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Model Test-6. Sub Code 1 0 8
Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory); 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100
[N.B.–The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
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
attract fallen through and subconscious when its special childhood at
A man cannot remember everything that happened in his (a) . But certain events are vivid in his (b)  mind.
They sometimes peep (c)  his mind's eye. Very simple and trifling things are the centre of (d)  to a child.
When a man grows up, he may laugh (e)  those things. For example, at the age of 6 or 7, when children's teeth
start to fall, they start looking for a rat's hole, (f)  in villages. Because they have heard that if they put the (g) 
tooth in a rat's hole, the rat will give them one of (h)  teeth. Believing that they find out a rat's hole (i)  put
the fallen tooth inside it. This incident makes them laugh (j)  they grow up.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5 10=5
Once a farmer had a great desire (a) — land. One day (b) — to the landlord, he wanted some land (c) — he
might live in comfort. The landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by
running (d) — sunset. The farmer became very pleased (e) — that. Next morning, he started running as (f) — as
he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and the sun was (g) — to set. He ran with his last strength but
became very tired and fell (h) — dead. He was (i) — there. Then the wise man remarked – a man needs just as
much land as it will be enough (j) — his grave.
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 15=5
Education all the development efforts.
An educated man can play a role in removing illiteracy.
After all he/she is play a significant role to build up a nation.
Illiteracy hampers a precondition for development.
An uneducated man a burden of a nation.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 10=5
stay come be conquer chain arrange wait make welcome offer
Time is compared to a gypsy who (a) — anywhere for long. The poet (b) — time to be his guest for a day. He
(c) — time many valuable gifts and honour. He offers bells (d) — of the best silver for his horse and a golden
ring for himself. He will (e) — a peacock dance in honour of time. But time is a thing that never stays. The
greatest tragedy is that it never (f) — back. It never (g) —. Man has been able to (h) — the world but he (i) —
by the time. He (j) — nothing but a puppet to the power of time.
5. Re-write the following passage in the reported speech. 5
On reaching his house the child said, "Hurrah! Finally, I am at my house." He said to the old man, "Thank you
for your kind help! May God bless you with good health and long life!" The old man said, "Good bye! Child."
and went away.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 110=10
(a) Once two women quarrelled over a baby, each claiming the baby as her own. (Compound)
(b) As the dispute could not be settled, they were brought before a judge for a settlement. (Simple)
(c) The judge left no stone unturned to solve the problem. (Affirmative)
(d) He also tried his best to make them accept the truth but both clung to their claims. (Simple)
(e) The wise judge then ordered the executioner to cut the baby into two equal parts. (Passive)
(f) At this, one woman remained quiet but the other one cried out in sorrow. (Complex)
(g) The real mother did not want her son to be killed. (Interrogative)
(h) So, she decided to leave her demand. (Passive)
(i) The fake mother gladly accepted the proposal. (Negative)
(j) Then, the judge gave the baby to the weeping mother and punished the other one. (Simple)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Why he came here .
(b) He was so angry that .
(c) Would you mind ?
(d)  I would solve the problem.
(e) He confirmed that .
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8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parentheses. 0.5×10=5
Those who live a (a) — (luxury) — life are often (b) — (different) — to the miseries of the poor. They enjoy
life in (c) — (amuse) — and (d) — (merry) —. They are (e) — (centered) — people. They have little (f) —
(realize) — to the (g) — (told) — sufferings of the poor. They remain (h) — (care) — to their sufferings. They
feel (i) — (comfort)  to work for their (j) — (better) .
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 15=5
(a) He hardly bet on such issue, —?
(b) The mother rose in her to see the pathetic sight, —?
(c) Everyone burst out in laughter, —?
(d) Either you or I am right, —?
(e) The sick felt unhappy, —?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 15=5
Rokeya is a Bangladeshi girl (a) — is about to finish her school. (b) — she has no hope of going to college. Her
parents are (c) — illiterate (d) — superstitious. (e) —, they think that educating girls is a waste of time and money.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
You look a little bit like my mother he said but you were only four Jerry when you came here do you remember
her face all these years my mother lives in mannville have you seen her lately said she
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you are Shafiul/Alpona. You have seen an advertisement for the post of a Graphics Designer of a
renowned fashion house. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8
13. Write an email to the UNO to set up a charitable dispensary. 10
14. Write a paragraph on "Benefits of Early Rising". 10
15. Write a composition on "Students and Social Service". 12

Model Test-7. Sub Code 1 0 8

Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory); 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100
[N.B.–The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
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 words. You
may need to use one word more than once: 0.5 10=5
history at boost economic south contribute vista the aid turbulent
(a) — Padma multi-purpose bridge has opened a new era in the (b) — of Bangladesh. This mega project has been
implemented without any foreign (c) —. 21 (d) — districts were cut off from the capital by the (e) — Padma river.
Now, the bridge has opened the new (f) — of trade and commerce. Besides, tourism is going to (g) — up. All these
will (h) — a lot to our (i) — growth and surely reduce the poverty of those areas. The construction of the bridge,
which was our long cherished dream, (j) — last came true.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0.5 10=5
King Solomon had a great (a) — for his wisdom. Once the Queen (b) — Sheba wanted to test how wise he was.
She brought two kinds of flowers. One was the floral wreath of (c) — flower and the other was of (d) — flower.
Sheba asked the king to differentiate (e) — the flower wreaths. Solomon did not answer instantly. He thought
for a (f) —. There were bees outside. He told someone (g) — open the window. The bees came in and sat on the
real flowers. The wreaths could be (h) — by Solomon. (i) — the identification of real flowers by the king made
the Queen (j) — impressed.
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 15=5
Environment pollution walk to control the alarming pollution.
In our cities, air must be taken one of the greatest problems in this modern age.
Water has become on in both urban and rural areas is polluted by garbage.
Even the ground we be also polluted in various ways in our country.
Measures constantly being polluted by smoke of factories and vehicles.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 10=5
nurture do walk make evaluate come march contribute give participate
Women today (a) — equally in society. If the big number of population (b) — and (c) — good education, they
certainly (d) — better both in houses and in the offices. A nation (e) — further if male and female-folks (f) —
together. This is undoubtedly true that women (g) — to family individually. But they (h) — out of the precincts
of the family and (i) — in the activities of the society. So formal, non-formal education, trainings are obviously
necessary. To meet the need of the society women are to provide with education and training so that they (j) —
valuable contribution to the development of the society.
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5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Where is my son?" said the grocer. "A crow carried your son away", said the fruit-seller. "You liar, how can a
crow carry such a big boy?" "Just the same way as mice can eat away the balance and weights."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 110=10
(a) Dhaka is an old city. (Complex)
(b) Dhaka stands on the famous river Buriganga. (Compound)
(c) It bears a rich heritage. (Exclamatory)
(d) Mughal Emperor Jahangir set up this city. (Passive)
(e) It is called the city of mosque. (Active)
(f) It is the most modern city of Bangladesh. (Positive)
(g) Everybody wants to live in Dhaka. (Interrogative)
(h) But those who dwell in this city are the victims of pollution now. (Simple)
(i) Would that this pollution could be reduced! (Assertive)
(j) We must keep the city neat and clean. (Negative)
7. Complete the following sentences: 15=5
(a) Education is the only way which —.
(b) It paves the way —.
(c) — we can make them skilled workers.
(d) We can make them skilled workers —.
(e) The conscious people should play a vital role to —.
8. Complete the following text with suffixes prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis:
0.5 10=5
The motive behind all (a) — (invent) is to make human life (b) — (comfort). But if they are not used (c) —
(proper), they become the source of (d) — (comforts). Similarly, a loudspeaker was invented to reach the voice
of the (e) — (speak) to all the audience in a function. But nowadays this (f) — (use) instrument has turned into
an object of annoyance. The students are the worst (g) — (suffer) as they fail to concentrate their attention on
studying. The owners (h) — (entire) forget that the (i) — (education) institutions, offices, hospitals and other (j)
— (organizes) are situated on the streets.
9. Make tag questions of the following statements: 15=5
(a) Most of the students who fail in English don’t have strong foundation over grammar, —?
(b) They read only to pass the examination, —?
(c) Teachers should motivate them to learn the basic things, —?
(d) They can’t help learning grammar, —?
(e) Moreover, practice is essential too, —?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 15=5
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.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
The traveller said can you tell me the way to the nearest inn the peasant said yes do you want one in which you
can spend the night the traveller said I do not wish to stay there but I only want a meal
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you are Dilshad/Dilnaz and you have recently completed your [Link] degree from a recognised
university. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in The Daily Ittefaq for the post of a Medical Representative
in Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of a Medical
Representative. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Alif/Alifa, a student of Ishwarganj Modern High School, Mymensingh. There is no
common room in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a
common room. 10
14. Write a paragraph on 'Your School Magazine'. 10
15. Write a composition on 'Your Future Plan'. 12
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Model Test-8. Sub Code 1 0 8

Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory); 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
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.
0.5 10=5
develop towards fear conscious punish for be both
Nowadays parents are very (a)  of the harmful effects of (b)  on children. Child psychologists think that (c) 
physical and mental punishment can be disastrous (d)  a child's growth and (e)  . It may lead to (f)  and
hatred of the person who (g)  the child. Again if a child (h)  punished, he may lack initiative. He may also feel
hostile (i)  others. So, rude behaviour may gradually (j)  in him.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word in each blank. 0.5 10=5
Modern civilization is the (a)  of science. Science has worked (b)  a magician in the world. We can't do
even a (c)  day without the help of science. Many quick means (d)  communication like telephone, telex,
fax, telegram, satellite, etc. are (e)  greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one
corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f)  eye. Science has brought about a revolutionary (g)  in
all fields. In the field of medical science, (h)  has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) 
diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) .
3. Make five meaningful sentences from the table. 15=5
Self-confidence helps a man to reach the goal of life.
It should exercise one to lose his self-confidence.
The lack of determination is not enjoyable.
Success without self-confidence leads one of the invaluable human qualities.
One it in order to overcome the problems of life.
4. Complete the following passage with suitable verbs from the list. Put them in the correct tense. Use the
negatives where necessary. 0.5 10=5
require be provide spread promote define anticipate direct remain stay
E-commerce is rapidly being (a)  in our country. It may be (b)  as a business process through electronic
transition. Buyers and sellers are not (c)  to talk face to face. We may get our required product (d)  at home.
One of the best opportunities (e)  that businessmen from home and abroad can (f)  their business using this
system (g)  in their respective countries. It (h)  us with global information, resources and services. It is (i)
 that it will (j)  our domestic business very soon.
5. Rewrite the following in the reported speech. 5
"Could I help you, sir?" said the receptionist. The man replied, "Sure, I want to meet the Managing Director of
the company." The receptionist said, "Do you have an appointment?" "Yes, I have," he said.
6. Read the following passage and transform the underlined sentences as directed. 110=10
(a) A man who is frugal does not like to spend money without reasons. (Simple)
(b) The target of a frugal man is to save money for future. (Complex)
(c) Everyone should practice frugality to make a well-planned family. (Passive)
(d) Since a frugal man saves money, he can spend it in time of crisis. (Compound)
(e) A frugal man is happier than a prodigal man. (Positive)
(f) Bangladesh is a low-laying country. (Interrogative)
(g) He cannot remain sitting in the class. (Affirmative)
(h) We must use it for good purposes. (Negative)
(i) The result of corruption is very serious. (Exclamatory)
(j) Water is polluted by throwing wastes into it. (Complex)
7. Complete the following sentences. 15=5
(a)  provided the weather is fine.
(b) Scarcely had the party begun .
(c) But we are so self-centred .
(d) Since I believed his words, .
(e) 'Death' is a term which .
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8. Fill in the gaps in the following text by adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the
parenthesis. 0.5 10=5
The (a)  (ward) beauty of a man is not his real beauty. His (b)  (ward) beauty makes him true man. Even
man has certain (c)  (born) qualities whereby he can become a (d)  (use) man and thus a (e)  (celebrate)
person. So we may say that (f)  (in) values are more important than (g)  (out) ones. But it is very sad that
we remain (h)  (care) about our mental development. We always remain busy with how to (i)  (rich) our
outer show which is really (j)  (value).
9. Fill in the blanks with tag questions. 15=5
(a) Trees are our best friends, ?
(b) They give us oxygen, ?
(c) Everybody knows it, ?
(d) Yet men do not hesitate to cut down trees, ?
(e) Let's plant more trees,  ?
10. Fill in the blanks with suitable connectors. 15=5
Globalization is a term (a)  is commonly used by man. (b) , it is a process of expanding trade and
commerce all over the world creating a borderless market. (c)  global development, we have conquered the
time (d)  distance. (e) , we can learn what is happening in the farthest corner of the world.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
the man said to me where are you going i am going to school said i did you go to school yesterday no i replied
why didn't you go i was suffering from fever i said
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you are Fazle Rabbi and you have completed B.A (Honours) Degree from the University of Dhaka.
Cumilla Zilla School is going to recruit some teachers. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of an
English Teacher. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Tomal, a student of Mirzapur High School, Tangail. You have passed SSC in 2023. You want
to get yourself admitted into a college and need a testimonial. Now, write an application to the Headmaster
of your school for a testimonial. 10
14. Write a paragraph on 'Price Hike' in about 250 words. 10
15. Write a composition on 'A Memorable Day in Your Life'. 12

Model Test-9. Sub Code 1 0 8

Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory); 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
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 hinder in development with joint of boon eradicate lag
Bangladesh is beset (a)  many problems. Illiteracy is one of them. It is not a (b)  to us. It is undoubtedly (c) 
curse. It (d)  all kinds of developments of a country. It also causes many other problems (e)  our society. As most
of our people are not conscious (f)  the importance of education, we cannot take proper step to (g)  illiteracy. As
a result, we are (h)  behind. We have to depend on the foreign aids. All of us should come forward (i)  to remove
illiteracy from the society. Then the (j)  of the country will be possible.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5 10=5
Now-a-days, the young farmers of our country are showing interest to (a)  foreign vegetables. They with their
innovative power, have added new dimensions (b)  the country's agricultural sector. Karim Ullah is such a (c) .
Five years ago, he started his farm with a (d)  and challenge. Now, he owns a (e)  farm where he cultivates
curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and other (f)  vegetables. The cultivation of foreign crops (g)  our
country is very inspiring for both (h)  farmers and the customers as it brings diversity in our regular (i)  and
nutrition. It is also possible to (j)  vegetables by ensuring quality production and packaging.
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3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 15=5
Earthquake get any warning before it.
It ravages losses of lives and properties.
We is a natural catastrophe.
Earthquake do not more destructive than floods.
Precautionary can minimize many towns and cities with people
measures
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: 0.5 10=5
receive enrich become keep know give mix learn open apply
It is a wise saying that theory without practice is meaningless. So only bookish knowledge (a)  useless when
one (b)  it in real life. In our practical life, we (c)  with different types of people and we get (d)  by
learning from their way of living, manners and other things. The world is big. If we (e)  our eyes and ears (f)
, we can learn good things of life. The outside world (g)  us a wide scope of (h)  different people and
their cultures. The things (i)  at schools and colleges are important but what we (j)  from our practical life is
precious.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5
Karim said to Pavel, "Good morning. Why did you miss the most important class on the rules of passage
narration yesterday?" "Alas! What a fool I am! Please, help me on the topic. I will never miss any important
class." "Don't do this. Let us discuss the topic." Karim said.
6. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets: 110=10
(a) Patriotism is nobler than most other virtues. (Positive)
(b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man's life. (Comparative)
(c) It persuades a man to do everything just. (Negative)
(d) This quality highly motivates a man. (Passive voice)
(e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive)
(f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Active voice)
(g) A patriot fears only the Creator. (Negative)
(h) By paying taxes, he obeys the law. (Passive voice)
(i) He is respected by all. (Complex)
(j) So, we should be patriots. (Imperative)
7. Complete the following sentences: 15=5
(a) He pretends as if .
(b) It is high time for us .
(c) Walk slowly lest .
(d) If your answer is correct .
(e) Had he been a little careful .
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parentheses: 0.5 10=5
We should bear in mind that habit is the second nature of human being. If anyone becomes (a)  (custom)  to
good manners, he can't (b)  (behave)  with anyone. So moral (c)  (educate)  is important. From the
early part of life (d)  (child)  must be taught the (e)  (differ)  between right and wrong and trained to
follow what is right and avoid what is wrong. Here (f)  (train)  means the (g)  (form) — of habit on right
lines. It is every parent's (h)  (responsible)  to teach their children moral lessons at home. They also have to
(i)  (sure)  that their children do not mix with any bad company. The moral (j)  (teach)  at an early age
will help them become good citizens in future.
9. Make tag questions of these statements: 15=5
(a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, ?
(b) We hardly forget the golden past, ?
(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, ?
(d) The sweetest memory of childhood is colorful, ?
(e) Who forgets these memories, ?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 15=5
Rural life and urban life have many common sides. (a)  differences between them are greater. Country people
do not have enough educational and medical facilities. (b)  they face problems with their communication
network. (c) , the city people enjoy all sorts of modern facilities. (d)  they enjoy a nice communication
system. (e)  there is a rush of people to come to cities from village every year.
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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 to night humorist she cried gaily jumping into a cab
Part B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you are Suman. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in 'The Daily News' for the post of a Medical
Representative in a renowned pharmaceutical company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your
CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose you are Habib and a student of class X of Dhaka Govt. High School. The common room facilities are
insufficient in your school. Now, write a formal letter to your Headmaster to increase common room
facilities. 10
14. Write a paragraph on 'Our National Flag'. 10
15. Write a composition about 'The Importance of Physical Exercise'. 12

Model Test-10. Sub Code 1 0 8

Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory); 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. Change the forms of some of the words. You can use one
word more than once. 0.5 10=5
modern great to of read give the do
The benefits of (a)  newspapers can hardly be exaggerated. Newspaper is (b)  storehouse of knowledge. The
chief business (c)  a newspaper is to (d)  us news which we need (e)  know. It tells us what happens at home
and abroad. The (f)  civilized people cannot (g)  without newspaper. Newspaper plays an important role in the
lives (h)  a nation. It makes the world smaller and provides a (i)  benefit (j)  us.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5 10=5
Diligence means (a) — effort to perform a work successfully. God has given (b) — two hands to work. (c) —
the beginning of the world, human beings have been (d) — with nature to keep hold of their existence. If they
did not struggle, they might have (e) — long ago. Thus we see diligence is (f) — in personal life, social life and
national life. The student who is more diligent (g) — a better result than those who are not. In the (h) — way the
nations which are more diligent are more improved and more (i) —. So, to be (j) –– everybody should be
diligent.
3. Make sentences using parts of sentences from each column. 15=5
The people of the country throng a country of mix culture and serene beauty.
It is here with peace and harmony.
People from around the globe are the serene beauty of the country.
People of various culture and religion represents very hospitable.
Bangladesh live here to enjoy the sights, scenes and culture.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5 10=5
be refine derive obtain develop require achieve go regard make
Education (a) — as the yardstick of development. Development and education (b) — hand in hand. Therefore,
no development (c) — without the advancement in the field of education. Obtaining degrees (d) — the only aim
of education. Redefinition of education (e) — to make our people realize what the real education is. Real
education (f) — the mentality of men. It (g) — the sense of humanity. It can (h) — men sensible, reasonable and
optimistic. It does not mean (i) — certificates. Real education (j) — from books only.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
A vehicle seller said, "Which vehicle would you need? I have Toyota from Japan, Ford from England, mercedes
from Germany and Maruti from India." The customer said, "Which vehicle do you have of our country?" The
seller said, "Yes, I have Nosimon from Jhenaidah, Korimon from Kushtia and Afom-Shadhu from Narail." The
customer said, "I need a Nosimon because it will be the substitute of Japanese human hauler."
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6. Change the sentences according to directions. 110=10

(a) Once two women quarrelled over a baby each claiming the baby as her own. (Compound)
(b) As the dispute could not be settled, they were brought to a judge for a settlement. (Simple)
(c) The judge left no stone unturned to solve the problem. (Affirmative)
(d) He also tried his best to make them accept the truth but both clung to their claims. (Simple)
(e) The wise judge then ordered the executioner to cut the baby into two equal parts. (Passive)
(f) At this, one woman remained quiet but the other one cried out in sorrow. (Complex)
(g) The real mother did not want to kill her son. (Interrogative)
(h) So, she decided to leave her demand. (Passive)
(i) The fake mother gladly accepted her proposal. (Negative)
(j) Then the judge gave the baby to the weeping mother and punished the other one. (Simple)
7. Complete the following sentences. 15=5
(a) Leisure means the time when —.
(b) Since we live in a materialistic world —.
(c) But it should be kept in mind that —.
(d) If a man does not take rest after work, —.
(e) We should take rest provided —.
8. Fill in the gaps with words adding suffix, prefix or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis.
0.5 10=5
You will lose your dignity because of your (a) — (justify) activities. Your popularity will be on the wane and a
sense of (b) — (belief) will grow about you in the minds of the people. So, if you want to be a social worker, try
to be (c) — (trust) by being as good as your word. Moreover, you must be a (d) — (self) worker. (e) — (selfish)
is one of the demerits of your character. But most of the people suffer from this (f) — (ease). It (g) — (bitter)
relationship among us. We must (h) — (courage) everybody to be above (i) — (person) interest and only then
we can achieve (j) — (flourish) in life.
9. Make tag question of these statements. 15=5
(a) The crises of the flood affected people were too difficult to control single handed, —?
(b) Little monkeys have little tails, —?
(c) Only a few students made few mistakes,—?
(d) The needy need needful cash, —?
(e) I along with my sisters visited my aunt, —?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 15=5
A miser got some money (a) — he was not pleased with it. He was in constant fear (b) — thieves would steal it. (c)
— he thought it is necessary to devise some steps (d) — no one might get scent of it and steal it. (e) — much
thought he bought a lump of gold with all his money and buried it at a secret place.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
he said i can chop wood today i said but i have a boy coming from the orphanage im the boy you youre small size
doesnt matter chopping wood he said
Part-B: Composition (40 marks)
12. Suppose, you arc Ripto and you have passed MSc in Computer Science. You have seen a circular for the post of an IT
Officer in a multinational company 'Soft Tech'. Now, write a CV with cover letter for the post. 8
13. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school for taking steps to clean the campus as there is
dengue menace all around. 10
14. Write a paragraph on 'Drug Addiction'. 10
15. Write a composition on 'Uses and abuses of Satellite TV'. 12