ENGLISH GRAMMAR MODEL TEST SSC-2021-2022

 

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks) 0.5×10=5

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.

deed

to

inspire

educate

letter    

important

different

even

in

A man of (a)  is respected always (b)  after his death for his (c) . He is an (d)  man always (e)  us as his (f)  knowledge always (g)  us how to (h)  between the right and wrong. (i)  fact, it is the (j)  society that can help us in an authentic way.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Man is the (a)  of his own fortune. If he makes (b)  proper (c)  of his time and does his duties accordingly, he is sure (d)  improve and progress (e)  life, but if he does otherwise, he has (f)  suffer when it is too late. To waste time is as bad as to commit suicide (g) , our life is nothing but the sum total (h)  hours, days and years. If we waste (i)  morning hours of life, we shall have to repent (j)  the long run.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

But all foods

have

without food.

No living beings

have taken

to the foods we eat.

The foods we eat

are not

enormous steps in preparing food.

About 80% of our illness

can live

a great effect on our health.

The scientists

is related

safe for us.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5×10=5

has

deprive

decrease

live

take

materialize

bless

lost

We the people (a)  in Bhola are always (b)  though we have many natural assets. We (c)  with several natural assets. Our total land is (d)  day by day due to river erosion. As a result, people (e)  in coastal area (f)  their all the belongings along with their (g)  places. Steps (h)  by the government (i)  properly because of corruption. So the concerned authority (j)  to interfere the matter.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"We want to go on an excursion, sir," the students said to the Headmaster. "When do you want to go? I think December is the perfect month" he said to them. The students said. "Will you give us permission?" "Sure, I will help heartily" "Thank you, sir. May Allah bless you".

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)  A newly married woman is called a bride. (Complex)

(b)  So a bridal party is a party which consists of the bride and her friends and attendants. (Simple)

(c)  Relatives from this party are to observe certain rites. (Passive)

(d)  Arrangements for rejoicing and merry making are also made by them. (Active)

(e)  They also welcome the bridegroom and his friends when they arrive at bride's house. (Simple)

(f)    A new bride looks very smart. (Exclamatory)

(g)    She looks more beautiful than any other girl. (Superlative)

(h)  Relatives come to see her. (Interrogative)

(i) Relatives come to wish her. (Compound)

(j) The new bride is wished by everyone. (Active)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a)    There was an old farmer who.

(b)    Though the sons were grown-up . 

(c)    They were so disobedient that.

(d)    but they did not pay any heed to him.

(e)    As he was getting old, .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Smoking produces (a)  (danger)  effects on man. By smoking a man incurs both physical and (b)  (economy)  loss. The butt end of a cigarette often causes a (c)  (devaste)  fire. Smoking is a kind of (d)  (addict) . Those who become (e)  (addict)  to drug, first begin smoking which is the initial step for addiction. We should raise (f)  (smoking)  (g)  (aware)  among our people. It is (h)  (possible)  to stop smoking by giving (i)  (punish) . (j)  (out)  effort from everybody is essential to minimize smoking. 

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) Illiteracy is a curse. Nothing is so harmful as it for our national life,? 

(b) Yet most of us don't understand this truth,? 

(c) It is illiteracy which hampers all the development programmes,? 

(d) So, we need to work in a body so that this can be eradicated,? 

(e) There is nobody who can deny this truth,?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Writing is one of the most useful things (a)  invented by man. (b)  our present civilization depends largely upon writing. (c) , we could know a little about our past (d)  written documents. It was impossible for us to know anything about our history. Then, a question may arise that (e)  has invented this art?

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

what do you want asked she alfred answered i only want to come in i am very tired please let me come inside afterwards i will go away

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

certain

victim

heinous

punish

liable

Enact

who

eat

execute

adulterate

cause

inspection

Everybody knows that food (a)  is a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and it (b)  fatal diseases. People (c)  this kind of food fall a (d)   to liver diseases, cancer, kidney failure and so on. Some businessmen are (e)  for this sort of (f)  work. They deserve severe (g) . Sometimes the authority concerned make occasional (h) . The government has taken (i)  steps against them. We hope that the passed laws will be properly (j) .

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Books are man's best companions  (a)   life. You may have very good friends (b)  you do not get them (c)  the time of need. They may not behave gently (d)  you. One or two may prove (e)  betrayers and do you much (f) . But books are always there (g)  you. Some books may (h)  you laugh, some books may give you much pleasure and some again may provide you (i)  new knowledge and new ideas. They remain your friends (j)  your life. 

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Education

is

can prosper

ennobles

the training for proper growth.

It

the liberation of prejudice.

Nobody

our minds and refines sensibility.

The purpose of education

in life without education.

the process by which our mind develops.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

become

Curb

be

Take

adulterate

accumulate

suffer

hanker

go

We always (a)  for various diseases only for food adulteration. Food adulteration (b)  a subject of great concern nowadays. In spite of government's sincere efforts, this evil practice (c)  on. We (d)  more careful in the regard, (e)  foods are (f)  by people everyday. Consequently the poison (g)  in our bodies day by day and it (h)  very dangerous. The businessmen (i)  after money (j)   committing this heinous deed.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"I came here yesterday from my village," Raja said. "Why did you come here," I said. "My mother sent me to you with this letter." "How is your mother? I have not seen her for a long time." 

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)  People in general are fond of glittering things. (Complex)

(b)    They are concerned with the outer show of things and beings. (Active)

(c)    Gold is metal which is very precious. (Simple)

(d)    But there are some other metals looking like gold. (Compound)

(e)    They fade soon and lose their beauty. (Simple)

(f)      Gold is different from metals. (Positive) 

(g)    It is very shining. (Exclamatory) 

(h)    Every one likes it. (Interrogative) 

(i)      The price of gold is increasing day by day. (Interrogative)

(j)      Specially the women are attracted by it. (Active)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a)    is not the wastage of time.

(b)    If I had a lot of money .

(c)    the boy went to school.

(d)    The student works hard . 

(e)    He is fond of . 

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Citizens having good character lead a (a)  (virtue) life. Their thoughts and (b)  (behave) show high moral values. They cannot even think of doing any (c)  (moral) deed. One of the most positive qualities of these people is tolerance towards others. Tolerance and respect to others can make life (d)  (harmony) and (e)  (peace) in society. If a person is (f)  (tolerant), life becomes difficult and almost (g)  (possible) for that person. As we want to live in (h)  (happy), we must learn social norms. By obeying social norms, we can enjoy (i)  (heaven) pleasure. On the other hand, we will suffer a lot if we (j)  (obey) these.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a)    He hardly goes out, ?

(b)  Every mother loves her child,

(c)    Our exam is over. None is in tension,  ?

(d)  Let her sing a folk song,  ?

(e)    The books cost me Tk. 500/-,  ? 

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

There lived a poor (a)  honest farmer in a village. He lived a very simple life with his wife (b)  children. (c)  he was honest, he worked hard on his farm from dawn to dusk. One day (d)  he was walking, to his field, he suddenly saw a purse of gold on the road. He carried it home (e)  he could show it to his wife and children.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

last december the sundarban circus came at our school field on friday i went there with my elder brother when we arrived there the area was already crowded we purchased tickets and entered the tent

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

getting

In

complete

fine

of

whereas

a

varies

 With

Happiness is (a)  relative term. A person (b)  a crown, living in palace may not be happy (c)  a day labourer may (d)  happiness living (e)  a shabby hut. Again happiness (f)  from person to person. A beggar may be happy (g)  a coin. A businessman may be happy getting millions (h)  money. But (i)  happiness or ;         peace of mind is (j)  blessing of Allah.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

The Olympic Games were named (a)  the town of Olympia in Greece. It was in Olympia that the games were first held (b)  the Christian era began. In those days Greece was divided (c)  many cities and men of different cities (d)  to fight with one another most of the time. (e) man named Iphitps became concerned about such wasteful strife. He hit (f)  a plan. He invited (g)  best athletes from the nearby cities to the valley of Olympia to (h) athletic contests. Iphito's plan worked (i) . For a time the Greek warriors, instead of (j)   their neighbours, tried to outdo their rivals in friendly games and sports.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Drug addiction

Is

strong attraction for any harmful thing.

Drugs

has

not only a national but also a global problem

The drugs

means

used for intoxicating and stimulating effects.

Addiction

are

grasped the young generation of the country.

taken dy smoking or through injection.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

write

describe

Hear

to be

hear

surprise

go

imitate

hiss

twitter

It is quite long time since I have (a)  from you. During this period, I did (b)  to you. Anyway, I will now (c)  my visit to our National Zoo. On last Friday, I went to our National Zoo by a taxicab at 10 am. At first, I went into the shed in which the monkeys. Before I could get hear them, I could (e)  their chattering. Then I (f)   to the shed of the snakes-I was (g)  to see a big python and a cobra that was (h) . Going to the shed of the birds, I saw some birds (i)  and two parrots  (j)  human voice.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"Where are you from?" "Dhaka." "Why?" "I am looking for a man named Akmal." "Who is he?" "I don't know his real identity but he would work with me in a farm." "Sorry, no man of that name lives here," the woman said to the stranger.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)  A farmer had a wonderful goose. (Complex)

(b)  It laid a golden egg everyday. (Interrogative)

(c) The farmer sold the eggs in the market and became rich. (Simple)

(d)  The farmer became so greedy to have all the eggs in a day. (Compound)

(e) He killed it and lost his fortune. (Simple) .

(f) He lost his fortune because he was greedy. (Simple)

(g)  Day by day his poverty increased. (Interrogative)

(h) At last he realized his mistake and became repentant. (Complex)

(i)    A greedy man like him is always unhappy. (Negative)

(j)    We should learn the lesson from the story. (Imperative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a) Smoking is a habit which .

(b) Many people go on smoking though .

(c) we will suffer a lot.

(d) People can't give up smoking easily because .

(e) So attempts must be taken by us to .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

We enjoy the benefits of scientific (a)  (invent) . But, we seldom remember the (b)  (invent) . Many of them die (c)  (sung)  and (d)  (lamented) . It is our (e)  (gratitude) . We (f)  (beauty)  our life with many of their (g)  (achieve) . But, we (h)  (hard)  think of their (i)  (tire)  efforts to make these inventions. We should be (j)  (thank)  to them.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) There are six seasons in Bangladesh, ?

(b)  Each season has its own features , ?

(c)  We hear new sound in each season, ?

(d)    Everything changes, ?

(e)    People also feel different weather in each season,

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Higher education is needed in our national life, (a)  now a question has risen (b)  it is a luxury. (c)  higher education is not a luxury, but the poorer section of people now think it to be so (d)  they cannot afford the educational expenses of their children. For the greater interest of the nation the government should (e)  help the meritorious students so that they can be highly educated.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

janie helped her father roast hot dogs on the campfire first she put a hot dog on a long stick next she held the stick so that the hot dog was just above the fire after a few minutes she turned the hot dog over finally she removed the hot dog from the fire and placed it in a bun 

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

nothing

With

of

show

remains 

superiors

an

conduct

a

Good manners form (a)  important part of our education. Our education (b)  incomplete if we don't learn good manners. In our behaviour (c)  other we must (d)  proper respect for them. We should have (e)  sense of fitness in our (f)  with others. We should show respect to our (g) . It is necessary for (h) __ disciplined society. Good manners cost us (i) . So, good manners should be a part (j)  our culture. 

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

The word "Pahela" means the first and Boishakh is the (a)  month of Bangla calender. The day is observed not (b)  in Bangladesh but (c)  in some other parts of the world. It is celebrated in West Bengal, Assam and Tripura. It is also (d)  in Australia and the UK. In Australia, the largest (e)  for Bangla new year is the Sydney Boishakhi Mela held (f)  Sydney Olympic park. In England, the Bangaless (g)  celebrate the day with a street (h)  in London. It is the (i)  Asian festival in Europe, (j)  Bangladesh and west Bengal.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Self-confidence

Helps

a man to reach the goal of life

It 

should 

one to lose his self-confidence

The lack of determination

Exercise

not enjoyable.

Success without self-confidence

Is

one of the invaluable human qualities.

One 

Leads

it in order to overcome the problem of life.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

run

spend

wear

have

Enjoy

Be

earn

Bring

Make

enrich

Money (a)  one happy unless it (b)  through fair means. There are people who (c)  a lot of money but it (d)  peace of mind to them. Their hours and days (e)  only for earning money. Thus they get used to (f)  after it till death. They (g)  their bags of money but their money is a liability to them. Costly dress is (h) by them but their costly dress cannot give them peace. On the other hand, the poor (i) happy though they do not have wealth or money. They (j)  the peace of mind.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"Have you seen your mother, Jerry?" "I see her every summer. She sends for me." I wanted to cry out. "Why are you not with her? How can she let you go away again?" He said, "She comes up here from Manville whenever she can. She does not have a job now." 

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a) Success will not come to one's life automatically. (Interrogative)

(b)  Do you know it? (Passive voice)

(c) Industry is the most important thing for success. (Comparative)

(d)    So it is called the mother of good luck. (Active voice)

(e)    An industrious boy will shine in life. (Complex)

(f)    A life with an assignment is an actual life. (Negative)

(g)  A man who is lazy always curses his lot for his misfortune. (Simple)

(h)  What a fool he is! (Affirmative)

(i)    None can receive any reward unless he works hard. (Simple)

(j)    It is evident that industry is one of the greatest virtues. (Positive)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a)    I can't understand why. 

(b)    Can you suggest where?

(c)    Do you mind if? 

(d)    I cannot justify why  ?       

(e)    I do not like the people who ?

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Patriotism means love for one's own country and people. It is a powerful sentiment and is a (a)  (selfish)  and noble virtue. A true patriot is a great asset for a nation. His (b)  (ideal)  gives him courage and strength. It (c)  (courage) him to sacrifice his life for the sake of (d)  (free)  and honor of his country. By (e)  (be)  a patriot, one can bring (f)  (prosper)  for one's country and remove her sufferings. But false (g)  (patriot)  expression is dangerous and (h)   (disaster) . Patriotism is (i)  (price)  but it must not supersede the feeling of (j)  (universe) love for humanity.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) I think you live in an extended family, ?

(b) Yes, I do. But I think a small family is not favourable for our mental growth, ?

(c) You are right, we have to spend most of the time alone in a house,  ? 

(d) This is because our parents cannot spare time for us,  ? 

(e) Let us live in an extended family as our grandparents did,  ? 

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Illiteracy is curse of our country. (a)  we are responsible for our being illiterate. (b)  our government has taken steps to remove illiteracy from the country. Illiteracy causes great harm to us. (c)  we do not understand, we cannot take steps to improve our poor condition. (d)  we are lagging behind. We are dependent on foreign grants. (e)   we are not aware of the importance of literacy, we will not be able to change our lot.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

we would like to go on an excursion can we have your permission sir said the students yes you can arrange it after the examination is over and you should choose a historical place for that replied the headmaster thank you sir

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

a

after

to

up

In

The

Strengthen

desire

It is (a)  instinct of everyone to climb (b)  the top in position and power. Man always hankers (c)  power. There is no other passion (d)  the world which is so universal as (e)  love of power. Power is the source of all (f) . Man tries his best to achieve it. However, excess of (g)  for power leads (h)  disaster. But people always rush after this power. Sometimes, (i)  whole nation or society is maddened by this passion. It tries to swallow  (j)  smaller and weaker neighbours.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Family provide psychological support to adult as well (a) - to the children. It is an important task of family to (b)  boredom and loneliness. Large family can give us this psychological (c) . But today kinship is (d) . Large extended families are giving (e) - to small, nuclear families. Here is less responsibilities towards relatives and here is less (f)  and cooperation. Children of such families are deprived of love and sympathy of (g) . As a (h) , they often suffer (i) psychological (j) .

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Bangladesh

Population problem

There

The government

creates

are

is

should take

a great problem in Bangladesh.

some causes behind overpopulation in Bangladesh.

proper steps to control the growth of population as soon as possible.

other problems like poverty, disease, illiteracy etc.

an overpopulated land.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

take

worry

Pray

Give

Offer

shuttle

remain

keep

Make

Do

Be

publish

With extreme competition everywhere parents are constantly (a)  about the results. This (b)  a common sight during the S.S.C. Examinations in thousands of families. Special prayers (c) in families having such an examinee. Parents (d)  special care of their children. They (e)  sure that their wards get along with studies without the slightest of problems even without mosquito bites. Parents (f)  to mazars and temples and (g)  for the examinees. Sometimes they (h)  cash money and kinds of their wards. Parents of an examinee usually (i)  worried until the result (j) . 

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

The man said to his son, "Where have you been so long and why are you wasting your time?" After a moment he said, "Will you not appear in the final exam?" "I went to my friend's house to borrow an essential book but he was not at home. So I had to wait for him," the son said.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)  Shumaya who reads in class IX is a brilliant student. (Simple)

(b)  She lives in a small family. (Negative)

(c)  No other member in her family is as busy as she. (Superlative)

(d)  Conditions in her house are very unfavourable. (Negative)

(e) She cannot concentrate on her study because of chaos and confusion in her family. (Compound)

(f) In spite of having a separate room of her own, she feels disturbed. (Complex)

(g)  She has to share her room with others. (Interrogative) 

(h)  She wishes she were born in a small family. (Exclamatory)  

(i)  The new-born baby of her aunt keeps her very busy. (Passive) 

(j) Her mother is helped in household chores by her. (Active)              

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a)  Everybody wants friends .

(b)    The heart formed for love cannot be happy without .

(c)    You cannot receive affection if .

(d)    You cannot find others to love you unless .

(e)    , everybody wants it.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

English is spoken all over the world, (a)  (office)  it is regarded as an (b)  (national)  language in the (c)  (global)  world. As an (d)  (dependent)  nation, we have to maintain our political, commercial and (e)  (culture)  relations with the rest of the world through English. So, English (f)  (wide)  the opportunity to deal with the globalised world. It promotes (g)  (nation)  co-relation and (h)  (brother)  with the other nations. For this reason, there is no (i)  (alternate)  of English language. In a word, we can't deny the (j)  (import)  of this language.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a)  You, he and I did the work,?

(b)  Rahim as well as Karim will do the work, ?

(c)  None is none on the world, ? 

(d)    When he came I left the class,?           

(e) Happy Birthday to you,? 

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Women are nowadays as important as men in society. They constitute nearly half of our total population. (a) , there can be no denying the fact (b)  they too possess equal rights and duties (c)  men do. They have noble missions to fulfil as men. (d)  they get opportunity, their genius, powers (e)  capacities will bloom fully.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

do you know the prisoner at the bar asked the judge yes answer the postmaster I saw him in london i knew him ever since he was a child                                                                   

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

with

in

write

by

To

A

the

Without

Michael was (a)  poor shepherd living (b)  Lake District of England. He was frugal and industrious. His wife Isabella was also hard working. Their son Luke was (c)  apple of their eye. He was a great comfort of them, (d)  their old age. But faced (e)  a sudden and unexpected financial crisis, they were compelled to live (f)  the company of their beloved son. Luke went to London to work. He was employed (g)  a business owned (h)  a relative. The relative was satisfied (i)  his work. A dutiful son, Luke (j)  home regularly. 

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Good conduct is a noble (a) . Our holy Prophet (sm) was indeed a (b)  of good conduct. He always prayed (c)  good conduct and (d)  of mind. It is the good conduct (e)  wins the love of others, makes the foe into (f) . It is essential for a (g)  society. It costs us (h)  but gives us many (i) . So we should (j)   it in our conduct with others.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Bangladesh

considerably during the medieval period

Its deeply rooted heritage

developed

a rich fictional legacy 

The three primary religions of Bangladesh

is

had a great influence on its culture and history

The people of Bangladesh

have

thoroughly reflected in its architecture, literature and music

Bangla literature

has

a rich, diverse culture

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

give

realize

provide

help  

are  

Destroy

do

 think

Cause

Face

Trees (a)  useful to man in three very important ways. They (b)  him with wood and other products, they (c)  him shade and they (d)  to prevent drought and floods. Unfortunately, in many parts of the world man has (e)  that the third of these services is the most important. People are (f)  harm to trees in many ways. They are (g)  forests. They hardly (h)  that present world is (i)  many environment problems of deforestation (j)  by humans. We need massive afforestation to save the earth. 

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"Why did you not go to school yesterday?" said the mother to the girl. "I was ill, mum," the girl said. "How are you today?" the mother said again. "Well," said the girl, "Don't worry for me."

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a) Bangladesh is a land of rivers. (Complex)

(b)  It is one of the smallest countries too. (Positive)

(c)  Its agriculture depends on these rivers only. (Complex)

(d)    These rivers are used for communication too. (Active)

(e)    These rivers are used not only for cultivation but for communication. (Negative)

(f)      These rivers are called the life line of our country for their assistance. (Compound)

(g)    These rivers are both a blessing and a curse. (Negative)

(h)    Sometimes these rivers bring about untold sufferings in our life causing flood. (Compound)

(i)      They take a devastating assume during rainy season. (Complex) 

(j) We should protect these rivers for our betterment. (Negative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a) Early rising means .

(b) One who gets up early .

(c) If a man rises early, .

(d) An early riser gets enough time to.

(e) It is a habit that .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Man can have (a)  (popular)  by means of service to people. People in power can have honour. But this honour will not last long if their behaviour is not good. When common people are (b)  (mental)  hurt by their (c)  (behaviour) , usually they do not express their feeling in front of them. But they make (d)  (criticize)  of their manners and (e)  (regard)  them later. Good deeds arid behaviour (f)  (noble) a person. His (g)  (praise)  activities (h)  (dear)  him to everyone. He does not (i)  (heart) people. On the contrary, he works for the (j)  (satisfy)  of the desires of the people.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a)  None can do this, ?

(b)    Let's discuss the matter again, ?

(c)    I sometimes help my mother, ?

(d)    Kindly do me a favour, ?

(e)    I have never seen him, ?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Liberty has to be obtained by a way of long drawn struggle, (a)  even a bloody war. But (b)  it is achieved the struggle or the war ends. Then comes the question of maintaining the liberty earned at a great cost and sacrifice. But to maintain the liberty of a nation is a very difficult task. It is even more difficult (c)  to achieve it. National liberty in the true sense is (d)  political and economic liberty (e)  freedom from poverty and illiteracy.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

one day meena and her parrot mithu climbed a tall tree to pick a mango she picked the mango and took it to her mother but her mother gave the larger share of the fruit to raju her brother. 

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

between

saying

Physical

of

on

an

personality

for

participation

Beneficial

Sports are very essential (a)  us. There are various types (b)  sports. Among them cricket, football, volleyball etc. are very popular. All types of sports are (c)  to us. There is a relation (d)  the body and mind. "A sound mind lives in a sound body," is a wise (e)  . In order to win success in life we should have sound health which depends (f)  regular (g)  in games and sports. Sports keep us (h)  fit. Sports exercise (i)  important influence in forming one's (j) .

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

It is difficult to forget (a)  day when my sister (b)  married and moved away. It happened (c)  3 March 2005 and I can (d)  vividly the wedding ceremony (e)  dinner and (f)  emotional farewell she took from me. She  was  my  father's favourite and he wanted her to be given away (g)  maximum pomp. But when she was to take farewell (h)  father it was (i)  most pitiable scene. I (j)  into loud crying. 

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Education

us how to earn well and how to spend well

It

is

be largely attributed to most people's inaccessibility to education

It

can

essential for any kind of development

No nation

teaches

prosper without education

The present socio-economic condition of Bangladesh

the backbone of a nation

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

express

make

want

Change

leave

find

observe

accept

declare

Orbit

Galileo was born in Italy in 1542. His father (a)  him to study medicine. But he became a professor of Mathematics (b)  his medicine course. Galileo observed the solar system with a telescope (c)  by himself and came to the conclusion that the earth and other planets orbit the sun. Previously Copernicus (d)  the same view which went against the Bible. The church forced Galileo to disown his view publicly but he did (e)  his real belief till his death in 1942. Though his view was not (f)  then, he was right in his observation. Later, the church (g)  him right. Nowadays, people of all classes can easily (h)  with more powerful telescope that earth and the planets (i)  the sun as seen and (j)  by Copernicus and Galileo.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"Comrades," said he, "Listen to me; for though I often talk nonsense, I can talk sound sense when I choose. Fortune has sent us this treasure that we may lead a life of ease, and we will spend it as lightly as we have come by it. Who could have guessed when we set out today that we should come by so fair a fortune?"

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)    Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa. (Comparative)

(b)    In fact, very few leaders in the world were as great as he. (Superlative)

(c)  All his life he struggled against apartheid. (Compound)

(d)    It was the government policy of racial segregation. (Negative)

(e)    The black were not treated kindly. (Affirmative)

(f)    The black were subjected to all sorts of indignities. (Complex)

(g)    Even dogs received much better treatment than the black. (Positive)

(h) The great leader vowed so that he could put an end to the inhuman practice. (Simple)

(i) He was thrown behind the prison bars. (Active)

(j) But the oppressive rulers could not break his spirit. (Passive)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a)  That honesty is the best policy .

(b)    An honest man is .

(c)    He may not be rich but.

(d)    Only honest way can lead the country .

(e)    Everybody should try.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Man is the supreme being of all (a)  (create) . Man has got (b)  (rational) . With it he can do or (c)  (do)  anything. In his mind there is the (d)  (expect)  of conquering anything difficult and (e)  (danger) . Hillary and Tenzing were not also (f)  (except) . They were not daunted of difficulties and dangers. All the dangers were (g)  (come)  to conquer the highest mountain in the world by them. They were not only brave but also (h)  (labour) . For their (i)  (brave)  and (j)  (hard)  their names have been written in history in respect.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) The mother loves her child, ?

(b) Let me come in, ?

(c)  A barking dog seldom bites, ?

(d)  How nice! ?

(e) Her father is a teacher, ?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

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

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

follow my example she said as we shook hands and never eat more than one thing for luncheon ill do better than that i retorted ill eat nothing for dinner tonight humorist she cried gaily jumping into a cab

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

select

From

To

for

of

profession

a

In

There are various kinds (a)  profession. So (b)  profession varies (c)  man to man. Selection of profession is very important (d)  a student. He faces difficulties (e)  choosing a right (f) . He is (g)  prefer a profession very carefully. If he can choose his profession accurately, he can shine (h)  life. (i)  good boy determines his profession very carefully. Having (j)  a profession he advances.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Freedom does not come automatically. People must raise them (a)  it. It must be earned (b)   it can be enjoyed. According to (c)  old idea, freedom means freedom (d)  foreign domination. "Freedom really means freedom (e)  want, disease and ignorance." (f)   real freedom, we must free our people (g)  want, disease and ignorance. We can (h)  our rightful place (i)  the modern world (j)  using all our resources and all our energies.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Emotion

It

Nobody

We all

So it

should

exists

be

above it

be controlled to work properly

subordinate to it

a silent killer

almost in everybody

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

finish

take

Help

Be

go

come

get

suffer

send

know

My dear X,

The news of your sudden admission into Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital (a)  me a back. I have learnt that you (b)  from gastric pain for about a week. I (c)  beside you in the hospital. But you (d)  my text examination (e)  on. It (f)  on the 2nd proximo. Immediately after the examination, I (g)  to meet you. I (h)  my younger brother, John to hand you some books. These (i)  you to remove your boredom, (j)not nervous.

Yours sincerely,

Y 

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

Sohel asked Alok, "Friend, have you ever visited the National Memorial at Savar in Dhaka? Wow, how splendid it is!" "Yes, I haven't yet gone there. But I must visit there after the SSC exam is over." "It has been built in memory of the martyrs of our Liberation War. May God bless their souls," Sohel said.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a) Traffic jam is the most serious problem in Dhaka city now. (Comparative)

(b) It has become a common affair in most of the cities and towns. (Negative)

(c) Sometimes this jam is so acute that it blocks more than a kilometer of a street. (Compound)

(d) It kills our valuable time.  (Passive)

(e) By taking some pragmatic steps we can solve this problem. (Complex)

(f) More wide roads can be constructed. (Active)

(g) Law should be implemented to ensure punishment. (Complex)

(h) Drivers who are experienced should be given license (Simple)

(i) Public awareness is more important than any other step. (Superlative) 

(j) Then life in Dhaka city will be very enjoyable. (Exclamatory) 

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a)  Truthfulness is a great virtue because .

(b)  One cannot command the respect of others unless .

(c)    One may succeed once or twice by telling a lie but.

(d)  if you are a liar.

(e)    So, it is a wise decision .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Answer to the questions in the examination should be to the point. You should not (a) (large)  your answers (b) (necessary) . When you write main ideas, you can (c) short your sentences. Only (d) (elaborate)  of the answers is simply a (e) (waste)  of time. This practice (f) (please)  the (g) (examine)  and they get (h) (irritate)  and do not want to give high marks. So, students are advised to be (i) (caution)  and to avoid (j) (relevant)  points in the answer.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a)  Nobody can ignore his lot, ?

(b) I am too weak to go, ?

(c) Let us do the work,  ?

(d) Happy birthday to you,  ?

(e) Birds fly in the sky, ?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Yesterday I went to the house of one of my friends. I wanted to meet him. (a) , I did not find him there (b)  he had already gone out. (c)  I talked to his mother (d)  left a note with her. (e)  I left the house.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

where are you going said the merchant i was coming to see you what do you want to earn my bread by the labour of my hands do you really want work said the merchant yes if you have any then follow me and carry a box from a shop to my house i do not see how i can do that said the youth

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

after

The

of

To

work

For

risk

lose

A

Most people long (a)  wealth. They think wealth brings happiness. But it often puts one (b)  trouble. A millionaire is (c)  very happy person, but his great wealth is a great responsibility. He may have many large estates and factories. He needs (d)  take great care (e)  them. There may be dispute between the millionaire and his (f) . It may invite one trouble (g)  another. This dispute may turn (h)  strike. In this case, (i)  millionaire may face the (j)  of a huge money. In spite of being rich, he therefore may not have an easy life.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Once there was (a)  old king. He was averse (b)  physical labour. As a result, he grew very fat and could not move from one place to another (c) . He called (d)  a doctor. The doctor could easily understand that the (e)  of the king is the root cause of his (f) . He (g)  that if he could reduce the obesity of the king, the king would feel well. But the only way to do this was to (h)  the king to do physical (i) . The doctor was afraid how he could ask a king (j)  physical labour.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

She 

contributed 

to our Bengali literature to a great extent

Begum Rokeya

Had

the pioneer in awakening Muslim women folk

Our nation

Was

born in Rangpur

Considers

her to be a great lady

a great eagerness for education from her childhood

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

sacrifice

achieve

struggle

rule

stamp

Strangle

be

consider

uphold

demonstrate

been

Demise

Bangladesh (a)  by world communities as a country of all possibilities. We can (b)  our lives with a view to (c)  the rightful position of our mother tongue and for (d)  freedom. On the other hand, we can (e)  our ungratefulness by killing the organizer of independent. We (f)  for democracy arid subsequently strangle it while in (g)  the country. We can become frequently world champion in corruption. Again we vow to (h)  out it from our national life. We have already (i)  successful to bolt the spot of being the most corrupt in the world. What a strange nation we (j) !

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

The teacher became very angry with the students and said, "Why have you again disturbed the class in this way? I have told you before that when I am speaking, you should be silent. Leave the room and don't return again today." "We are extremely sorry sir. Please pardon us," they said.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)  Water is one of the most useful elements in nature. (Positive) 

(b)    It is a very important asset. (Exclamatory)

(c)    We cannot pass a single day without water. (Interrogative)

(d)    Its main source is the rain that, builds streams, lakes and rivers. (Compound)

(e)    We have rain during the monsoon. (Complex)

(f)      Heavy rainfall often causes flood. (Passive)

(g)    Crops are damaged. (Active)

(h)    Our winter is dry. (Negative)

(i)    Does rainless winter bring good harvest? (Assertive)

(j)    We can grow more crops if we can make the best use of rain. (Simple)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a)  When the beggar came to me, .

(b)    If you invited me, .

(c) She will swim after .

(d)  As he was ill, . 

(e) The old woman is so weak .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Road accidents have (a)  (recent)  become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents many persons fall a victim to (b)  (timely)  death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur because of the (c)  (violate) of traffic rules by (d)  (skilled)  drivers and (e)  (conscious)  passers-by. Many (f)  (licensed)  and (g)  (fault)  vehicles run on the streets. These vehicles (h)  (danger)  the (i)   (safe)  of passengers and the passers-by. But many of us are (j)  (aware)  of this danger.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a)  Mina needs to study a lot, ?

(b)  Let them discuss the matter, ?

(c)    He put the book on the table,?

(d)    Nobody can deny death, ?                             

(e)  Neither of them could do the work, ?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

It is often said that our large population is our number one problem. (a)  it is not true. (b) , large population can be turned into a unique manpower in a country. (c)  China can be cited, (d)  her population is more than 1200 million, she is progressing day by day. (e)  we are lagging behind.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

my name is hasan jamil i was born in bangladesh i have completed my higher education from dhaka university i love my country most it is a beautiful country

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

reflect

A

in

the

at

an

enchanting

From

The Kuakata beach lies (a)  the southern extremity of Bangladesh. It is one of (b)  rarest beaches of the world that allows us to have (c)  full view of sunrise and sunset. The (d)  of sunrise and sunset in the water of (e)  Bay of Bengal is really (f) . The scene captivates human mind. The beach is not far from (g)  Sunderbans. It has charming coconut groves (h)  the background. It is also a sanctuary of migratory birds. Many birds (i)  the north come in winter here. So travellers can have (j)  extra pleasure.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

On an average, people in the (a)  are exposed to sound ranging from 30 to 90 decibels or even more. A study in Japan has found that (b)  who (c)  in the  city were exposed to almost the same amount of sound that a factory worker was  (d)   to at his/her (e)  . The occupations that the study (f)  to be the noisiest were factory work, truck driving and primary school (g)  . Many developed countries are trying to  (h)   sound pollution by (i)   town planning and  developing   (j)  awareness

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Television

also used for distance learning

It

are

not only enjoyable but also highly educative

Television programmes

is

a television set today

They

have

the widespread source of entertainment now

All families

telecast on numerous channels

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

attain

Make

establish

obey

perform

connect

bring

pass

Parents and children (a)  a family. They (b)  with one another by blood, love and affection. The children (c)  through the days of infancy without the loving care of their parents. It is the parents who (d)  them up, nourish them, nurse them in sickness, give them proper educational help to get (e)  in life. Parents have to (f)  their duties so that their children can (g) . But children have certain duties to be (h)  by them for (i)  prosperity. They must (j)  their parents.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"Whom can I trust with my riches during our absence?" asked Mostofa to his son. "My friend, the Armenian of course. He is the most honest man in Damaskas," his son said. "Ok. I'll accept your suggestion for once".

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)    The postman is the most familiar figure. (Use positive degree)

(b)    Very few persons are as eagerly waited as he. (Use comparative degree)

(c)    Everyday we see him when he goes on a khaki dress. (Simple)

(d)    He delivers letters, money orders, parcels, etc to the addresses. (Passive)

(e)    He must go from one house to another in fair weather or foul. (Negative)

(f)      He renders valuable service to us. (Complex)

(g)    He attends the office in time. (Interrogative) 

(h)    He opens the mail bags to sort the letters. (Compound)

(i)      But he is very much neglected. (Exclamatory) 

(j)      We should pay him due respect. (Passive)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a) Honesty is the best policy that.

(b) An honest man is .

(c)  He may not be rich but . 

(d) Only honest way can lead the country.

(e)    Everybody should try .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

English is used as a common language for global (a)  (communicate) . As it is used in more than sixty countries (b)  (office) , it is regarded as an (c)  (national)  language. As an (d)  (dependent)  nation, we have to maintain our political, commercial and (e)  (culture)  relations with the rest of the world through English. Thereby, English (f)  (wide)  the opportunity to deal with globalised world. It promotes international (g)  (relation)  and (h)  (brother) . For being a (i)  (globe)  citizen, there is no alternative of English. A good command of English is very essential to get a good job with better salary. In short, English is a must for (j)  (nourish)  in life.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) What a brilliant result you have made, ?

(b) We feel proud of you, ?

(c) Thank you, Rabin, ?

(d) All credits go to my parents and teachers. I am grateful to them,?

(e) Right you are. We ought to remain ever grateful to them,?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Man is a social being. He wants a person with whom he can mix and converse freely, exchanging thoughts and ideas. (a)  a man naturally seeks the society of those who are like himself in their taste and inclination. (b)  we mix with the good (c)  the noble, it will ennoble us too. Our character can (d)  be judged from that of our companions. (e)  we may be taking to evil ways, a true companion will try his best to correct us.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

have you heard the name of baf shaheen college located at potenga chittagong mr nasir uddin principal of the college is a man of principle if you come to enjoy the patenga sea-beach you can explore it the college is run by bangladesh air force

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

to

A

for

In

Work

prepare

the

  By

It is useful (a)  students to take part (b)  social service. (c)  taking part (d)  social service, they can benefit themselves as well as (e)  nation. Student life is (f)  period of (g)  for future life. If the students do some social (h) , they will be better prepared for giving service (i)  the nation on completion of their education. As they students have no family burden and as they get enough time during the large vacation, they can do (j)  great deal of work for the people.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Language (a)  a very important role in the life of human beings. We use language from the (b)  we wake up in the morning (c)  we go to bed at night. We use language (d)  different purposes. We use language to (e)  our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to (f)  our message or to pass (g)  information to others. In short, language is (h)  present in our activities. It is (i)  inseparable part of (j)  we are, what we do and believe.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

A student

cherish

to work to materialize any ambition

Almost all of us

having

a particular ambition

One

may

a particular ambition needs to study

Ambition

means

desire to achieve something

One's ambition

needs

be materialized and sometimes hindered

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

make

Quicken

bring

have

Occupy

deepen

gain

transmit

be

change

Information technology has (a)  the process of globalization. In the field of information technology internet has (b)  greatly. It has (c)  the world smaller and (d)  the world within our reach. It can (e)  information within a short time. It (f)  also (g)  a great change in banking sectors. It has (h)  our knowledge and (i)  our life pattern. So, we cannot help (j)  knowledge of it.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"Have you done your homeworks?" the mother said to the daughter. "No, I've forgotten," said the daughter. "That's very bad. You must be more careful about your homeworks. By doing so, you can't expect to do well in your studies," said the mother.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)  The other sailors were very angry with the old man who had shot the albatross. (Make compound sentence)

(b)    They thought that they were the most endangered persons in the world. (Use comparative degree)

(c)    They blamed him for their sufferings and thirst. (Use passive voice)

(d)    They cursed him and hung the dead albatross round his neck as a punishment. (Make simple sentence)

(e)    The next few days were very terrible. (Make exclamatory sentence)

(f)    They found water nowhere. (Make interrogative sentence)

(g) The sailor's throats were so dry that they could not speak. (Make simple sentence)

(h) Their eyes hurt with looking across the bright, glassy sea, watching all day long for a ship to come to help them. (Make complex sentence)

(i)  Suddenly they saw a ship which was coming towards them. (Making simple sentence) 

(j) Seeing the boat, they thought it as the blessing of God. (Make compound sentence)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a) We work hard so that.

(b)  If we are not industrious .

(c)  A man who leads an idle life.

(d) An idle man can never help people and so .

(e)  We know the proverb that .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Nobody is (a)  (mortal)  on earth. We are (b)  (account)  to God for our deeds. So it is (c)  (wise)  to lead an (d)  (pious)  life on earth. Moreover, it is (e)  (probable)  that man can escape death. As death is inevitable, we must do something noble to be in the heart of people even after our death. For this purpose, we should (f)  (proper)  use our talent and full (g)  (potential)  to achieve our (h)  (desire)  goal. We must keep in mind that this goal should be (i)  (help)  to others, (j)  (important)  should be given to prepare us ready to carry out our individual duty. 

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a)  You had been to Dhaka during the winter holiday, Shilpi, ?

(b) Your brother also stays in Dhaka,  ?

(c)    How nicely he sings,  ?

(d) The brave deserve the fair,  ?

(e)    The body hardly keeps silent,  ?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

A mirror was found in a paddy field by a farmer. (a)   this farmer (b)  anybody else in the area had ever seen a mirror. (c) , when the farmer looked into the mirror, he was surprised to see a man looking straight at him. Now this farmer very resembled his father (d)  had died a few years ago. He thought (e)  it was his father.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

over was called two batsmen walked to each other too much bouncers whispered tamim hang on inspired mushfique fixing his helmet. 

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

in

for

of

life

A

The

when

reap

sow

Youth is (a)  best time of (b) . This is the time (c)  it is most important (d)  one to remember the maxim, As you (e) , so shall you reap. One must sow (f)  seeds of industry, truthfulness, honesty and other virtues (g)  this season to (h)  the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in (i)  man at this time lasts throughout the rest (j)  his life and moulds his future.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Ours is (a)  small country. But it is full (b)  natural resources. We need (c)  utilize these resources properly because its prosperity depends on (d)  proper utilization of these resources. We should not waste our time (e)  laziness. It cannot do (f)  good to the country. It is our duty to build (g)  this country. (h)  this, we need to work hard. We also need to be (i)  educated to meet time's demand. We must create a dedicated generation to represent it (j)  the world. For this, our education system must be upgraded. 

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

An educated mother

is 

largely indebted to its educated mothers

A child

plays

an important role to build up an educated nation

If the mother

grows

educated her children will be educated

An educated nation

always in touch of its mother

A child

up in contact with its mother usually

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

fight

think

suspend

name

be

ask

call

be

call

reply

give

call

Once Edison (a)  from his school for two days. His parents were (b)  in. The issue (c)  fighting. Little Edison was (d)  the reason. The reply, you may (e)  today, was amazing. The boy (f)  because few of his friends (g)  him 'Pele.' He disliked it as he had been (h)  after the great scientist Edison. He took pride in the name. However, the suspension (i)  over, he returned to school. But he found disappointedly that now all his friends (j)  him 'Pele' to irritate him. Can you identify this boy?

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

The stranger said to the boy, Will you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" "Yes. I will. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?" the boy said. "I do not want to stay here, but I only want a meal,"   the stranger replied. The boy said,"Follow me." 

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Make interrogative sentence)

(b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Make affirmative sentence)

(c) Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. (Make positive sentence)

(d) But today many of them lead a very miserable  life. (Make complex sentence)

(e) If we take proper steps, their condition may improve. (Make simple sentence)

(f) Their allowance should be increased. (Use active voice)

(g) We should respect them. (Use passive voice)

(h) We should never forget their sacrifice. (Make affirmative sentence)

(i) We should regard their sacrifice. (Make negative sentence)

(j) The freedom fighters are the real heroes. (Make complex sentence)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a) provided the weather is fine.

(b) The man was given the job after.

(c) The old man walks slowly lest.

(d) Be truthful if .

(e) Scarcely had the assembly begun.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

The aim of education is the (a)  (harmony)  development. But (b)  (book)  knowledge is (c)  (sufficient)  in this regard. Without co-curricular (d)  (active)  the full blooming of body, mind and soul is (e)  (possible) . Including debate (f)  (publish)  of magazine, (g)  (culture)  activities they also (h)  (rich)  students with (i)  (modest) , diligence, (j)  (polite) , etc.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) Tafsir, Parto and Sudipto decided to make a journey by boat, they all would arrive at the ghat at 10 a.m. Tafsir said to them, "Don't be late tomorrow, ?

(b) Asif had a target to finish the lesson within 2 hours. But he has not. Then he says to himself, "How time does fly, ?

(c)  If Samin had a car, he would go on a long drive, ?

(d) When Ismail ended the story, every student became astonished, ?

(e)  To make a good result, Sujon and Tarek will study sharing their problems. Sujon said to Tarek,'"It is a good idea, ?"

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Where there is a will, there is a way. This proverb is necessarily true. People hate their fate (a)  they cannot get the result as their wishes. But (b)  a man works intentionally for building his future, success will touch him definitely. There is no magic power. (c)  it is the magic of hard work. (d)  when one gets success, fortune will side him too. The unlucky people rebuke the fate. (e)  there is no alternative to hardwork.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

do not worry about a few mistakes said the teacher you can learn a lot through your mistakes do we learn from our mistakes asked the boy yes we learn

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

of

fear

With

a

In

get

the

A good man is (a)  man of character. His polite behaviour is (b)  great asset because he can win the heart (c)  other people around him, no matter whether he is all he deals with. He behaves well (f)  even those who are rude towards him because he hates to behave rudely. One who pretends to be polite cannot be polite (g)  all circumstances. But (h) man who is really polite does not (i)  to be polite whatever be (j)  provocation.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

In addition (a)  its economic contribution, (b)  expansion of garment industry (c)  Bangladesh has (d)  noticeable. Social changes (e)  bringing. More than 1.12 million women (f)  labour force. These working women now enjoy (g)  better status in (h)  family. (i)  working women can now choose when to (j)  married or become mothers. They can participate in family decision making.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Ambition

Work

to be competitive too

Almost all of us

Needs

successful in life if one sits idly

One needs to

can never be

a particular ambition

One's ambition

means 

hard to materialize any ambition

One

Cherish

desire to achieve something

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

become

respect

gain

build

hesitate

have

dishonour

avoid

lack

distinguish

There are various kinds of qualities which (a)  a good man from a bad man. The aggregates of these noble qualities of head and heart (b)  character. A man of character (c)  a real prince among men. He (d)  by all. On the other hand, a characterless man (e)  everywhere. A characterless man (f)  vast wealth, but he (g)  people's compliments. Such a man (h)  honesty, tolerance and love for others. He (i)  to cheat people. So people always try (j)  him.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

A fruit seller said, "Which fruits would you need? I have apple from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, grapes from Kashmir, etc." The customer said, "What fruits do you have of our country?" The seller said, "Yes, I have coconut, guava, jackfruits, etc." The customer said, "I want one kg of guava as it will be the substitute of Australian apple."

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)  It was twenty years ago and I was living in Paris. (Simple)

(b) I had a tiny apartment in the Latin Quarters overlooking a cemetery. (Compound)

(c) I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together. (Complex) .

(d)    A lady had read a book of mine and had written to me about it. (Simple)

(e)    I answered thanking her. (Compound)

(f)    Presently I received from her another letter. (Passive)

(g)  In it, she expressed her desire to have a chat with me. (Interrogative)

(h)  Foyot's is one of the most expensive restaurants in Paris. (Positive) 

(i)    Only the French senators eat there. (Negative)

(j) It was so far beyond my means that I had never, thought of going there. (Compound) 

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a)  is one of the greatest virtues of a man.

(b) A man who is truthful .

(c)  we can't shine in life.

(d)  It is better for us to.

(e)    Nothing can daunt a person who is accustomed to .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Courtesy is a virtue. It goes without saying that courtesy costs nothing but gives a lot. So we should possess this virtue. That is we must have (a)  (polite) . People will (b)  (respect)  and (c)  (like)  us if we are (d)  (courteous) . Nobody likes (e)  (courtesy) . We should try to be gentle from our student life. We can win the heart of our enemy by being (f)  (courtesy) . We can ensure the (g)  (move)  of hatred and anger by (h)  (brace)  our enemy. Courtesy can eradicate the (i)  (bit)  relationship and improve mutual understanding and (j)  (cordial)  among people.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a)  Physical exercise means systematic and methodical movement of our limbs. Without it, we cannot enjoy sound health, ?

(b) Since he is a brilliant student, we hope he will make a good result, ?

(c)  Rasel wants to improve in English. So, his teacher said to him, "Read story books written in English, -?"

(d) They were gossiping with each other, suddenly one of them said, "Let's go out for a walk, ?"

(e) Shafiq can't complete his lessons because of his idleness. So, his teacher said to him, "Those who idle their time away lag behind, ?"

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Tea plants grow well on hillsides (a)  the rainfall is abundant (b)  water does not stand. In the rainy season, tea seeds are at first sown in a nursery. Tea seedlings are then transplanted over vast areas in rows at short intervals. (c)  at a certain stage in its growth, twigs are carefully pruned (d)  it cannot reach to the height more (e)  three to five feet or so.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

what can i teach you asked nasiruddin we dont know replied the students you are students but you dont know anything so i cant teach you anything said nasiruddin

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

a 

The

precious

For

Great

have

wise

which

off

Time is very (a)  thing. Time (b)  is lost once lost forever. There is (c)  proverb, Time and tide wait for none. It is time which does not (d)  the relative feelings. It does not wait (e)  anyone if it is not used (f)  . It is really essential to realize (g)  importance of time in our life. Those who have become (h)  would make proper use of time. They never put (i)  their work for tomorrow. Thats why they have contributed (j)  lot to the society.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

(a)  three-fourths of all children in Bangladesh live (b)  the poverty line. Child mortality (c)  very high. Poverty, inadequate housing, malnutrition, shortage of pure drinking water, primary health care, teenage motherhood, etc (d)  the causes (e)  (f)  high infant mortality. Child trafficking has become (g)  regular phenomenon. Many children are (h)  used (i)  camel jockeys (j)  the Gulf countries.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Friction between teenagers and parents

be

can

certainly occur in all times

It

common features of the teenagers

One obvious reason

the transition from dependence to independence

Another source of friction

very common

Moreover, moody and sulky  behaviours

the difficult behaviours of the adolescents

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

bestow 

have

owe

be

belong

enable

cause

lose

show

grow

We (a)  our nature for (b)  us with her gifts lavishly. We (c)  a large area of land but the negligible area of land that (d)  to us is very fertile. We (e)  ungrateful to her. But our activities (f)  that we have (g)  ungrateful to our soil. We are constantly (h)  soil pollution by our unwise activities. As a result, our fertile land is (i)  its fertility which has (j)  us to grow corps easily.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

Mother said to me, "Why are you reading this hour? Don't you think that it is the time for prayer?" "I've forgotten." I said to her. She said, "Remember, prayer is always good for our mind and body. Let us go for a walk after saying prayer."

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)    Very few problems in Bangladesh are as great as illiteracy. (Superlative)

(b)  Illiteracy creates all the rest problems of the country. (Passive)

(c) Literacy and education are different thing. (Negative)

(d) Literacy is the ability to read and write. (Complex)

(e) But education covers development of mind and taste which is done through study. (Simple)

(f) Literacy is so important that it is called the platform of education. (Compound)

(g) But the rate of literacy is not high. (Affirmative)

(h) Our rate of literacy is less than that in Sri Lanka and India. (Positive)

(i) So, it is the duty of the educated people to contribute in literacy. (Interrogative)

(j) The government must be sincere to eradicate illiteracy from the country. (Negative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a)  Walk very carefully lest .

(b)  Man cannot live alone and so .

(c)  If anybody faces a problem, .

(d)  The traffic jam is so unbearable that .

(e)  Yesterday my uncle had an accident while .

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Bangladesh is a small country but has a huge (a)  (populate) . Most people here live below the poverty line and cannot therefore afford to educate their (b)  (child) . Many poor children either dropout school just after a few years or (c)  (simple)  do not go to school at all. (d)  (spite)  this (e)  (situate)  we have far too many students to educate. (f)  (compare)  to the number of institutions (g)  (avail) . Bangladesh needs more schools, colleges and universities to provide for the increasing number of students but owing to (h)  (finance)  constraints, the (i)  (govern)  cannot build the requisite number of (j)  (education)  institution.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a)  Know thyself, ?

(b) Neither he nor his brothers joined the function, ?

(c) Each of students should be studious, ?

(d)  Not only Mithila but also her classmates made an excellent result, ?

(e) Eva along with her friends joined the study tour, ?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

(a)  I was born in a village, I passed my childhood in a town. (d)  my birth my parents became worried about my education (c)  there was no good school in the village. (d)  I was four, we started living in our district town (e)  I got admitted in a good school there.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

i have one word to say to you said the lawyer either take my advice or walk out of my chamber thank you said the client i am leaving your chamber

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

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. 0.5×10=5

in

the

 preserve

A

 grow

out

for

from

Students should observe (a)  laws of health. They should rise (b)  the bed early (c)  the morning and go (d)  for (e)  walk. Besides these, they should take care to perform all those things which are useful for the (f)  of health. They should take part in games and sports regularly . These are essential (g)  their physical and mental (h) . They should also follow (i)  rules of health because health is (j)  root of all happiness.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Time and tide wait (a)  none. None can call it back. (b)  man can get back his (c)  money and health but cannot get back his lost time. Time (d)  lost is lost forever. So we should make (e)  best use of our time. We must do our work (f)  time. If we put off our work (g)  tomorrow, we may not get time to do it at all. There are some people who pass time (h)  nothing. They cannot prosper (i)  life. They have to depend (j)  others.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

It

psychological or ethical nature

Character

Be

the crown of life

It also

means

the amalgamation of some good features

Character of a person

Hates

a man without character

Everybody

mental or moral qualities of a person, a community, a race, etc

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

launch

be

Satisfy

achieve

See

make

inspire

result

carry

land

Man has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He (a)  with what he has known and (b) . He wants to know and see more and more. The curiousity to know more (c)  him to undertake and (d)  out hard and dangerous tasks which eventually (e)  in epoch-making discovering. In the fields of science and technology man in the meantime (f)  what (g)  once inconceivable. Man has already (h)  on the moon and (i)  a journey to the Mars. Science has (j)  the impossible possible.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"Mom, I want to be first in the class, like my friend Redwan but I always get the second place," Ratul told his mother one day. "You will practise writing after reading," the mother suggested. "Really? Why didn't I think of this before?" sighed Ratul.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a)    I had exactly sixty thousand taka in the bank. (Complex)

(b)    Only those boys who will work hard will succeed. (Simple)

(c)    He came home in order that he might see you. (Compound)

(d)    Nobody had seen her smile. (Voice)

(e)    Only he who was pure in heart could be perfectly just. (Negative)

(f) What a fall was there, my students! (Assertive)

(g) This newspaper has a bigger circulation than any other morning paper. (Superlative)

(h) He is not only intelligent but also laborious. (Simple)

(i) I am glad that you have come. (Compound)    

(j) Take care of your health. (Passive) 

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5 

(a) We should learn English because .

(b)  Our students are afraid of learning English as .

(c)    Unless we learn English . 

(d)    For higher education, we need to learn English because .

(e)    It is time we . 

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5(10=5

Greenhouse effect is serious (a)  (globe)  problem. It is a process by which thermal (b)  (radiate)  from earth's surface is absorbed by (c)  (atmosphere)  greenhouse gases. There are many causes of greenhouse effect. (d)  (deforest)  and destroying forests, rapid (e)  (grow)  of unplanned industries, evaporation, pollution, increase of temperature, etc. are the (f)  (contribute)  to greenhouse effect. Too many people need (g)  (add)  things for their (h)   (survive) . They cut down trees to built their houses, furniture, boats, etc. It brings natural (i)  (balance). We all must be (j)  (care)  to reduce it.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a)  The Headmaster and secretary attended the meeting,?   

(b)  Everybody is liable to error, ? 

(c)  We shall visit the National Memorial soon,?

(d)  He has few friends,? 

(e)    Rumour spread all over the country,? 

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

(a)  it was a cold evening, everything seemed enticing to Soroni. "The dying day, the distant tune of flute, dingy little cottages, dark greenery, all must have the power to enchant people, "she thought. All are (b)  inviting (c)  entertaining (d)  she wondered how she could ignore this beauty. (e)  she entered her grandmother's small cottage, she surrendered herself to the affectionate embrace of the little lady.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

o my dear lady said fardinand i dare not i must finish my task before i take rest you will sit down i will carry your logs the while said miranda