The woods are lovely, dark and deep" in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: This is a very famous line in the poem. By this line, the poet expresses his deep feelings. He says that the snow-covered forest has a very mysterious beauty. It is highly magical and attractive. This deep beauty of the woods tries to trap his mind. It strongly calls him to leave his hard reality behind. It tempts him to drop all his worldly duties. He feels a strong wish to stay in that peaceful and lonely place forever. 9. Why did the horse shake his harness bells in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: The horse was an animal of habit. He did not understand the beauty of nature. He only understood his normal routine. So, he became very confused and restless. His master had suddenly stopped the journey in the middle of nowhere. It was a dark, freezing, and lonely forest. There was no warm farmhouse near them to rest for the night. This seemed very strange to the horse. That is why he shook his bells to ask if it was a mistake. 10. Why did the poet, Robert Frost, stop by the woods when it was dark and he was alone? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The poet was travelling on his horse on a very cold evening. The sky was very dark and freezing. He was totally alone on the road. But suddenly, he stopped by the deep woods. He did this because the forest looked extremely beautiful. The place was deeply peaceful. He just wanted to stand there quietly for a few moments. He wanted to watch the soft and white snow falling beautifully all over the dark trees. 11. What does the poet mean by the verse 'And miles to go before I sleep' in the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: This famous line carries a very serious message. Here, the word 'sleep' is a symbol. It actually symbolizes the final and endless rest of death. The poet wants to say that human life is very busy. It is full of hard responsibilities. A person cannot stop and forget his work forever. The poet has many duties and hard tasks to finish. He must keep his promises before his life finally comes to an end. 12. What are the promises the poet had to keep before he would sleep in the poem "stopping by woods on a Snowy Evening"? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The 'promises' in this poem mean the real-life duties of a person. They refer to the important social works and daily responsibilities we all have. Life requires a lot of hard work. The poet feels tired and wants to rest in the beautiful woods forever. But then he remembers his life. He realizes that he cannot do that. He must complete all the important tasks of his life. He must finish these promises before he can finally die and sleep forever. 13. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: The poet stopped his journey by the side of the woods for a simple reason. The natural scenery of the forest was extremely beautiful. It was very deep and gave a feeling of deep peace. He was totally amazed by the quiet and dark woods. The forest was slowly filling up with soft white snow. This magical view caught his heart. So, even though it was dark and he was alone, he stopped to enjoy the view. "The Sands of Dee" by Charles Kingsley 1. What was the weather like when Mary went to bring the cattle home? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: When the young girl Mary went to bring the cattle home, the weather was very bad. It was actually a highly dangerous day. A violent and dark storm was coming fast from the deep sea. The western sea waves were rolling in very quickly. A heavy and thick fog completely covered the entire sandy beach. Because of this dark fog, it became totally impossible to see anything in front of her. The weather was truly terrifying. 2. How has the poet described the sea? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: In the poem "The Sands of Dee", the poet describes the sea in a very scary way. He paints the sea as a very cruel and angry monster. The sea is very hungry for a life. The waves of the sea crawled silently over the sand. They acted like a wild animal hiding in the dark fog. The sea showed absolutely no mercy. It came just to trap the innocent young girl and kill her blindly. 3. Why does Charles Kingsley call the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The poet calls the river 'cruel' and 'hungry' because of its wild actions. The river acted exactly like a wild and starving animal. The huge waves and the thick fog did not show any mercy to the little girl. The river aggressively swallowed the whole beach in a very short time. It took away the precious life of the innocent young girl named Mary. It killed her without any pity. That is why it is called cruel. 4. What does the poet suggest about human resilience in "The Sands of Dee"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The poem mainly talks about the sad death of Mary. It shows the highly destructive power of nature. But at the same time, it shows human strength and resilience. The fishermen face danger, but they still go back to the sea. They do not stop their work. Also, people still imagine hearing Mary's sweet voice calling the cattle. This shows that human communities can bear great pain. They lovingly remember their lost people and keep moving forward in life. 5. How is Mary's hair described in the poem 'The Sands of Dee'? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: In the poem, the description of dead Mary's hair is very sad. It creates a deeply painful feeling in the heart. After the cruel sea took her life, the fishermen found her dead body in the water. She had very long and beautiful golden hair. Her bright golden hair was floating on the wild sea water. It looked exactly like a patch of bright golden sea-weed drifting in the cold ocean. 6. How does the poem "The Sands of Dee" portray the relationship between humans and nature? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: The poem gives a very clear picture of nature and humans. It shows that nature is very beautiful to look at. But nature is also extremely dangerous and full of power. A young and innocent girl named Mary is easily trapped by a wild sea wave. The thick fog blinds her and she is killed. This sad event proves a big truth. It shows that humans are very small and helpless compared to the merciless power of wild nature. 7. What did the fisherman think about Mary's golden hair in "The Sands of Dee"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: The fishermen were casting their nets in the cruel sea. Finally, they found Mary's drowned body caught in their fishing nets. But at first, they were very confused. Her body was deep in the cold water. They looked at her beautiful, floating golden hair. They made a tragic mistake. They thought her bright golden hair was just a patch of golden seaweed drifting slowly in the cold foam of the ocean. 8. How has the poet described the western tide in the poem, 'The Sands of Dee'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The poet has described the western sea tide as a living, angry monster. It was very cruel and extremely hungry. The dangerous part is that it did not make any loud noise to warn anyone. Instead, it crawled very silently over the sandy beach. It hid itself in the thick dark fog. It moved forward like a wild beast. Its only goal was to trap and kill the poor, innocent young girl. 9. What does the poem 'The Sands of Dee' suggest about the relation between humans and nature? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The poem strongly suggests that nature is beautiful but also extremely powerful. Nature can be highly dangerous to us. Humans are very tiny and totally helpless in front of nature's wild anger. The cruel waves of the sea and the dark fog showed no mercy to the sweet, innocent girl. This sad story proves that nature does not care about human life at all. Nature acts by its own wild rules. 10. Why is the sea described as "hungry" in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The poet describes the sea as "hungry" for a special reason. The sea acts exactly like a wild and starving monster. This monster is always looking for its next food. The violent and rolling waves of the sea silently crawled across the sandy beach. They hid in the dark fog. They came quickly to swallow and kill the innocent young girl named Mary. The sea took her life without showing any kind of mercy. 11. How has the poet described the sea in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: The poet has vividly described the sea as a very cruel and dark monster. The sea is a dangerous force. It was extremely hungry for a life. Its wild and rolling foam crawled silently over the sand. It hid itself under the thick and blinding fog. It acted like a clever beast. Its only mission was to trap and brutally kill the innocent young girl who was just walking on the lonely beach. 12. What task was Mary given in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: Mary was a very sweet and innocent young girl. She was also very obedient to her parents. Her family gave her a very simple and common daily task. She was told to go across the lonely sandy beach of Dee. Her job was to lovingly call the cattle and bring them back home. She had to do this before the dark and dangerous night arrived on the sea shore. "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" by Ralph Hodgson 1. Why does the poet call time an old gipsy man? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: A gipsy is a special kind of traveler. A gipsy never builds a permanent home and never stays in one single place. The poet calls time an old gipsy man because time acts exactly like a gipsy. Time is always running forward in a very restless way. It never stops its journey. It never takes rest. It does not wait for anyone in the whole world, no matter how much you offer it. 2. What else can the poet offer time if it stays for a day? [Dhaka Board 2026] Answer: The poet strongly wants time to stop and stay for just one single day. To persuade time, the poet is ready to give very expensive and rich gifts. The poet lovingly offers to give time many beautiful silver bells. He also offers shiny rings made of pure gold. Finally, he promises to give time a magnificent golden caravan to ride in happily. 3. Why is time called 'an old gipsy man' in the poem 'Time, You Old Gipsy Man'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: A gipsy is a wandering traveler. He never builds a house or stays in one town. Time is called 'an old gipsy man' because time shares this exact same habit. Time never stops its movement. It never waits for anyone at all. It is always moving forward on its endless journey. It totally ignores all our sad requests to stay a little longer. 4. Why does the poet use the metaphor of a caravan in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The poet uses the metaphor of a caravan to give a clear picture of Time. He describes Time as a restless and wandering gypsy. A gypsy always travels in a caravan and never stops permanently anywhere. By using this caravan image, the poet makes a strong point. He highlights the fleeing and unstoppable nature of time. Time is always moving forward just like a rolling caravan. 5. How does the poet personify time? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: To personify something means to give it human qualities. In this beautiful poem, the poet personifies time very clearly. He describes time as a restless, moving, and old gipsy man. A gipsy loves the open road and completely refuses to stay in one town. In the exact same way, time is always running forward. It never stops its journey for anyone in the world. 6. Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day. [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: The poet really wants time to stop moving. He wants to enjoy his life a little longer. To make time stay for just one single day, the poet promises to offer some very rich and expensive gifts. His special list of gifts is very grand. It includes beautiful silver bells to ring. It includes shiny rings made of solid gold. Finally, it includes a wonderful golden caravan to ride in. 7. Why does the poet call time an "Old Gipsy Man"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: A gypsy is a special traveler who never stays in one single place. Gypsies always move from one town to another town without stopping. The poet calls time an "Old Gipsy Man" because time is exactly like that. Time never stops or waits for anyone. We may offer it very rich and costly gifts. But time does not care. It will keep moving forward on its endless road. 8. How does the poet portray time as a traveller in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: The poet portrays time in a very unique way. He shows time as an old and restless gypsy traveller. This traveller is constantly moving forward in his caravan. He strictly refuses to stop or settle down anywhere. He does not wait for anyone at all. He completely ignores all earthly temptations like rich gold. He also ignores all our desperate pleas to stay for just one more day. 9. What things will the poet offer time in the poem 'Time, You Old Gypsy Man' if it stays just for a day? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The poet wants time to stop its journey for a while. He wants to enjoy the beauty of life a little longer. To make time stay for just one single day, the poet promises to give time very rich and expensive gifts. He lovingly offers a set of beautiful silver bells. He also offers shiny gold rings. Lastly, he offers a wonderful golden carriage for time to use. 10. How does the poet address time in the poem "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The poet addresses time directly as a restless, old gipsy man. He uses a beautiful comparison. Think of a wandering gipsy traveler. This traveler never builds a permanent house. He always moves from one town to another. Time is exactly like this gipsy. Time is always running forward. It never waits for anyone at all, even if a person offers it very rich and expensive bribes to stop. 11. What is the significance of time being compared to a 'Gipsy Man'? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: A gipsy is a wandering traveler. He never builds a permanent home. He never stays in one single place for a long time. Time is beautifully compared to a gipsy man to teach us a lesson. This comparison shows that time also runs forward endlessly. It never stops or takes a rest. It never waits for anyone in this whole world, no matter how much we cry or beg it to stay. "Books" by Eleanor Farjeon 1. Why does Eleanor Farjeon call each book 'a magic box'? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The poet calls each book a 'magic box' for a very beautiful reason. A book hides wonderful surprises inside its pages, just like a magic trick. When we open a book, it does something magical. It quickly takes us to new worlds of deep imagination. We can clearly see beautiful fairies. We can see brave knights. We can enjoy great adventures. We can see all these things without even leaving our little room. 2. What does the poem 'Books' suggest about reading as a mental journey? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The poem suggests that reading a book is a very powerful mental journey. A book acts exactly like a magical ship. This ship transports the reader's mind to very different times. It takes us to magical realms and gives us exciting new experiences. We can easily travel the whole wide world through the power of our imagination. And we can do all this without ever leaving our comfortable chair. 3. What do the books hold for their lovers in between their outside covers? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: Many people love to read books. For these book lovers, a book is not just cheap paper and black ink. In between their outside covers, books hold amazing magic. They hold grand surprises for the reader. When a reader opens a book, they can find totally new and exciting worlds. They can meet beautiful fairies and very brave knights. They can also find highly thrilling adventures waiting for them inside. 4. Why does the poet call "each book a magic box" in the poem? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: A magic box is a very special thing. It is something that hides amazing and unexpected secrets inside it. The poet calls each book a magic box because a book works in the exact same way. From the outside, a book looks very simple and plain. But when a child opens its pages, a miracle happens. It magically unlocks a wonderful new world full of deep imagination and pure joy. 5. Do you think "each book a magic box"? Why? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: Yes, I firmly believe that each book is a magic box. A magic box is always full of wonderful surprises and amazing magic tricks. In the exact same way, a book is completely full of boundless imagination. When we open a book, it acts like a magical door. We can magically travel to new and unknown worlds. We can go on great adventures without even leaving our house. 6. Why is a book "a magic box" according to the poem 'Books'? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: According to the poem, a book is considered "a magic box" because it holds a very amazing power. It works just like a clever magician's trick. Opening the pages of a book instantly transports a child’s imagination to wonderful places. It takes them to faraway lands. It introduces them to thrilling adventures. A child can experience all these grand things without moving a single inch from their room. 7. What rises in our fancies and our eyes according to the poem 'Books'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The beautiful poem 'Books' describes the power of reading. According to the poem, our imagination wakes up magically when we read. We can clearly see magical new worlds rising in our minds. We can see wonderful cities. We can see brave knights and great adventures happening right in front of our eyes. We can enjoy all these amazing sights even if we are just sitting silently in a small room. 8. How does the poem "Books" reflect the idea of 'escapism' in relation to reading books? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: Escapism means running away from boring daily life. The poem strongly reflects this idea. It describes how a simple book can take us far away from our dull routine. When we read a book, our mind flies away. Our imagination instantly takes us to magical cities. We travel to unknown lands and enjoy wonderful adventures. We completely escape our reality without ever leaving the comfort of our safe room. 9. What do books bring in our fancies and eyes? [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: When we read a good book, our sleeping imagination wakes up instantly. The books work like real magic. They bring wonderful new worlds straight into our fancies. They show us beautiful fairies and very brave knights. They bring thrilling and heroic adventures right in front of our eyes. All these things give us a very magical and unforgettable experience. "Solitude" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1. What is the final message of the poem 'Solitude' by Ella Wheeler Wilcox? [Chattogram Board 2026] Answer: The final message of the poem is a very harsh truth about human nature. It tells us a sad reality of life. It says that when you are happy and highly successful, people will gladly join you. They want to share your joy and success. But when you are sad or in deep pain, everything changes. Everyone will leave you behind. You will have to suffer and cry all alone. 2. What does the poet mean by "Be glad and your friends are many" in "Solitude"? [Cumilla Board 2026] Answer: The poet means that people are naturally attracted to happiness and success. When you are cheerful and glad, you are like a magnet. You will easily attract many friends and companions around you. The world loves a happy and rich person. But this friendship is not real. In times of deep sorrow or serious difficulty, those exact same friends will quietly leave you all alone. 3. According to the poem what is the importance of solitude? [Rajshahi Board 2026] Answer: Solitude simply means being completely alone. The poem teaches us a very harsh but real truth about human life and true friendship. It says that solitude is very important for us. This is because we must learn to face our deep sadness alone. The selfish world only shares our joy. It never shares our pain. So, solitude teaches us how to be mentally strong by ourselves during our bad times. 4. What does the poet mean by "The sad old earth must borrow its mirth"? [Jashore Board 2026] Answer: "Mirth" is a word that means joy or happiness. By this line, the poet means that the world is already completely full of deep pain and sadness. It cannot create its own happiness naturally. Therefore, the sad earth has to "borrow" or take happiness from cheerful and smiling people. The people of the world will only join you when you have joy to give them. 5. What does the poet mean by "halls of pleasure" in 'Solitude'? [Mymensingh Board 2026] Answer: By the phrase "halls of pleasure," the poet uses a nice metaphor. She refers to the happy places of joy, big celebration, luxury, and great success in our society. The poet implies a sad truth here. She says that people will eagerly run to these happy places to share your joy. But they will never come to your house of sadness when you are crying. 6. When do you have friends and when do they leave you according to the poem 'Solitude'? [Dinajpur Board 2026] Answer: The poem teaches a very harsh but highly real truth about human nature. It clearly says that when you are very happy, rich, and highly successful, many people will come to you. They will become your close friends. But life is not always good. When you fall into bad times, become sad, and start crying, everything changes. All those friends will selfishly run away. They will leave you to suffer your pain alone. 7. Why do the mountains echo the songs that we sing but not our sighs? [Barishal Board 2026] Answer: The mountains act as a symbol for the people of the world. They gladly echo our happy songs. This shows that the world is very happy to join us when we are cheerful, rich, and successful. But the mountains do not echo our sad sighs or cries. This means the selfish world does not want to hear or share our pain. It simply leaves us alone to suffer our sadness in silence. 8. "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone;" Explain briefly in the light of the poem 'Solitude'. [Sylhet Board 2026] Answer: These famous lines teach a very harsh and bitter reality of basic human nature. When a person is happy, wealthy, and successful, everybody loves him. Everyone eagerly wants to be his friend and share his great joy. But when the same person is sad, poor, and crying, the truth comes out. All those fake friends run away very fast. They leave him to suffer his deep pain all by himself. More Important Answering Questions from Poems (Question No. 8) for SSC 2027 1. O Me! O Life! (by Walt Whitman) 1. What is the main theme of the poem "O Me! O Life!"? 2. What message does the poem "O Me! O Life!" convey? 3. "Of eyes that vainly crave the light" — explain it in light of the poem "O Me! O Life!". 4. Is the poem "O Me! O Life!" pessimistic in your view? Put forward your argument. 5. Do you find the answer section of the poem convincing in the poem "O Me! O Life!"? 6. What do "sordid" and "plodding" mean in the poem "O Me! O Life!"? 7. What is the poem "O Me! O Life!" about? 8. Who is the speaker in the poem? 9. What recurring questions does the poet mention in the poem, "O Me! O Life!"? 10. Why does the poet mention "empty and useless years" in the poem? 11. What does the line "That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse" suggest about a person's purpose in life? 12. How does the poet describe the "crowds" in "O Me! O Life!"? 13. What is the "answer" in "O Me! O Life!"? 14. What does the phrase "endless trains of the faithless" refer to in "O Me! O Life!"? 15. Why does the poet use the phrase "Oh me! Oh life!" repeatedly? 16. What feelings does the poem "O Me! O Life!" evoke? 17. What is the meaning of "sordid crowds" in "O Me! O Life!"? 18. How does the poet address despair in "O Me! O Life!"? 19. What is the significance of the answer given in "O Me! O Life!"? 20. In the poem, "O Me! O Life!", why does the poet reproach himself? 2. Books (by Eleanor Farjeon) 1. What are the books compared to in the poem "Books"? 2. Why does the poet call a book a "magic box"? 3. What does Farjeon teach us about the power of imagination through her description of books? 4. What are the benefits of reading books mentioned in the poem "Books"? 5. What does the poet mean to say by "we sail along the page" in the poem "Books"? 6. What does the poet say about the good things that reading a book can do to you? 7. What other benefits do you think reading books can give you? 8. How does the poet use the "magic box" metaphor in the poem "Books"? 9. How do books transport us to another world? 10. What do books bring to us according to the poem "Books"? 11. What happens when one opens a book, according to the poem "Books"? 12. How does the poet use personification to describe books? 13. What is the central message of the poem "Books"? 14. What does the poem "Books" say about the journey of reading? 15. What does the poem "Books" suggest about the physical act of reading? 16. What is the "magic" of books mentioned in the poem? 17. How does reading allow us to travel without moving? 18. How do books contribute to the formation of new ideas and the introduction to new people? 19. Why is each book compared with a "magic box"? 20. What is the "magic box" referred to in the poem "Books"? 3. Two Mothers Remembered (by Joann Snow Duncanson) 1. Who was the speaker's second mother in "Two Mothers Remembered"? Depict her. 2. How does the poem show the changes in a mother-daughter relationship as time passes? 3. What would be the speaker's advice to her own children in the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? 4. How are the two mothers different from each other in the poem? 5. What are the responsibilities of children mentioned in "Two Mothers Remembered"? 6. What does "full circle" mean in the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? 7. How are the two mothers the same in the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? 8. Why does the poet refer to herself as the strength of her mother? 9. Who are the three women referred to in the poem, "Two Mothers Remembered"? 10. What is the theme of the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? 11. What role did the first mother play in the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? 12. What was the first mother's contribution in the poem? 13. What are the two different perspectives on motherhood in "Two Mothers Remembered"? 14. How does the poem "Two Mothers Remembered" inspire empathy? 15. What does the poem "Two Mothers Remembered" teach about the passage of time? 16. Who are the two mothers in the poem "Two Mothers Remembered"? 17. How does the poet describe the "second mother"? 18. Why should children love their mothers in their old age according to the poem? 19. What did the first mother do to the speaker? 20. How does the poet contrast the two mothers in "Two Mothers Remembered"? 4. The Sands of Dee (by Charles Kingsley) 1. What is the significance of some repeated words/sentences in "The Sands of Dee"? 2. What feelings does the poem "The Sands of Dee" create in the mind of the readers? 3. Who is Mary in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? 4. What was the weather like when Mary went out? 5. What lesson or message can readers learn from Mary's tragic story in "The Sands of Dee"? 6. How has the poet described the sea in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? 7. How does the poet's repetition of words emphasize the mood and theme of the poem "The Sands of Dee"? 8. What task was Mary given in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? 9. How does the poet use "imagery" to describe Mary's hair? 10. What do the boatmen hear after Mary's death? 11. What are the metaphors (any two) found in the poem "The Sands of Dee"? 12. Write an example of personification in the poem "The Sands of Dee". 13. What is the significance of the last line "Across the sands of Dee"? 14. What does the poet mean by "cruel crawling foam" in "The Sands of Dee"? 15. What do the sands symbolize in "The Sands of Dee"? 16. What is the "refrain" in "The Sands of Dee"? 17. Who is "Mary" calling for in "The Sands of Dee"? 18. What happened to Mary in the sands of Dee? 19. How does the poet describe Mary's fate? 20. What tragic event is described in "The Sands of Dee"? 5. Time, You Old Gypsy Man (by Ralph Hodgson) 1. What lesson does "Time, You Old Gipsy Man" teach about life? 2. Why does the poet plead with time to stay in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? 3. What does the poet suggest about human helplessness in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? 4. Why does the poet call time an "old gipsy man"? 5. What is the main theme of the poem "Time, You Old Gypsy Man"? 6. What does the speaker ask Time to do? 7. Why does the poet compare time to a "gipsy man", and what does this image tell us about life? 8. What feelings or emotions does the speaker express towards Time in the poem? 9. What request does the poet make to time and what does it suggest in the poem? 10. Make a list of things the poet will offer time if it stays just for a day. 11. What does the poet mean by "Put up your caravan / Just for a day?" 12. Which cities are mentioned in the poem "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? 13. What is the significance of "Last week in Babylon, / Last night in Rome"? 14. How does the poet personify time in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? 15. How does the poet's portrayal of time affect the mood of the poem "Time, You Old Gypsy Man"? 16. How does the poet describe the movement of time in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? 17. What gifts does the poet offer to Time? 18. What does "time" symbolize in the poem? 19. What will the poet offer time if it stays just for a day? 20. Why does the poet mention Babylon and Rome in "Time, You Old Gipsy Man"? 6. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (by Robert Frost) 1. How does "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" explore the theme of mortality? 2. What does the repetition of the last line in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" emphasize? 3. Why does the poet admire the woods in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? 4. Clarify the central message of the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening". 5. What do "promises" and "sleep" mean in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? 6. What is the main theme of the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? 7. Where does the speaker stop? 8. Why does the speaker stop to watch the woods, and what might the woods symbolize? 9. How does the line "And miles to go before I sleep" reflect the speaker's thoughts about life and responsibility? 10. Why does the poet describe the evening as the darkest of the year in the poem? 11. Why did the poet stop by the woods though it was dark and he was alone? 12. What are the promises hinted in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? 13. What does the poem want to mean by the expression "The woods are lovely, dark and deep"? 14. How does the poet describe the woods in the last stanza in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? 15. What might the poet mean by "promises to keep" in the poem? 16. What does the poet's horse symbolize in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? 17. Why does the poet mention the village in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? 18. Whose woods does the speaker stop by? 19. What time of year is described in "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"? 20. Why does the speaker in "Stopping by Woods" decide to leave? 7. Solitude (by Ella Wheeler Wilcox) 1. What does "Fast, and the world goes by" suggest in "Solitude"? 2. What is the poet's view on shared happiness in "Solitude"? 3. What does the poem "Solitude" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox teach us about how people react to others' happiness and sadness? 4. Explain — "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone;" 5. Explain — "Succeed and give, and it helps you live, But no man can help you die." 6. Why does the earth borrow happiness but not sadness in the poem "Solitude"? 7. What does the poem "Solitude" say about walking "through the narrow aisles of pain"? 8. What does the poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox mean by "the sad old earth must borrow its mirth"? 9. According to the poet, how do people behave when you rejoice in the poem "Solitude"? 10. What is the poet's perspective on the human tendency to avoid pain in "Solitude"? 11. How does the poem "Solitude" describe the world's reaction to sadness? 12. According to the poem "Solitude", when do you have many friends and when do they leave you? 13. How does the poem "Solitude" depict the relationship between joy and sorrow? 14. What truth about life and death does the poet express in the line "But no man can help you die"? 15. How does the poem "Solitude" reflect the poet's view of society? 16. What emotion is primarily expressed in the poem "Solitude"? 17. Why do the mountains echo the songs that we sing but not our sighs according to the poem? 18. What does the poet mean by "Laugh, and the world laughs with you"? 19. According to "Solitude," what happens during a feast versus a fast? 20. What is the poet's view on society as reflected in "Solitude"?

Most Important Rearranging (Question No. 7) for SSC 2027 No. Rearranging Topic Board Exam History (Short Form) Test '25 Qty 01 Androcles and the Lion ✪✪✪ DB'20; CtgB'19; SB'17; JB'15; DjB'16 11 02 Napoleon and the Boy ✪✪✪ MB'25; CB'24; MB'20 6 03 Idle King & Wise Physician ✪✪✪ RB'24; RB'17 6 04 Penicillin / Dr. Fleming ✪✪✪ CtgB'25; JB'24; RB'20; DB'17; CB'17 3 05 Shamim / Belal (Self-employment) ✪✪✪ MB'24; DjB'24; DB'19; BB'20 3 06 Nelson Mandela ✪✪✪ SB'20; BB'19; SB'15 3 07 Sheikh Saadi (Robbers/Dress) ✪✪✪ RB'25; SB'25; BB'24 1 08 Taimur and the Old Woman✪✪✪ DB'25; CB'19; CtgB'17 1 09 William Somerset Maugham✪✪✪ All Boards-2018 4 10 Sher-e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Huq✪✪✪ CB'20 4 11 A Foolish Donkey✪✪✪ BB'20 5 12 Louis Pasteur✪✪✪ CtgB'20; JB'16 2 13 Queen Victoria✪✪✪ CB'16 2 14 The Dog and Two Crows✪✪✪ DinB'19 2 15 John Keats✪✪✪ DinB'20; SB'19 1 16 Hatem Tai✪✪✪ BB'25; SB'16 2 17 Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda✪✪✪ DinB'17 2 18 King Lear✪✪✪ DB'16 2 19 Two Friends and a Bear✪✪✪ DB'24; CB'15 — 20 Bayazid Bustami✪✪✪ DB'15 1 21 Rabindranath Tagore✪✪✪ JB'17 1 22 Akbar the Great✪✪✪ BB'17 1 23 Hazrat Omar (R) ✪✪✪ BB'16 1 24 Begum Rokeya✪✪✪ DinB'25 — 25 Sukumar Roy✪✪✪ CB'25 — 26 Sultan and Tax Collector✪✪✪ JB'25 — 27 Jibanananda Das✪✪✪ CtgB'24 — 28 Money and Peace (Farmer) ✪✪✪ SB'24 — 29 Ancient Mariner✪✪✪ RB'19 — 30 Buddha & Sorrowful Woman✪✪✪ CtgB'16 — 31 Robert Bruce and the Spider✪✪✪ DinB'15 — 32 Thirsty Crow✪✪✪ RB'16 — 33 Sindbad the Sailor✪✪✪ CtgB'15 — 34 Zainul Abedin✪✪✪ RB'15 — 35 Socrates (Life & Death) ✪✪ — 7 36 The Poor Woman and Buddha✪✪ — 5 37 Dr. Alfred Nobel / Nobel Prize✪✪ — 4 38 George Washington (Corporal) ✪✪ — 3 39 Alexander the Great✪✪ — 2 40 Ibn Batuta✪✪ — 2 41 Nishat Mojumder✪✪ — 2 42 Nasiruddin Hojja✪✪ — 2 43 Old Farmer and his Animals✪✪ — 2 44 The King and the Astrologer✪✪ — 2 45 King Hamlet / Prince Hamlet ✪ — 1 46 Hitler ✪ — 1 47 Kazi Nazrul Islam ✪ — 1 48 Rip Van Winkle ✪ — 1 49 William Shakespeare ✪ ✪ — 1 50 Rohingya Refugees ✪ — 1 51 Language Movement 1952 — 1 52 Mount Everest ✪ — 1 53 Zahir Raihan ✪ — 1 54 Abu Bin Adhem ✪ ✪ — 1 55 Jasimuddin ✪ — 1 56 Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay ✪ — 1 57 The Mice and the Cat ✪ — 1 58 King Solomon ✪ — 1 59 Nawab Khaja Ahsanullah ✪ — 1 60 A Little Learning is Dangerous ✪ — 1 Answers All Board Questions with Answers Rearranging - Lessons' Contents & Comprehensive List

Most Important Unseen Passages (Q. No. 4 ) for Information Transfer and Summary Writing Rank Passage Topic Board Exam Appearances [Total Qty] 2025 Test Qty 1 John Milton (John Milton was one of the greatest poets... November 8, 1674 / English literature) ✪✪✪ DB-23; CtgB-23; DjB-24; DinB-24; CtgB-17; CB-25; CtgB-24; BarB-24 [8] 11 2 Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq / Sher-E-Bangla (Sher-E-Bangla is one of... All India Muslim League / him with gratitude) ✪✪✪ DB-16; SB-24; RB-24; DjB-20; CtgB-25; SylB-24 [6] 6 3 Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah (The great men were born in different places... respect and gratitude) ✪✪✪ DB-25; JB-25; MB-24; CB-23; JB-19 [5] 5 4 Charles Babbage (Charles Babbage was an English Mathematician... on 18 October 1871) ✪✪✪ JB-24; BB-25; BB-19; BarB-25; BarB-19 [5] 5 5 Neil Armstrong (Neil A. Armstrong commanded... the surface of the moon / August 25, 2012) ✪✪✪ DB-20; SB-15; RB-20; CB-17; SylB-15 [5] 5 6 Abraham Lincoln (Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President... theatre in Washington D.C. / 1865) ✪✪✪ JB-23; CB-20; SB-25; SylB-25 [4] 5 7 William Wordsworth (William Wordsworth was... poet laureate of England / 23 April 1850) ✪✪✪ CB-25; CtgB-24; BB-24; SylB-15 [4] 6 8 Jibanananda Das (Jibanananda Das was... October 22, 1954 / Rupasi Bangla etc.) ✪✪✪ RB-17; CB-24; SB-17; SylB-17 [4] 7 9 Stephen Hawking (Stephen Hawking is considered the greatest Physicist... on 14 March 2018) ✪✪✪ RB-25; MB-23; DinB-15; DjB-24 [4] 6 10 Munshi Abdur Rouf (Munshi Abdur Rouf was... highest recognition of bravery / Birsrestho) SB-20; DjB-17; SylB-20; DinB-17 [4] 5 11 SAARC (SAARC is a regional organization... the neighbouring countries) ✪✪✪ SB-19; DjB-25; DinB-25; SylB-19 [4] 4 12 Albert Einstein (Albert Einstein was one of / the greatest... in physics / 1955 in Princeton) ✪✪✪ SB-23; DB-15; CtgB-15; SylB-23 [4] 2 13 Humayun Ahmed (Humayun Ahmed was a... buried in Nuhash Palli / 1948) ✪✪✪ CtgB-20; DjB-16; RB-15; DinB-16 [4] 2 14 Rabindranath Tagore (Rabindranath Tagore was a... breathed his last) ✪✪✪ CtgB-23; DjB-19; DinB-19 [3] 1 15 Jasimuddin (Jasimuddin was a famous... home at Gobindopur / Polli Kobi) ✪✪✪ CtgB-25; BB-23 [2] 2 16 Abul Fazal (Abul Fazl, educationist and writer... 1983 in Chattogram) ✪✪✪ BB-20 [1] 3 17 Alessandro Volta (Alessandro Volta was a.... he died in March, 1827 / battery) JB-20 [1] 3 18 The Titanic (The Titanic was the largest ship... a terrible scene) ✪✪✪ RB-23 [1] 2 19 Dr. Muhammad Qudrat-E-Khuda (Dr. Qudrat-E-Khuda, born... in 1984) ✪✪✪ JB-17 [1] 2 20 The Eiffel Tower (The Eiffel Tower was... wonders of the world / Gustave Eiffel) ✪✪✪ All Board-18 [1] 2 21 Altaf Mahmud (Altaf Mahmud was a musician... War of Liberation / Ekushey Padak) ✪✪✪ CB-19 [1] 2 22 Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir (Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir.... honor of Birsrestho) ✪✪✪ DB-24 [1] 1 23 Nelson Mandela (Nelson Mandela was... following a lung illness / South Africa) ✪✪✪ MB-25 [1] 1 24 Yuri Gagarin (Yuri Gagarin was a Russian astronaut... plane crash / outer space) ✪✪✪ RB-19 [1] 1 25 Begum Sufia Kamal (Begum Sufia Kamal, a poet... on 10 November, 1999) ✪✪✪ DB-17 [1] 0 26 Thai Cave Rescue (On 23 June 2018, twelve... rescued in next three days) ✪✪✪ DB-19 [1] 0 27 DNA / Your hair and nails (Your hair and.... or not / human body facts) ✪✪ — 2 28 Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose (Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose ... on November 23, 1937) ✪✪ — 1 29 Louis Pasteur (Louis Pasteur was a .... of 73 / rabies vaccine) ✪✪ — 2 30 Thomas Alva Edison (In 1847, a baby was born... incandescent lamp) ✪✪ — 1 31 Abu Sayeed (Abu Sayeed was born in Rangpur... 2024 movement) ✪✪ — 2 32 P.B. Shelley (P.B. Shelley was born in 1792... boat capsize) ✪✪ — 1 33 Hakaluki Haor (Hakaluki haor is a major wetland... Sylhet) ✪✪ — 1 34 Kazi Nazrul Islam (Kazi Nazrul Islam... and humanity / rebel poet) ✪✪ — 3 35 Marie Curie (Marie Curie.... from Laukaemia / Nobel Prize) ✪✪ — 3 36 The Nobel Prize (The Nobel Prize... Alfred Nobel) ✪✪ — 3 Some Samples with Answers 1. Unseen Comprehension: John Milton Passage John Milton was one of the famous poets in English literature. He was born on December 9 1608 in London. At the age of 17, he went to Cambridge University for study and after seven years of study he took MA degree from that university. The next six years he spent at Horton in unprofessional study. In 1638 he started his foreign tour. In 1641 he married Mary Powell, a young girl of seventeen. But his wife died in 1652 leaving him with three daughters. So, he married second time in 1656 but two years after his second wife also died. Of all his works 'Paradise Lost' is said to be his greatest. He finished composing this epic in 1663. But it was published four years later. By this time he lost his eyesight. At the age of 66 he died on November 8, 1674. Summary John Milton was one of the famous poets in English Literature, born in London. After completing his MA at Cambridge, he continued unprofessional study at Horton. He married twice, but both wives died early. Although he completed 'Paradise Lost' in 1664, it was published in 1667, by which time he had become blind. 2. Unseen Comprehension: Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq (Sher-E-Bangla) Passage Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq was born in 1873, at Saturia in Barishal. He received his primary education in a village Maktab. Then he entered Barishal Zilla School. He passed the Entrance Examination standing first in the Dhaka Division. After that he went to Calcutta for higher education. At the age of twenty-one he passed the B.Sc Exam obtaining Honours in Chemistry, Physics and Math from the Presidency College, Calcutta. He took his M.Sc degree in Math in 1896. The next year he was appointed as an examiner of M.A. in Math in Calcutta University. Then he passed B.L. Examination. Then he enrolled himself in the Calcutta High Court. He worked with Nawab Sir Salimullah. He played an important role in founding the All Indian Muslim League in 1906. Then he became Deputy Magistrate. But he resigned and again joined Calcutta High Court. In 1913 he became an elected member of B.L.C. Three years after he attended the special joint session of the Congress and the Muslim League in Lucknow. In 1918 he became the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress and the President of the All India Muslim League. Summary Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq served as the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress and President of the All India Muslim League. Born in 1873 in Barishal, he obtained his BSc and MSc from Presidency College, Calcutta. He began his career as an examiner at Calcutta University. He played a crucial role in founding the All India Muslim League in 1906. 3. Unseen Comprehension: Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Passage The great men were born in different places of the world but their activities make them familiar and closer to us. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was one of those who contributed a lot towards Bangla language and literature. He was one of the greatest scholars of Bengal of his time. This great scholar was born on July, 1885 at 24 Pargonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his Entrance examination in 1904 and obtained his BA degree six years later. It took him two years to complete his MA and another two years for his Bachelor of Law Degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorbonne University, Paris in 1928. "Bangla Shahitter Katha", the first well-arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him and it was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his work till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined to bed for about two and a half years. Dr. Shahidullah breathed his last on July 13, 1969 in Dhaka. We remember him with great respect and gratitude. Summary Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah, the greatest scholar of Bengal, was born in West Bengal, India in 1885. After completing graduation and post-graduation, he joined Dhaka University as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He received a Doctorate Degree from Sorbonne University, Paris. He is the author of 'Bangla Shahitter Katha', the first well-arranged history of Bengali Literature. This great contributor to Bangla language and literature passed away in 1969 in Dhaka. 4. Unseen Comprehension: Charles Babbage Passage Charles Babbage was an English mathematician. He was also a mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of computer. He was born on 26 December 1791 in London. He entered Trinity College in October 1810. He was transferred to Peterhouse, Cambridge. He was the top mathematician there. He received an honours degree without examination in 1814. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1816. From 1828 to 1839 Babbage was Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University. Babbage is famous for inventing the first mechanical computer in 1822 that eventually led to today's computer. He died at his home in London on 18 October 1871. 5. Summary Charles Babbage is called the father of the computer. He was both a mathematician and a mechanical engineer. He received his education from Trinity College and Peterhouse, Cambridge. He worked at Cambridge University as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics and was a fellow of the Royal Society. We remember him for his invention of the first mechanical computer. 5. Unseen Comprehension: Neil Armstrong Passage Neil A. Armstrong commanded the Gemini 8 Mission and became the first human to walk on the moon as commander of Apollo 11. He was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, on August 5, 1930. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11 on July 16 and landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. Neil A. Armstrong first stepped on to the surface and then Aldrin. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. After exploring the surface they rejoined Collins in the orbiting Mothership. Neil A. Armstrong died on August 25, 2012. Summary Neil Armstrong was the first human to walk on the moon. Born in 1930 in the USA, he was educated at Purdue University and the University of Southern California. He and his team landed on the moon on 20 July, 1969. After completing the mission, they returned to Earth safely. Here are the first 5 Unseen Comprehension passages from the Master Suggestion list, thoroughly extracted with all their available alternative table formats, answers, and summaries exactly as they appear in the source materials. The tables have been carefully aligned to ensure no markdown anomalies or structural mistakes. 6. Unseen Comprehension: Abraham Lincoln Passage Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the USA. He is renowned for his Gettysburg Address, delivered during the American Civil War on November 19, 1863. Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky, USA. His parents hailed from Virginia. In 1819, his mother passed away, prompting his father to move the family to Indiana, where Lincoln grew up. He served as a captain in the Black Hawk War. In 1860, he was nominated for the presidency and was elected as the President of the USA in 1861. Lincoln famously issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring a ban on slavery in America on January 1, 1863. He was re-elected in 1864. Tragically, on Good Friday, April 14, 1865, he was assassinated at Ford's theatre in Washington D.C. Summary Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), the 16th President of the USA, was elected President twice. He was famous for his speech that was delivered on November 19, 1863. This great man banned slavery in America. At that time, America was very chaotic, so he tried to establish peace in the country. Besides, he strengthened the federal government and modernized the economy. But this great leader was assassinated on April 14, 1865. 7. Unseen Comprehension: William Wordsworth Passage William Wordsworth was one of the most influential Romantic poets. He was born on April 7, 1770 at Cockermouth, Lake District of England. When he was eight years old, his mother died and in the same year he was sent to Grammar School of Hawkshead. Wordsworth's father died five years after his mother's death. His father was a lawyer. As a young man, Wordsworth developed a love of nature, a theme reflected in many of his poems. In 1787, he entered into St. John's College at the University of Cambridge where he studied for four years until he took his BA Degree. In 1786, two sets of his verses were published and in 1789 he finished writing the 'Evening Walk'. While studying at Cambridge University, he undertook the walking tour in France and Switzerland in 1790 with his friend Robert Jones. In 1795, Wordsworth received a legacy from a close relative and he and his sister Dorothy went to live in Dorset. Two years later, they moved to Somerset, to live near the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who was an admirer of Wordsworth's work. They collaborated on 'Lyrical Ballads', published in 1798. In 1799, after a visit to Germany with Coleridge, Wordsworth's most famous poem 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud' was written at Dove Cottage in 1804. In 1842, he was given a government pension and the following year became a poet laureate. Wordsworth died on 23 April 1850 and was buried in Grasmere Churchyard. Summary Wordsworth was one of the most famous poets of the English Romantic period. He was born in the Lake District of England in 1770. Though he was born in an affluent family, he lost his parents at an early age. Two sets of his verses were published in 1786 and he finished writing the 'Evening Walk' in 1789. He graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge in 1791. He was greatly influenced by the French revolution. He was a friend of S.T. Coleridge, and together they published Lyrical Ballads in 1798. Wordsworth's most famous poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" was written at Dove Cottage in 1804. He was eventually made England's poet laureate. 8. Unseen Comprehension: Jibanananda Das Passage Jibanananda Das was born in a small town of Barishal in 1899. He took his Master's Degree in English at the age of 22. The next year, he started his teaching career as a Professor of English at the Kolkata City College. He lost the job in 1928 on the charge of publishing a poem in the Parichaya Patrika. Two years later, he joined the Ramjash College, Delhi though he returned to his place of birth the next year. He got an appointment in Brajamohan College, Barishal in 1935. In 1947 when the partition was made, Jibanananda Das left Bangladesh for India. In West Bengal he started editing the Swaraj Patrika. In 1951 he joined the Kharagpur College. He was awarded Rabindra Purashkar in 1953. He met with a tram accident on the 14th October, 1954 and was hospitalized. After a few days, he passed away on October 22, 1954. Summary Jibanananda Das was a Bengali poet, writer, novelist and essayist. During his lifetime, only seven volumes of his poems were published. After his death, it was discovered that apart from poems Das wrote several novels and a large number of short stories. His unpublished works are still being published. However, this great litterateur met with a tram accident on 14th October 1954 and was admitted to a hospital. After a few days he breathed his last on October 22, 1954. 9. Unseen Comprehension: Stephen Hawking Passage Stephen Hawking is considered the greatest physicist after Einstein. He was born in England in 1942. He was very skilled in Mathematics from the early age. He wrote the book 'A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to the Present Times' in 1988. In this book he explains cosmology for the general public. It became famous and established his reputation as a great scientist. He received his Ph.D in cosmology from Cambridge University in 1968. But fortune did not favour him. In 1972 he became a victim of Gehrig's disease. Since then, he has been confined to a wheel-chair with no power to control his body. But he continue teaching through the help of computer. In 1974, he won the prestigious Albert Einstein award for theoretical physics. In 1979, he joined Cambridge University as Lucasian Professor of mathematics. He passed away on 14 March 2018. Summary Stephen Hawking was a great scientist. His year of birth was 1942. His skill in mathematics was noticed in his boyhood. At only 26, he got his Ph.D in cosmology. It was from Cambridge University in 1968. He wrote a great book in cosmology for general people and got great fame. Then a fatal disease attacked him. It made him disabled but could not stop him. He worked relentlessly until his death in 2018. 10. Unseen Comprehension: Munshi Abdur Rouf Passage Munshi Abdur Rouf was a Lance Nayek in East Pakistan Rifles during the Bangladesh Liberation War. He was born on 1 May, 1943 at Salamatpur village under Boalmari thana in Faridpur district. Rouf had to stop his education at his eighth grade. He joined the East Pakistan Rifles on 8 May, 1963. He had to increase his age by three years in order to get the job. After the preliminary training at the EPR Camp at Chuadanga, Rouf went to West Pakistan to receive advanced training. He was enlisted in the East Bengal Regiment on 8 May 1963 and was attached with a regular infantry unit during the War of Liberation. Munshi Abdur Rouf embraced martyrdom on 18 April 1971 at Kurighat in Chattogram Hill tracts after causing extensive damage to Pakistan Army with his MG and forcing them to retreat. He was buried at Naniarchor upazilla in Rangamati district. He was awarded Birsreshtho, which is the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh. Summary Munshi Abdur Rouf was a soldier of East Pakistan Rifles. He was born at Salamatpur village in Faridpur district. He studied up to grade-8. He was a member of East Bengal Regiment. He participated in Bangladesh liberation war in 1971. He fought bravely to free Bangladesh and embraced martyrdom in Chattogram Hill tracts. Before death he damaged Pakistan Army with his MG. He was awarded Birsreshtho, the highest recognition of bravery in Bangladesh. . 11. Unseen Comprehension: SAARC Passage SAARC is a regional organization for mutual cooperation, friendship and development. The full form of SAARC is 'South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation'. At the initial stage, there were only seven developing nations to form the organization. Later, Afghanistan was included as one of its member countries. SAARC started its journey through holding its first conference in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. At present Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The secretariat of this organization is situated in the capital of Nepal. Its head is called Secretary General. There is a deep relationship between Bangladesh and SAARC. It was Bangladesh that took the first initiative to form SAARC. As the initiator of SAARC, Bangladesh has been playing a significant and strong role in its different activities. As one of the member countries it has also been making every effort to expand the trade between the member countries and to solve the regional conflicts and existing crises between the neighbouring countries. Summary SAARC, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, is a regional organization for mutual cooperation, friendship and development. It was established in 1985 and Bangladesh was the initiator of this organization. The member countries of this organization are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Its secretariat is in Nepal. The main purpose of this organization is to expand the trade between the member countries and to solve the regional conflicts and existing crisis between the neighbouring countries. 12. Unseen Comprehension: Albert Einstein Passage Albert Einstein, the greatest scientist of the twentieth century and one of the supreme intellects of all time, was born in March 14, 1879 in the city of Ulm in Germany. He attended high school in Switzerland and became a Swiss citizen in 1901. He was appointed an examiner at the Swiss Patent Office in 1902. He served at this post for three years. He received his Ph.D in 1905 from the University of Zurich, but was unable to find an academic position at that time. However, the same year he began to publish original papers on the theoretical aspects of problems of Physics. Within a few years, these papers, particularly the one on relativity, established his reputation as one of the most brilliant and original scientists in the world. His theories were highly controversial. In spite of this, he was appointed a Professor at the University of Berlin, at the same time becoming a member of the Prussian Academy of Science. In 1921 he was awarded Nobel Prize for Physics. Einstein's situation in Germany became precious when Hitler rose to power. He moved to Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A, in 1933 to work at the Institute for Advanced Study and in 1940, he became a citizen of the United States. Einstein's first marriage ended in divorce, but his second was quite happy. He had two children, both of them were boys. He died in 18 April 1955 in Princeton. Summary Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of the world. He got the opportunity to develop a successful career. Though he was born in Germany, he went to Switzerland and the USA for his further study and work. Thus he could enjoy the chance of getting the citizenship of several countries. He is mainly renowned for his theory of relativity. This scientific theory helped him to obtain Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. Today, the world is greatly indebted to him for his scientific research. 13. Unseen Comprehension: Humayun Ahmed Passage Humayun Ahmed was a teacher, author, dramatist, playwright and filmmaker. He was born in Mohonganj, Netrokona, Mymensingh on 13 November 1948. His father Faizur Rahman Ahmed, a police officer, was killed by Pakistani military during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. He passed SSC examination from Bogura Zilla School in 1965 and stood second in the merit list in Rajshahi Education Board. He passed his HSC exam from Dhaka College in 1967. He took his Honours and Masters in Chemistry from the University of Dhaka with First Class. He did his Ph.D. from North Dakota State University. He worked as a professor of Chemistry in Dhaka University. Humayun Ahmed reached his peak of fame with the publication of his novel Nondito Noroke in 1972. He wrote over 200 fictions and non-fiction books all of which were bestsellers in Bangladesh. His first television drama was 'Prothom Prohor'. It was followed by many dramas and drama serials. He also directed many films based on his own stories. For his outstanding achievements he was honoured with many award including Bangla Academy Award (1981) and Ekushey Padak (1994). He died on 19 July, 2012 at Bellevue Hospital in New York. He was buried in Nuhash Palli. Summary Humayun Ahmed was a great teacher, author, dramatist, playwright and filmmaker. He reached his peak of fame when his novel Nondito Noroke was published in 1972. He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books. Almost all of his books are bestsellers in Bangladesh. He directed many films based on his own stories. For his wonderful achievements he was honoured with many awards. This great personality breathed his last on July 19, 2012. 14. Unseen Comprehension: Rabindranath Tagore Passage Rabindranath Tagore was one of the most leading poets in the history of world literature. He was at the same time a poet, a novelist, a dramatist, a philosopher and a musician. He was born in the renowned Tagore family in March, 1861. After the completion of his house education, he was sent to school. But he did not like institutional education. So arrangements were made at house for his proper education. In his thirteenth year, Rabindranath along with his father went to visit Himalayas. At the age of seventeen he was sent to London to study law. But he studied literature with professor Henry Morley only for a few months and then returned home. Only at the age of eight he started composing poems. He wrote his poetic novel Banaphul at the age of fifteen. When he was sixteen, his poems and essays were being published in journals. After returning from England, he began to write tirelessly in all branches of literature. In 1911 he translated his poems of "The Gitanjali" into English which brought him the highest honour in the form of the Nobel Prize in 1913. One year after his awarding of the Nobel Prize, he was made a knight by the British Government which he rejected as a protest against the atrocities of British Government at Jalianwalabagh. The University of Oxford honoured him with D. Litt. In 1940. Earlier in 1921, he laid the foundation of Viswa Bharati. At the age of eighty, Rabindranath Tagore breathed his last. Summary The most famous poet in Bangla literature was Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941). After imparting house education he was sent to school for institutional education where he could not set his mind to study. Later he was sent to London to study Law, but he studied literature there and returned home. Then he began to write in all branches of literature. And, for his outstanding performance, he was honoured with the Nobel Prize. 15. Unseen Comprehension: Jasimuddin Passage Jasimuddin was a famous Bengali poet. He was also a song writer, prose writer, folklore collector and radio personality. He is known as Pollikobi because through his poems he depicted the Bengali rural life. He was born in the village of Tambulkhana in Faridpur District on 1 January 1903. He received his early education at Faridpur Welfare School. He obtained BA degree in Bangla from the University of Kolkata in 1929 and MA in 1931. Jasimuddin joined the University of Dhaka in 1938 as a lecturer. He left the university in 1944 and joined the Department of Information and Broadcasting. He worked there until his retirement in 1962 as Deputy Director. Jasimuddin collected more than 10,000 folk songs. He wrote many poems, dramas, novels, memoirs, music, etc. His major works are Rakhali, Nakshi Kanthar Maath, Sojan Badiyar Ghat, Beder Meye, and Madhumala. The major honours and award that he received are President Award for Pride of Performance Pakistan (1958), D. Lit by Rabindra Bharati University, India (1969), Ekushy Padak (1976), Bangladesh Independence Day Award (1978). He died on 13 March 1976 and was buried near his ancestral home at Gobindapur. Summary Jasimuddin is better known to us as Pollikobi. He was born in Faridpur in 1903. He took his early education at Faridpur Welfare School and gradually took his BA and MA from the University of Kolkata. He was a lecturer of Dhaka University and he worked in the Department of Information and Broadcasting. He composed many poems, dramas, novels and music. He died in 1976. 16. Unseen Comprehension: Abul Fazal Passage Abul Fazl, educationist and writer, was born on 1 July 1903 in the village of Keochia in Satkania Upazila of Chattogram district. His father, Moulavi Fazlur Rahman, was an Imam of Chattogram Jame Masjid. He completed his BA from Dhaka University in 1928. In 1930, he did his BT from Teacher's Training College, Dhaka. He completed his master's degree in Bangla Language and Literature from Kolkata University in 1940. He worked as a teacher of Bangla in Krishnanagar College and Chattogram College. In 1973 he was made Vice-Chancellor of Chattogram University. In 1975 he joined the Advisory Council of the Government of Bangladesh, but resigned on 23 June 1977. He wrote novels, short stories, plays, memories of travels, etc. His contribution to Bangla Literature earned him the Bangla Academy Award (1962), the President's Award (1963), the Adamjee Literary Award (1966), etc. He died on 4 May 1983 in Chattogram. Summary Abul Fazl was a renowned educationist and writer of our country. His father was an Imam of Chattogram Jame Masjid. He studied in Bangla Language and Literature. He worked as a teacher. In 1973 he was made Vice-Chancellor of Chattogram University. He was in the Advisory Council of the Govt. of Bangladesh for about 2 years. He wrote novels, short stories, plays, memories of travels, etc. He got Bangla Academy Award in 1962, the President's Award in 1963, the Adamjee Literary Award in 1966. He died in 4 May 1983. 17. Unseen Comprehension: Alessandro Volta Passage Alessandro Volta was a famous Italian physicist. He is well-known for the invention of the first battery in 1800. He was born in Como, Italy on February 18, 1745. In 1774, he became a professor of Physics at the Royal School in Como. Volta studied the Chemistry of gases from 1776-1778. In November, 1777, he discovered methane in a lake. In 1779, he became a professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Pavia. In 1794, Volta married an aristocratic lady. In honour of his work, he was made a Count by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1801. In 1782, he travelled to France and Germany. In 1815, the Emperor of Austria made him the director of Philosophical Faculty of Padua. In 1819, he retired and settled in his native town where he died in March, 1827. 5. Summary Italian physicist Alessandro Volta invented the first battery. He was born in Como, Italy in 1745. He served as a professor of physics at Royal School in Como. He discovered methane in 1777. He became a professor of experimental physics at the University of Pavia. He was made a Count by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1801 and the Director of philosophical faculty of Padua by the emperor of Austria in 1815. He retired in 1819 and breathed his last in March 1827. 18. Unseen Comprehension: The Titanic Passage In 1912, an American Shipping Company launched a new ship called 'Titanic'. It was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of the time. It weighed 46000 tonnes and could carry about 2200 passengers. Experts said that nothing could make it sink. On April 10, 1912, the ship sailed on its first voyage across the Atlantic. It sailed from Southampton in England to New York in the United States with 2224 passengers of men, women and children. On April 15, just before midnight the ship suddenly struck huge ice-berg, it tore the ship and made a great hole at the bottom of it. Then the so-called unsinkable Titanic began to sink. There was a great alarm on board. Warning bells rang out. Everyone rushed to the lifeboat but there was not enough room for all of them. There was room for only 1178 passengers. The life boats took mostly the women and the children. It was a terrible scene. Summary The great ship Titanic was carrying about 2200 passengers on its first voyage from Southampton to New York. But 4 days after its voyage across Atlantic, it struck a huge ice-berg and began to sink. Everyone rushed to the lifeboat, but there was not enough lifeboat for all of them. Mostly the women and the children were given the lifeboats. The sinking of Titanic was a terrible scene. 19. Unseen Comprehension: Dr. Muhammad Qudrat-E-Khuda Passage Dr. Qudrat-E-Khuda, born in 1900 in Birbhum, West Bengal, was a great scientist. He passed the Matriculation Examination from Kolkata Madrasa in 1918 in the first division. He obtained his M.Sc. degree in chemistry standing first in the first class from Presidency College, Kolkata in 1927 and was awarded gold medal. He obtained the D.Sc. degree in 1929 from London University. He was the principal of Islamia College and Presidency College, Kolkata. In 1947 he came to East Pakistan (Present Bangladesh) and served as the first director of Public Instruction for the Government of East Pakistan from 1947-1949. He was also appointed Scientific Advisor of the Ministry of Defense. After the independence of Bangladesh, Qudrat-E-Khuda was made chairman of the National Education Commission in 1972. He was appointed visiting professor of chemistry at Dhaka University in 1975 and served there till his death in 1977. The Government of Bangladesh honoured him with 'Ekushe Padak' in 1976 and 'Swadhinata Dibas Purashkar' in 1984. Summary Dr. Qudrat-E-Khuda was a Bangladeshi organic chemist, educationist and political writer who founded the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. He was famous for his outstanding contribution to science. He conducted research on herbals, jute, salt, charcoal soil and minerals. He successfully extracted biochemical elements from local trees and plants for medical use. Manufacturing of partex from jute-stick was his greatest scientific achievement. He was made the chairman of National Education Commission of Bangladesh in 1972. He was also appointed a visiting professor of Chemistry at Dhaka University. He was awarded Ekushe Padak and Swadhinata Dibas Purashkar. 20. Unseen Comprehension: The Eiffel Tower Passage The Eiffel Tower was named after Gustave Eiffel, a Frenchman who designed the tower. He was born in a prosperous family in 1832. He took his graduation from the Central School of Engineering in Paris and went to work for a railway construction company. His mother thought that he would not go far. "Be patient, mum. I've got some ideas. You'll see," Gustave assured his mother. For years, Gustave made plan after plan of dams, factories, stations and structures of great sized buildings. All over Europe engineers copied them. In the middle of 1880's, a group of French industrialists persuaded the government to organize a World Fair in Paris. Gustave proposed a 989 feet tower of iron as a symbol of the fair. The construction of the tower began in January 1887. Forty engineers and designers worked under Gustave's direction for two years. The tower was finally completed in March 1889. It is the highest structure of iron made by man. No such structure had ever be constructed before. It is regarded as one of the wonders of the world. Summary The Eiffel Tower is regarded as one of the wonders of the world. It was named after Gustave Eiffel, a Frenchman who designed the tower. In 1880's, a group of French industrialists persuaded the government to organize a World Fair in Paris. This tower was made under Gustave's direction as a symbol of the fair. The construction of the tower began in 1887 and completed in 1889. It is the highest structure of iron made by man. 21. Unseen Comprehension: Altaf Mahmud Passage Altaf Mahmud was a musician, cultural activist and martyred freedom fighter of Liberation War of Bangladesh. He was born on 23 December 1933. He was also a language activist of Language Movement and composer of 'Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano', the famous song, written by Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury, a famous journalist. In 1950, he sang gonoshongit in many places to inspire the activists of the Language Movement. Along with his singing Mahmud continued to support the movement. He tuned the song 'Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano' in 1969, in Zahir Raihan's film 'Jibon Theke Neya'. Altaf Mahmud took part in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. He created a secret camp inside his house for the freedom fighters. But as the secret revealed, Pakistan Army caught him on August 30, 1971. He was tortured by them. A lot of other guerrilla war fighters like Shafi Imam Rumi were also captured by the Pak Army on that day. Along with most of them, he was lost ever since. His patriotic songs which were then broadcast at the 'Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra' also inspired the war fighters at that time. In 1977, Altaf Mahmud was awarded the Ekushey Padak for his valuable contribution to Bengali culture and the War of Liberation. Summary Altaf Mahmud was a cultural activist. He was also a martyred freedom fighter. He composed the song "Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano..." He made a secret camp in his house in 1971 for the freedom fighters. But the Pakistani Army caught him on August 30, 1971 and they tortured him. He wrote many patriotic songs for Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra. When these songs were broadcast, the freedom fighters got inspired. His contribution to Bengali culture and the War of Liberation was really great. In 1977 he was awarded the Ekushey Padak posthumously. 22. Unseen Comprehension: Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir Passage Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir was an officer in the Army during the Liberation War of 1971. He was born on 7 March, 1949 at Rahimganj Village under Babuganj Thana in Barishal District. He completed his HSC from Barishal BM College. In 1967, he took admission in the department of Statistics in Dhaka University. On October 5, 1967 he joined the armed forces as a cadet in the Pakistan Military Academy. He was commissioned in the Engineering Corps in 1968. He was promoted to the rank of Captain on 3 August in 1970. He was an officer in Sector 7 of the Mukti Bahini. He was given the responsibility to fight at the Chapai Nawabganj border in Rajshahi. On 14 December 1971 he was killed in an attempt to break through the enemy defenses on the bank of the Mahananda River. He was buried near Sona Masjid. In recognition of his valor and sacrifice in the Liberation War, Mohiuddin Jahangir was awarded with the highest state honor of Birsrestho. Summary There are many martyred army officers who fought heart and soul for the independence of Bangladesh. Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir was one of them. He was an officer in the Army during the Liberation War of 1971. He was given the responsibility to fight at the Chapai Nawabganj border in Rajshahi. On 14 December 1971 he was killed in an attempt to break through the enemy defenses on the bank of the Mahananda river. For his outstanding valor and sacrifice in the Liberation War, he was awarded the highest state honour of Birsrestho. 23. Unseen Comprehension: Nelson Mandela Passage Nelson Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa, on 18th July 1918. He joined the African National Congress in 1944 and was engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies. In November 1962 he was sentenced to five years in prison and started serving his sentence at Robben Island prison in 1963. From 1964 to 1982, he was again imprisoned at Robben Island prison and then later moved to Polls Moor prison, during which his reputation as a potent symbol of resistance to the anti-apartheid movement grew steadily. Released from prison in 1990, Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and was inaugurated as the first democratically elected president of South Africa in 1994. He is author of the international bestseller "Long walk to Freedom" and "Conversations with Myself." Mandela was the first black President of South Africa. He retired in 1999. He spent 27 years in prison for trying to overthrow the pro-apartheid government. After he left prison, he worked to achieve human rights and a better future for everyone in South Africa. Nelson Mandela died on 5 December 2013 following a lung illness. Summary Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest leaders in the modern world. He was a South African. He was sent to Robben Island Prison for five years' imprisonment by the Government in 1962 for going against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies. Then again, he had to go there for the same reason. He was the first democratically elected President of the country and also the first black President. He worked for human rights and better future for South Africa. He died of lung cancer in 2013. 24. Unseen Comprehension: Yuri Gagarin Passage Yuri Gagarin was a Russian pilot and astronaut. He was the first human to journey into outer space. He on his spacecraft Vostok completed an orbit of the earth on 12 April 1961. Yuri Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino, Russia on March 9, 1934. His parents worked on a farm. He was the third of four children. In 1946, Gagarin completed his secondary education at Klushino. At the age of 16, in 1950, he entered a foundry-steel factory near Moscow. He did his graduation from a vocational school in 1951. Then he took a training as a Soviet Air Cadet at a local club where he learned to fly at first. He again graduated from a technical school in 1955 and he was recruited in the Soviet Army. He became lieutenant in the Soviet Air Force in 1957. In 1960, Yuri was selected for the Soviet Space Program. On 12 April 1961, he became the first human to travel into space and move round the earth. He died in 1968 in a plane crash. Summary Yuri Gagarin was the first human to travel into space and move round the earth. He was a Russian pilot and astronaut. After obtaining graduation, he first joined the Soviet Air Force. Then for his performance he was chosen for Soviet space program. He travelled into space on April 12, 1961. He died in 1968 in a plane crash. 25. Unseen Comprehension: Begum Sufia Kamal Passage Begum Sufia Kamal, a poet, litterateur, social activist, feminist, was born on 20 June, 1911, in a landowning family of Shayestabad in Barishal. She was the daughter of Abdul Bari, a lawyer and Sabera Banu, a house-wife. In accordance with aristocratic social practice of the time, Begum Sufia Kamal was given education at home. She learnt Urdu, Arabic and Persian from family tutors. Besides, she got lessons in Bangla from her mother and maternal uncle Syed Mohammad Hossain. In 1918, Sufia went to Kolkata accompanied by her mother. Here the young Sufia met Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain. In 1923, she wrote her first story "Sainik Bahadur" which was published in the Tarun. Her first book of poems 'Sanjher Maya' was published from Kolkata in 1938. Kazi Nazrul Islam wrote the Forward of the book. Rabindranath Tagore also read the book and praised her highly. Author of more than a dozen volume of poetry, Sufia Kamal also wrote seven volume of short stories and an autobiography "Ekale Amader Kal". Sufia Kamal received nearly fifty major awards including Bangla Academy Award (1962), the Ekushey Padak (1976), the Independence Award (1997). Begum Sufia Kamal died in Dhaka on 10 November, 1999. Summary Besides being a poet, Begum Sufia Kamal gained reputation as a social activist and a feminist. She received education at home under a few tutors. She went to Kolkata with her mother at her young age and there she met Begum Rokeya. She published her first story in a magazine which was praised by Kazi Nazrul Islam and Rabindranath Tagore highly. Later on, she wrote poetry, short stories and autobiographies. She got many awards like Bangla Academy Award, Ekushey Padak, the Independence Award, etc. She died in 1999. 26. Unseen Comprehension: Thai Cave Rescue Passage On 23 June 2018, twelve Thai young footballers along with their coach missed in a cave network in Chiang Rai province in Thailand. From the next day national and international community became worried for them. Their ages were between 11 to 16 and their coach was 25. The football team had been on an exploration to the cave network following a game. The group became stranded after monsoon rain caused the cave system to flood. The cave system named Tham Luang is 10 kilometres long. It is a snaking route which has a number of chambers already submerged in water. It took 6 hours to get where footballers were and five hours to come back to cave entrance. Thai rescuers began their expedition to find out them after the missing. International rescue team also joined them. On July 3 the footballers were discovered alive by a British diver. Spending nine days in darkness they were suffering from hunger. A Thai rescuer died while he was supplying them food and other necessities. Getting weather forecast the rescue team planned to rescue them immediately. Navy divers had to lead the boys along the underways path from the cave. On July 8, four boys were rescued. Finally all 13 were rescued in next three days. Summary On 23 June 2018, twelve Thai young footballers along with their coach were lost in a cave network in Chiang Rai province in Thailand. The accident occurred while they were exploring the cave network after a game. The group got trapped inside as monsoon rain submerged the cave system. The cave network was 10 kilometres long and known as Tham Luang. Expedition for the group was jointly conducted by Thai and international rescuers. On July 3, a British diver discovered them alive. Nine days in darkness and starvation, the victims were supplied food and other necessaries. This effort cost the life of a Thai diver. Finally, all 13 victims were rescued on July 11. 27. Unseen Comprehension: Kazi Nazrul Islam Passage Kazi Nazrul Islam is the national poet of Bangladesh. He is known as a rebel poet for his poems against injustice and oppression. He was born on 24 May 1899 in the village of Churulia in West Bengal. From his childhood, he faced poverty. He joined a folk-theater group (Leto) where he learned to write plays and poems. In 1917, he joined the Indian Army and was stationed in Karachi. During this time, his literary career truly began. His famous poem "Bidrohi" was published in 1922, which brought him great fame. He wrote many songs, poems, and novels that inspired people during the anti-British movement. In 1972, he was brought to Bangladesh and given citizenship. He died on 29 August 1976 in Dhaka. 5. Summary Kazi Nazrul Islam, the national poet of Bangladesh, is celebrated as the "Rebel Poet" for his powerful writings against oppression. Born in West Bengal in 1899, he rose from a life of poverty to become a legendary literary figure. His service in the Indian Army and the publication of his iconic poem "Bidrohi" marked significant milestones in his life. He remains a symbol of inspiration for his contributions to Bengali literature and his role in the independence movements. He passed away in Dhaka in 1976. Summary: Kazi Nazrul Islam, the national poet of Bangladesh, is celebrated as the "Rebel Poet" for his powerful writings against oppression. Born in West Bengal in 1899, he rose from a life of poverty to become a legendary literary figure. His service in the Indian Army and the publication of his iconic poem "Bidrohi" marked significant milestones in his life. He remains a symbol of inspiration for his contributions to Bengali literature and his role in the independence movements. He passed away in Dhaka in 1976 28. Unseen Comprehension: Marie Curie Passage Marie Curie was a great scientist. She was born on 7 November 1867 in Warsaw, Poland. Her father was a professor of Physics and Mathematics. From her childhood, she was a very brilliant and diligent student. She went to Paris in 1891 to study at the Sorbonne University. She obtained her Master’s degree in Physics in 1893 and another in Mathematics in 1894. She married Pierre Curie, a French physicist, in 1895. Together they began their research on radioactivity. Their hard work led to the discovery of polonium and radium. For this great discovery, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. Tragically, Pierre Curie died in 1906. In 1911, Marie Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize again, this time in Chemistry. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win it in two different sciences. This great scientist died on 4 July 1934 from leukemia caused by exposure to radiation. Summary Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist born in Poland in 1867. She moved to Paris for higher studies where she obtained degrees in Physics and Mathematics. Along with her husband Pierre Curie, she discovered radium and polonium. She made history by winning two Nobel Prizes—one in Physics (1903) and another in Chemistry (1911). Her lifelong dedication to science eventually led to her death in 1934 due to radiation exposure. She remains an inspiration as one of the greatest scientists of all time. 29. Unseen Comprehension: The Nobel Prize / Alfred Nobel Passage The Nobel Prize is the world's most prestigious and important prize. It has been given since 1901. This prize is given to persons with outstanding contributions to Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Medicine, Peace and Economics. Economics was added in 1969 for the first time. The Nobel Prize was instituted by a man who was the inventor of dynamite. This scientist was Alfred Bernard Nobel. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden on October 21, 1833 and died in 1896. Though he was a citizen of Sweden, he was educated in Russia. He earned a huge sum of money by selling dynamite. At the time of his death in 1896, Nobel left behind a huge amount of money. He also left a will indicating that the interest on this money should be given as prizes to persons for their outstanding contributions to Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature and Peace. This prize was named as Nobel Prize. The first Nobel Prize was given to Rontgen on 10th December 1901 for his inventing X-rays. Summary The passage deals with the biography of Alfred Nobel and his institution of prestigious Nobel Prize. The Nobel Prize is given to a person for his/her outstanding contribution to six specific sectors, namely Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Medicine, Peace and Economics. Nobel Prize is actually Alfred Bernard Nobel's cherished dream. Alfred earned a fabulous sum of money and expressed his desire to distribute them to the persons who are exceptionally talented in those six fields. The first winner of Nobel Prize is Rontgen. 30. Unseen Comprehension: Winston Churchill Passage Winston Churchill was the prime minister for most of World War II. He was famous for his speeches and for his refusal to give in, even when things were going badly. For a time he was the most famous person in Britain. People all over the world know the name Winston Churchill. Churchill was born in 1874. He lived through two world wars. He saw the first cars, the first planes, and the first astronaut in space. He was at the crowning ceremony of Elizabeth II as Queen in 1953. He was an MP for over 60 years. People remember Churchill as a war leader but he did other important jobs in a long life full of adventures. Winston Churchill loved history and in his life he made history. In 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned Queen. Churchill became Sir Winston Churchill. He was given the Nobel Prize for Literature, for his history books. In 1955, he gave up being prime minister. But he was an MP until 1964. Though old and often not well, he still enjoyed painting pictures. Churchill died on 24 January 1965. Many world leaders came to his state funeral. Summary The passage is about the life and activities of Winston Churchill. He was the Prime Minister of Britain during the World War II. He was involved in politics for 60 years. He is a living testimony to the history. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature and for his History books. He passed away on 24 January 1965. 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the most popular / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams-HSC, SSC JSC Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams-HSC , SSC Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams-HSC , SSC Diego Armando Maradona / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams-HSC, SSC,J Diego Armando Maradona / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams-HSC, SSC,J Dr. Mohammad Shahid-Ullah / Unseen Passage / 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Armstrong / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer /Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams- HSC, SSC, JSC Neil A. Armstrong / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer /Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams- HSC, SSC, JSC Neil Armstrong / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams-HSC , SSC & JSC Neil Armstrong / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams-HSC , SSC & JSC Nelson Mandela / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams-HSC,SSC,JSC Nelson Mandela / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams- HSC, SSC, JSC Nelson Mandela / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams-HSC,SSC,JSC Nelson Mandela / Unseen Passage / Information Transfer / Table Completion /Flow Chart / Summary Writing / Gap Filling Based on Passage / Unseen Comprehension for Exams- HSC, SSC, JSC P.B. 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Most Important Fill in the Blanks for English 1st Paper Question No. 3 for SSC - 2027 Rank Passage Topic & Beginning Hints / Source Lesson Board Exam Appearances [Total Qty] 2025 Test Qty 1 Fish Population & Global Warming (Fish population is in serious danger/at risk...) ✪✪ JB-25, 24; CumB-24, 20; DinB-24; BarB-22; DhkB-20; CtgB-20; SylB-20; MymB-20; AllB-18 [11] 3 2 Importance of English (Today there are many jobs where you need English...) ✪✪ MymB-25, 22; DhkB-24; DinB-22; CumB-19 [5] 1 3 Air & Soil Pollution (Air pollution comes from... / Bangladesh is now apparently...) [Unit 2, Lesson 2B] ✪✪✪ DhkB-25, 22; MymB-23; RajB-23; CumB-22 [5] 5 4 Independence Day (26 March) (26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival...) ✪✪ CtgB-23, 22, 19; DinB-19 [4] — 5 Climate Change & CO2 (Humans can neither change the Sun's radiation... / As human beings...) [Unit 2, Lesson 3A] ✪✪✪ MymB-24; DinB-23; SylB-19; JB-19 [4] 3 6 The Internet & Social Media (The Internet technology has helped design...) RajB-25; CtgB-24; DinB-20 [3] 1 7 May Day (May Day or International Workers' Day is observed...) [Unit 3, Lesson 2] ✪✪ CumB-25; JB-22; SylB-22 [3] 1 8 Lipi's Story (Lipi, a 14 years old girl...) ✪✪ CtgB-25; DhkB-23; JB-23 [3] — 9 Language Movement (21 February) (21 February is a memorable day... / 21 February is observed...) ✪✪ BarB-24; CumB-23; RajB-20 [3] — 10 Zainul Abedin (The Pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art Zainul Abedin...) ✪✪✪ BarB-25, 20; DhkB-19 [3] — 11 Pritilata Waddedar (Pritilata Waddedar was born in Chattogram...) [Unit 10, Lesson 3B] ✪✪✪ SylB-24; BarB-23 [2] 7 12 Yoga & Health (Yoga is a kind of posture and breathing exercise...) [Unit 3, Lesson 1] ✪✪✪ SylB-25 [1] 2 13 Water Pollution (Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers...) DinB-25 [1] — 14 Hydrogen as Renewable Energy (Scientists have identified Hydrogen...) ✪✪✪ RajB-24 [1] — 15 APJ Abdul Kalam's Speech (In a speech at the 90th science congress...) ✪✪✪ SylB-23 [1] — 16 Energy Sources (Countries of the world rely heavily on petroleum...) ✪✪✪ RajB-22 [1] — 17 Returning to Roots (Mainul Islam) (Many people go to cities and forget their roots...) ✪✪✪ JB-20 [1] — 18 Civic Responsibility (A responsibility is a duty or an obligation...) ✪✪✪ RajB-19 [1] — 19 Mother Teresa (Mother Teresa was moved by the sight of...) ✪✪ BarB-19 [1] — 20 Managing Loneliness (Just as the cause of loneliness... / Loneliness is a feeling...) [Unit 13, Lesson 1B] ✪✪✪ — 7 21 Saving the Planet / Environmental Action (Everyone must play a part... / LET'S SAVE...) [Unit 2, Lesson 5B] ✪✪✪ — 5 22 Meherjan's Slum Life (Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajganj Town Protection...) [Unit 2, Lesson 1A] ✪✪✪ — 5 23 The Maldives (The Maldives is famous as a tourist destination...) [Unit 6, Lesson 3B] ✪✪✪ — 4 24 Air Pollution Sources (Among the most significant sources of indoor air pollution...) [Unit 2, Lesson 2B] ✪✪✪ — 3 25 Zahir Raihan (Zahir Raihan was one of the most talented film makers...) [Unit 10, Lesson 4B] ✪✪✪ — 3 26 Bhutan: Jewel of the East (Bhutan is called the Jewel of the Eastern Himalayas...) [Unit 6, Lesson 5A] ✪✪✪ — 3 27 Graffiti Art (In recent times, graffiti has become a powerful expression...) [Unit 16] ✪✪✪ — 2 28 History of Maldives (People have been living on the islands of Maldives for nearly 3000 years...) [Unit 6, Lesson 3B] ✪✪✪ — 2 29 Meherjan's Past (Not long ago Meherjan had everything...) [Unit 2, Lesson 1A] ✪✪✪ — 2 30 Olympic Legends (The Olympics have many memorable moments / Michael Phelps...) [Unit 3, Lesson 2B] ✪✪✪ — 2 31 Nature of Bhutan (Pure mountain air, crystal clear water...) [Unit 6, Lesson 5A] ✪✪✪ — 2 32 Indian Culture & History (The culture of India is / India is a land of ancient civilization...) [Unit 6, Lesson 4A] ✪✪✪ — 2 33 Portfolio Career (Information and communication revolutions... portfolio career...) [Unit 4] ✪✪✪ — 1 34 Geography of Maldives (The republic of Maldives is an island country...) [Unit 6, Lesson 3B] ✪✪✪ — 1 35 Bhutan's Government & Nature (The Government of Bhutan has taken a number of steps...) [Unit 6, Lesson 5A] ✪✪✪ — 1 36 Festivals of Bhutan (Different Festivals are celebrated all year round in Bhutan...) [Unit 6, Lesson 5A] ✪✪ — 1 37 Demographics of Loneliness (There are various demographic factors...) [Unit 13, Lesson 1B] ✪✪✪ — 1 38 Universal Loneliness (Loneliness is a universal emotion...) [Unit 13, Lesson 1B] ✪✪✪ — 1 39 The Story of an Hour (Josephine was kneeling before the closed door...) [Unit 13, Lesson 3A / 4] ✪✪✪ — 1 40 Inclusivity (A strong sense of inclusivity was...) [Unit 16] ✪✪✪ — 1 41 Sonabhan & The Rooster (A warning comes from old Chowkidar's young wife...) [Unit 1, Lesson 1] ✪✪✪ — 1 42 Shyam from Magura (Hi, I'm Shyam. I'm from Magura. I love games and sports...) [Unit 3, Lesson 1] ✪✪ — 1 1. Fish Population & Global Warming Passage Text: Fish population is in serious danger from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in rivers, lakes and seas. This means there is less food and oxygen available for fish. It also means the fish may not grow fully and may have fewer offspring’s. Some fishes will become extinct if temperatures rise even by one or two degrees Celsius. Climate change increases the pressure on fish population. Fishes are one of the world's most valuable biological assets. Forty percent of people in the world eat fish as their main source of protein. If we fail to reduce green house gas emissions, we will increase the pressure on fish. As a result, people who depend on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Dhaka Board-2020: It is (a) — from the passage that global warming is (b) — great threat for fish population. (c) — global warming, food production and oxygen (d) — in water decreases. As a result, some fish may be extinct (e) —. Cumilla Board-2020: The temperature rise of water in rivers, lakes and' seas has (a) — the scarcity of food and oxygen for fish. As a result the (b) — and reproduction of fishes is being hampered. If temperature rise goes on in this rate it will cause the (c) — of some fishes. If this happens, people (d) — on fish as the main source of protein will suffer a lot. A possible solution to this problem is the (e) — — of greenhouse gas emission. Chattogram Board-2020: Water is the most (a) — place for fish. But now-a-days, this (b) — place of the fish is not safe for them (c) — of climate change and many other reasons. All these reasons along with climate change are creating a great threat and pressure on fish population. It is high time we (d) — pragmatic steps to save the fishes from (e) —. Sylhet Board-2020: Fish population is not free from the (a) — of climate change. Because of climate change the water temperature will increase causing the (b) — of food and oxygen for fish. As a (c) — of this fishes will lose their-breeding capacity. Some of the fishes are on the (d) — of extinction. Climate change will (e) — the pressure of fish population. Mymensingh Board-2020: Global warming raises the stress on fish population. Fish is one of the most (a) — assets. Many people of the world eat fish as their main source of protein. Many people also earn their (b) — by fishing. But they are not free from danger. Global warming is the major (c) — for their extinction. Climate change bears a great effect on their lives. If global warming cannot be (d) — the full growth of fish will be hindered. Even they won't be (e) — to produce. SSC Examination 2018: The temperature rise of water in rivers, lakes and seas has (a) — in the scarcity of food and oxygen for fish. As a result, the (b) — and reproduction of fishes is being hampered. If temperature rise goes on in this rate, it will cause the (c) — of some fishes. If this happens people (d) — on fish as the main source of protein will suffer a lot. A possible solution to this problem is the (e) — of greenhouse gas emission. Extra Question (ii): Global warming (a) — the rise of temperature of water sources too. This sudden rise in temperature (b) — upon the fish population seriously. Increased temperature (c) the amount of oxygen and food of the fish population. Some species of fishes are about to be (d) —. If this (e) — people dependent on fish will face hunger and poverty. Extra Question (iii): Danger of fish population has been (a) — within the passage. Due to temperature rise (b) —water temperature is (c) — rising. As a result, (d) — of food and oxygen in water (e) — decreasing. Extra Question (iv): A survey shows that a major number of people entirely (a) — on fish as it is the (b) — source of protein. But this species of creature is severely affected by global (c) —Fishes are one of the world's most valuable (d) — assets, In case of failure to preserve fish from greenhouse effect, the people dependent on fish are sure to suffer from (e) —and poverty. Extra Question (vi): There is no denying the fact that almost hair of the world's population depends of fish. It supplies their (a) — for protein. A large number of people also earn their (b) — by fishing global warming is (c) — this biological asset. As a result, people depending on fish will suffer from hunger and poverty. So it is high time we (d) — the greenhouse gas emissions to (e) —fish population from extinction. Extra Question (vii): It is of importance to (a) — that fish popular is in serious danger for global warming. Cher change is increasing the water temperature watery places (b) — means there is less food oxygen available for fish. It also has an impact on fish (c) — and production. Again temperature rise in water is (d) — the extinction of some species of fish. Of all the most biological assets of the world, fishes are a (e) — one. Extra Question (viii): Fish population is severely (a) —due to global warming. For want of food and oxygen sore (b) — of fish may be (c) — one day. To stop global warming, we have to make people understand not to (d) — greenhouse gas or many people have to (e) — poverty and hunger. Extra Question (ix): Fish is of great use to human health. It is regarded as a safe source of (a) — and it supplies more than sixty percent protein demand (b) — for human body. But this invaluable (c) — is now in extinction. Global warming is mainly (d) — for it. For the increase of temperature, the (e) — places become seriously inconvenient. Answers for Passage 1: Dhaka Board-2020: (a) learnt/ known/ clear (b) a (c) For/ Due to/ Because of (d) supply/ availability (e) soon/ forever Cumilla Board-2020: (a) created (b) growth (c) extinction (d) depending/ relying (e) reduction/ decrease Chattogram Board-2020: (a) suitable (b) living (c) because (d) took (e) danger/ extinction Sylhet Board-2020: (a) consequence/ effect/ dangers (b) decrease/ reduction/ shortage (c) result/ consequence (d) face/ verge/ brink (e) increase/ augment/ add to Mymensingh Board-2020: (a) important/ valuable/ useful (b) living/ livelihood (c) cause (d) controlled/ checked (e) able SSC Examination 2018: (a) resulted (b) growth (c) extinction (d) relying (e) reducing/ reduction Extra (ii): (a) means/indicates (b) tells/ influences / affects (c) decreases (d) abolished/ lost (e) happens/ occurs / continues Extra (iii): (a) dealt (b) day by day (c) also (d) amount (e) is Extra (iv): (a) depend/rely (b) main/great/chief (c) warming (d) biological (e) hunger Extra (vi): (a) need/ necessity (b) livelihood (c) destroying/ ruining (d) reduced/minimized (e) protect/save Extra (vii): (a) address (b) which (c) population (d) causing (e) common Extra (viii): (a) in danger (b) kinds/types (c) extinct (d) emit (e) suffer from Extra (ix): (a) protein (b) essential (c) asset (d) responsible (e) breeding 2. Importance of English Passage Text: "Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances are shortened by speedy transport. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the Internet. So, we can comunicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier. There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot speak all the languages. So you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the world. English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean builder in one language -- English. English for us in Bangladesh is all the more important. As We have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small country. So if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. Arid that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths." Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question 1: A common language is necessary for (a) – communication. For many (b) – English has achieved the prestige of being that language. It helps to get good jobs and (c) -- better salaries. It can help us communicate with others. So we all should learn English for the improvement of P our (d) – career. It also helps (e) –unemployment problem. Cumilla Board 2019: Globalization has made the world smaller and so it requires a (a) — language for international communication. The lingua franca of the world is (b) — English provides us with the (c) — to pursue a good job. Being a densely (d) — country, Bangaldesh is cursed with unemployment. Proficiency in English may help (e) — unemployment problem and bring economic development. Extra Question (i): Man has (a) – distance by (b) – of speedy transportation. So, in this era of globalization, the world has become a (c) -- village. And English has made it easier. Having a good (d) --English plays a (e) --role to get a lucrative job as well. Extra Question (ii): English is a common language through which you can (a) -- your ideas and views (b) -- people all over the world. English is very essential in (c) -- of Bangladesh. We should try our level best to (d) -- this language with a view to having a good job within and (e) -- the country. Extra Question (iii): A common language is essential for (a) – communication. For many reasons English has achieved the (b) – of being that language. It helps to get good jobs and to (c)-- better salaries. It can help us to communicate with others. So, we all should learn English for the (d) -- of our personal career. It also helps (e) – our unemployment problem. Extra Question (iv): The world is becoming smaller day by day. Now, we can (a) -- communication with a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the Internet. In fact, we can communicate with the whole world with absolute (b) – English has made this communication much easier. There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to keep in (c) -- with them, we is that need a common language. English common language, no doubt. So by (d) -- English, we can have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is (e) – good news for millions of our unemployed youths. Answers for Passage 2: Main Question 1: (a) global/international (b) reasons (c) earn/have (d) professional (e) reducing Cumilla Board 2019: (a) common (b) English (c) opportunity (d) populated (e) removing/eradicating/ alleviating/ lessening Extra (i): (a) shortened (b) means (c) global (d) command (e) vital Extra (ii): (a) share (b) with (c) case (d) learn (e) outside Extra (iii): (a) global/international (b) prestige/status (c) get, have (d) flourishment (e) solving Extra (iv): (a) make (b) ease (c) contact/touch (d) learning, knowing (e) a 3. Air & Soil Pollution Passage Text: Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. In Bangladesh, poisonous exhaust from industrial plants, brick kilns, old or poorly-serviced vehicles and dust from roads and construction sites are some of the major sources of air pollution. We can minimise this type of pollution by making less use of motor vehicles and avoiding the use of vehicles older than 20 years. We may also use proper lubricants to lessen the level of emission and pollutants. We can encourage people to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for fuelling their cars. The government may relocate hazardous industries like brick kilns to areas away from human habitations. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question 1 (Unit-2, Lesson-2): Air pollution (a) ______ the ways in which the air is polluted. Air is the most important (b) ______ of human environment. Man cannot live a single (c) ______ without air. But we do not think that it is (d) ______ who pollute this most vital substance. It is (e) ______ in many ways. Main Question 2 (Unit-2, Lesson-2): Among all the elements of the environment, air is the most important one. We cannot (a) ______ a single moment without it. Unfortunately, this vital element is continuously (b) ______ polluted in many ways. Our (c) ______ activities are mainly responsible for it. So, the (d) ______ of air pollution is a must for our own existence. We should also (e) ______ environment-friendly activities for decreasing air pollution. Main Question 3: Air is the most important (a) ------ of human environment. Man cannot (b) ------ a single moment without air. But we do not think that it is we who (c) ------ this most vital element. For the (d) ------ of air pollution we should avoid the use of vehicles older than 20 years. People can be (e) – to use CNG or LPG for fuelling their cars. Thus air pollution can be controlled to some extent. Extra Question: Industrial plants, Brick kilns and old vehicles (a) ------ off poisonous gases and they pollute air. To get rid (b) __air pollution we should lessen the use of motor vehicles. Besides, proper use of lubricants may (c) ----- minimize the amount of emission and pollutants. Moreover, cars should be run (d)---- CNG or LPG. Lastly, hazardous industries may be shifted to (e) -- places. Answers for Passage 3: Main Question 1: (a) means/indicates (b) element (c) moment (d) we (e) polluted Main Question 2: (a) live (b) getting (c) careless/unwise (d) reduction/minimization (e) do/practise/promote Main Question 3: (a) element (b) live (c) are polluting (d) reduction (e) advised Extra Question: (a) give (b) of (c) also (d) on (e) unpopulated 4. Independence Day (26 March) Passage Text: 26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with 31gunshots. Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then diplomats, political parties, social and cultural organizations, and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also go there in rallies and processions. There are several cultural programmes throughout the day highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Dinajpur Board 2019: Independence day is the biggest festival in our country. The day is observed throughout the country in a befitting (a) — , The (b) — of the Independence Day begins with 31 gunshots. People from all walks of life (c) — to the National Mausoleum to pay their respect by offering (d) —. Several cultural programmes are also (e) — to highlight the supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons for the independence of the country. Chattogram Board 2019: 26 March is a (a) — day for the people of Bangladesh. On this day, our (b) — war began. The heroic sons of our country sacrificed their (c) — , So, the whole nation (d) — the day every year to (e) — respect to the martyrs. Main Question 3: 26 March is a red letter day in our national (a) --. It is our Independence Day. This is a day to (b) -- why and how Bangladesh is created. The birth of Bangladesh was not easy. Our heroic people protested (c) -- the evil motive and plan of the Pakistani rulers. Conscious people of our country (d) -- against Pak rulers in 1952, '62, '68, '69 and finally in 1971. So 1971 was the (e)-- of the previous movements. Extra Question (i): 26 March is a (a) -- letter day for the people of Bangladesh. On this day, our (b) – War began. The heroic sons of our country (c) -- their lives. So, the whole nation (d) -- the day every year to (e) -- respect to the martyrs. Extra Question (ii): Independence Day is one of the most (a) -- festivals in our country. The day is observed (b) -- the country in a befitting manner. The (c) -- of Independence Day begins with 31 gunshots. People from all walks of life go to the National Memorial to (d) -- their tribute by offering floral wreaths. Several cultural programmes are also (e) -- to highlight the supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons for the independence of the country. Extra Question (iii): Independence Day is the biggest festival in our country. The day is observed throughout the of country in a befitting (a) --.The (b) – is on this drained of Independence Day begins with 31 gunshots People from all walks of life (c) – to the National Mausoleum to pay their respect by offering for (d) --. Several cultural programs are also (e)-- to highlight the supreme sacrifice of our hero sons for the independence of the country. Extra Question (iv): March 26 is a (a) -- day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, Bangabandhu Sherk Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation (b) -- the independence of Bangladesh. Every year (c) -- Independence Day in a befitting (d) -- this day the national flag is (e) -- in an important places and offices. Extra Question (v): 26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state (a) -- This day bears a great (b) – for the Bangalee nation. On this day we place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar People from all walks of life also (c) – there with rallies and processions. The educational institutions also (d) -- their individual programmers. On this day early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum. This day is a (e) -- day in history. Extra Question (vi): 26 March is a (a) -- letter day in the history of our life. On this (b) day in 1971 OUT independence was declared. People from all walks of life went to the battlefield to (c) -- away our long--cherished independence. Thirty lakh people (d) -- down their lives in the battlefield. Besides, two lakh women had to lose this chastity to buy our independence. Those who sacrificed their life, honor and happiness for the sake of our independence will remain ever (e) -- in our heart for good. Answers for Passage 4: Dinajpur Board 2019: (a) manner (b) celebration (c) go (d) floral wreaths (e) organised Chattogram Board 2019: (a) significant/ festive/memorable (b) liberation (c) lives (d) celebrates (e) show Main Question 3: (a) history (b) recall/remember (c) against (d) moved / struggled/rose (e) culmination Extra (i): (a) red (b) Liberation (c) sacrificed (d) observes (e) show Extra (ii): (a) important (b) throughout (c) celebration (d) pay (e) arranged/held Extra (iii): (a) way/ manner (b) celebration (c) go (d) wreath (e) held/ arranged Extra (iv): (a) memorable (b) declared (c) observe/celebrate (d) manner (e) hoisted Extra (v): (a) festival (b) significance (c) go (d) hold (e) memorable Extra (vi): (a) red (b) remarkable significant (c) snatch (d) laid (e) fresh 5. Climate Change & CO2 Passage Text: Humans can neither change the Sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be help responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere 'is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the end of the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise to many factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned to heat our houses, run cars and airplanes or to produce electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Therefore, it is clear that more and more greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are being generated worldwide by humans. Moreover, we are also strengthening the greenhouse effect by deforestation which means cutting down trees. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question 1 (Unit-2, Lesson-3): The burning of fossil fuels is (a) ______ for the rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. To run factories, energy is required and the (b) ______ of coal produces energy. Mineral oil and natural gas are (c) ______ sources of energy. They are (d) ______ to heat houses, run cars and to produce electricity. When fossil raw material is burned, it (e) ______ carbon dioxide into air. Jashore Board 2019: It is true that most of the natural phenomena are beyond humans' control, yet he can (a) — some aspects like the greenhouse effect by his wise activities. Carbon dioxide is the main (b) — of it. Carbon dioxide is being (c) — in the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels. In fact, industrial activities have given rise to many factories where coal is (d) — for energy. Moreover mineral oil and natural gas are also used for various (e) —. Sylhet Board 2019: There are several reasons why the carbon dioxide concentration has been (a) — , in the atmosphere. Our mills and factories burn coal, mineral oil, natural gas etc. with a view to (b) — energy, we also burn these materials to (c) — our everyday needs. But for our own safety, we have to encourage (d) —. Otherwise, our existence on earth will be at (e) —. Main Question 4: Man is (a) —to change the sun's radiation or the earth's orbit around the sun. But it is not (b) — for him to control greenhouse gases. Man is (c)—responsible for the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Various kinds of fossil fuels (d) — carbon dioxide into the air and consequently the greenhouse gases are in the atmosphere. And the increased (e) —of greenhouse gases creates negative impact on the atmosphere. Extra Question (i): It is true that most of the natural phenomena are beyond humans' control, yet he can (a) —some aspects like the greenhouse effect by his wise activities, Carbon dioxide is the main (b) —of it. Carbon dioxide is being (c) — in the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels. In fact, industrial activities have given rise to many factories where coal is (d) — for energy. Moreover, mineral oil and natural gas are also used for various (e) —. Extra Question (ii): Human beings are (a) —responsible for climate change. They are (b) —the environment by (c) — greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, CFC etc. Combustion of coal, burning of fossil fuels, deforestation are the (d) —Causes of pollution. Climate change (e) — natural disasters. Extra Question (iii): Man has no (a)—to change the sun's radiation or the earth’s orbit around the sun. But he can (b) —the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Man is (c) — for the rise in carbon dioxide. The burning of fossil fuels is the main cause of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Various kinds of (d) — men like coal, mineral oil and natural gas are burnt for various purposes which release carbon dioxide into the air. So it is very clear that (e) — are generating more and more greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide. Extra Question (iv): Ours is an age of industrialization. So we have been running (a) — large scale industrial settlements for long since and for which we are to (b) — mineral oil and coal. Fossil fuels, after being burnt, (c)—CFC and other health hazardous gases. The ultimate result of this (d) — act leads us to destruction. Let us save our globe for our own (e) —. Extra Question (v): Humans are (a) — for the increasing amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the (b) — Coal, mineral oil and gas are burned to get (c) — But all these things being burnt release carbon dioxide into the air. Moreover, people cut the forests (d) —absorb carbon dioxide and supply (e) —. Extra Question (vi): The concentration of carbon dioxide is the main reason of greenhouse effect. This carbon dioxide is mainly (a) —from the burning of fossil fuels. Indeed, burning coal emits the (b) amount of CO2 in the industries. Apart from these, (c) — is another reason of greenhouse effect. This loss causes (d) — crisis. That is, we are strengthening the carbon dioxide concentration and (e) — the oxygen observation by deforestation. Extra Question (vii): Human beings are (a) — for the huge amount of the greenhouse gases and its (b) — on the atmosphere. Coal, mineral oil and gas are (c) — to get energy. But all these things being burnt release carbon dioxide into the air. Moreover, people cut the forests which (d) — carbon dioxide and (e) — oxygen. Answers for Passage 5: Main Question 1: (a) responsible (b) burning/ combustion (c) two/ popular/ common (d) used (e) releases Jashore Board 2019: (a) control (b) cause (c) concentrated/accumulated (d) required (e) activities Sylhet Board 2019: (a) rising/increasing (b) producing/ generating (c) meet (d) afforestation (e) risk Main Question 4: (a) unable (b) impossible (c) mainly (d) increase generate/release (e) amount Extra (i): (a) check/control (b) cause (c) increased (d) burnt (e) purposes/tasks/works Extra (ii): (a) highly (b) polluting (c) increasing (d) major main (e) brings Extra (iii): (a) capacity/ability/ power (b) control (c) responsible (d) energy/materials/things (e) humans Extra (iv): (a) after (b) burn (c) produce (d) dangerous (e) sake Extra (v): (a) responsible (b) environment (c) energy (d) that (e) oxygen Extra (vi): (a originated (b) highest (c) deforestation (d) huge/ great (e) decreasing Extra (vii): (a) responsible (b) effect (c) burnt (d) take receive (e) produce/ give 6. The Internet & Social Media Passage Text: The Internet technology has helped design a large number of web sites to facilitate social relations among people around the world. These are known as social networking services or social networks or social media. At present, Facebook is the most popular social media site. Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. are other frequently used social services. Social network services are web-based and hence, provide ways for the users to interact through the Internet. These services make it possible to connect people sharing interests and activities across the borders and thus have made the users feel that they really live in a global village. Why are social networks expanding so fast? The answer is simple. Most of the social services are cost-free. You can make use of them free, paying a very little to your Internet service provider. Secondly, we can make our personal profile public before the entire online community. It is simple and easy. Thirdly, social networks allow users to upload pictures, multimedia contents and modify the profile. Fourthly, networks allow users to post blog entries. User profiles have a section dedicated to comments from friends and other users. Finally, there are privacy protection measures too. A user himself or herself decides over the number of visitors/viewers and what information should be shared with others. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Dinajpur Board-2020: The social networking 'services are expanding so fast because (a) — are cheap. Facebook is one of the most popular social network (b) —. There are also other network services (c) — Google, Twitter, LinkedIn. Social network services are based on (d) — . Users communicate with others through the Internet. These services (e) — made the world very small and people now feel that they are now a part of a single global village. Main Question (Passage 33): With the blessing of the internet technology, a good number of websites (a) - to facilitate social Relations among people around the world. These websites (b) social networking services or Social networks. Paying a very little to the internet service provider, anyone (c) -- interests And activities across the borders. There are a: number of reasons behind so quick a/an (d) -- Of the social networking services. The main reason is that most of the social services are cost-free. Anyone (e) — them free, paying a very Little to the internet service provider. Extra Question (i): Internet is a (a) -- of modern science and Technology. There are many advantages to have a good number of websites. They are (b) -- as social networking services, for example- Twitter, Google, Facebook etc. They are (c) --. They. Provide ways for the users to interact through (d) — these services make it possible to connect people (e) -- their interests and activities across The border. Extra Question (ii): With the advancement of internet technology, it (a) - to develop a lot of websites. These websites (b) - social networking services or social networks. These websites (c) - to promo relations among people around the world using these websites we can (d) Our making our personal profile public beer online users. We can also know abs people's profile and make a le) - of friends. An also know about other. Extra Question (iii): Facebook is the most (a) – social networking service. There are also other network services like Google, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Social network services are based on websites. Users communicate with others (b) — the Internet. These services have made the world very small and people now feel That they are now a part of a single global (c) —the expansion of these services are very fast Because they are cost (d) - One has to pay a very little amount for using them. Moreover, one can expose oneself to others. But if the users desire, privacy can be (e) —. Answers for Passage 6: Dinajpur Board-2020: (a) they/ these (b) services (c) like/ named (d) web/ Internet (e) have Main Question (Passage 33): (a) emerges (b) are (c) shares (d) popularity/expansion (e) uses/ gets Extra Question (i): (a) wonder (b) known (c) web-based (d) computers (e) sharing Extra Question (ii): (a) facilitates (b) are (c) help (d) introduce (e) network Extra Question (iii): (a) popular (b) through (c) village (d) free (e) maintained/ kept/ protected 7. May Day Passage Text: May Day or International Workers Day is observed on -- May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people to establish an eight hour working day. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day, On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions, hall of the workers at the McCormick Harvester Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight--hours workday. Two days later, about 6000 workers brought out a rally addressed by the labor leaders. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly . five or six others were seriously wounded and many of them were badly injured. The events of May 1, 1886' is a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better conditions, better pay and better lives. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 04): The world observes the May Day after a long struggle and great (a) -- For this memorable struggle workers now can enjoy an eight hours workday, May 1st has been (b) – as a public holiday in (c) – all the countries of the world The workers had to work (d) -- hours or more a day before the May 1st (e) ---. Extra Question (i): The lesson of May Day is (a) -- the workers all (b) -- the world, (c) -- the day reminds us of the (d)-- sacrifice of some (e) -- at the city of Chicago. Extra Question (ii): May Day is a red letter day in the (a) – of the working class people all over the world. This day (b) – us of the valiant struggle of the workers with a view to (c) ---- their rightful demands. On this day in 1886, the workers (d) – out a rally and made protest against (e) --. Extra Question (iii): May Day is a (a -- day in the history of the world. For the (b) -- made on this day, now the workers can (c) -- various rights and (d) --. This day reminds that the workers will be exploited until they raise their (e) --. Extra Question (iv): The history of May Day (a) -- in the 18th and 19th centuries. The history is (b) -- to working class people. The workers were (c) -- to work a long shift up to 14 or more hours a day. They were (d) --their rights and privileges. So, the workers became united and (e) ---- for their rights and privileges. Extra Question (v): May Day has a heart (a) -- history. On this day in 1886 one worker was killed and some on were (b) -- injured by the attack of police. Il a (c) -- rally of the strikers who had some definite demands. The rally was organized by (d) --. There were some (e) -- who tried to the rally and strike before the police attacked. Extra Question (vi): May Day is also known as (a) --. In 1886 the work of Chicago city (b) -- work time limit and for rights. Before the (c) -- the time for work was 12 to 13 hours. The workers (d) -- 8 hours work limit. The demand was (e) -- after some sacrifice. Answers for Passage 7: Main Question: (a) sacrifice (b) observed (c) almost (d) fourteen (e) events Extra Question (i): (a) uniting (b) over (c) especially (d) supreme (e) wage - earners Extra Question (ii): (a) history (b) reminds (c) establishing (d) brought (e) oppressors Extra Question (iii): (a) memorable (b) sacrifice (c) get/enjoy (d) advantages/opportunities (e) voice Extra Question (iv): (a) occurred/happened (b) belonged (c) forced (d) deprived (e) fought/protested Extra Question (v): (a) rending (b) seriously (c) protest (d) trade unions (e) strike breakers Extra Question (vi): (a) Workers' Day (b) demanded (c) movement (d) demanded (e) fulfilled (Note: Extra Solution (vii) was provided in the answer key: (a) went/ struggled (b) due (c) fired (d) stop/ control (e) serious, but the corresponding question was missing from the source text). 8. Lipi's Story Passage Text: Lipi a 14 years old girl, was in class 9 in a rural school in Rangpur. She is the eldest of five sibling’s three sisters and two brothers. Her father is a day Tabourer and mother is a homemaker and a part time worker at other people's home. The parents found it really difficult to raise five children on their small income. That is why Lipi's father waited to marry her off. But Lipi was not ready to accept what her parents wanted to impose on her. But her father arranged her marriage with Taramia, a widower, illiterate, but well off farmer in the same village. So she became a little upset. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 09): Lipi is the eldest child of her parents. Her parents have (a) -- more children. Two of them are sons and two others are daughters. Lipi's family is not well (b) --. Her father (c) -- as a day labourer on others' land. Her mother works as a part--time worker at other people's houses. It was so (d) -- for Lipi's mother to (e) -- the family with their very limited income. Answers for Passage 8: Main Question: (a) four (b) off (c) works (d) difficult (e) maintain 9. Language Movement (21 February) Passage Text: 21 February is a memorable day in our national history. We observe the day every year as International Mother Language Day. The day is a national holiday. On this day. we pay tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives to establish Bangla as a state language in undivided Pakistan in 1952. The struggle to achieve our language rights is known as the Language Movement. The seed of the Language Movement was sown on 21 March 1948 when Mohammad All Jinnah, the Governor General of Pakistan, declared in a public meeting in Dhaka that Urdu would be the only state language of Pakistan. The declaration raised a storm of protest in, the eastern part of the country. The protest continued non-stop, gathering momentum day by day. It turned into' a movement and reached its climax in 1952. The government outlawed all sorts of public meetings and rallies to stop it. The students of Dhaka University defied the law and brought out a peaceful protest procession on 21 February 1952. When the procession reached near Dhaka Medical College, the police opened fire on the students, killing Salam, Rafiq, Barkat, Saflur and Jabbar. As a result, there were mass protests all over the country and the government had to declare Bangla as a state language. This kindled the sparks of independence movement of Bangladesh. (Another Version): 21 February has been observed as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country in remembrance of the martyrs of language movement of 1952. The occasion begins at the early hours of the day with mourning songs that recall the supreme sacrifices of our language martyrs. People wear black badges and go to the Shaheed Minar barefooted in procession, singing mourning songs. They place wreaths at the Minar. The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on 17 November in 1999 proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for the rightful place of Bangla. The day is now annually observed worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Rajshahi Board-2020: All Bangladeshis remember the memory of the (a) — on February 21.They walk barefooted to the Shaheed Minar. They proceed (b) — towards theShaheed Minar. They pay (c) — to the memory of the martyrs. They (d) — flowers and pray for the souls of them. They also gather in mosques, temples and some other religious institutions and wish for salvation of the martyrs' (e) — souls. Main Question 1 (Passage 05): 21 February is a memorable day in our national history. Every year the day is (a) ------ as International Mother Language Day. The day is a national holiday. On this day, we pay tribute to the martyrs who (b) -- their lives to establish Bangla as a state (c).------ in undivided Pakistan in 1952. On 21 March 1948. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the then Governor General of Pakistan, at a public meeting in Dhaka declared that Urdu would be the only state language of Pakistan. The declaration raised a storm of protest in the (d) -- East Pakistan. It turned into a movement and reached its climax: The government banned all sorts of public meetings and rallies to prevent it. The students of Dhaka University did not obey the law and brought out a (e) – procession on 21 February 1952. Extra Question (i) for Passage 05: All Bangladeshis remember the memory of the (a) -- on February 21. They walk barefooted to the Shaheed Minar. They proceed (b) –-- towards the Shaheed Minar. They pay (c) -- to the memory of the martyrs. They (d) ------ flowers and pray for the souls of them. They also gather in mosques, temples and some other religious institutions and wish for salvation of the martyrs (e)---- souls. Extra Question (ii) for Passage 05: 21 February is International Mother Language Day. But it (a) -- the most for Bangladesh. The youths of Bangladesh (b) -- down their lives for the mother tongue. Thus they (c) -- Bangla as one of the state languages of Pakistan. This sacrifice led the Bangalees to (d) --. In other words, language movement worked as the (e) -- of freedom. Main Question 2 (Passage 06): 21 February is (a) -- as the International Mother Language Day not only in Bangladesh, but also worldwide. We (b) -- this day as Shaheed Dibosh every year. The people of Bangladesh observe the day with (c) -- songs to (d) – respect to the martyrs. They go to the Shaheed Minar (e) – wearing black badges. Extra Question (i) for Passage 06: People (a) -- 21 February as Shaheed Dibosh every year throughout the country to remember the memory of the martyrs of the language movement of 1952. People get up early in the morning. They walk (b) -- to the Shaheed Minar. (c) -- black badges they go to the Shaheed Minar singing the mourning song 'Amar Vaier rokte rangano --!. They (d) -- homage to the memory of the martyrs. They offer flowers at Shaheed Minar to show their profound (e). --. Extra Question (ii) for Passage 06: People across the country observe 21 February to (a) – the language martyrs. They organize various programs to (b) – the day. At dawn they, putting on black badges, attend the (c)-- barefooted and sing mourning songs which (d) -- them of the supreme sacrifice of the martyrs. The Shaheed Minar gets flooded with (e) -- flowers. Extra Question (iii) for Passage 06: (a) – martyrs are remembered by the people across the country and they (b) -- 21 February as Shaheed Dibosh. They organize various (c) ---- to celebrate the day. At (d) , they, putting on black badges, attend the (e) ---- barefooted and sing mourning songs,. Answers for Passage 9: Rajshahi Board-2020: (a) event/ martyrs/ sacrifice/ movement (b) peacefully (c) tribute (d) offer (e) departed Main Question 1 (Passage 05): (a) observed (b) sacrificed (c) language (d) then (e) protest Extra Question (i) for Passage 05: (a) events (b) mournfully (c) homage/ tribute (d) offer (e) departed to Extra Question (ii) for Passage 05: (a) signifies (b) laid (c) established (d) success (e) inspiration con Main Question 2 (Passage 06): (a) recognized (b) observe (c) mourning (d) show (e) usually Extra Question (i) for Passage 06: (a) observe (b) barefooted (c) wearing (d) pay (e) respect/ honour Extra Question (ii) for Passage 06: (a) remember/memorize (b) observe/celebrate (c) procession (d) remind (e) wreaths Extra Question (iii) for Passage 06: (a) Language (b) observe (c) programs (d) morning (e) procession 10. Zainul Abedin Passage Text: The Pioneer of Bangladeshi modern art Zainul Abedin is widely acclaimed for his Bengal 'Famine Sketches'. Through the series of sketches, Zainul not only documented the harsh famine of 1943 (or 1940) but also showed its sinister face through the skeletal figures of the people destined to die of starvation in a man-made plight. Zainul developed a Knack for drawing and painting when he was a high school student. After completing high school, he got admission to the Government School of Art, Kolkata. He graduated with the first position in first class in 1938. He was appointed a teacher of the Art school while he was still a student there. He also attended the Slade School of Arts, London in 1951-52. Zainul Abedin is considered the founding father of Bangladeshi art. He was an artist of outstanding talent and earned international reputation. For his artistic and visionary qualities, he is referred to as 'Shilpacharya' meaning 'great teacher of art in Bangladesh. He designed the pages of constitution of Bangladesh. He founded the Folk Art Museum at Sonargaon and also Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala, a gallery of his own works in Mymensingh in 1975. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Barishal Board-2020: Zainul Abedin is considered the leading (a) — of Bangladeshi modem art. He is well-known to the world for his 'Famine Sketches. 'In his sketches, he (b) — the cruel famine of 1943. After completing high school, he went to Kolkata and got admitted into the Government School of Art there. He received his (c) — in art in 1938. Then he joined there as a teacher. He is given the (d) — 'Shilpacharya' meaning 'great teacher of art' in Bangladesh for his outstanding qualities. This great artist was also involved in (e) — the pages of our constitution. Dhaka Board 2019 / Main Question (Passage 21): Zainul Abedin had (a) — potentiality to become an artist. He is the pioneer of Bangladeshi art. He loved nature and art from his (b) —. He showed his artistic and visionary qualities in his student life. Graduating (c) — credit, he served as a teacher for many years. He showed his talent in different sketches. In his different sketches, (d) — sketches were acclaimed both nationally and internationally. He is also famous for designing the pages of constitution and (e) — the Folk Art Museum. Answers for Passage 10: Barishal Board-2020: (a) artist/ person (b) depicted/ portrayed (c) graduation (d) title/ epithet (e) designing Dhaka Board 2019 / Main Question (Passage 21): (a) a/ the (b) boyhood (c) with (d) some / many (e) establishing / founding 11. Pritilata Waddedar Passage Text: Pritilata was born in Chattogram on 5 May 1911. She was a meritorious student at Dr Khastagir Government Girls' School in Chattogram and Eden College, Dhaka. She finally graduated in philosophy with distinction from Bathune College in Kolkata. In her college days, Pritilata was an activist in the antiBritish movement. All through her life, she dreamt of two things: a society without gender discrimination, and her motherland without British colonial rule. So she received combat training to fight against the British rule. She involved herself in Surya Sen's armed resistance movement. In 1932, Surja Sen planned an attack on the Pahartali European Club. Surja Sen assigned Pritilata to lead a team of 10-12 men to attack the Club. The raid was successful but Pritilata dressed as a man failed to get out of the club. She committed suicide by taking potassium cyanide to avoid arrest. She proved that women can work like men. She also proved that women too needed to be prepared to sacrifice their lives for the freedom from the British colonial rule. Her dream came true. The British rule came to an end though she couldn't see it during her lifetime. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: Pritilata, (a) – a meritorious student (b) --- her study successfully. She (c) -- with Surja Sen and others fought against the British rule. She (d) -- her life for the sake of her country. She was a great warrior (e) --- the British rule. Extra Question (i): Pritilata was a great (a) -- She was born in Chattogram. She was a student of extraordinary merit. She had her (b) -- in Philosophy. During her college life she took part in the anti-British movement. She was a supporter of (c) -- She dreamt of exploitation free society. So, she got herself (d) ---- in Surja Sen's armed resistance movement. In the disguise of a man, she (e) — an attack on the Pahartoli European Club. Extra Question (ii): Pritilata was assigned by Surja Sen to attack the club being (a) --- by a team of 10--12 men. Though the attack was (b) -- Pritilata had to commit suicide. She did this to avoid arrest. From this (c) -- we can understand that Pritilata was a very (d) -- and strongly determined lady. We shall always (e) -- Pritilata with love and honour. Extra Question (iii): Nobody likes to remain in (a) —. Similar was the case with Pritilata. She (b) – of her motherland free from colonial rules. She (c) — the anti-British movement. She (d) – a team to attack the notorious Pahartali European Club and (e) — us that irrespective of male and female we all should come forward to sacrifice even our lives for the greater cause of the country. Extra Question (iv): Pritilata was one of the brave personalities who fought against the British (a) — rule to establish a society without gender discrimination. She got herself (b) — in the armed resistance movement. To raid the European Club was an (c) – for her that she had (d) — accordingly but she failed to (e) -- herself from the Club and committed suicide. Extra Question (v): Pritilata was born (a) – 5 May 1911. She (b)— from Bathune College in Kolkata. From her college life, she was an (c) — in the anti British (d)– So, she (e) — combat training to (f) – against the British (g) – Gradually, she (h) – herself in Sen’s armed (i) – movement. Surja Sen assigned Pritilata to (j) — the club. Extra Question (vi): We feel thrilled (a) – that Pritilata was astudent of Dr. Khastagir Govt. High School, Chattogram. Now we are the students of the same (b) – institution. She was not only a meritorious student but also a woman of outstanding (c) — she could not remain (d) — during the anti-British movement. She dedicated her life to achieve (e) — of her motherland, Answers for Passage 11: Main Question: (a) as (b) completed (c) along (d) sacrificed (e) against Extra (i): (a) patriot (b) graduation (c) independence/ freedom (d) involved (e) led Extra (ii): (a) accompanied (b) successful (c) incident (d) brave (e) remember Extra (iii): (a) silence (b) dreamt (c) joined (d) led (e) showed Extra (iv): (a) colonial (b) involved (c) assignment (d) accomplished (e) save/protect/free Extra (v): (a) on (b) graduated (c) activist (d) movement (e) received (f) fight (g) rule (h) involved (i) resistance (j) attack Extra (vi): (a) knowing (b) famous/ reputed (c) courage/ result (d) inactive/indifferent (e) freedom/ independence 12. Yoga & Health Passage Text: Yoga is a kind of posture and breathing exercise. It brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peace of body and mind, helping you relax and manage stress and anxiety. Traditional yoga puts emphasis on behaviour, diet and meditation. But if you're looking for better stress management and not an entire lifestyle change, yoga can still help. Yoga trainers gradually choose easier to complex activities for practitioners. However, all practitioners do not necessarily need the same kind of practice. The potential health benefits of yoga are numerous and may include stress reduction, increased fitness, management of chronic health conditions, weight loss. While you shouldn't expect yoga to cure you or offer you relief 100 percent, it can help some health conditions when combined with standard treatment. And if you already enjoy good health, yoga can be an enjoyable supplement to your regular fitness routine. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Variant i: Yoga is a form of exercise (a) ______ includes specific body positions and breathing methods. It combines physical and mental (b) ______ to help achieve harmony between body and mind. This practice is effective in reducing stress and (c) ______. Traditional yoga places importance on diet, (d) ______ and meditation. However, not every (e) ______ requires the same type of practice. Variant ii: Yoga plays an important role in (a) ______ our physical and mental health. It reduces our stress and anxiety, (b) ______ our physical fitness and may be helpful in (c) ______ of various chronic diseases such as cancer, depression, pain, anxiety, insomnia, etc. So, we can have (d) ______ to yoga side by side our (e) ______ treatment. Variant iii: Yoga helps a person to manage (a) ______ and anxiety. People can (b) ______ peace of body and (c) ______ through it. Yoga emphasizes on behaviour, diet and (d) ______. It is also helpful in gaining fitness and (e) ______ loss. Variant iv: Yoga (a) ______ physical and mental disciplines aims of (b) ______ are to bring peace of body and mind, to help you relax and (c) ______ your stress and anxiety. Yoga in (d) ______ with medical treatment can help with some chronic diseases. So, we can resort to yoga as a (e) ______ aid to doctor's advice. Variant v (Main Q from Worksheet): Yoga plays an important role in (a) -- .our physical and mental health. It reduces our stress and anxiety, (b) -- our physical fitness and might be helpful in (c) – of various chronic diseases such as cancer, depression, pain, anxiety, insomnia etc. So we can have (d) – to yoga side by side with our (e) -- treatment. Variant vi (Extra ii from Worksheet): Yoga plays an important role in (a) – our physical and mental health. It reduces our stress, (b) – our physical fitness and might be helpful in (c) – various chronic diseases. The fact is that the Yoga gives us the (d) – result when it is combined (e) -- standard treatment. Answers for Passage 12: Variant i: (a) which/that (b) disciplines (c) anxiety (d) behaviour (e) practitioner Variant ii: (a) maintaining (b) improves/increases (c) management (d) access (e) conventional/standard Variant iii: (a) stress (b) achieve/attain/bring (c) mind (d) meditation (e) weight Variant iv: (a) comprises/forms/covers/constitutes/includes/involves (b) which (c) reduce/lessen (d) combination (e) supplementary Variant v: (a) maintaining (b) increases (c) curing (d) advantage (e) standard Variant vi: (a) maintaining (b) restores (c) healing (d) best (e) with 13.Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: 1×5=5 Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds and underground reservoirs. As different water sources flow together, the pollution can spread easily and quickly. Causes of water pollution include: increased sediment from soil erosion improper waste disposal and littering leakage of soil pollution into water supplies organic materials that decay in water supplies In fact, polluting the land means polluting the water. Throwing away a toxic substance on the ground near a water source means it eventually reaches the body of water. As a result, the water is polluted. Industrial wastes must not be disposed in rivers or lakes. We need to be more careful about disposing household wastes too. Use of pesticides means that when it rains, chemicals used in the lawn or garden wash into the water bodies. Therefore, we must be aware of the dangers of using pesticides as they may pollute our rivers, canals and lakes. Water is all (a) __________ us. Everything on the planet needs water to survive. It is really (b) __________ to our lives. But water is being (c) __________ in different ways. People do unwise work and pollute water. To save ourselves we must take (d) __________ to stop water pollution. All walks of people should be careful about the use of water. We should not waste water too. All water (e) __________ are in the threat of pollution or already polluted. Answer (a) around (b) vital/ important (c) polluted (d) actions/ steps (e) sources 14. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the passage: 1×5=5 Scientists have identified Hydrogen as another form of renewable energy source. It is the most abundant element in nature. But it does not exist separately as a gas. It is always combined with other elements, such as with Oxygen to make water. Hydrogen, separated from another element, can be burned as a fuel to produce electricity. Scientists have (a)____ out that Hydrogen can be (b) ____ as renewable energy source. The nature is (c) ____ with Hydrogen (d) ____ it does not exist separately as gas. Hydrogen and Oxygen (e) ____ water. Answer (a) found (b) used/utilized (c) filled (d) but (e) comprise/make/form 15.Read the following text. In a speech at the 90th science congress, internationally acknowledged scientist and former Indian President Mr. APJ Abdul Kalam mentioned a very important aspect of this mankind’s future energy crisis. He pointed out that the era of wood and bio-mass has almost come to an end. The age of oil and natural gas would soon be over within the next few decades. Massive burning of world’s coal reserves may lead to a worldwide ecological disaster because coal burning emits the highest amount of carbon in the atmosphere. So according to Kalam, the only solution that mankind can look to is the massive use of solar energy in future because it has some advantages over other forms of renewable energies. Now, why has Kalam put so much importance to the issue of energy? The energy sources have always been a major factor of change throughout history. The world’s petroleum consumption has increased from 3 billion barrels annually in 1930 to 37 billion barrels today. In the next quarter century, the world’s population is expected to be about 8 billion which is 30 percent higher than today. Developing countries will grow their economics about two times faster than industrialized countries. Global economic growth is expected to continue at 3 percent per year. Consequently, the global demand for energy will grow at about 1.7 percent per year on an average. It indicates a 50-percent rise of energy consumption by 2030. If the world’s daily petroleum consumption is 100 million barrels now, it will rise to 150 million barrels by that time. The present reserve of hydrocarbon energy resources is limited and it will not be sufficient to meet the future energy challenges of the world. Hence, leading industrial countries have taken initiatives to use alternative energy sources mainly known as green or renewable energy sources. The bottom line of Kalam’s speech indicates the concern of mankind in the 21st century. 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. Mr. APJ Abdul Kalam was only a scientist but also the President of India. At the 90th science congress, he (a) — a speech on the aspect of mankind’s future energy crisis. He (b) — pressure on the (c) — of solar energy. (d) — to the history, the energy sources have always been a major factor of change. All the general people should have a (e) — about the fact. Answer 3. (a) delivered (b) put (c) use (d) According (e) concern/consideration 16. Energy Sources Passage Text: Countries of of the world rely heavily on petroleum, coal and natural gas for their energy sources. There two major types of energy sources: renewable non-renewable. Hydro--carbon or fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy. Reliance on them poses real big problems. First, fossil fuels such as oil, coal, gas etc, are finite energy resources and the world eventually will run out of them. Secondly, they will become too expensive in the coming decades and too damaging for the environment to repair. Thirdly, Fossil fuels have direct polluting impacts on earth's environment causing global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources such as, wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally replenished and never run out. Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight or solar energy can be used for heating and lighting homes for generating electricity and for other commercial and Industrial uses. The sun's heat drives the wind and this wind energy can be captured with wind turbines to produce electricity. Then the wind and the sun's heat cause water to evaporate. When this water vapors turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured as hydroelectric energy. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: Renewable energy and non-renewable energy sources play a very important role throughout the (a) -- of the world. Non-renewable energies being on sharp (b) ---- and being a serious threat to our environment, we are now to (c) -- on making used sources of renewable energies directly coming from the sunlight. Energy (d) – by the sun can be used to produce (e) —. Extra Question (i): There are two major types of energy sources: one is renewable and the (a) – is non-renewable. Hydro--carbon or fossil fuels are energy sources that are non-renewable. We have to face real big problems if we (b) — on them. Fossil fuels like oil, coal, gas, etc are finite energy resources and so the world eventually will run out of them. They will become too expensive in the near (c) ---- Moreover, they will become so damaging for the environment that cannot be (d) — they have direct polluting impacts on earth's environment that causes global warming. In contrast, renewable energy sources like wind and solar energy are constantly and naturally (e) —. Extra Question (ii): Of the two (a) – types of energy sources, there are some problems with the non-renewable ones. In the course of time, they will be (b) — and very expensive. They have also direct negative impact on the (c)—. On the contrary, renewable energy source is (d) – and never runs out. Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. The sun's heat drives the wind energy that can be (e) – with wind turbines to produce electricity. Answers for Passage 22: Main Question: (a) countries/nations (b) decrease (c) rely/depend (d) given (e) electricity Extra (i): (a) other (b) rely (c) future (d) described/ imagined (e) replenished Extra (ii): (a) major/main (b) insufficient (c) environment (d) replenished (e) captured 17. Returning to Roots (Mainul Islam) Passage Text: (Version 1): Many people go to cities and forget their roots knowingly or unknowingly. The specialty of the Islam family is that they are living in their village. Mr. Islam and his brothers are great as they haven't forget, their roots. Mainul Islam is a graduate from Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh. He returned home and began iti, advanced farming. His other two brothers are aLso graduate in different disciplines. They all are living in their own village in spite of being highly educated. They could easily move to cities to do attractive official jobs. But city life and official jobs don't attract them. They think that they are the sons of the soil and they have an unavoidable obligation to this soil. They not only struck to their own roots, they have been example for others to be respectful to their soil. (Version 2): Mainul Islam is a qualified farmer in Naogaon .Islam was very brilliant as a student. He tool higher education from Bangladesh Agricola, University in Mymensingh. He then came back and started advanced farming. He has two oath brothers who are graduate in different disciplines the specialty of Islam's family is that they are living in the village and all are renowned in their own fields. Mr. Islam's younger brother, who is a Rajshahi University graduate, is a science teacher in a local school. His youngest brother is a social science graduate likes to start a local NGO to work for the area. When asked "What makes you decide to stay in this village?” Mr. Islam smiled and said. “Look, it's true that we could leave this village for a city life. I could be a banker or my brother could be a bureaucrat. But it didn't attract us. We are sons of this soil. Yes, we have education but does education prepare a person only to be an officer? Don't we have any obligation to the soil that has made us what we are?" He also added that not every educated individual should be a job seeker Fill in the Gaps Questions: Jashore Board-2020: Mr. Mainul Islam, a graduate from Bangladesh Agricultural University has chosen his career as an (a) — farmer. His two other brothers were not from the same (b) — . All the three brothers are (c) — educated and live in the village. They are unwilling to leave their village and they realize a strong (d) — to the soil and they don't want to be city (e) — . Main Question: Mainly Islam IA an (a) — farmer. He had higher education from Mymensing Agricultural University. His younger brothers are also educated. They have deep (b) -- for the village. They did not go to town in quest of any (c)—. They are (d) — in their respective field. They are happy with their village life. According to them all educated (e) - should not look for jobs. Extra Question (i): We can take the (a) — of Mainly Islam and his (b)___They are really great people. (c) ___Completing their education, they did not seek for jobs leaving their family, their village. (D) ___they stayed in their village and found out their jobs there. By (e) _____this they have set a new example for others. Extra Question (ii): Mainly Islam is an educated farmer (a___ in Angoon. He had his (b) – education from Mymensingh Agricultural University. His two other brothers are also (c) —. They have deep (d) ___ For the village. According to them all educated persons should not (e) ___ for jobs. Answers for Passage 13: Jashore Board-2020: (a) advanced (b) discipline (c) highly (d) obligation/ bonding (e) dwellers Main Question: (a) educated (b) love (c) job/service (d) skilled/ renowned (e) youth Extra (i): (a) example (b) brothers (c) After (d) Rather (e) doing Extra (ii): (a) living (b) higher (c) graduate (d) attraction (e) seek 18. Civic Responsibility Passage Text: A responsibility is a duty or an obligation to do something. It is also a duty or obligation not to do something. For example, our to do's are casting our votes if we are 18 or over, maintaining discipline in all spheres of life, helping our trouble-ridden neighbours and relativos, completing our lessons in time, keeping our environment clean etc. Again, our not to do's include keeping bad company, causing har to anybody. hurting anybody. practising dishonesty. or injustice, doing anything subversive of law, evading taxes etc. The responsibilities of the government are so provide for the citizens the basic nccessitics of life, to protect the fundamental night of the citizens, to ensure freedom of speech, to ensure equality of all before law etc. (Alternative section included in tests): You have also the responsibility to society and the government, e.g. To help a neighbor in trouble or to cast your vote if you are 18 or over... Our government has the responsibilities to provide for its citizens "the basic necessities of life, including food, clothing, shelter, education and medical care". The government also has the responsibilities to protect the fundamental rights of its citizens to freedom of speech and expression, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, equality of all before law etc. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Rajshahi Board 2019: It is unbelievable that a nation consists of people having (a) — thoughts and ideas, a single religious (b) — or a single language. People belong to different caste and (c) — . So it is the responsibility of cach and every citizen to (d) — respect to others thoughts, faiths, customs, way of life and so forth. He/She is expected to do what he/she should do and (e) — from doing what he/she should not do. Main Question: With a view to (a) – a dignified life all of us are (b) - to perform some duties and responsibilities; (c) - the parents in their old age, (d) attendance in schools regularly and (e) - tremendous role in building a peaceful society are the parts of responsibilities. Extra Question (i): We live in society. So as (a) --- of a society we have duties and responsibilities. It is our responsibility to take (b) --- care of our parents in their old age. As a student our duty is to gain knowledge. We have also duties (c) --- our neighbors when they face any problem. As a citizen we have duties towards the government. We should cast (d) — when we are eighteen. At the same time the government has responsibilities towards the citizens. The government should ensure the basic (e) — of the citizens. Extra Question (ii): It is important to do certain things if you really want to be a good (a) — What are your (b) – as a student? Of course, as a student your main (c) — is to study well. You have other duties as well. If your parents are (d) — you must take care of them. You have also duties to the community or the (e) — where you are living. Extra Question (iii): A responsibility is (a) — a duty or an obligation for TO DO and for NOT TO DO something. We have to be responsible in taking care of our parents when they become (b) — and also in attending school or pursuing our studies properly. At the same time we shouldn't do (c) — which is harmful to others in the society. Our government is (d) — for the protection of the fundamental rights of its citizens. As citizens we too have to discharge our duties. For (e) — our duties effectively, we have to earn knowledge, skills and positive attitudes from home, school and society and then our society will be a good one. Extra Question (iv): A responsibility is a duty. You have the responsibility (a) — your parents, the society, the government and yourself. By (b) — care of your parents you can perform the responsibility to them. (c) — a neighbor in trouble means discharging the responsibility to the society. To carry out the responsibility to the govt. You have to (d) — for the competent at the age of 18 or over. You (e) — attend school and study regularly to do the duty to yourself. Extra Question (v): A responsibility (a) — to an obligation both to do something and not to do something. (b) — care of our parents in their old age and pursuing our studies properly are two instances of our responsibilities. We also have the duty to society and the (c) — Helping a neighbor in (d) — is an example of our duty to society while casting vote if we are 18 or over is another example of our (e) — to the government. Answers for Passage 14: Rajshahi Board 2019: (a) equal (b) belief (c) creed (d) show (e) refrain Main Question: (a) leading (b) bound (c) nursing (d) ensuring (e) doing Extra (i): (a) member (b) proper (c) to (d) vote (e) needs/rights Extra (ii): (a) citizen (b) duties (c) duty (d) old (e) society Extra (iii): (a) considered/regarded (b) old (c) anything (d) responsible (e) doing/performing Extra (iv): (a) towards (b) taking (c) Helping (d) vote/support/elect (e) should Extra (v): (a) refers (b) Taking (c) government (d) trouble (e) responsibility 19. Mother Teresa Passage Text: Mother Teresa was moved by the sight [or presence] of the sick and dying on the streets of Kolkata. She founded the home for the dying destitute and named it 'Nirmal Hriday', meaning 'Pure Heart'. She and her fellow nuns brought [or gathered] the dying people off the streets of Kolkata to this home. They were lovingly looked after and cared for. Since then many men, women and children have been taken from the streets and carried to Nirmal Hriday. These unloved and uncared for people get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and love. In their last hours they get human and Divine love, and can feel they are also children of God. Those who survive, the Missionaries of Charity try to find jobs for them or send them to homes where they can live happily for some more years in a caring environment. Regarding commitment to family, Mother Teresa said, “Maybe in our own family, we have somebody, who is feeling lonely, who is feeling sick, who is feeling worried. Are we there? Are we willing to give until it hurts in order to be with our families, or do we put our interest first? We must remember that love begins at home and we must also remember that future of humanity passes through the family". Mother Teresa's work has been recognised throughout the world and she has received a number of awards. These include the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), the Nehru Prize for Promotion of International Peace & Understanding (1972), the Balzan Prize (1978), the Nobel Peace Prize (1979) and the Bharat Ratna (1980). Mother Teresa died at the age of 87, on 5 September 1997. The world salutes her for her love and compassion for humanity. She has taught us how to extend our hand towards those who need our love and support irrespective of creed, caste and religion. The picture of Mother Teresa, draped in a white and blue bordered sari, with a wrinkled face, ever soft eyes and a saintly smile, lives on in our mind. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Barishal Board 2019: Mother Teresa is still alive in our (a) — though expired almost 16 years back. She spent her en life for the (b----- of the poor people. She has that helping the necdy is the greatest work man can do. She lived a very poor life (c) — the poorest (d) — all pleasure and comfort. She loved people irrespective of caste, creed and religion. why, she has become (e) — to all people of the world. Main Question: Teresa is still alive in our (a) —be expired almost 16 years back. She spent her though entire life for the (b) —of the poor people. She has taught us that helping the needy is the greatest work that a man can do. She lived a very poor life (c) — the poorest (d) —all pleasure and comfort. She loved all people irrespective of caste creed and religion. That's why she has become (e) — to all people of the world. Extra Question (i): The (a) —condition of the sick and dying people in the streets of Kolkata stirred Mother Teresa. In order to serve the dying helpless people she (b) — "Nirmal Hridoy". She (c) —with her fellow nuns would collect the sick and dying people from the streets of Kolkata and (d) — them to Nirmal Hridoy. They took care of them with great love and humanity. Mother Teresa stands for the distressed humanity. She is a symbol of love and kindness. For her outstanding service for humanity, she was (e) —Nobel Prize. Extra Question (ii): Mother Teresa was the (a) — of the sick and dying destitute. By (b) —Nirmal Hridoy, she and her fellow nuns served the people. They used to (c) — the dying people to Nirmal Hridoy and look after then with (d) — and care. They made the people feel that they will get an opportunity to die in an environment of kindness and (e) —. Answers for Passage 15: Barishal Board 2019: (a) heart (b) welfare/ betterment/ comfort (c) among (d) leaving (e) idol/ beloved / icon Main Question: (a) memory (b) welfare (c) among (d) sacrificing (e) popular/famous Extra (i): (a) pathetic (b) founded/ built/ established (c) along (d) carried (e) awarded Extra (ii): (a) shelter (b) founding/ building (c) bring (d) love (e) happiness 20. Managing Loneliness Passage Text: Just as the cause of loneliness can vary from person to person, coping and prevention strategies can also differ. In general, the goal is to make strong, healthy connections that fulfill your need for social interaction. While there is no substitute for help from a mental health professional, the following tips may help you build emotional connections. Find hobbies you enjoy: Taking part in activities you enjoy can be a great way to meet others with similar interests. Consider a book club, art class, fitness group or any other activity where you can interact with others who enjoy the same things. Volunteer for an organisation you support: Volunteering will not only give you a sense of accomplishment and pride, but it's an opportunity to meet others who support that same organisation. Join support groups: Support groups are an excellent way to connect with others who you have something in common with, such as a mental or physical condition. Routinely contacting family and friends: Attempting to stay connected, even if only by phone or video chat, can help nurture your emotional health and help prevent loneliness. Maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise regime: Living a healthy lifestyle promotes overall wellness and reduces your risk of chronic medical conditions which could interfere with your social life. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: There are many strategies to help manage loneliness. Engaging in (a) ______ like joining a fitness group or attending an art class can provide an opportunity to meet new people. Similarly, (b) ______ with family and friends can offer emotional support and reduce isolation. For those facing specific challenges, support groups can provide a safe space to connect with others who have similar experiences. A healthy (c) ______ contributes to better mental health and helps (d) ______ loneliness. You can also improve social connections and reduce feelings of (e) ______. Answers for Passage 20: Main Question: (a) activities (b) contacting (c) lifestyle (d) remove (e) loneliness/isolation 21. Read the following passage to answer the question No. 3 Everyone must play a part in protecting the environment. There are many things you can do on your own everyday to help save the planet. Here are some suggestions. Really, the best thing we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. Our consumer society is mainly responsible for the environmental crisis. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before buying something, "Do I really need this?" or "18 there another product which would do the same thing but more sustainable?" Or ask the question, "Will this last a long time?" Some other questions may be, "Do I know how this item was made, how will be used and how it will be disposed of?" Unfortunately, we are encouraged to buy a no "improved" item even if the one we have can be repaired or reused. When we buy things, we show buy items which are durable; we should use the properly, and have them repaired when necessary, we practice this, many things can not only last a life time, but also passed on for future use. However, if something is truly unable for its original purposes. Try to be more creative and think of how else it might be used. When you’re done with it think of whether someone else might be able to use it. You can donate some of the things of the poor. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 1 x 5 = 5 The duty to protect the environment lies in everybody, what we should do is (a) — aware of we should act to help save the planet. Our number society is (b) — to the environment also and if we are a bit conscious about the (c) — use of every ordinary thing, we can keep the environment safe to some extent. If its original purpose is not served, we should (d) — Creative using it otherwise. Finally, we should think whether it’s (e) — is possible or not. Extra Questions: (i)The environment of our planet is facing (a)—day by day and we, the humans are responsible for (b) — crisis. Now, it is Use of (c)—, by (d) — Use of daily necessaries, by reusing our (e) — commodities and by recycling it, we can save the earth. (ii)Everyone must play a part in (a) — the environment. Before buying a thing a buyer has to consider whether it is necessary. (b)— or selling of unusable things is a (c) — way. We can (d) — drink and food cans. It will lessen (e) — and pollution. (iii)We must play our part for the (a) —of the environment. The best things that we can do for the planet is to use its resources properly. It is unfortunate. We are encouraged to buy a new "improved' item (b) — the one we can have repaired and reused. When we buy things, we should buy (c) — items; we should use them properly and have them repaired when necessary. By practicing this many things can last a life time and also be passed on to future use. However, in (d) — of something truly unusable for its original purpose, we should think of how else it might be used. When we are done with it, we can donate some of the things to the (e) — who are poor. (iv) It is our (a) — to save our planet and all of us should take an (b) — part in protecting our environment. We should ask ourselves some questions regarding the (c) — and necessity of the things that we use. It is better (d) — than throwing an item into the (e) — we shall give it to some company who can reuse it. 21. Answer: (a) being (b) contributing (c) proper (d) be (e) repair/ reuse Answer: Extra Solutions: (i) (a) problem/crisis (b) this (c) thinking/changing (d) proper (e) daily ( ii) (a) protecting (b) Recycling (c) proper (d) recycle (e) trash (iii) (a) protection (b) though (c) durable (d) case (e) people (iv) (a) duty (b) important/ active (c) uses (d) donating (e) dustbin 22. Meherjan's Slum Life Passage Text: Meherjan lives in a slum on the Sirajgonj Town Protection Embankment. Her polythene roofed shelter looks like a cage. She is nearly 45 but looks more than her age. In front of her shelter, she is trying to make a fire to cook the day's only meal. Her weak hands tremble as she adds some fallen leaves and straw to the fire. Not long ago Meherjan had everything a family, cultivable land and cattle. The erosion of the Jamuna consumed gradually all her landed property. It finally claimed her last shelter during the last monsoon. Once she had a happy family once. Over the years, she lost her husband and her family to diseases that cruel hunger and poverty brought to the family. Now, she is the only one left to live on with the loss and the pain. There are thousand others waiting to share the same fate with Meherjan. During each monsoon many more villages are threatened by the roaring of rivers like the Jamuna, the Padma and the Meghna. If we can't take prompt actions to adapt to climate change, there will be thousands of more Meherjans in our towns and villages every year. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 11): Meherjan is a typical (a) -- woman who lives in a slum. She lost her shelter and properties (b) –to the erosion of river Jamuna. She also lost her family. Her husband had died of diseases caused by poverty and (c) -- of food. Now, she is only a slum (d) -- Like Meherjan there are many people who have become the (e) – of river erosion. River erosion is still posing (f) -- to the lives and properties of thousands of people. Best People living (g) – to the rivers are the most likely victims of river erosion. Each year about one lakh people become (h) – due to river erosion in Bangladesh. Meherjan's life is just one (i) -- of how climate change (j) -- the lives of thousands of people. Extra Question (i): Meherjan is a woman of about 45 who live in a slum in Sirajgonj. She is leading miserable life (b) -- her family and property she had previously. All her property and (c) -- were grabbed by the erosion of the river Jami husband and other family members (d) -- to die of several diseases caused from hunger and poverty. So now she is to struggle alone just to keep body and (e) -- together. (Note: Blank (a) was omitted in the source question text but exists in the answer key). Extra Question (ii): Meherjan is a (a) -- of river erosion. But she had (b) -- a lofty dream to lead a happy life. Due to her ill luck, the river Jamuna shattered her hopes and (c) ------, Now she lives in a slum. River erosion has (d) -- away her all riches and (e) --. Extra Question (iii): Climate change is a (a) ---- word for today's world. Meherjan is none but a (b) – of it. She lost everything because of (c) -- erosion. Now, she running with great (d) --. It is sad to (e) -- that every year Meherjan gets new companions. Extra Question (iv): River erosion is still posing (a) -- to the lives and properties of thousands of people. People living (b) -- the rivers are the most likely 'victims of river erosion. Each year about (c) -- people in become homeless due to river erosion in Bangladesh. Meherjan's life is just one (d) -- of how climate change (e) -- the lives of thousands of people. Answers for Passage 16: Main Question: (a) Bangladeshi (b) due (c) want/lack (d) dweller (e) victims (f) threats (g) close (h) homeless/ landless (i) example/instance (j) destroys/ruins Extra (i): (a) alone (b) without/losing (c) cattle (d) had (e) soul Extra (ii): (a) victim (b) cherished (c) happiness (d) take (e) peace Extra (iii): (a) common (b) victim (c) river (d) difficult (e) mention Extra (iv): (a) a threat (b) by (c) 100,000 (d) example (e) engulfs 23. The Maldives Passage Text: The Republic of Maldives is an island country in the Indian Ocean. It has 1199 Islands that are clustered into 26 major atolls. An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef or a string of closely spaced coral islands. The natural coral reefs of Maldives surrounded by lagoons make each island stand out as a pearl in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives stand at eighth position amongst the smallest countries in the world with an area of 300 square kilometers only. It is the smallest Asian country in terms of population and size. People have been living on the islands of the Maldives from as long as 3000 years ago. They set sail from different parts of the world- Asia, Arabia, Europe and the Americas- to come to these islands. The earliest settlers of the Maldives were probably from southern India and Sri Lanka who came to these islands in the fourth and fifth centuries BC. In the 12th century AD, sailors from East Africa and Arab countries came to the Maldives. As a result, the Maldivians who were originally Buddhists were converted to Sunni Islam, in the mid-12th century. In 1344, Ibn Batuta, a famous Arab historian and scholar, travelled around the Maldives. Although governed as an independent Islamic sultanate for most of its history from 1153 to 1968, the Maldives was a British colony from 1887 to 1965. Following independence from Britain in 1965, the sultanate continued to operate for another 3 years. On November 11, 1968, the sultanate was abolished and replaced by a republic and the country assumed its present name. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Variant i (Passage 17): The Republic of Maldives having 1199 islands is (a) — as an island country in the Indian Ocean. These islands are clustered into 26 major atolls. An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef or a string of the (b) — coral islands. The Maldives (c) —an area of 300sq km only. It is the eighth smallest country in the world. People of different nationality came to this country nearly 3000 years ago. The (d) — from southern India and Sri Lanka came here in the 4th and 5th centuries BC who were probably the (e) —settlers of the Maldives. Variant ii (Passage 8): The Maldives is the collection of 1199 islands (a) ______ into 26 major atolls. The country with an area of only 300 square kilometres is the eighth (b) ______ country in the world. It has the smallest (c) ______ and area among the Asian countries. Human (d) ______ developed in the Maldives is almost 3000 years old. It became (e) ______ from Britain. Variant iii (Passage 9): The Maldives has been inhabited for almost three thousand years. The first (a) ______ were believed to have arrived from southern India and Sri Lanka several (b) ______ before Christ. Later, in the 12th century, sailors from East (c) ______ and Arab lands reached the islands. During that period, the local people adopted Sunni (d) ______ as their religion. In the 14th century, the renowned Arab scholar Ibn Batuta (e) ______ across the islands and wrote about his experiences. Answers for Passage 17: Variant i: (a) known (b) close-spaced (c) has/ covers (d) settlers/people (e) earliest Variant ii: (a) clustered (b) smallest (c) population (d) settlement (e) independent Variant iii: (a) settlers (b) centuries (c) Africa (d) Islam (e) travelled 24. Soil Pollution / Environmental Threat Passage Text: Among the most significant causes of soil pollution is the enormous volume of industrial waste which is being produced every day but not disposed properly. The mismanagement of house hold wastes particularly the polythene shopping bags, has caused serious threat to the soil and the drainage system. Another cause for soil pollution is the use of agricultural pesticides, fertilizers etc. Sometimes fuel leakages from automobiles may get washed away by rain and seep into the nearby soil. Pesticides and fertilizers are useful for plant growth but their overuse has led to soil pollution. Natural fertilizer's and compost can be used instead of their chemical alternatives. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 12): Soil is one of the main four elements of environment. Unfortunately, this elements being (a) --alarmingly. Various kinds of wastes are held (b) – for soil pollution. (c)---- of pesticides and fertilizers is another cause of soil pollution. Besides causing pollution and erosion deforestation (d) -- the fertility in the top soil. So, to stop soil (e) ---- and pollution, we must plant trees on ‘a large scale. Extra Question (i): The (a) -- volume of industrial waste is one of the most significant causes of soil pollution. Industrial waste is being produced every day but it is not disposed in a (b) – way. The mismanagement of household wastes has caused threat not (c) — to the soil but also to the drainage system, (d) —of pesticides and fertilizers has led to the pollution of soil. There are many ways to get rid of this problem. Recycling, (e) —and tree plantation are among them. Answers for Passage 18: Main Question: (a) polluted (b) responsible (c) Use (d) damage/lessens (e) damage Extra (i): (a) enormous (b) proper (c) only (d) Overuse (e) Using natural fertilizer 25. Zahir Raihan Passage Text: Zahir Raihan was one of the most talented film makers in Bangladesh. He was born on 19th August, 1935 in the village Majupur, in Feni district. He was an active worker of the Language Movement. He was one of the ten students to go out in a procession on 21 February 1952. He also took part in the mass movement in the 1969. In 1971, he joined the Liberation War. All through his life, Zahir dreamt for a democratic Society, Society a that will ensure freedom of speech and will. He had many dreams about our film industry too. He made a legendary film "Jibon Theke Neya" based on the Language Movement of 1952. It was a revolt against the then autocratic government. During the liberation war, this film was shown outside Bangladesh. Critics like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Ritwik Ghatak appreciated this film. Zahir gave all his money to the Freedom Fighters' trust that he got from his film shows. Besides his great documentary on Pakistani atrocities, Stop Genocide, helped world sentiment in favour of our liberation war. Zahir's dream was fulfilled. And it's pity the dreamer was missing at such a time when came true. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 27): An active (a) – of language movement, man Raihan was born on 19 August, 1935 in Pa district. He also (b) – part in mass moveme and Liberation War. He wanted to (c) – freedom of speech. He was a (d) – film maker. He (e) ___ his life for the freedom of the country. Extra Question (i): Zahir Raihan is one of those men (a) – We remember and respect. He was a (b) ---- talented film maker. He dreamt of an (c) — free, sovereign society. He took (d) part in the language Movement, the Mass Movement and the Liberation War. But it was an (e) --- of fate that he could not see the freedom of his motherland with his own eyes. Extra Question (ii): Zahir Raihan was (a) – in making films. He came (b) – Feni and (c) – in the Language Movement. He also took part in the procession on 21 February (d) – the section 144. He was also a (e) – fighter. Extra Question (iii): Zahir Raihan is (a) -- a legendary and talented film maker. His film got (b) – from the great critics. Moreover, his active (c) — in Language and Mass Movement brought him to spotlight. His joining and (d) – to Liberation War will always be remembered. Zahir was in favour of democracy, freedom of speech. Actually he (e) --his life for the freedom of the country. Extra Question (iv): Zahir Raihan desired to establish a society free from (a) — He dreamt for a society that will have freedom of (b) ----. He (c) ---- part in different movements to (d) — this right. He wanted to (e) ---- World opinion in favor of our Liberation War. Answers for Passage 19: Main Question: (a) worker/activist (b) took (c) ensure (d) famous/ legendary (e) sacrificed/ dedicated/ lost/ gave Extra (i): (a) whom (b) highly (c) exploitation (d) active (e) irony Extra (ii): (a) brilliant/talented (b) from (c) took part / participated (d) violating (e) freedom Extra (iii): (a) certainly (b) appreciation (c) participation (d) contribution (e) dedicated Extra (iv): (a) exploitation/oppression, suppression/ anarchy (b) speech (c) took (d) establish (e) create 26. Bhutan: Jewel of the East (Nature & Government) Passage Text: Bhutan is called the jewel of the Eastern Himalayas. This small, landlocked country is located along the southern slopes of the Himalayan range, bounded by Tibet in the North and India from the other sides. The official name of Bhutan is Druk-yul which means 'land of the thunder dragon'. It earned this name because of the fierce storms that often roll in from the Himalayas. The country has an area of 38,394 and a population of 7,16,896. Since it is cut off from the rest of the world by the Great Himalayas, a unique culture and tradition based on gentle Buddhist beliefs have evolved there over time. Bhutanese men wear Gho, a knee-length robe and women wear Kira, a sheet-like cloth piece. Bhutanese houses are built from mud and stone with wooden shingle roof. The Bhutanese never use iron nails in their buildings. Different festivals are celebrated all year round in Bhutan. Colourful masks are used in the festivals which reflect the rich Bhutanese culture. Dances are performed by the Buddhist monks to protect the valleys and ward off evil spirits. The main religious festival is called Tshechus. The teachings of Lord Buddha are enacted through mask dances for three to five days in the courtyard of the monasteries. People attend these events in their best clothes, with picnic baskets. Another major festival is called Losar. It is celebrated on Lunar New Year. People cook special dishes and wear new clothes. It is a time for family get-togethers. Men play archery or darts while women sing and dance. The government of Bhutan has taken a number of steps to protect its biodiversity. Bhutan is the first country in the world with specific constitutional obligations on its people to protect the environment. As per the constitution, at least 60 percent of the country must remain under forest cover at all times. Efforts are also taken to protect the nation against the intrusion of foreign cultures and values. The first foreign tourists were allowed into Bhutan in 1974. Now, tourism is encouraged but is controlled and limited to about 6,000 visitors a year. Bhutan is one of the last countries in the world to introduce television and the Internet to its people. The government lifted a ban on TV and the Internet only in 1999. The Bhutanese government has made it mandatory for all Bhutanese to wear only their national dress in public. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Variant i (Passage 18): Bhutan is a small country which is an ideal destination for the environment lovers. Bhutan is exceptional in (a) — natural environment. This is the first country that has constitutional (b) — to prevent the intrusion of foreign culture and reserve the natural beauty and (c) —. Besides, the Bhutanese are very much conscious about (d) —their own culture and tradition. It is compulsory for all the Bhutanese to wear (e) —their national dress in public. Variant ii (Passage 12): Bhutan has a rich culture of festivals. The Bhutanese have their own (a) ______ of celebrating those festivals. Indeed, the festivals are the (b) ______ of the Bhutanese culture. The Buddhist monks (c) ______ dances in order to ward off the evil spirits. On Lunar New Year, they celebrate (d) ______. It is one of the (e) ______ festivals of Bhutan. Variant iii (Passage 13): Bhutan is a country on the southern slopes of the (a) ______ Himalayas. The Bhutanese are (b) ______ of celebrating different festivals. They attach much (c) ______ to their festivals. They engage themselves in (d) ______ different festivals throughout the year. These festivals symbolize their age-old (e) ______. Variant iv (Passage 13): Bhutan is a small country (a) ______ an area of only 38,394 square kilometres. It is a (b) ______ country which is (c) ______ by Tibet and India. Fierce storms rolling in from the Himalayas (d) ______ this country. A unique culture and tradition have evolved in this country because (e) ______ its being cut off from the rest of the world by the Himalayas. Variant v (Passage 14): Bhutan is exceptional in protecting natural environment. The country has (a) ______ law to preserve nature. Moreover, it has preventive (b) ______ against the intrusion of foreign cultures. No tourist was allowed to (c) ______ Bhutan until 1974. Even till now, a limited number of tourists can visit Bhutan per (d) ______. Besides, wearing national dress is (e) ______ for all the Bhutanese in public. Answers for Passage 20: Variant i: (a) protecting (b) obligations (c) environment (d) maintaining (e) only Variant ii: (a) way/tradition (b) reflection (c) perform (d) losar (e) major Variant iii: (a) Eastern (b) fond (c) color/importance (d) celebrating (e) tradition Variant iv: (a) with (b) landlocked (c) bounded (d) affect/strike (e) of Variant v: (a) constitutional (b) measures (c) visit (d) year (e) mandatory 27. Olympic Legends Passage Text: With the curtains closing on the 2012 London Olympics, it's impossible not to look back and reflect on the greatest performances by Olympic athletes. The Olympics have many memorable moments and athletes we'll remember by name alone. The list is quite big. Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt are the latest addition to this list of the bests. They made London Olympics stand apart. If there is any question like this: "What is the standout performance of London 2012?", perhaps the answer is "The London Games gave us Michael Phelps vs. Usain Bolt." The first one is an already decorated Olympian, who put the finishing touches on his great athletic careers. And another came up with a new definition of fast. Two of the most popular Olympic sports, sprinting and swimming, saw their two biggest stars captivating audiences. They'd also dominated the 2008 Beijing Games, but Phelps and Bolt cemented their legacies in London. Phelps, the American swimmer, passed gymnast Larissa Latynia for the most Olympic medals ever. Bolt was the third man to repeat as a 100-meter gold medalist and the first as a 200-meter gold medalist, and he broke his own Olympic record by running the 100 meter in 9.63 seconds. Once Phelps and Bolt were back in their pool and track, the story lines changed. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: The London Olympics in 2012 marveled the audiences with the outstanding (a) ______ by Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt. Both of them are the most amazing (b) ______ making the London Olympics an exceptional one. Bolt, the most accomplished (c) ______, became the (d) ______ person ever recorded, while Phelps became the all-time record-holder by surpassing the most celebrated female (e) ______ Larissa Latynia. Answers for Passage 23: Main Question: (a) performances (b) athletes (c) sprinter (d) fastest (e) gymnast 28. Shat Gambuj Mosque / Heritage Passage Text: 'Heritage' is what we inherit from the past, live with them in the present and then pass' on to our children or future generation. When we speak of 'World Heritage', it indicates places and sites that we generation of the entire world. The 'Shat Gambuj Mosque' in Bagerhat is such a heritage. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Originally, the historic Mosque City was known as Khalifatabad’. It is situated at the outskirts of Bagerhat town not very far from the dense mangrove forest of the Sundarbans. Khalifatabad was a Muslim colony. It was founded by the Turkish general, a saint warrior Ulugh Khan Johan in the 15th century. Khan Jahanbuilt a network of roads, bridges, public buildings and reservoirs to make the city habitable. There are about 360 mosques in the city. Among them the most remarkable is the multi domed Shat Gombuj Mosque. The mosque is unique in the sense that, it has 60 pillars that support the roof, with 77 low height domes. Besides being used as a prayer hall, Khan Jahan used the mosque as his court also. Today, it is one of the greatest tourist attractions and one of the best architectural beauties of Bangladesh. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: Our cultural and natural heritage is our (a) —. The 'Shat Gambuj Mosque' in Bagerhat is one of our unique (b) — it reflects our age old tradition. We are (c) — to see the architectural beauty of the mosque. Each corner reveals the touch of remarkable technical (d) —. It is one of the greatest tourist (e) —. Extra Question (i): 'Heritage' is what we inherit from the past, with them in the present and then pass or our suture generation, World Heritage' (a) -- places and sites that we got from the past pass on to the future generation of the world The 'Shat Gambuj Mosque' in Bagerhat is an -- of such a heritage. It was declared a world heritage site in 1985. Originally, the historical Mosque City was known as 'Khalifabad'. It situated at the outer (c)… of Bagerhat low not very far from the dense mangrove forest the Sundarbans. Khalifabad was a colony Muslims. Turkish general, a saint warrior Ulugh Khan Jahan founded it in the 15th centu: Islamic architecture (d) -- the planning of t city. The decorations were reflections of (e) -- Mughal and Turkish architecture. Extra Question (ii): The historic Mosque City was known Khalifatabad'. It is situated at the (a) – Bagerhat town, not very far from the den: mangrove (b) – of the Sundarbans. Khalifataba was a Muslim colony. It was (c) ---- by saint warrior Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century the infrastructure of the city (d) ------significar technical skills. There are about 360 mosques in the city. Among them the most remarkable is the (e) -- Shat Gombuj Mosque. Answers for Passage 25: Main Question: (a) pride (b) mosques (c) lucky/fortunate (d) excellence (e) spots Extra (i): (a) means (b) example (c) side/ area (d) dominates (e) both Extra (ii): (a) center/heart (b) forest (c) founded (d) shows (e) spectacular/ unique 29. Eid / The Pull of Roots Passage Text: Eid is the main religious festival of the Muslims in Bangladesh. Eid means happiness. Everyone wants to share this happiness with their near and dear ones. So most of the people, who are living outside their homes for different reasons have a strong desire to get back home during the Eid vacations. As a result, there is a mad rush in the buses, trains, or launches for the home--bound people. This often causes transport accidents that take away many lives. However, it cannot stop people's desire to meet their family, in--laws, or friends. What makes people rush for their homes inspire of serious hazards? This is the pull of the roots. Do human beings have roots like the trees? The Answer is yes' but unlike the roots of the trees, they are invisible, they lie in our minds. It's these roots that make a bond between us and family members, in--laws, friends, and neighbors or even between us and the land where we were born and grew up. In that sense our families, land of birth, relatives, our culture, traditions, or surroundings are our roots. And wherever we stay, we have a continuous pull of our roots. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: Eid, (a) – is the main religious festival of the Muslims in Bangladesh means happiness. Most of the people (b) – outside their homes become impatient to get back home during the Eid vacations in order to c) – this happiness with their near and dear ones. In fact, this is the pull of roots. Human beings have also roots that are (d) — the (e) – make a bond between us and our dear ones like family members and friends. Extra Question (i): Eid means happiness and this Eid comes to us (a) — a year. Every Muslim in Bangladesh has a strong (b) – to share this happiness with their (c) — persons. That's why, almost all Muslims (d) -- of rich or poor are found crazy to get back to their homes during this vacation. It causes a mad rush for (e) — buses, trains or launches. Extra Question (ii): During Eid vacation, vehicles are a (a) — Home bound people get (b) – transport with life risk. They do it out of a vehement feeling for (c) — Birth place, (d) -- and kin, culture and tradition rearing in heart continuously (e) – everyone. Answers for Passage 26: Main Question: (a) which (b) living (c) share (d) invisible (e) roots Extra (i): (a) twice (b) desire/liking/attraction (c) near and dear (d) irrespective (e) passenger/ public Extra (ii): (a) must (b) on (c) relatives (d) kith (e) pull/drive 30. Michael Madhusudan Dutt Passage Text: Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in Sagordari on the bank of the Kopotaksho River, a village in Keshobpur Upazila under Jashore district. From an early age, Dutt aspired to be an Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in a sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity as a young man, much to the ire of his family, and adopted the first name Michael. In his childhood, he was recognized by his teachers as a precious child with a gift of literary talent. His early, exposure to English education and European literature at home and his college inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect. Since his adolescence he started believing that he was born on the wrong side of the planet, and that his society was unable to appreciate his intellect. He also believed that the West would be more receptive to his creative genius. Michael was an ardent follower of the famous English poet Lord Byron. So after adopting Christianity, he went to Europe and started composing poetry and drama almost entirely in English. They proved his higher level of intellectual ability. However, he failed to gain the right appreciation. With his utter frustrations he saw that he was not regarded as a native writer of English literature. Out of his frustration he composed a sonnet in Bangla “Kopotaksha Nad", which earned him huge reputation in Bangla. 'Gradually he could realize that his true identity lay in Bengal and he was a sojourner in Europe. Afterwards he regretted his fascination for England and the West. He came to Bengal and devoted himself to Bangla literature from this period. He is the poet to write the first Bangla epic Meghna Badh Kabya. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: Michael Madhusudan Dutt was one of the most popular writers in the history of Bangla (a) —, He was the (b) – who wrote the first Bangla epic. He wrote several poems as well as (c) —. He was (d) — by a famous English writer Lord Byron for his writings. Though at first he wrote in English, he ultimately realized that true (e) – lies in his own country. Extra Question (i): Love for own country and language cannot be (a) ---- by any other thing. The case of Michael Madhusudan Dutt is a (b) ---- example of this. Michael wanted to be an Englishman in and dceds. He loved English (d) ----- than his mother language, Bangla. He expected to shine as an English poet but his efforts went in vain. At last he could (e) — his wrong dream. We should take lesson from the life of Dutt really true that we should love our mother language just like our mother. (Note: Blank (c) is missing in the source text but the answer key accounts for it). Extra Question (ii): Since adolescence, Michael Madhusudan believed that he was born on the (a) -- side the planet and that his society was not able to appreciate his intellect. He also believed that the West would be more receptive to his creative genius. So, he (b) – Christianity and went in Europe. There he (c) — poetry and drama almost entirely in English. Though he showed his higher level of intellectual ability, he failed to gain the right appreciation. He got frustrated when he found that he was not esteemed as a native writer of English Literature. Out of his frustration, he (d). ---- composing sonnets. His sonnet "Kopotaksha Nad”, earned him huge reputation in Bangla. Afterwards he regretted his fascination for England and the West and returned to Bengal (e) -- himself to Bangla literature from this period. Extra Question (iii): Being attracted towards (a) -- Madhusudan Dutt took Christianity. Then he (b) – his first name Michael. When he was (c) — he became anxious Hur of living in Bengal instead of Europe. So he went to Europe for (d) — of his intellect. He did the best but he failed to gain the right (e) ----. Extra Question (iv): Michael Madhusudan Dutt (a) – was a popular Bengali poet and dramatist was born in Sagordari on the bank of the Kopotaksha River under Jashore district. His teachers (b) -- him as a precious child with a gift of literary talent. From an early age, Dutt desired to be an English man in form and manner. He was born in a sophisticated Hindu family. (c)------ took Christianity as a young man. He (d) ------ to English education and European literature at to home and his college and this inspired him to imitate the English in taste, manners and intellect. After adopting Christianity, he went to Europe and started composing poetry and drama almost entirely in English (e) --- the famous English poet Lord Byron. Answers for Passage 27: Main Question: (a) literature (b) poet (c) dramas/ plays (d) influenced/ impressed (e) identity Extra (i): (a) measured (b) fine (c) words (d) more (e) realize Extra (ii): (a) wrong (b) converted to/took (c) wrote (d) started (e) to commit/devote Extra (iii): (a) the English (b) adopted (c) adolescent (d) flourishment (e) appreciation Extra (iv): (a) who (b) recognized (c) He (d) was exposed (e) following 31. Email in Modern Life Passage Text: Let's imagine a citizen's ordinary day at work. The morning probably starts with a cup of coffee/tea, followed by greeting the colleagues. Then comes the inevitable, which is logging in the computer. For many of us the third step has become an automatic behavior and it dominates the rest of our work day, receiving and sending dozens of emails. An e--mail is an electronic mail. It is a computer aided exchanging digital text messages from a sender to one or multiple recipient/s. Emails operate through a network of computers linked by the Internet. There are commercial server agencies such as Yahoo, Gmail, Email, Hotmail, etc. that accept the text message from the sender, forward it and deliver instantly to the digital mailbox of the Recipient: If the Recipient is not online, the message is stored and delivered later when the recipient is online. It works instantly just with the click of your mouse. It has hen a powerful communication tool in modern life. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: Modern life is (a) - impossible without computer. Computer has now become a (b) – of our daily life. Computer (c) - most of our daily activities. Every day we send lots of emails by computer. An email is a computer-aided way of sending and receiving text message. There is no doubt that emails have become an important communication (d) — in modern days. The use of computer (e) - communication will increase Day by day. Extra Question (i): Nowadays an officer starts his day's work (a) — in Computer. Then he opens his mailbox. If he needs to send a message to any (b)-, he will compose a message and click the mouse. It will reach the recipient (c) — now, email has been a (d) — mode of communication. The use of computer. (e) – communication will increase day by day. Extra Question (ii): To send and receive email has (a) — an important part of daily work to some people. E mail (b) — electronic mail. It is used to exchange views to others. There are several commercial server agencies to (c) -- the text message from the sender. Then they deliver it to the (d) — mail box. In fact, (e) -- is a powerful communication Tool of modern life. Extra Question (iii): The role of email is vital in modern age because it is the age of communication. (a) — a powerful tool of communication, email (b) -- a revolution in this sector. A citizen's ordinary day at work has become an automatic behavior and the rest of our work day (c) by it which is (d) – and sending dozens of emails. Yahoo, Gmail, Mail, Hotmail etc., are the commercial servers that (e) - the text message from the sender, forward it and deliver instantly to the digital mailbox of the Recipient. Extra Question (iv): The present age is (a) — by the advancement of communication. Communicating with people all over the world has become an (b) — part of our life. Communication between people has now become easier than (c) before. E-mail has brought about a revolutionary change in the (d) - of communication. For this we are (e) — to computers. Answers for Passage 28: Main Question: (a) almost (b) part (c) does/performs (d) system/ medium (e) for Extra (i): (a) logging (b) one/ person (c) instantly/ automatically (d) powerful (e) for Extra (ii): (a) been/ become (b) means (c) accept (d) recipient's (e) email. Extra (iii): (a) As (b) has made/has created (c) is dominated (d) receiving (e) accept Extra (iv): (a) marked (b) integral/ inseparable/ inevitable (c) ever (d) field (e) indebted 32. The Merchant of Venice / Antonio Passage Text: Once upon a time in Venice, there was a very rich merchant named Antonio. He had many ships that sailed in the sea. His ships carried different types of merchandise to other countries. He sold those goods in foreign countries. He bought spices and other valuables with the money and sold them in Venice. Antonio was a good and kind man. He always helped the poor. The people of Venice loved him very much for his honesty and kindness. Antonio had a close friend named Bassano. He was a handsome young man and was born in a noble family. Bassano liked to live a very luxurious life. He loved grandeur and style. He spent more money than his earning. As a result he was very often short of money. On such situations, Bassano would go to his best friend Antonio for help. Antonio would on the other hand help him with cash. It so happened that, Bassano fell in love with a wealthy lady named Portia. Portia was known not only for her beauty but also for her wisdom. Portia on the other hand had softness towards Bassano too. He wanted to visit Portia in a grand manner but he did not have any money. So he went to Antonio Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: Once there (a) – a rich merchant named Antonio. He had many business ships. He traded with foreign countries. By nature he was honest and kind. People loved him very much. He was a very (b) — friend of Bassano. Bassano was born in a (c) — family. He liked luxury. He Was very (d) --. He was always in want of (e) — Extra Question (i): Shylock was a money lender. Antonio went to Him to (a) — money. Shylock used to lend money (b) – interest. He agreed to lend money to Antonio on one condition. It was (c) — Antonio failed to repay money in three months, Shylock Would (d) - a pound of flesh from any part of. Antonio's body. Antonio willingly (e) — and took The money. He gave the money to his dear friend, Bassano. Extra Question (ii): Bassano was born in a (a) — family. He Luxury. He was very (b) — He always wanted of (c) - There (d) rich men named Antonio. He had many business by nature he was honest and kind. He very (e) - friend of Bassano. Answers for Passage 29: Main Question: (a) was/ lived (b) close (c) noble (d) spendthrift/ extravagant (e) money Extra (i): (a) borrow (b) on (c) if (d) cut (e) agreed Extra (ii): (a) noble (b) extravagant (c) money (d) lived (e) intimate 33. Paharpur / Archaeological Site Passage Text: Paharpur is an important archaeological site situated in a village named 'Paharpur' in Naogaon district of northern Bangladesh. Naogaon is mainly plain land but in the middle of it stood a hill covered with jungle. When the jungle was cleared and the hill excavated, there emerged a lofty ruin of are ancient temple. The temple is about 24 meter high from the surrounding level. “Pahar' means hill, Hence is the name Paharpur. The Paharpur site has been excavated and re--excavated a number of times by archaeologists. Sir Alexander visited the place in 1879. Cunningham intended to carry out an extensive excavation but was prevented by the land owner. Nevertheless, he was satisfied with whatever excavation he was permitted to carry on. He discovered the ruins of a square tower of 22 feet side with a projection in the middle of each side from the top of the central hill. The site was declared to be protected by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1919 under the 'Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1904. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: Paharpur is an important archaeological (a) -- of Bangladesh. The name of Paharpur comes from the word 'Pahar' which means (b) –. It was (c) — by an excavation. Later on, the site was excavated and re--excavated (d) – times. The Department of Archaeology of Bangladeshundertook another (e) -- after independence. Extra Question: The Paharpur site has been excavated and re--excavated many times. However, systematic and regular excavation was a joint (a) – starting in 1923. The expedition was started with the (b) – of south west corner. RD Banerjee (c) – the task in the session 1925--26 and KN Dikshit in 1928--27. After independence the excavation came under the control of (d) –. Then the site was excavated in two (e) –. Answers for Passage 30: Main Question: (a) site (b) hill (c) discovered/ found (d) several (e) excavation Extra Solution: (a) venture (b) excavation (c) took (d) Bangladesh (e) phases 34. Pahela Boishakh Passage Text: Pahela Boishakh is the first day of Bangla New Year. The day is a public holiday. This day has a special significance for us as it forms a part of Bengali culture and tradition. People from all walks of life, irrespective of their ethnic identity or religious beliefs, celebrate the day with traditional festivities. On this day, the whole of Bangladesh is in a festive mood. The day inspires people to start life with renewed hopes and inspirations. Every year the day is celebrated traditionally. People wake up early in the morning, have a bath and wear their traditional clothes. Women wear white saris with red borders and adorn themselves with colorful choirs and flowers, while men dress themselves with Punjabis. It is a day when people love eating traditional food. On this day the most colorful event is held in Dhaka. Early in the morning, people in hundreds and thousands pour in from all directions to attend the cultural function at Ramna Bataral organized by Chhayanat. The cultural program begins just with sunrise and the renowned artists of the country take part in the program starting with famous Tagore song Esho--he--Boishakh. Esho Esho…. Artists also sing traditional folk songs, and display classical dances with the rhythm of musical instruments. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 08): Pahela Boishakh is a traditional (a) -- that is celebrated all over the country every year. It (b) un people to begin a new (c) with new expectations. Everyone wears (d) -- clothes and eats traditional food on this day. Different organizations arrange different (e) -- programmers throughout the country. Extra Question: Pahela Boishakh is the first day of Bangla New Year which is a part of our national (a) -- On this day the whole country wears a festive mood (b) -- all the distances and past (c) -- of our life. Because the day (d) -- us to start our life with (e) -- hopes and aspirations. Answers for Passage 31: Main Question: (a) festival (b) inspires (c) year (d) traditional (e) cultural Extra Question: (a) life (b) forgetting (c) sorrows (d) inspires (e) renewed 35. Lake Baikal Passage Text: Lake Baikal is the deepest and one of the biggest and most ancient lakes of the world. It is situated almost in the centre of Asia. Lake Baikal is a gigantic bowl set 445 meters above sea level. This grand. Enormous unusual and charming miracle of nature is Located in the south of Eastern Siberia, in the Baryat Autonomous Republic and region of Irkutsk Russia. The lake covers 31,500 sq.km. It is 636 km long and an average of 48 km wide. The widest point of the lake is 79.4 km. The water basin occupies 5, 57,000 sq km. and contains 23,000 cu.km. (Cubic kilometer) of water, which is about one fifth of the world's reserves fresh surface water. There are hot spring in the surrounding area of Lake Baikal. The quality of the water of these springs is excellent. Baikal is a stormy lake. The wind blows in various directions. The weather depends on the wind. If it is blowing from the north, the weather is bright and sunny. The water of the lake looks green and dark blue. But of the winds get stronger, Baikal turns black, waves rising high with white crest. The beauty of lake Baikal is exceptional. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 24): Nature creates things (a) ---- Lake Baikal is one of them. Science can hardly (b) ---- this particular formation of the lake. Why is it placed above the sea level? Why is the weather so (c) --? The Answer of these questions (d) -- scientists. Geography as a discipline explains the origin of earth and other planets. But (e) – it cannot explain the formation and peculiarity of Lake Baikal. Extra Question (i): The deepest and the most ancient lake of the world is Lake Baikal. The (a) – position of this magnanimous lake is nearly in the heart of Asia. The area of this lake is 31,000 sq.km. Lake Baikal is (b) – by many hot springs which are excellent (c) – of water. Due to the blowing the wind into several directions, Lake Bain always (d) ------ a stormy look. Green and dark blue aspects of the lake water are quite natural (e) ------ there are the fury of the wind. Extra Question (ii): Baikal is a lake. It is the (a)… and one of the most ancient lakes of the world. Hot Springs have been created in the (b) ------ area of the lake. The water of these springs is very excellent. It’s weather is stormy mostly in (c) ------. The wind from (d) ------ directions. The quality of the water depends on the wind. The water looks (e) ------ during the storm. Extra Question (iii): Lake Baikal is the deepest lake of the world. It is one of the biggest and most ancient lakes of the world. It (a) ------ almost in the centre of Asia, The average (b) ------ level in the lake is as high as 456m. The average (c) ---- of the Baikal is 730m, and its maximum depth in the (d) ------ is 1620m. It would take about a (e) ------ year for all the rivers of the world to fill Baikal basin. Extra Question (iv): Lake Baikal (a) -- almost in the centre of Asia. The average water level in the lake is as high as 456m. The average depth of Lake Baikal is 730m and its maximum depth in the (b) ------ is 1620m. It would take about a (c) -- year for all the rivers of the world to fill Baikal's basin, and would take about four hundred years for all the rivers, streams and, brooks that flow into Siberian lake--sea to do the same. In the surrounding area of Lake Baikal there are (d) -- hot springs. These springs have water of excellent quality. The lake acts as a powerful generator and bio--filter producing this water. Baikal is a stormy lake. Autumn is the (e) — time. The wind blows from various directions. Answers for Passage 32: Main Question: (a) and (b) explain (c) stormy (d) move (e) still Extra (i): (a) geographical (b) surrounded (c) sources (d) poses/takes (e) unless Extra (ii): (a) deepest (b) surrounding (c) Autumn (d) various (e) black Extra (iii): (a) is located (b) water (c) depth (d) middle (e) full Extra (iv): (a) is situated (b) middle (c) full/whole (d) many/ a lot of (e) stormy 36. Partha Pratim Majumder (Mime Artiste) Passage Text: Partha Pratim Majumder was born in 1954 in Pabna to a family of artistes. He spent most of his early years in his ancestral home, one of the biggest houses, situated in a small locality known as Kalachandpara. At that time it was well known for its cultural activities. There were festivals and various types of cultural shows round the year. His father, a photographer by profession was an art lover. He taught and inspired his son to appreciate different forms of art. Majumder went to live with his aunt in Chandernagar, 30kilometres away from Kolkata in 1966. It was there that he first came across a mime artiste named Jogesh Dutta. The way Dutta narrated stories without uttering a single word, left Majumder spell bound. He took lessons on mime from Dutta in Jogesh Dutta's mime academy in Kolkata from 1966 to 1972. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 19): Perhaps many of us do not know about Pratim Majumdar. He is (a) — mime artist. He (b) — day to day activities in his mime. The sadness as well as (c) — in his mime. And this (d) — artist was born in 1954 in Pabna, passed most of his early life in his home village. In 1966 he went to live with his aunt in Chandernagar. It is 30 kilometers away (e) — Kolkata. He met a famous mime artist named Jogesh Dutta in Kolkata. Extra Question (i): Partha Pratim Majumder was born in 1951 Pabna in a (a) — enlightened family. He spent of the childhood in his forefather's home forefather's house was of great size. It was (b) —a small locality known as Kalachandpara. At that time Kalachandpara was a center of cult activities. His father had deep passion for Majumder got (c) — for art from his father. The most turning (d) — in his life happened in when he went to Chandernagar. There he came touch with another famous artist named Jogesh Dutt. One of the performances of Jogesh Dutt (e) — a magic spell on him. Extra Question (ii): Many of us do not know about Partha Pratim Majumder (a) —was a mime artist. He performed 3 day to day activities in his (b) —. This (c) — artist was born in Bangladesh. He passed a part of his boyhood at his (d) — village. He met a famous mime artist in Kolkata (e) — Jogesh Dutta. Extra Question (iii): Majumder was born into a family of artistes. By (a) — his father was a photographer. Being a photographer, 'he loved art very much. He taught his son to (b) — different forms of art. At one (c) — of time Majumder went to India to live with his aunt. The place was 30 kilometers away from Kolkata and the year was 1966. At that place, Majumder came in (d) —with a mime artiste named Jogesh Dutta. Majumder (e) — training on mime in Dutta's mime academy. Answers for Passage 33: Main Question: (a) a (b) portrays (c) goodness (d) famous (e) from Extra (i): (a) culturally (b) situated/located (c) inspiration/ interest (d) point (e) had/ left Extra (ii): (a) who (b) mime (c) mime/ great/ renowned/ famous (d) own/native (e) named Extra (iii): (a) profession (b) appreciate (c) point (d) contact (e) received/got 37. Nepal (Hindu Kingdom) Passage Text: Known as the land of Everest, Nepal is one of the charming countries in Asia. It is also known as only HinduKingdom in the world. The Kingdom Nepal is a small land of sublime beauty. It has of the world's best and very important temples. It is a country that is rich in scenic beauty and cultural heritage. Nepal Mess between India and the Tibetan part of China. This small country has an area of 147,181 square kilometers. Nepal is home to nearly 29.000.000 people. The population is primarily rural, Kathmandu, the capital city, has less than one million inhabitants. Nepal's demographic features are complicated not only by dozens of ethnic groups, but by different castes. In total, there are 103 castes and ethnic groups living in this small country. The two largest of such groups are known as Cheri and Behan. Others include Magyar, Thru and Tamang, Newar, Muslim, Gurung and Darnal. About 48 percent of the people speak Nepali. Among other languages spoken arc Maithali, Bhojpuri, Thru and Tamang. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 16): Nepal, a (a) — country of ours, is the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. People of the belief of (b) —a are living in (c) —with others. It has many eye soothing and (d) —place with (e) —beauty. Answers for Passage 34: Main Question: (a) neighboring (b) Hinduism (c) harmony (d) outstanding (e) scenic 38. A Florist's Career Passage Text: A florist's career is rather a good choice as an unconventional job for many around the world. Wherever you see eye--catching floral displays, you actually see the professional performance of a floral designer. They are also known as' florists and they create superb arrangements with flowers. Using both real and artificial flowers with other greeneries, florists prepare flower displays for a variety of events. Although formal education or diploma is not always essential, florists must have a good taste, good eye for colors, shapes and proportion. They have to have good sense for selecting flowers, ribbons and other accessories to make beautiful arrangements. Professional florists are knowledgeable about not only flowers but also designs and techniques. Most florists learn the trade mainly through apprenticeship in a previous flower farming job and also by attending formal floral schools and courses. However, a true passion for flowers and a bit of aesthetic sense are all that can make a florist's career successful. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Passage 25): Eye--catching floral displays (a) -- the professional performance of floral designers. They are also known as florists because they can create superb arrangements with flowers. Florists (b) — both real and artificial flowers with other greeneries and prepare flower displays for taste, good a variety of events. Florists (c) — to have a good eye for colours, shapes and proportion. They must have good sense so that they can select flowers, ribbons and other accessories for (d) - beautiful arrangements. Professional florists know about not only flowers but also design and techniques. A florist (e) -- - have a successful career by having true passion for flowers and a bit of aesthetic sense. Extra Question: The career of a florist is funny and exciting. But as a career it is not a (a) --- one. Florists work with flower. They have to develop (b) --- Eyecatching floral displays (c) --- the testimony to their professional performance. While (d) --- various programs, florists have to choose flower considering significance and meaning of each flower. Besides, they have to be aware of designs and techniques. As (e) —, most florists learn the flower trade. Answers for Passage 35: Main Question: a) express/indicate (b) use (c) have (d) making (e) can/ may Extra Question: (a) conventional (b) techniques (c) bear (d) arranging (e) beginner/apprentice 39. Festivals of Bhutan Passage Text: Different festivals are celebrated all year round in Bhutan. Colourful masks are used in the festivals which reflect the rich Bhutanese culture. Dances are performed by the Buddhist monks to protect the valleys and ward off evil spirits. The main religious festival is called Tshechus. The teachings of Lord Buddha are enacted through mask dances for three to five days in the courtyard of the monasteries. People attend these events in their best clothes, with picnic baskets. Another major festival is called Losar. It is celebrated on Lunar New Year. People cook special dishes and wear new clothes. It is a time for family get-togethers. Men play archery or darts while women sing and dance. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Unit 6, Lesson 5): Bhutan has a rich culture of festivals. The Bhutanese have their own (a) ______ of celebrating those festivals. Indeed, the festivals are the (b) ______ of the Bhutanese culture. The Buddhist monks (c) ______ dances in order to ward off the evil spirits. On Lunar New Year, they celebrate (d) ______. It is one of the (e) ______ festivals of Bhutan. Answers for Passage 36: Main Question: (a) way/tradition (b) reflection (c) perform (d) losar (e) major 40. Indian Culture & History Passage Text 1 (History): India is a land of ancient civilization. The social, economic and cultural diversity of this vast country is the result of invasions by different races in the process of history. Indian history begins with the birth of the Indus Valley Civilization and the coming of the Aryans. During this period, Aryan culture flourished in this part of the world. The fifth century saw the unification of India under Ashoka, and it is in his time that Buddhism spread in many parts of Asia. In the eighth century, Islam came to India for the first time and by the eleventh century it had firmly established itself. In 1206, Qutbuddin Aybeck founded the Delhi Sultanate. This was finally succeeded by the Mughal Empire in 1526, under which India once again achieved a large measure of political unity. Fill in the Gaps Question 1: Variant i (Unit 6, Lesson 4): India being invaded by many nations has acquired a great variety of culture. The birth of Indus Valley has (a) ______ the beginning of Indian history. Aryans came to this country during this period and their (b) ______ found a basis here. Ashoka (c) ______ India in the fifth century. It was the period of the flourish of Buddhism. However, Islam spread here in the (d) ______ century. In 1526, the Mughals led India to have unity (e) ______. Passage Text 2 (Culture): The culture of India is one of the oldest and unique in the world. In India, there is amazing cultural diversity throughout the country. The South, North, and Northeast have their own distinct cultures and almost every state has carved out its own cultural distinction. There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied and unique as India. There are 17 major languages and 844 dialects used by the people of India. Thus, India is a tourists' delight. The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, the Qutab Minar and the Red Fort are a few of the many wonders which attract people from all over the world. Kashmir has been described as a paradise on earth. The country of mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers and lakes offer the richness of a mini world within a single country. Fill in the Gaps Question 2: Variant ii (Unit 6, Lesson 4): There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied as India. The cultural diversity of India is (a) ______. In fact, it is a (b) ______ one. Each state is culturally (c) ______. Different languages, dialects and culture have made India a (d) ______ of tourists. In a word, India is a (e) ______ world. Answers for Passage 37: Variant i: (a) made (b) culture (c) unified (d) eleventh (e) politically Variant ii: (a) distinct/notable (b) unique/special (c) distinct/rich (d) congregation/crowd/gathering/ destination (e) mini 41. Living in Society / A Young Man Passage Text: Long ago, a young man lived in a village. He found his life full of problems and sufferings. So he left his house and went to a jungle to live by himself. There he made a nice little hut with wood, bamboo and reeds. He felt very happy there. But one day he found some mice in his hut. The little creatures soon made holes in his blanket. So he brought a cat to kill the mice. The cat needed milk. So he brought a cow. The cow needed grass and hay. So he brought a cowboy. The cowboy, needed food. So he took a wife to cook meals, then children were born to them, and the man found himself again in a family. So nobody can live alone. People need food, shelter, companions and cooperation. They need to help each other. And if they live in a family or community, their needs can be fulfilled. Hence living in society can make people good and happy citizens. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question: A young man found his life (a) — in the family. So, to live alone, he went to the jungle and made a hut (b) –. One day he found his blanket cut by mice. This made him (c) –. He had to arrange the (d) – support to solve the problem. Gradually, he found himself in the family again. Actually, a human being cannot live without a companion because he needs help and support from others in society. Only an (e) – or a devil can live alone. Answers for Passage 38: Main Question: (a) problematic (b) there (c) irritated/ angry (d) necessary (e) angel 41. The Story of an Hour / Josephine Passage Text: Josephine was kneeling before the closed door with her lips to the keyhole, imploring for admission. "Louise, open the door! I beg, open the door—you will make yourself ill. What are you doing, Louise? For heaven's sake open the door." "Go away. I am not making myself ill." No; she was drinking in a very elixir of life through that open window. Her fancy was running riot along those days ahead of her. Spring days, and summer days, and all sorts of days that would be her own. She breathed a quick prayer that life might be long. It was only yesterday she had thought with a shudder that life might be long. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Main Question (Unit-13, Lesson-4): Josephine pleaded through the door for Louise to open it, fearing she would make (a) ______ ill. Louise, enjoying the (b) ______ from the open window, assured her she was (c) ______. She envisioned a future filled with her (d) ______ days—spring, summer, and beyond. She also made a quick prayer for a (e) ______ life. Answers for Passage 39: Main Question: (a) herself (b) view (c) fine (d) own (e) long 42. Sonabhan & The Rooster Passage Text: A warning comes from old Chowkidar's young wife. "Watch your rooster," she threatens. "I don't want him in my house again." "If someone touches my boy," Sonabhan responds, "they'll see the consequences." She grounds Moti for an entire day. It makes him sad. His forlorn captivity crucifies her. She sets him loose the following morning. Some boys come and ask Sonabhan to lend Moti for cockfighting at a fair. They are happy to pay. "Never," she tells them. "He is my son." Monday dawns without Moti's crowing. His cold body is resting on its right side, lying against the basket. Eyes closed. His kingly head down. With Moti's basket in her lap, Sonabhan is motionless. She puts Moti to rest beside her husband's grave. She sighs, plods across the empty yard, steps onto an empty veranda, crawls into an empty home and sits on the edge of an empty bed. Another morning breaks.... Noon and afternoon come and go.... The birds in the coops quack and crow.... No one lets them out. For the first time, Sonabhan's doors do not open. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Variant i: Sonabhan gets (a) ______ by the young wife of old Chowkidar to keep her rooster (b) ______ from her house. Hearing this, Sonabhan grounds him for a (c) ______ day. It makes both of them very upset. She frees Moti the (d) ______ day. When boys ask to lend Moti for cockfighting, she (e) ______, calling him her son. Variant ii: Following a threat from old Chowkidar's wife, Sonabhan briefly caged her beloved (a) ______, Moti. However, she (b) ______ him the next morning. When boys (c) ______ money to use Moti for cockfighting, she firmly refused the offer declaring Moti as her son. On Monday, Moti was found (d) ______, lying cold next to his basket. Heartbroken, Sonabhan (e) ______ him beside her husband's grave. Variant iii: Sonabhan treats Moti, the rooster, like her own child. She (a) ______ to let him join any cockfights. After the old Chowkidar's wife has (b) ______ her, Sonabhan locks Moti up for a (c) ______ and feels deeply upset about it. When Moti suddenly dies, her heart (d) ______. She buries him beside her husband's grave. The next morning, her house remains (e) ______, and the rest of the poultry stay trapped in their cages. Answers for Passage 40: Variant i: (a) warned (b) away (c) whole (d) next/following (e) refuses Variant ii: (a) rooster (b) released (c) offered (d) dead (e) buried Variant iii: (a) refuses (b) threatened (c) day (d) breaks (e) shut/closed 43. Shyam from Magura (Sports & Pastime) Passage Text: Hi, I'm Shyam. I'm from Magura. Although it's the district headquarters, it's a small town. I'm in grade 9 now in Chander Haat Bidyaloya. I love games and sports very much. My father was an athlete in his student life. He inspires me to follow his footsteps and take part in games and sports or do some exercise besides my studies. So I get up early in the morning and take a walk with my father almost every day. We walk for about an hour. At school, during break I play kabadi, gollachut, badminton, table tennis, and carom. Sometimes I practise the high jump and the long jump outside the school campus. Playing football is a passion for me. I like watching television too. I watch sports programmes on different TV channels during my free time. I'm a fan of National Geographic, Discovery, and Animal Planet for their documentaries as they are quite interesting as well as educative. Recently, my father has presented me with a camera as he was very happy with the result of my Junior School Certificate exam. When I hold the camera, I feel so excited! I wish I could be an amateur photographer in future not to snap only personal photographs at different parties but to shoot our beautiful Bangladesh. I'm sure that soon photography will be my most favourite pastime. Fill in the Gaps Questions: Variant i (Unit-3, Lesson-1): I take part in sports and do some sorts of exercise alongside my studies. Since my father was an athlete, he has been a great (a) ______ for me in this regard. Football is my (b) ______, and I also like (c) ______ television during my free time. I (d) ______ sports programs on various TV channels. Besides, I'm a fan of National Geographic, Discovery, and Animal Planet for their captivating and educative (e) ______. Variant ii (Unit-3, Lesson-1): Shyam hails from Magura. He has a strong (a) ______ for games and sports. His father who was a sportsman is his (b) ______ of inspiration. Shyam likes to (c) ______ in the morning with his father every day. Watching documentaries and sport programs on various TV channels is his regular (d) ______. However, he never neglects his studies and always does well in his examination. He has an earnest desire to be an (e) ______ photographer in future. Answers for Passage 41: Variant i: (a) inspiration (b) passion (c) watching (d) enjoy (e) documentaries Variant ii: (a) zeal/passion (b) source (c) walk (d) pastime (e) amateur