Dhaka Board - 2019 English Second Paper

Board Question-2019
English Second Paper

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Dhaka Board
Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60)
01. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may
not require an article. Put a cross () in those blanks: [DB’ 19]
(a) _____ parliament house of Bangladesh is (b) _____ exquisitely designed building. In fact, it is (c)
_____ wonder of modern architecture and technology. It is one of (d) _____ largest and most spectacular
parliament buildings in (e) _____ world. It is (f) _____ highly expensive building. (g) _____ maintenance
cost of the parliament house is about 50 million taka per year. An American architect (h) _____ Louis I
Kahn designed this (i) _____ building. Everyday many (j) _____visitor comes to visit the building.
Answer
(a) The (b) an (c) a (d) the (e) the (f) a (g) The (h) × (i) × (j) a

02. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: [DB’ 19]

Mr. Reza works (a) _____ a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b) _____
everyone in his locality. He often suffers (c) _____ hunger. He is deprived (d) _____ comfort and many other
things. Nevertheless, he does not long (e) _____ wealth. He never hankers (f) _____ name and fame. He
leads his life (g) _____honest means. He is satisfied (h) _____ what he has. But sometimes he runs into debt
and poverty is responsible (i) _____ this debt. However, he does not like to depend (j) _____ others.
Answer
(a) as (b) to (c) from (d) of (e) for (f) after (g) by (h) with (i) for (j) on/upon
03. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [DB’ 19]
would you mind as soon as it is high time would rather what does... look like
there was born as if unless have to
(a) Your enemies are looking for you. _____you left this place.
(b) It is raining heavily._____ closing the window?
(c) Rifat often behaves _____ he were a prince. It becomes very difficult for me to tolerate him.
(d) Humayon Ahmed was a teacher, author, dramatist and filmmaker. He _____ on 13 November 1948.
(e) _____ you work hard, you will not make a good result.
(f) I _____ resign my job than tolerate injustice. I have moral courage to raise voice against injustice.
(g) Son :_____ a satellite _____?
Father : I have heard of it but never got a chance to see it.
(h) We informed the police _____ the incident took place. But the police didn’t arrive even after two hours.
(i) Our society is full of bad persons. We_____ remain aware of them.
(j) _____ is a hue and cry on the road. Something must have happened.
Answer
(a)It is high time (b) Would you mind (c) as if (d) was born (e) Unless
(f) would rather (g) What does…. look like (h) as soon as (i) have to (j) There
04. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [DB’ 19]
(a) We are late. The class will start soon. Walk fast lest _____.
(b) There goes a proverb that _____. So, we must make proper use of time.
(c) The condition of Mitu’s father was not well. If I knew his mobile number, _____.
(d) Though Bangladesh is a small country, _____. We are proud of our world heritage sites.
(e) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year when _____.
(f) English is an international language. _____, you cannot get a good job.
(g) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for _____.
(h) I was really in a great danger. He came here with a view to _____.
(i) I can’t recall his name. It is long since_____.
(j) Time will decide everything, Do your best _____.

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Answer
(a)you should miss the class (f) Without knowing it/Without having a good command over English
(b)time and tide wait for none/ a stitch in time saves nine (g) me to lift.
(c) I would call him (h) beating me
(d)it has a number of heritage sites (i) we met last
(e)we got independence (j) use of it

05. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context: [DB’ 19]
Cricket is a popular game. Both the young and the old (a) _____ (get) pleasure from this game. In fact,
cricket (b) _____ (call) the gentlemen’s game. It (c) _____ (entertain) us with politeness and discipline. A
sense of brotherhood and fraternity (d) _____ (create) among the playing nations through it. At present
cricket is the most popular game in Bangladesh. The English (e) _____ (play) it here in this subcontinent
and since then it (f) _____ (become) an integral part of our entertainment. Our team (g) _____ (consist) of
skilled players. They already (h)_____ (show) their performance in several matches. But it is a matter of
sorrow that sometimes our players (i) _____ (play) so poorly that our countrymen (j) _____ (become)
astonished.

Answer
(a) get (b) is called (c) entertains (d) is created (e) played
(f) has become (g) consists (h) have showed (i) play (j) become

06. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: [DB’ 19]
You must have heard the name of Bayazid Bostami. (a) He was one of the greatest saints of Islam.
(Positive) One night he was learning his lessons. (b) At that time his mother asked him for a glass of
water. (Passive) (c) There was no drinking water in the house, so he went out to fetch it. (Complex) (d)
When he came back, he found his mother sleeping. (Compound) Then he passed the whole night standing
with a glass of water beside his mother. (e) He showed a great love and respect to his mother.
(Exclamatory)

Answer
(a) Very few saints of Islam were as great as him.
(b) At that time he was asked for a glass of water by his mother.
(c) As there was no drinking water in the house, he went out to fetch it.
(d) He came back and found his mother sleeping.
(e) What a great love and respect he showed to his mother!

07. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [DB’ 19]
“Where do you like to go, sir?” asked the ticket seller. ‘Cox’s Bazar’ replied the stranger. “How many
tickets do you need?” “I will buy five tickets.” “Take these tickets. They will cost three thousand taka,”
said the ticket seller.

Answer
The ticket seller asked the stranger respectfully where he (s) wanted to go. The stranger replied Cox’s
Bazar /The stranger replied that he wanted to go to Cox’s Bazar. The ticket seller again asked the stranger
how many tickets he (s) needed. The stranger replied that he would buy five tickets. The ticket seller told
him (s) to take those tickets. He (T) added that they would cost three thousand taka.

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08. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph, where necessary. Rewrite the
sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: [DB’ 19]
Autism is a physical disorder of the brain who causes a lifelong developmental disability. Unfortunately, a
number of boys and girls become victim of it after their birth. Children with autism vary widely in their
activities, abilities; behaviors etc. and the symptoms may appear differently in him. The sorrows and
sufferings of the parents of those know no bounds. Though the autistic children are quite different in
activities from the normal children, they should not be neglected. Rather, we have a great responsibility
towards them.

Answer
Autism is a Physical disorder of the brain which causes a lifelong development disability. Unfortunately, a
number of boys and girls become victim of autism after their birth. Children with autism vary widely in
their activities, abilities, behaviors etc. and the symptoms may appear differently in them. The sorrows and
sufferings of the parents of them/those children know no bounds. Though the autistic children are quite
different in activities from the normal children, they should not be neglected. Rather, we have a great
responsibility towards autistic children.

09. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [DB’ 19]
Arsenic is a (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun) substance. It is (b) _____ (use an intensifier to pre-modify
the adjective) dangerous for human health. (c) _____ (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun)
substance is found in the water of the tubewell. There are (d) _____ (use quantifier to pre-modify the
noun) villages in (e) _____ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. Most of our (f) _____ (use a
noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) people drink tubewell water. As a result, many of them are
suffering from arsenic problem. This problem is (g) _____ (pre-modify the verb) found in North Bengal.
We should take proper measures (h) _____ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase). Government
is trying to mark the tubewells having arsenic (i) _____ (use a participle to post modify the verb) red
colour. People should be refrained from drinking water of (j) _____ (use demonstrative to pre-modify the
noun) tubewells. Otherwise.they will suffer from arsenicosis.

Answer
(a) toxic/poisonous (b) very (c) This (d) many (e) our
(f) rural/village (g) massively/largely (h) to solve this problem/to get rid of this problem (i) using
(j) those/these

10. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/sentence connectors: [DB’ 19]
Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) _____, they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) _____, we
are not kind and careful about them. (c) _____, we destroy trees at random. (d) _____oneday the country
will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) _____ ours is an agricultural country, our economy
depends on agriculture. (f) _____, trees play a vital role on our climate. (g) _____, tress keep soil strong
and protect it. (h) _____ trees save us from flood and many other natural calamities. (i)_____, trees
provide us timber which is of great use specially in construction works and for making furniture. (j)_____,
trees are our best friends.

Answer
(a) In fact/Therefore/As a matter of fact (b) But/ However (c) Rather/On the contrary
(d) As a result/ Thus (e) As/since (f) Besides/Basically/In fact
(g) Firstly/For example (h) Secondly/Furthermore (i) Moreover/besides
(j) So/Thus

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11. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:[DB’ 19]
After the flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human being to travel to outer space in 1961, the Soviet Union
decided to send a woman in space. Proletarian Valentine Tereshkova was selected for this project from
among more than four hundred applicants. Since the successful launch of the spacecraft Vostok-5 on 14
June 1963, Tereshkova began preparing for her own flight. On 16 June 1963, she was dressed in space-
suits and taken to the space shuttle launch pad by a bus. After completing her communication and life
support checks, she was sealed inside Vostok-5, Finishing a two-hour countdown, Vostok-5 launched
faultlessly. Although Tereshkova experienced nausea and physical discomfort for much of the flight, she
orbited the earth 48 times and spent almost three days in space. She also maintained a flight log and took
photographs of the horizon, which were later used to identify aerosol layers within the atmosphere.
(a) outer (antonym); (f) faultless (antonym);
(b) proletarian (synonym); (g) nausea (synonym);
(c) launch (synonym); (h) discomfort (antonym);
(d) prepare (synonym); (i) maintain (synonym);
(e) began (antonym); (j) later (antonym).
Answer
(a) Inner (b) Common/Ordinary/Working-class (c) Install/begin/inaugurate/establish/initiate
(d) Ready (e) Ended (f) Faulty
(g) Vomiting tendency/ Sickness/queasiness/squeamishness
(h) Comfort (i) Keep/Continue (j) Early/ Before

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text
correcting the errors: [DB’ 19]
Student : Excuse me sir I want to discuss with you some grammatical problems.
Teacher : What class are you in
Student : Sir I am in class XI I am a newly admitted student here.
Teacher : Okay tell me your problems
Student : I want to understand the difference between a phrase and a clause.
Teacher :Dont worry. Illhelp you understand the difference.
Answer
.
Student : Excuse me,sir I want to discuss with you some grammatical problems.
Teacher : What class are you in?

.
Student : Sir, I am in class XI I am a newly admitted student here.
Teacher : Okay, tell me your problems.
Student : I want to understand the difference between a phrase and a clause.
Teacher :Don’t worry! I’ll help you understand the difference.

Part-B: Composition (Marks-40)

13. On behalf of the students of your class write an application to the Principal of your college for providing
multimedia facilities in the classroom. [DB’ 19]
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of an English Daily. Now, write a report for your newspaper on food
adulteration and its damning consequences. [DB’ 19]
15. Write a paragraph on “Environment Pollution”. Use about 150 words. [DB’ 19]

16. Internet is influencing both positively and negatively our young generation. Write a composition on the
‘Uses and Abuses of Internet’. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words. [DB’ 19]

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Rajshahi Board
Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60)
01. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require
an article. Put a cross () in those blanks: [RB’ 19]
The national flag represents (a) _____ independence of (b) _____ country. Ours is (c) _____ independent
country. Hence, we have a national flag symbolizing our independence. (d) _____ cloth of a national flag
is made of (e)_____ cotton, silk or linen. Our flag is rectangular in shape maintaining (f) _____ ratio of its
length and breadth 10 : 6. There are different sizes of national flag. The background of our flag is green
which symbolizes our life and energy. In the middle point of the flag there is (g) _____ blood-red circle
representing our hard struggle and blood-shed. (h) _____ red circle also represents the heroic blood-shed
of (i) _____ martyrs. The national flag plays (j) _____ vital role in the life of a nation.

Answer
(a) the (b) a (c) an (d) The (e) × (f) a/the (g) a (h) The (i) the (j) a

02. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: [RB’ 19]

When the sun was setting (a) _____ the treetops, the jailor came (b) _____ the room of Socrates to bid him
prepare (c) _____ death. In those days, people were sentenced to death by giving a cup (d) _____ poison in
Athens. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e) _____ the jailor. Bursting (f) _____ tears the jailor went out
of the room and returned (g) _____ a cup of hemlock. Socrates lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to
keep back their tears but soon the room was filled (h) _____ the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison
(i) _____ hand, Socrates said, “What is the strange sound? I have heard that a man should die (j) _____
peace. So be silent and have patience.”

Answer
(a) behind (b) into (c) for (d) of (e) at/to (f) into (g) with (h) with (i) in (j) in

03. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [RB’ 19]
had better let alone what does.... look like as soon as as if
there would you mind would rather it was born
(a) Our spring is very charming. During spring various kinds of flowers bloom._____ seems that
everything has got a new life.
(b) Baby : Mom, _____ an owl _____?
(c) Don’t disturb me, you _____ leave me alone at this moment.
(d) The poor man _____ starve than beg.
(e) _____exists no life on Mars.
(f) _____ taking tea with me?
(g) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He_____ in 1771.
(h) She acts_____ she were mad.
(i) _____ we reached the station, the train started.
(j) He did not even see a hill, _____ a mountain.

Answer
(a) It (b) what does....look like (c) had better (d) would rather (e) There
(f) Would you mind (g) was born (h) as if (i) As soon as (j) let alone

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04. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [RB’ 19]

(a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to ..............
(b) She was thirty years old when ..............
(c) If a man sows good seeds, ............
(d) I got up late today. Let’s take a taxi so that .............
(e) A village doctor is a person who............... He is the best friend to the villagers.
(f) She said, “It is high time we.................”
(g) I wish I could fly in the sky. If I had the wings of a bird, I..................
(h) I don’t know why you go there, most probably...................
(i) But all sorts of attempts to solve food problem will fail unless....................
(j) He who follows two hares.............

Answer
(a) helping the people. (f) went on a tour.
(b) she got married. (g) I would have flown here and there.
(c) he will get good plants. (h) you found something interesting there/you feel free there.
(d) we can reach the college on time. (i) people become cautious about it.
(e) provides treatment to the villagers. (j) cannot catch any of them/catches neither.

05. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: [RB’ 19]
A poor man was once (a) _____ (put) in a jail, although he (b) _____ (do) no wrong. After a long time, the
king of the state (c) _____ (visit) the jail and the man told him that he was innocent but a case (d) _____
(file) against him by some of his enemies. The king (e) _____ (inquire) privately and (f) _____ (find) that
it was true. He (g) _____ (give) the man some money and set him free. He went straight to the market. In a
shop there, wild birds (h) _____ (keep) in cages for sale. He said to the shopkeeper, I wish to buy all the
birds of your shop. These birds are unjustly (i) _____ (imprison) and I like to (j)_____ (set) them free.

Answer
(a) put (b) did (c) visited (d) was filed (e) had inquired/inquired
(f) found (g) gave (h) were kept (i) imprisoned (j) set

06. Read the following sentences and change them as directed in the bracket: [RB’ 19]
(a) Tell me your age. (Complex)
(b) Some poets are at least as great as Tennyson. (Superlative)
(c) What though the field be lost! (Assertive)
(d) My watch was lost. (Active)
(e) He confessed that he was guilty. (Simple)

Answer
(a) It is your age which you should tell me./Tell me what your age is.
(b) Tennyson is one of the few greatest poets./Tennyson is not the greatest of all poets.
(c) The field is very much lost.
(d) I lost my watch.
(e) He confessed being guilty./He confessed his guilt.

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07. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [RB’ 19]
A cat hearing that a hen was laid up sick in her nest, paid her a visit of condolence and said, “How are you,
my dear? What can I do for you? Only tell me, is there anything in the world that I can bring for you?”
“Thank you,” said the hen. “Do you be good enough to leave me, and I have no fear but I shall soon be
well.”
Answer
A cat hearing that a hen was laid up sick in her nest, paid her a visit of condolence and addressing the hen
as dear the cat asked it (h) how it (h) was. The cat again asked the hen what it could do for the hen. The cat
requested the hen to just tell it (c). It (c) asked the hen if there was anything in the world that it (c) could
bring for the hen. The hen thanked the cat. The hen told the cat to be good enough to leave it (h), and
assured the cat that it (h) would soon be well.

08. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, re-write the
sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: [RB’ 19]
Salam and Salma are siblings. They read in a local primary school, Salam is in class five whereas her
sister, Salma reads in class three. They go to school together. Sometimes they take rickshaw because it is
five kilometers away from their home. Today, she is going to school with her father because her brother
Salam is sick. He is taking medicine and bed rest.

Answer
Salam and Salma are siblings. They read in a local primary school. Salam is in class five whereas his
sister, Salma reads in class three. They go to school together. Sometimes Salam and Salma take rickshaw
because the school is five kilometers away from their home. Today, Salma is going to the school with her
father because her brother Salam is sick. Salam is taking medicine and bed rest.

09. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [RB’ 19]
Taking food is essential. We take food (a) _____ (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). We
can not survive on earth if we do not take food. In fact (b) _____ (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun
phrase) living beings need to take food. But it is a matter of great regret that (c) _____ (use possessive to
pre-modify the noun) food is being adulterated. (d) _____ (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun)
adulteration is increasing (e) _____ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adverb) alarmingly that we can
not stop it. (f)_____ (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) dishonest businessmen use (g)
_____ (pre-modify the noun) chemicals in food and fruits to make illegal and quick money. But they do
not think about (h) _____ (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) health, (i) _____ (use present
participle) adulterated food, people get sick. They are often attacked with different fatal diseases. So (j)
_____ (use a gerund) food safety is a must today.

Answer
(a) to survive/to get energy (b) all (c) our (d) Food (e) very/so
(f) Some (g) harmful (h) our (i) Eating/taking/having (j) ensuring

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [RB’ 19]
Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) _____, it is the burning question of the day. (b)
_____ almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) _____
Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so called problem. (d) _____ nowhere in the world this problem is
so acute as in our country. (e) _____ there are many reasons behind it. (f) _____ our country is industrially
backward. (g) _____ our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of life. (h)_____
it has little provision for vocational training. (i) _____ our students and youths have false sense of dignity.
(j) _____ they run after jobs blindly.

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Answer
(a) In fact (b) Actually (c) However/but (d) In fact/In other words (e) Actually
(f) Firstly/In the first place (g) Secondly (h) Moreover (i) Thus (j) So

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [RB’ 19]
Human life is dynamic. Everyone, therefore, must have a plan to do something or to be something in life.
And that is one’s aim in life. A man without an aim has no direction and can never to ahead as expected.
So everyone should choose a profession which suits him most. The choice of profession depends on one’s
taste, interest, aptitude and ability. These very from person to person. Teaching is a noble profession. The
teachers are nation-builders. They educate the children and train them to become good and useful citizen
in future.
(a) dynamic (antonym); (f) suit (antonym);
(b) plan (antonym); (g) aptitude (antonym);
(c) aim (synonym); (h) vary (synonym);
(d) direction (synonym); (i) educate (synonym);
(e) profession (synonym); (j) citizen (antonym).

Answer
(a) Lethargic/static (b) Disorganization/disorder (c) Goal/purpose
(d) Way/Manner/course/trend
(e) Career/Occupation/job (f) Mismatch/contradict/misfit (g) disability/inability/incapacity (h)
Differ/contrast/alter/change
(i) Teach/Coach/Train (j) Foreigner/ Non-resident

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors: [RB’ 19]
Youve cut off your hair, asked Jim, laboriously as if he had not arrived at that patent fact yet even after the
hardest mental labor. Cut it off and sold it”, said Della. Dont you like me just as well, anyhow Im me
without my hair amnt I Jim looked about the room curiously. You say your hair is gone” he said with an
air of almost idiocy.

Answer
“You’ve cut off your hair?” asked Jim, laboriously as if he had not arrived at that patent fact yet even
after the hardest mental labor. “Cut it off and sold it”, said Della. “Don’t you like me just as well,
anyhow? I’m me without my hair am’nt I?” Jim looked about the room curiously. “You say your hair is
gone,”he said with an air of almost idiocy.

Part-B: Composition (Marks-40)

13. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him for allowing to go for a study tour.[RB’ 19]

14. Suppose, you are a reporter of the Daily Star, You have recently visited the Rohynga camps at Teknaf in
Cox’s Bazar. Now write a report on it. Give a title to your report. [RB’ 19]

15. Write a paragraph on ‘Internet’. [RB’ 19]

16. Write a short composition ‘Your Favourite Hobby’ Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words.[RB’ 19]

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Chattogram Board
Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60)
01. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may
not require an article. Put a cross () in those blanks: [Ctg.B’ 19]
What is patriotism? It is (a) _____ noble virtue. It inspires (b) _____ man to dedicate his life to the freedom and
development of his (c) _____ country. (d) _____ man without patriotism is no better than (e) _____ beast. A
true patriot is honoured by (f) _____ his countrymen. He thinks for (g) _____ betterment of his country. On (h)
_____ contrary, (i) _____ unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j) _____ country
are true patriots.
Answer
(a) a (b) a (c) x (d) A (e) a (f) x (g) the (h) the (i) an (j) the
02. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: [Ctg.B’ 19]
What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always attentive (a) _____ his studies. He is
never indifferent (b) _____ his studies. He does not learn things (c) _____ note. He is always curious and
innovative. He does not hunt only (d) _____ traditional guide books. His thirst (e) _____ knowledge
knows no bounds. He does not confine himself (f) _____ the traditional studies. He is aware (g) _____ the
current affairs (h) _____ the world. He listens (i) _____ his teachers and abides (j) _____ their advice.
Answer
(a) to (b) to (c) by (d) in/for (e) for (f) to (g) of (h) of (i) to (j) by
03. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Ctg.B’ 19]
No sooner had unless what does...look like in order to as if
what if there let alone was born it
(a) Accessibility to higher education in our country is very difficult. Students must work hard _____ get
themselves admitted into universities.
(b) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life _____ you make the best use of time.
(c) The students were talking in the class. _____ the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking.
(d) He proceeded_____ he had never seen me. His behaviour shocked me.
(e) The man is very weak. He cannot walk a mile _____ five miles.
(f) I’m in short of time. _____the train is late?
(g) Once _____ lived a farmer. He had four sons.
(h) Have you seen a camel? _____it_____?
(i) _____ is unfortunate that many students spoil their time by using facebook.
(j) JoynulAbedin was a great artist. He _____ in Kishoregonj.
Answer
(a)in order to (b) unless (c) No sooner had (d) as if (e) let alone
(f) What if (g) there (h) what does ….. look like (i) It (j) was born
04. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [Ctg.B’ 19]
(a) English is an international language. So, to keep pace with the process of globalization _____.
(b) I am an early riser. I am used to _____.
(c) You are getting fat. If you want to lose weight, _____.
(d) Many people of our country are illiterate. They do not know_____.
(e) Women constitute half of the total population of our country. No progress is possible_____.
(f) An unhealthy man cannot enjoy life. A proverb goes that _____.
(g) She loves reading. She will be reading while we_____.
(h) Habit of eating is also important for good health. We should eat a balanced diet_____.
(i) Environment pollution is a serious problem nowadays. We should plant trees_____.
(j) Environment is polluted in many ways. It is high time_____.

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Answer
(a) you need to learn it. (f) health is wealth
(b) walking in the morning (g) will be playing
(c) you should do physical exercise (h) regularly/so that we can be healthy
(d) how to read and write (i) to protect the environment
(e) without them (j) we took proper measures to stop this problem

05. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs: [Ctg.B’ 19]
Man is a social and rational being. He (a) _____ (have) freedom of choice, thought and expression. But
everybody should (b) _____ (consider) that he is not the only person in a society. There (c) _____ (be)
many persons in the society and they (d) _____ (have) the same right that one (e) _____ (expect) from
one’s society. So, to (f) _____ (form) a peaceful society one should be watchful to see that other’s rights
are not violated. Every citizen must (g) _____ (cultivate) the habit of obeying the rules and regulations of
the society. Selfishness (h) _____ (not help) the society. Rather it (i) _____ (destroy) the peace and
happiness of others. So, we all (j) _____ (think) of the greater interest of the society.

Answer
(a) has (b) consider (c) are (d) have (e) expects
(f)form (g) cultivate (h) does not help (i) destroys (j) should think

06. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: [Ctg.B’ 19]
(a) Tea is the most popular drink. (Comparative)
(b) Tea helps us remove our fatigue. (Passive)
(c) Almost everyone enjoys tea. (Negative)
(d) Bangladesh is one of the tea producing countries. (Compound)
(e) Bangladesh exports tea and earns a log of foreign exchange. (Simple)

Answer
(a) Tea is more popular than any other drink
(b) We are helped by tea to remove our fatigue.
(c) Who does not enjoy tea?/There is only a few who does not enjoy tea.
(d) There are many tea producing countries in the world and Bangladesh is one of them.
(e) By exporting tea, Bangladesh earns a lot of foreign exchange.

07. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Ctg.B’ 19]
“Whose picture is it?” I asked. “A little girl’s of course,” said Grandmother. “Can’t you tell?” “Yes, but
did you know the girl?” “Yes, I knew her,” said Granny, “But she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn’t
tell you about her.”

Answer
I asked my grandmother whose picture it was. Grandmother replied confidently that it was of a little girl.
Grandmother further asked me if I could not tell. I replied in the affirmative but asked her if she had
known the girl. Granny replied in the affirmative and said that she had known her but added that she had
been a very wicked girl and she (G) would not tell me about her.

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08. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following text and rewrite the sentences so that all
pronoun references are clear: [Ctg.B’ 19]
Do you know the importance of trees? They are our best friends. Our existence on earth will be at stake
without it. We inhale oxygen which trees produce. Again, we exhale carbon dioxide which it absorb.
Besides, we get food from trees and firewood to cook it. But some irresponsible people cut down trees
indiscriminately. It should be brought to light. Furthermore, one should take keen interest to plant more
trees so that we can live comfortably on earth.
Answer
Do you know the importance of trees? They are our best friends. Our existence at earth will be at sake
without trees. We inhale oxygen which trees produce. Again we exhale carbon dioxide which the trees
absorb. Besides, we get food.......to cook food. …..These people/Indiscriminate cutting down of trees
should be brought to light. Furthermore, we should .......... on earth.

09. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [Ctg.B’ 19]
We can’t think of our existence without language. It plays a (a) _____ (use an intensifier) important role in
our life. We use language from the time we wake up (b) _____ (post-modify the verb) till we go to bed at
night. We use language not only in our (c) _____ (pre-modify the noun) hours but also in our dreams. We
use language (d) _____ (use an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislike. We also use
language (e) _____ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) information. Language is (f) _____ (pre-
modify the adjective) present in our life. It is an (g) _____ (Pre-modify the noun) part of our life. As an (h)
_____ (pre-modify the noun) nation, we also have a language. But we had to struggle (i) _____ (post-
modify the verb) to establish the right of our language. Many (j) _____ (per-modify the noun) sons
sacrificed their lives for the language.
Answer
(a) very (b) in the morning (c) active (d) to express (e) to gather/to
exchange/to pass
(f) ever (g) integral (h) independent (i) hard (j) heroic/valiant/brave

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [Ctg.B’ 19]
We must be aware of the dangers of smoking. It is harmful to us in various ways. It causes various
diseases (a) _____ blood pressure, heart attack, bronchitis, cancer, etc. (b) _____ it pollutes air. (c)_____
smoking causes harm to (d) _____ the smokers (e) _____ the non-smokers who remain by them. (f) _____
we should give up smoking. (g) _____ it is (h) _____ great an addiction to get rid of. (i)_____ nothing is
impossible for us. (j)_____ we are determined to give up it, we can certainly do it.
Answer
(a) such as (b) Moreover/Besides (c) Again (d) both/not only (e) and/but also
(f) Thus/so (g) But (h) So (i) However/But (j) If

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words which are underlined:[Ctg.B’ 19]
Children are our best assets. They always like to listen to fascinating stories. But if the stories are
uninteresting, they lose interest. There should not be anything immoral in the stories for children. Again,
stories should not be so long that they can make children impatient. Stories should not even contain
anything illogical or anything that can make children indifferent to their studies. The stories should be
instructive leading the children to be perfect morally and ethically. Parents and teachers can play a vital
role here in guiding the children what to choose and what not.
(a) fascinating (antonym) (b) interest (synonym)
(c) impatient (antonym) (d) immoral (synonym)
(e) contain (synonym) (f) illogical (antonym)
(g) indifferent (synonym) (h) perfect (antonym)
(i) instructive (synonym) (j) ethical (antonym)

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Answer
(a) bore/repel/unattractive
(b) attentiveness/curiosity/inquisitiveness/attention
(c) Patient/ Calm
(d) unethical/bad/morally wrong/wrongful/wicked/unprincipled/dishonest
(e) hold/accommodate
(f) logical/rational
(g) unconcerned/apathetic/uncaring/uninterested
(h) imperfect/faulty/defective/flawed
(i) informative/instructional/informational
(j) unethical

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the
errors: [Ctg.B’ 19]
Student : Excuse me Sir. May I come in?
Teacher : Yes come in.
Student : Thank you sir.
Teacher : What can I do for you
Student : Would you kindly make me clear about the use of this punctuation mark
Teacher :Didnt you attend my class yesterday?
Student : No Sir. I did not come.
Teacher : Why You must not miss any class.
Student :Ill never miss any class, sir.

Answer
,
Student : Excuse me sir. May I come in?

,
Teacher : Yes come in.

,
Student : Thank you sir.
Teacher : What can I do for you?
Student : Would you kindly make me clear about the use of this punctuation mark?
Teacher : Didn’t you attend my class yesterday?

,
Student : No Sir. I did not come.
Teacher : Why? You must not miss any class.

,
Student : I’ll never miss any class sir.

Part-B: Composition (Marks-40)

13. Suppose, you are Raju/Meena. You read in class XII. There is no multimedia facility in your classroom.
Now, write an application to the principal of your college requesting him to provide multimedia facilities
in your classroom. [Ctg.B’ 19]
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a Daily Newspaper. Now, write a report on traffic jam in your locality. Use
about 120 words. [Ctg.B’ 19]
15. Write a paragraph about ‘Our National Flag’. Use 100-150 words. [Ctg.B’ 19]
16. Write a short composition on ‘Duties and Responsibilities of Students’. Write at least 250 words but don’t
exceed 300 words. [Ctg.B’ 19]

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Barishal Board
Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60)
01. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross () where article is not needed: [BB’ 19]
Mr. Bright is (a) _____ European. As he is (b) _____ Englishman, he knows (c) _____ English well. He is
(d) _____honourable to everyone though he is (e) _____ one-eyed man. Oneday having (f) _____ SOS, he
went to (g) _____ USA. His brother, Johnson living there joined (h) _____ Army last year. He is (i) _____
younger of the two brothers. When Mr. Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j) _____ tears.

Answer
(a) a (b) an (c) × (d) × (e) a (f) an (g) the (h) the (i) ×/the (j) ×

02. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: [BB’ 19]

The old grey bearded sailor sat (a) _____ a stone (b) _____ the church. The sailor watched the people
walking (c) _____ him. The marriage guest listened (d) _____ him. He had a strange mad look (e) _____
his eyes. The old man told him (f) _____ his last journey (g) _____ the sea. They had sailed away (h)
_____ the south (i) _____ they arrived (j) _____ cold grey seas.
Answer
(a) on (b) at/outside (c) around/past (d) to (e) in (f) of/about (g) in/on (h) from(i) when
(j) in

03. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [BB’ 19]
as though was born what...look like it had to
had better would rather there as son as let alone
(a) We _____ hire a rickshaw. It’s already too late. We have to reach the exam. hall in time.
(b) I can’t remember the name of the story_____ the details about the different characters. I read the story
many years ago.
(c) Nobody likes Suborna at all. She talks _____ she knew everything in the world.
(d) Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest poets in world literature. He_____ in the famous Tagore
family.
(e) _____ does a leoapard _____?
(f) The cricket match restarted _____ the third umpire declared the decision. It was a great relief for the
spectators.
(g) It was a terrible ship. _____ was no crew in that ship of death.
(h) In ancient time, people_____ fight against dangerous wild animals. Is it same in the present days?
(i) In our country, rainy season is very different. During this season _____ rains heavily without any gap.
(j) Tarek _____ sleep than watch such type of film. It’s really boring.

Answer
(a) had better (b) let alone (c) as though (d) was born (e) What...look like
(f) as soon as (g) There (h) had to (i) it (j) would rather

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04. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [BB’ 19]

(a) A railway station is the place where _____.
(b) No sooner had he reached the station _____.
(c) He is satisfied with what _____.
(d) The car made in Japan _____.
(e) He behaved as if _____.
(f) What is lotted _____.
(g) My purse has been lost where_____.
(h) My friend, Ripon, appeared before the interview board. As he was smart _____.
(i) You are a liar. You cannot eat a mango let alone_____.
(j) I am very hungry today. I had better_____.

Answer
(a) trains arrive and leave./people wait for the train (f) cannot be blotted.
(b) than the train left. (g) I used to go.
(c) he has. (h) he was selected for the job.
(d) is very efficient. (i) a raisin.
(e) he had been mad. (j) get some lunch/take my dinner early.

05. Read the text and fill in the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [BB’ 19]
Once there (a) _____ (live) an idle king. He (b) _____ (not undergo) physical labour. As a result.he (c)
_____ (get) bulky and could not move from one place to another. He (d) _____ (call) in a doctor.The
doctor (e) _____ (be) clever and wise. He did not (f) _____ (prescribe) any medicine for the king. He
asked the king to buy a club and (g) _____ (move) it in the air till his hands (h) _____ (get) moistened.
The king started (i) _____ (follow) the prescription. Thus the king (j) _____ (relieve) of his problem.

Answer
(a) lived (b) did not undergo (c) got (d) called (e) was
(f) prescribe (g) move (h) got (i) to follow/following (j) was relieved

06. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: [BB’ 19]
Anger is nothing but a vice. (a) It begets only the worst. (Negative) (b) Anger is one of the most inhuman
vices. (Positive) (c) So, we should control it for our own sake. (Passive) (d) He who is taken by anger
causes a lot of troubles, (Simple) (e) Realizing it, we should try to be emotionally balanced. (Complex)

Answer
(a) It begets nothing but the worst.
(b) Very few vices are as inhuman as anger.
(c) So, it should be controlled by us for our own sake.
(d) An angry person causes a lot of troubles.
(e) After realizing it, we should try to be emotionally balanced.

07. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [BB’ 19]
Returning home my mother said to me, “Your progress in studies is very slow. You always move about
with a group of your friends. Aren’t you idling away your time with them? Can’t you be more serious?” “I
am sorry and I will amend myself.” I replied.

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Answer
Returning home my mother told me that my progress in studies was very slow. She added that I always
moved about with a group of my friends. She asked me if I was not idling away my time with them. My
mother again asked me if I couldn't be more serious. I apologized to her and said that I would amend myself.

08. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the
sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: [BB’ 19]
Honesty is the best policy. It is honesty which brings happiness in life. Without it, none can dream of a
great life. These who were great in their lifetime were honest. They worked with sincerity, lived earnestly
and died with honour. His contributions to this world are unforgettable. So if you want themselves to be in
their league, be honest. Remember, there is no shortcut way to a great life.

Answer
Honesty is the best policy. It is honesty which brings happiness in life. Without HONESTY, none can
dream of a great life. THOSE who were great in their lifetime were honest. THE GREAT PEOPLE
worked with sincerity, lived earnestly and died with honour. THEIR contributions to this world are
unforgettable. So if you want YOURSELF to be in their league, be honest. Remember, there is no shortcut
way to a great life.

09. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [BB’ 19]
The roads (a) _____ (use an adjective phrase to post modify the noun) are beset with problems. (b) _____
(pre-modify the noun) driving is one of them. Most of the drivers are not (c) _____ (pre-modify the
participle) trained. They are not well educated. They can (d) _____ (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb)
put their signature and read Bengali. They are indifferent to (e) _____ (use a noun adjective) life. They do
not realize that life is (f) _____ (use a determiner) valuable than time. They drive (g) _____ (post modify
the verb). They do (h) _____ (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) drive consciously. Even they
themselves are not conscious of (i) _____ (use a possessive) own lives. They drive (j) _____ (use an
adverb phrase to post modify the verb) and try to overtake others.

Answer
(a) in our country (b) Reckless/Rash (c) well/properly (d) hardly/only (e) human
(f) more (g) carelessly/recklessly (h) not (i) their (j) recklessly/dangerously

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [BB’ 19]
We should always keep in mind (a) _____ all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all. (b) _____
different people have different capacities. (c)_____, harder exercise (d)_____ wrestling and gymnastics are
suitable for young people (e) _____ they have energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take
the milder exercise (f) _____ walking, jogging and free hand exercise. Over exercise never does good (g)
_____ it breaks down the health. (h) _____, we should always take those exercises (i) _____ would suit
us. Physical exercise is important for the preservation of good health. It (j) _____ builds our character.

Answer
(a) that (b) Because/In fact (c) For example (d) like (e) as/because
(f) like (g) rather/but (h) Thus/Therefore (i) which/that (j) also

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11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [BB’ 19]
In Bangladesh, students require to read English for about ten years. But the level of proficiency they reach
is very low. No wonder that most of them fail in their English tests. People taking the Civil Service
Examination are also tested on their knowledge of English, but the results are equally disappointing
although almost all the candidates have presumable master degree in various disciplines. Even those who
pass or quality are hardly able to write a free composition in acceptable English. Obviously there is
something seriously wrong with the teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh.
(a) require (synonym); (f) disappointing (synonym);
(b) proficiency (antonym); (g) presumably (antonym);
(c) wonder (synonym); (h) qualify (antonym);
(d) tested (synonym); (i) obviously (antonym);
(e) equally (antonym); (j) wrong (synonym).

Answer
(a) need/requisite (f) Disheartening/ Saddening/Unsatisfactory
(b) incompetence/ineptness/deficiency (g) Questionably/ Improbably
(c) admiration/ fascination/surprise (h) disqualify/ fail
(d) evaluate/assess/examine/verified/tried (i) Doubtfully/ Dubiously
(e) unequally/ disproportionately (j) Incorrect/ Inaccurate/Erroneous

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors: [BB’ 19]
While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street on being asked to tell the reason
of begging the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said oh sir I have a sad tale to tell you would you
please hear my story yes I would like to I said to him Instead of telling the story the boy simply began to
cry.

Answer

,
While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street.On being asked to tell the reason

, ,
of begging the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said ,“Oh sir I have a sad tale to tell you. Would
,
you please hear my story?”“Yes I would like to ,” I said to him. Instead of telling the story, the boy
simply began to cry.

Part-B: Composition (Marks-40)

13. Write an application to the principal of your college for providing multimedia facilities in the class room.
[BB’ 19]

14. Suppose, you are a reporter of ‘The Daily Star’. Now, write a report for your newspaper on ‘food
Adulteration’ which has become a burning issue. [BB’ 19]

15. Dowry system is a curse for our society. Write a paragraph on it. [BB’ 19]

16. Write a composition of “The Necessity of Compulsory ICT Education in Bangladesh”. [BB’ 19]

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Dinajpur Board
Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60)
01. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may
not require an article. Put a cross () in those blanks: [Jnj.B’ 19]
Childhood or boyhood is (a) _____ man’s formative period. During this period (b) _____ child receives
training from its mother. (c) _____ mother’s tender heart always looks to (d) _____ welfare and well-being
of (e) _____ child. If during this period (f) _____ mother tries to bring (g) _____ child up carefully and
according to her (h) _____ best ideas (i) _____ child is sure to grow with its superiors, parents and
teachers and love (j) _____ all irrespective of caste, creed and colour.

Answer
(a) a (b) a (c) A (d) the (e) the (f) a (g) the (h) × (i) the (j) ×

02. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: [Jnj.B’ 19]

A craftwork in an applied form (a) _____ art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature
(b) _____ folk imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn’t bear the signature of its maker, retains a
personal touch. When we look (c) _____ a thirty-year old nakshikantha, we wonder (d) _____ its motifs
and designs that point (e) _____ the artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker (f) _____ it. The fact
that we don’t know her name or any other details (g) _____ her doesn’t take anything (h) _____ from our
appreciation (i) _____ the artist. Indeed, the intimate nature (j) _____ the kantha and the tactile feeling in
it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.

Answer
(a) of (b) of (c) at (d) about (e) out (f) of (g) about (h) away (i) for (j) of

03. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Jnj.B’ 19]
there was born have to let alone what if
had better as soon as would rather what’s it like as if
(a) I have never walked five miles at a stretch _____ ten miles. The idea of walking so much distance
frightens me.
(b) I have never visited Kuakata, _____ visiting this place in the coming summer vacation?
(c) People do not like his way of behaviour. He always behaves _____ he were a great leader.
(d) The price of mango is high in our country._____we turn this land into a mango orchard?
(e) The criminal ran away _____ he saw the police. He was afraid of being arrested.
(f) Smoking tells upon the smoker’s health greatly. You _____ give up this bad habit.
(g) Once_____ lived a king named Solomon. He was very wise.
(h) Shimul_____ work hard than beg. He is very industrious and painstaking.
(i) Tapan is somewhat backward in his preparation for the coming HSC exam. He _____ study hard to get
completely prepared before the exam.
(j) Albert Einstein was a great scientist of physics. He _____ in 1879 and breathed his last in 1955.

Answer
(a) let alone (b) what’s it like (c) as if (d) What if (e) as soon as
(f) have to (g) there (h) would rather (i) had better (j) was born

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04. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [Jnj.B’ 19]

(a) He is a liar. Do not rely_____.
(b) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But_____.
(c) Time has its wings. It was five years since we _____.
(d) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to _____.
(e) Whenever he speaks in English, _____. But we learn through mistakes.
(f) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time_____.
(g) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest _____.
(h) There is nobody _____. Hence happiness is a relative term.
(i) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant_____.
(j) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser._____.
Answer
(a) on his words. (f) we practised patriotism.
(b) it has many disadvantages as well. (g) he should fail in the examinations.
(c) had met last. (h) who is happy.
(d) solving these problems. (i) more and more trees.
(e) he makes mistakes. (j) I get ample time to finish my work.

05. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context: [Jnj.B’ 19]
Most often people who (a) _____ (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b)
_____ (be) great conquerors and generals. Whereas, the people who really (c)_____ (help) civilization
forward are often never (d) _____ (mention) at all. We do not know who first (e) _____ (set) a broken leg
or (f) _____ (launch) a sea worthy boat or (g) _____ (calculate) the length of a year. The great men are
those who (h) _____ (work) ceaselessly to quicken the pace of civilization. On the contrary, the
condemned men are those who (i) _____ (cause) bloodshed and violence in the world. All of us (j) _____
(adore) the great men of the world.
Answer
(a) appear (b) are (c) help/helped (d) mentioned (e) set
(f) launched (g) calculated (h) work (i) cause (j) adore/should adore

06. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Jnj.B’ 19]
Success never comes automatically. (a) We work hard to attain success in our life. (Complex) (b) Peace
and prosperity is not possible without being industrious. (Affirmative) (c) A man who leads an idle life,
brings misery for his life. (Simple) (d) He can never help the people of the society. (Passive). Such kind of
man is the burden on the society. (e) Everybody abhors him. (Negative).
Answer
(a) We work hard so that we can attain success in our life.
(b) Peace and prosperity is only possible by being industrious.
(c) An idle man brings misery for his life.
(d) The people of the society can never be helped by him.
(e) Nobody likes him.

07. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Jnj.B’ 19]
“My sons” Said he, “A great treasure lies hidden in the estate. I am about to leave you.” “Where is it
hidden?” Said the sons. “I am about to tell you.” Said the old man. “But you must dig the land for it.”
Answer
Addressing them as his sons, the old man told them that a great treasure lay hidden in the estate. He told
them that he was about to leave them. The sons asked him where it was hidden. The old man replied that
he was about to tell them but they had to dig the land for it.

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08. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the
sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: [Jnj.B’ 19]
The Liberation War of Bangladesh is a memorable event in our national life. She achieved her
independence through sacrifice and bloodshed. It is the birthright of a man. On the night of March 25.
1971, the Pakistan army fell upon the unarmed sleeping Bangalees. But we were not cowards. They built
up strong resistance against them. They fought with courage for long nine months. After nine month’s
bloody war and sacrifice of the freedom fighters, the red sun of independence rose in our soil on the 16 th
December, 1971. Now we remember them with great respect.
Answer
The Liberation War of Bangladesh is a memorable event on our national life. Bangladesh achieved her
independence through sacrifice and bloodshed. Independence is the birthright of a man. On the night of
March 25, 1971, the Pakistan army fell upon the unarmed sleeping Bangalees. But we were not cowards.
We built up strong resistance againstthem. We fought with courage for long nine months. After nine
months bloody war and sacrifice of the freedom fighter, the red sun of independence rose in our soil on the
16th December, 1971. Now we remember the freedom fighters with great respect.
09. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [Jnj.B’ 19]
Bangladesh is a (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun) country. Though it is a small country, it has a (b) _____
(pre-modify the noun) population. People (c) _____ (pre-modify the verb with an adverb) depend on
agriculture. They grow different kinds of crops (d) _____ (post modify the verb with an adverbial phrase).
We earn (e) _____ (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) currencies by exporting some of these
crops. We are also rich in (f) _____ (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) resources. Now, we are able
(g) _____ (post-modify the adjective with a infinitive) natural gas from underground. Our industries are
also rising (h) _____ (post-modify the verb with an adverb). We export (i) _____ (pre-modify the noun
with a noun-adjective) products to the developed countries. In this regard, we have already earned a (j)
_____ (pre-modify the noun) reputation.
Answer
(a) populated (b) huge/large (c) mostly(d) efficiently/all the year round (e) foreign
(f) natural (g) to extract (h) Proprtionately/ Gradually/fast/rapidly (i) our (j) good

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [Jnj.B’ 19]
We cannot walk on a road in the darkness without light. (a) _____, we cannot step forward in our life
without education. (b) _____, throughout the ages, education has always been compared to light and (c)
_____ ignorance has been compared to darkness. (d) _____ the light of education enlightens us. (e) _____
it broadens our mind and widens our outlook. (f) _____, it is education which helps us to become a good
citizen. (g) _____, education creates good citizens and ensures the smooth development of a country. (h)
_____ Ignorance stands on the way of development of an individual. (i) _____ ignorance has a detrimental
effect on the overall development of a nation. (j) _____ we should come forward to educate every single
person of our country and thereby, ensure the development of our country.
Answer
(a) Similarly/Likewise (b) Thus/Therefore/So (c) on the other hand/on the contrary
(d) So (e) Moreover/Besides (f) Actually
(g) Also/So (h) However (i) Thus/Hence (j) As a result/Hence/So

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [Jnj.B’ 19]
An ideal teacher knows the art of teaching. He is the master of his subject. He makes his lessons
interesting. His method of teaching is convincing and inspiring. An ideal teacher treats his students like his
own children. He praises the good work done by them. If a student does some mistakes, he is never harsh
to him. He tactfully makes his student realize his mistake. An ideal teacher is never angry with his
students. He believes in simple living and high thinking. He never sets a wrong example before his
students. He has high moral values.
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(a) ideal (synonym) (f) praise (antonym)

(b) master (synonym) (g) mistake (synonym)
(c) make (antonym) (h) angry (antonym)
(d) method (synonym) (i) simple (antonym)
(e) convincing (antonym) (j) moral (synonym).
Answer
(a) absolute/perfect/supreme (f) criticize/ condemn
(b) lord/ruler/monarch (g) error/ fault
(c) destroy/ break/demolish (h) calm
(d) way/ manner/technique/system (i) pompous/ostentatious
(e) unconvincing/ improbable/doubtful/uncertain (j) virtuous/good/righteous/ethical

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text
correcting the errors: [Jnj.B’ 19]
Hasan : Can you tell me a little about Dhaka
Hasib : Sure what would you like to know
Hasan : Well Whats a good time to visit there
Hasib : I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan : Good and what should I see there
Hasib : Well you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you must not
leave Dhaka without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan : Anything else
Hasib : Oh yes if you have time you may visit AhsanManjil. You could have an excellent experience of
the Mughal and the British architecture.
Answer
Hasan : Can you tell me a little about Dhaka?
Hasib : Sure.What would you like to know?
Hasan : Well,Whats a good time to visit there?
Hasib : I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan : Good and what should I see there?
Hasib : Well you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you must not
leave Dhaka without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan : Anything else?
Hasib : Oh yes!If you have time you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You could have an excellent experience of
the Mughal and the British architecture.

Part-B: Composition (Marks-40)

13. Suppose, you are Abid and studying at ABC College in Feni. Now on behalf of the students of your
college, write an application to the principal of your college to set up an English Debating Club at your
college. [Jnj.B’ 19]
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a national daily. Now, write a report for your newspaper on “Frequent road
accidents”. [Jnj.B’ 19]
15. Write a paragraph in about 150 words on “Climate Change”. [Jnj.B’ 19]
16. Deforestation has a great impact on Bangladesh. Because of deforestation our country is gradually turning
into a desert. Now, write a short composition on “Deforestation and Its Adverse Consequences.” Use 200-
250 words. [Jnj.B’ 19]

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Cumilla Board
Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60)
01. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may
not require an article. Put a cross () in those blanks: [CB’ 19]
An honest man is true to his (a) _____ words. He does not deviate from (b) _____ path of honesty. He
knows that true happiness consists of (c) _____ honesty. He does not fall victim to (d) _____ greed. He
does not hanker after (e) _____ worldly property. (f) _____ honest man abstains him from corruption. He
does not mix with (g) _____ corrupted people. He is (h) _____ man who tries to get pleasure from good
deeds. (i)_____ greed for wealth does not touch him. People should follow the path of (j) _____ honest
people of the society.
Answer
(a) × (b) the (c) × (d) × (e) × (f) An (g) the/ × (h) a (i) The/× (j) the
02. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions: [CB’ 19]
Preposition connects all types (a) _____ words together and supports them make better sense (b) _____ the
readers. They help us to understand the relationship (c) _____ objects. (d) _____ example, the book and
the table are (e)_____ the kitchen. This ensures you a basic understanding. If we add another preposition,
it makes it even clearer. This book is (f) _____ top of the table (g) _____ the kitchen. We have a clear
picture (h) _____ our mind (i) _____ the relation of those two objects and their relationship (j) _____ each
other.
Answer
(a) of (b) to/for (c) among/between (d) For (e) in
(f) on (g) in (h) in (i) about (j) between/with
03. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [CB’ 19]
what does... look like how to in order that it is high time was born
had to what’s it like let alone unless lest
(a) The child cannot walk _____ run in the field.
(b) Tareq Ahmed is a renowned teacher. He _____ in 1960.
(c) At present, the children do not know _____ swim in water.
(d) Parents _____ to work hard to take care of their children.
(e) Rima studies hard _____ GPA-5 should be missed.
(f) Father, _____ a ghost_____?
(g) Tanisha went to college _____ she could learn something.
(h) _____ people stopped corruption from society.
(i) _____ swimming in the river? For the first time, if seems new experience for all.
(j) You will not succeed in life _____ you work hard.
Answer
(a) let alone (b) was born (c) how to (d) had to (e) lest
(f) what does....look like (g) in order that (h) It is high time (i) What’s it like (j) unless
04. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [CB’ 19]
(a) Samudra Haque is a great journalist. Do you know where_____?
(b) Unity is power. Unless you are united, you_____
(c) Work carefully lest_____.
(d) Shabbir Khan is a quack. He behaves as though_____.
(e) It is very cold. I have to put on warm clothes so that_____.
(f) Could you avoid_____?
(g) A proverb goes that morning _____.
(h) Democratic Govt. will provide_____.
(i) Let us play in the field, _____.
(j) The bee is one of the busiest insects. We should follow the _____.

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Answer
(a) he lives (f) smoking cigarettes?
(b) won’t succeed. (g) shows the day.
(c) you should fail in the exam. (h) fundamental rights to its citizens.
(d) he were a doctor (i) what do you say?/Shall we?
(e) I feel warm. (j) principles of bees.

05. Read the following text and fill in the gaps with the right forms of verbs as per subject and
context: [CB’ 19]
(a) _____ (Teach) is a noble profession. A teacher (b) _____ (teach) his students from the core of his heart.
He teaches his students with a view to (c) _____ (give) the light of education. By (d) _____ (get) the light
of education, students can (e) _____ (enlighten) their inside. The students (f) _____ (learn) their lessons
now as their teachers (g) _____ (instruct) them.But the students now-a-days act as though they (h) _____
(know) everything. They are not (i) _____ (pay) heed to their teachers’ advice. But the students must be
careful in their studies lest they (j) _____(fail) to secure good marks.
Answer
(a) Teaching (b) teaches (c) giving (d) getting (e) enlighten
(f) can learn/learn (g) instruct (h) knew (i) paying (j) should fail

06. Read the text and transform the sentences as directed: [CB’ 19]
Dowry is a curse for our society. It darkens the lives of many women. Dowry hampers the peace of the
society (Make it passive). The brutal condition of the dark age must be stopped soon (Make it active). This
is one of the major problems of Bangladesh (Make it positive). The dowry seekers are very greedy and
demand money from bride’s father (Make it simple). What an unworthy crime the dowry is! (Make it
Assertive).
Answer
(a) The peace of the society is hampered by dowry.
(b) We must stop the brutal condition of the dark age soon.
(c) Very few problems of Bangladesh are as major as this.
(d) The dowry seekers being very greedy demand money from the bride’s father.
(e) The dowry is a very unworthy crime.

07. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [CB’ 19]
“Why are you loitering here and there now? Are you in trouble?” said the school teacher. “I am loitering
because I have none to take care of me,” said the boy. The school teacher said, “Do you feel hungry?”
“Yes, I am very hungry now” said the boy.
Answer
The school teacher asked the boy why he (b) was loitering here and there then. He again asked the boy if
he (b) was in trouble. The boy replied that he (b) was loitering because he (b) had none to take care of him.
The school teacher asked the boy if he was felt hungry. The boy replied in the affirmative and said that he
was very hungry then.

08. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph where necessary. Rewrite the
sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: [CB’ 19]
Women are now-a-days as important as men in society. She constitutes nearly half of the total population.
No nation can make real progress keeping half of it in the dark. Without the improvement of the women’s
status, it is not at all possible. Again without education, women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education
should be given to her so that they can work hand in hand with them in all development programmes.

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Answer
Women are now-a-days as important as men in society. Women constitute nearly half of the total
population. No nation can make real progress keeping half of its population in the dark. Without the
improvement of the women’s status, progress is not at all possible. Again, without education, women
cannot be uplifted. So, proper education should be given to women so that they can work hand in hand
with men in all development programmes.

09. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [CB’ 19]
Newspaper plays a very (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun) role in modern civilization. It publishes news and
views of home and abroad. Only (b) _____ (pre-modify the noun) knowledge is not enough in this
competitive world. A newspaper helps a man (c) _____ (post-modify the verb with infinitive) his general
knowledge. Besides, academic books, one should read newspapers (d) _____ (post-modify the verb).
Newspaper helps one (e) _____ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) the facts of the world. (f)_____
(pre-modify the verb with a participle phrase) regularly, one can be aware of everything. There are
(g)_____ (pre-modify the noun) kinds of newspapers. One should select the newspaper (h) _____ (post-
modify the verb). One should choose the (i) _____ (Pre-modify the noun) newspaper because many
newspapers present news partially. Whatever the paper is, it (j)_____ (pre-modify the verb) helps a man.

Answer
(a) important/vital/prominent/significant (f) Reading newspapers
(b) bookish (g) different/various/many
(c) to enhance/to improve (h) carefully/cautiously/judiciously
(d) regularly/daily (i) best/unbiased
(e) to know (j) greatly/definitely

10. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/sentence connectors: [CB’ 19]
Unemployment is a great curse. (a) _____ all the countries of the world suffer from the curse. (b) _____
nowhere in the world, this problem is so acute as in our country. (c) _____ there are many reasons behind
it. (d)_____, our country is industrially backward. (e)_____ our traditional education system is not service
oriented (f)_____, our students and youths have false sense of dignity. (g)_____, they run after jobs only.
(h)_____, unemployment problem should be removed at any cost. (i) _____ our education system should
be changed. (j) _____ more mills and factories should be established.

Answer
(a) Almost/In fact (b) However/But (c) Actually (d) Firstly (e) Secondly
(f) Moreover (g) So (h) Thus/Therefore (i) Again
(j) Also/Moreover/Additionally

11. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:[CB’ 19]
Modern education is somewhat different from the past. In method, it seeks to draw out and improve the
mind, to make it eager and curious. It depends more on observation than mere bookish knowledge. A mind
that is intellectually alert will learn from books. It develops the latent talent of any individual. Teachers
play vital role in teaching the students. They aren’t just instructors. Rather, they support and guide students
so that the students can succeed in their way of life.
(a) different (Synonym) (b) seek (Synonym)
(c) eager (Antonym) (d) observation (Synonym)
(e) mere (Antonym) (f) alert (Synonym)
(g) latent (Antonym) (h) instructor (Synonym)
(i) guide (Antonym) (j) way (Synonym)

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Answer
(a) Dissimilar/Unalike/Separate/Distinct (f) Aware/Watchful/Attentive/Vigilant
(b) Quest/Search/pursue (g) Active/Manifest/open/exposed
(c) Uninterested/Apathetic (h) Mentor/Teacher
(d) Inspection/Attention (i) misguide
(e) Enormous/Great (j) Path/Road

12. There are ten mistakes in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text
correcting the mistakes: [CB’ 19]
Sajid : Hurrah wave won the match.
Sifat : What match Sajid
Sajid : The football match between your school. team and our school team.
Sifat : Oh my Almighty! How did it happen?
Sajid : We won by three goals to one (l).
Sifat : I thought our team was better than yours.
Sajid : The result shows who is better.
Sifat : Anyway, well do better next year.
Sajid : Best of luck sifat.

Answer
Sajid : Hurrah!we’ve won the match.
Sifat : What match,Sajid?
Sajid : The football match between your school team and our school team.
Sifat : Oh my Almighty! How did it happen?
Sajid : We won by three (3) goals to one (1).
Sifat : I thought our team was better than yours.
Sajid : The result shows who is better.
Sifat : Anyway, we’ll do better next year.
Sajid : Best of luck,sifat.

Part-B: Composition (Marks-40)

13. Suppose, you are Masum, a student of class XI of Bogura Govt. College, Bogura. Your younger sister,
Tabassum, is indifferent to multi-media class in her school. Send an e-mail to her as an advice on the
importance of attending multi-media class regularly. [CB’ 19]

14. Suppose, you are a Staff Reporter of a national daily “The Daily Swadesh Pratidin”. You are advised to
make a report on the increasing number of ‘Road Accident’ in your district. [CB’ 19]

15. Launching of satellite in the space is an epoch-making fact in the history of Bangladesh. Now, write a
paragraph on “Bangabandhu Satellite-1” within 150 words. [CB’ 19]

16. Everybody has an aim in life. No one can succeed in life without aim in life. Now write a composition on
“Your Aim in life” within 200-250 words. [CB’ 19]

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Jashore Board
Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60)
01. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may
not require an article. Put a cross () in those blanks: [JB’ 19]
Industry is (a) _____ key to success in our life. (b) _____ industrious can prosper in life (c) _____ man
who does no undertake (d) _____ hard work can never go (e) _____ long way in (f) _____world. Many (g)
_____ man is not aware of (h) _____ significance of (i) _____ diligence for which they cannot reap (j)
_____ benefit of success.
Answer
(a) the (b) The (c) A/The (d) × (e) a (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) × (j) the
02. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions: [JB’ 19]
Patriotism is the quality inherent (a) _____ a man. This is why, he feels a natural attachment (b) _____ his
native land. Love (c) _____ motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people who are
patriotic are noted (d)_____ their patriotism. They are different (e) _____ other people. Their contribution
does not sink (f)_____ oblivion. They are worthy (g) _____ praise. They lay down then lives for the good
of the country. They are not unaware (h) _____ their status in the society. They are celebrated (i) _____
their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j)_____ in any way.
Answer
(a) to (b) to (c) for (d) for (e) from (f) in/into (g) of (h) of (i) for (j) upon
03. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the following box: [JB’ 19]
would you mind was born let alone had better there
what does.... look like as if would rather as soon as have to
(a) _____ flying in the sky? I think you will enjoy a lot.
(b) _____ was a king named Robert Bruce. He was very famous.
(c) I _____ and brought up in Bangladesh. This is a very beautiful country.
(d) Bangladesh is an emerging power in the world cricket. But we_____ struggle more to win the world cup.
(e) He cannot tell my name, _____ my address. He is really a liar.
(f)_____ the earth _____? It’s not completely round.
(g) We _____walk fast than get on the train. The train is very crowded.
(h) The class started _____ I reached my college. I was really lucky.
(i) You look so weak. You _____ go home as early as possible.
(j) The man pretended _____ he had been very poor. So, we disliked him.
Answer
(a) Would you mind (b) There (c) was born (d) have to (e) let alone
(f) What does...look like (g) would rather (h) as soon as (i) had better (j) as if
04. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [JB’ 19]
(a) We cannot buy a car if _____. It costs a lot of money.
(b) You are now very helpless. Call me whenever_____.
(c) The man was so weak that _____. He should consult with a doctor.
(d) Since it was raining heavily, _____. We stayed at home.
(e) Though he is dull of hearing, _____. He can make a good result.
(f) Danger comes when _____, So, we have to be careful in our life.
(g) When I was a child, _____. I was fond of playing cricket.
(h) Hardly had we seen the police when _____, Thus we were saved.
(i) Speak the truth or_____. A truthful man is always honoured everywhere.
(j) He took biology in lieu of _____. Biology is difficult for him.

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Answer
(a) we cannot gather money. (f) it is feared
(b) you need anything. (g) I wanted to be a cricketer.
(c) he could not walk properly. (h) we cried for help.
(d) we could not go out. (i) You will not be liked by anyone.
(e) he works very hard. (j) Statistics.

05. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context: [JB’ 19]
Kuakata, locally (a)_____ (know) as Sagar Kannya (b)_____ (be) an uncommon scenic spot of
Bangladesh. Kuakata (c)_____ (take) its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ or well-dug on the sea-shore.It
(d)_____ (allow) a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach.The beach (e)_____
(have) a typical natural setting. This sandy beach (f)_____ (slope) gently into the Bay and (g)_____
(bathe) there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. Fishing boats (h)_____ (ply) in the Bay of Bengal
and (i)_____ (surf) waves add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. Steps (j)_____ (take) to preserve the
beauty of the famous beach.

Answer
(a) known (b) is (c) takes (d) allows (e) has
(f) slopes (g) bathing (h) plying (i) surfing (j) must be taken/should be taken

06. Go through the following sentences and change as directed: [JB’ 19]
(a) An honest man is honoured everywhere by all. (Active)
(b) He is not only a teacher but also a singer. (Simple)
(c) Though we are improving very fast, we have to work hard for the country. (Compound)
(d) Very few cricket teams in the world are as unpredictable as Pakistan. (Superlative)
(e) My friend came to me to get help from us. (Complex)

Answer
(a) All honour an honest man everywhere.
(b) He is both a teacher and a singer.
(c) We are improving very fast but we have to work hard for the country.
(d) Pakistan is one of the most unpredictable teams in the world.
(e) It is my friend who came to me to get help from us./My friend came to me so that he could get help
from us.

07. Change the following narrative style by using indirect speeches: [JB’ 19]
“Have you learnt your lessons?” father said to Arman. “No, I’ve forgotten,” said he. “That’s very bad. You
must be more careful about your preparation for the examination. By doing so, you can make a good
result,” said his father. “Thank you very much for your timely advice.”

Answer
Father asked Arman if he (A) had learnt his lessons. He replied in the negative and said that he had
forgotten. Father told him (A) that it was very bad. He (F) added that Arman must/had to be more careful
about his (A) preparation for the examination. Father told Arman that by doing so he could get a result.
Arman thanked him (f) for his (f) timely advice.
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08. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the
sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: [JB’ 19]
Both educated and uneducated women are at present as important as men in our society. She constitutes
nearly half of our total population. No country can make real progress keeping half of it in darkness.
Without the upliftment of our women, it is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be
uplifted. So proper education should be given to her in order that they can work hand in hand with them in
all development programmes.
Answer
Both educated and uneducated women are at present as important as men in our society. Women
constitute nearly half of the total population. No country can make real progress keeping half of its
population in the dark. Without the upliftment of our women, progress is not at all possible. Again,
without education, women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education should be given to women so that they
can work hand in hand with men in all development programmes.

09. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [JB’ 19]
Air and water are the most (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) elements of the
environment. But we are polluting them (b) _____ (post modify the verb with an adverb). Mills and
factories use fuel (c) _____ (post modify the verb with an infinitive) their products. The burning of this
fuel creates smoke (d) _____ (post modify the verb with an adverbial). Motor vehicles also pollute the air,
(e) _____ (use an appositive). Water is polluted by (f)_____ (pre-modify the noun with a quantifier) kinds
of waste and filth. We also contaminate water (g) _____ (post- modify the verb with a present participle
phrase) into it. Farmers use (h) _____ (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) fertilizers and insecticides
and pollute water. (i)_____ (pre-modify the noun with a past participle) water is (j) _____ (pre-modify the
adjective with an intensifier) harmful for health.

Answer
(a) important/prominent/vital/significant (f) different/many
(b) continuously (g) by spitting/ throwing garbage
(c) to produce/to make (h) harmful/chemical
(d) constantly/ceaselessly (i) Contaminated
(e) which we use for breathing (j) very

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [JB’ 19]
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) _____ possesses this uncommon quality is the happiest man in the
world. Truly speaking, a man should have trustworthiness (b)_____nobody believes a liar. A liar may
prosper for the time being, (c)_____ ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d)_____ we should be honest in our
life. It is believed that honesty is the best policy (e)_____ dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps
those who are honest. (f)_____ dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the best time (g)_____ children
should be taught honesty. It is seen that children follow their parents, (h)_____ parents should be honest.
(i)_____ they should be allowed to mix with those friends who are really honest (j)_____ they build up
their character.

Answer
(a) who (b) as/ because/for (c) but (d) So/Therefore (e) whereas
(f) Thus (g) when (h) so (i) Thus/Moreover (j) when/because

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11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the underlined words s directed below: [JB’ 19]
Courtesy is a virtue in a man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs us nothing but gives a lot. So, you
should be courteous. You must have politeness. People will disrespect and dislike you if you are
discourteous. Nobody likes discourtesy. Try to be gentle from your student life. You can win the heart of
your enemy by being courteous. You can ensure removal of hatred and anger by embracing your enemy.
Courtesy can remove the bitter relationship and improve mutual understanding and cordiality among people.
(a) virtue (Synonym), (f) enemy (Synonym),
(b) a lot (Synonym), (g) ensure (Synonym),
(c) courteous (Antonym), (h) anger (Antonym),
(d) discourtesy (Synonym), (i) remove (Synonym),
(e) Win (Antonym), (j) cordiality (Antonym).
Answer
(a) goodness/morality (f) adversary/antagonist/foe/opponent
(b) many/ enormous/ huge (g) Secure/ Guarantee/Confirm
(c) discourteous/ rude (h) Pleasure/ Calmness
(d) Deceit/ Falseness (i) Eradicate/eliminate
(e) Lose (j) Rudeness/ Unaffectionate
12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors: [JB’ 19]
Jerry : I can chop some wood today.
Writer : But Ive a boy coming from the orphanage.
Jerry :Im the boy
Writer : You But youre very small in size.
Jerry : Size doesnt matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don’t chop well. Ive been chopping wood
for a long time.
Writer : Very well theres the axe. Go ahead see what you can do.
Answer
Jerry : I can chop some wood today.
Writer : But I’ve a boy coming from the orphanage.

Jerry : I’m the boy .

Writer : You? But you’re very small in size.
Jerry : Size doesn’t matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don’t chop well. I’ve been chopping
wood for a long time.
Writer : Very well .There’s the axe. Go ahead see what you can do.
Part-B: Composition (Marks-40)
13. Suppose, you are Apurba/Amina studying at ‘X’ College in Dhaka. You want to go on a study Tour some
where with your classmates. [JB’ 19]
Now, on behalf of your classmates of your college, write an application to the principal seeking
permission to arrange a Study Tour.
14. Think that you are a local reporter of the Daily Star. Recently you college has arranged the prize giving
ceremony in the college compound. [JB’ 19]
Now, write a report of about 120-150 words on it. Give a title to your report.
15. Write a paragraph describing “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Facebook” in about 100-150 words.10
16. Write a short composition on ‘Childhood Memories’. Write within at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250
words. [JB’ 19]

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Part-A: Grammar (Marks 60)
01. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/a/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may
not require articles. Put a cross () in those blanks: [SB’ 19]
I have (a) _____ uncle who has just retired from (b) _____ army. He used to be (c) _____ ABI agent, and
everybody says he has been an honest man all his life. As a child, I loved him for his stories. He once told
me that he met (d) _____ one-eyed alien from (e) _____ space. (f) _____ alien did not need any oxygen.
And it did not have (g) _____ nose. I now understand that it was (h) _____ hard story to believe. I am not
sure he was telling me (i) _____ truth. May be he is not so (j) _____ honest, after all.

Answer
(a) an (b) ×/the (c) an (d) a (e) ×/the (f) The (g) a (h) a (i) the (j) x

02. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: [SB’ 19]

Luna’s cat was missing. So she started looking around (a) _____ it. She opened her closet and looked (b)
_____. Then she went to the bedroom crawling (c) _____ the floor to look (d) _____ the bed. The cat was
not there. In fact, it was nowhere inside the house. Therefore, Luna decided to go (e) _____ to look for it.
Just as she was (f) _____ to open the door, the door bell rang. It was her neighbour, Mrs. Haq, “Look,
Luna! Your cat is (g) _____ the sunshade!” said Mrs. Haq pointing (h) _____ a tall building opposite (i)
_____ her house. Luna smiled and thanked her friendly neighbour, saying that (j) _____ her help she
would not be able to find out her cat.

Answer
(a) for (b) in (c) on (d) under (e) out/outside (f) about (g) below (h) to (i) to (j) without

03. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases from the list: [SB’ 19]
as if it is about time would rather feel like blow one’s own trumpet
is used to as far as when it comes to had better needn’t have
(a) “Can I smoke here?” “I _____ you didn’t. It’s a no smoking zone.”
(b) This car is absolutely fine _____ the engine is concerned.
(c) We rushed to the station lest we might miss the train. But the train was late and we had to wait for an
hour. We _____ hurried.
(d) It’s well past 10 and Diba is still in bed. _____she got up.
(e) Nishi is a nice girl. But _____ cooking, she is absolutely hopeless.
(f) Lima has always lived alone. She _____ living alone.
(g) Well, you don’t need to _____. We know that you have some talent.
(h) Look at that building! It looks _____ it’s going to fall down!
(i) I am very tired. I don’t _____ going out this evening.
(j) “It’s getting late. I have to go now”. “You _____ not. It’s raining very hard.”

Answer
(a) would rather (b) as far as (c) needn’t have (d) It is about time (e) when it comes to
(f) is used to (g) blow your own trumpet (h) as if (i) feel like (j) had better

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04. Complete the following sentences with sultable clauses/phrases: [SB’ 19]
(a) “Do you know this man?” “Yes, I know him. _____since he was a boy.”
(b) What a lovely view that was! If I had a camera, _____.
(c) I have never been suspicious of his honesty. I have always believed _____.
(d) It was very hot outside. Nobody actually wanted_____.
(e) The woman _____ was taken to hospital.
(f) When my sister was young, she hid chocolate in impossible places. Once I found a bar_____.
(g) My grandfather has no interest in TV. He often talks about the old days_____.
(h) I am not a rich man. So I never go to the shops_____.
(i) Don’t worry. We are going to be there right on time. I am driving _____.
(j) She never travels alone. She is _____ of travelling alone.
Answer
(a) We are friends/we have been friends (f) which was under her pillow
(b) I would have taken a picture of it (g) when he used to listen to the radio
(c) his words (h) where expensive products are sold
(d) to play in the field (i) very fast/as fast as I can
(e) who was injured (j) afraid of
05. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs in brackets: [SB’ 19]
When I was a child I (a) _____ (be) afraid of the dark, and I (b)_____ (go) to sleep with a light on. Even
then. I feared that monsters (c) _____ (climb) in through my bedroom window. Every sound I (d) _____
(hear) struck fear into me. Often, I ran away from the room and (e) _____ (sleep) on the floor at the foot of
my parents’ bed. Now that I (f) _____ (be) almost twenty. I obviously do better than what I (g) _____ (do)
as a child. However, I (h) _____ (be) still scared of bedtime. I hate (i) _____ (sleep) alone, and I still keep
a tiny night-light on. And before I go to bed, I double-cheek every door and every window to make sure
that they (j) _____ (be) locked.
Answer
(a) was (b) used to go/would go (c) climbed/would climb (d) heard (e) slept
(f) am (g) used to do/did (h) am (i) sleeping (j) are
06. Transform the underlined parts of the following text as per direction: [SB’ 19]
(a) “Beautiful! Isn’t she?” Tanvir whispered. (Make it assertive) (b) Tania nodded in agreement, but she was
extremely nervous. (Make it complex) (c) The tigress was now quite close to them. (Make it interrogative)
Tania’s heart was pounding, but Tanvir seemed oblivious to any danger. (d) He got closer to the animal and
pressed the shutter button with a boyish grin in the face. (Make it simple) (e) And it suddenly occurred to Tania
that her husband was the strongest man she had ever met. (Use the positive degree of the adjective)
Answer
(a) Tanvir whispered that she was very beautiful.
(b) Though Tania nodded in agreement, she was extremely nervous.
(c) Wasn’t the tigress quite close to them now?
(d) Going closer to the animal, he pressed the shutter button with a boyish grin in the face.
(e) She has never met a person as strong as her husband.
07. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [SB’ 19]
“Why did you stop me? I didn’t do anything wrong, did I?” asked Riyad. “You were driving too fast,” said
the traffic sergeant, giving him a glare, “Now! Show me your driving license.”
Answer
Riyad asked the traffic sergeant why he (t) had stopped him (R). Riyad told him(t) that he (R) hadn’t done
anything wrong. Giving him a glare, the traffic sergeant replied that he (R) had been driving too fast. He
(t) ordered to show him (t) his (R) driving license then.

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08. Here is a text with five unclear pronoun references. Re-write the text making all the pronoun
references clear. Underline the areas where you make any changes: [SB’ 19]
Robin hates people who are mean to animals. Last afternoon, as he was walking home from work, he saw
some boys throwing stones at an old lame dog. Immediately, he rushed to help the animal. “Stop it”! he
shouted as he ran towards the unruly boys. “Leave him alone!”
Startled by the big man’s shouts, they ran away. One of them jeered at him while running away. Robin,
however, was totally unmoved by the jeering. He was happy that he could save it. Robin has always felt
some affection for animals. Once he even went to the police station to complain about a neighbour who
threw a cat out of the window. Instead of taking any action, they laughed at him and advised him not to
worry about such such ‘petty’ matters.

Answer
Robin hates people who are mean to animals. Last afternoon, as he was walking home from work, he saw
some boys throwing stones at an old lame dog. Immediately, he rushed to help the animal. “Stop it’! He
shouted as he ran towards the unruly boys, “Leave the dog alone!”
Startled by the big man’s shouts, the boys ran away. One of them jeered at Robin while running away.
Robin, however, was totally unmoved by the jeering. He was happy that he could save the dog. Robin has
always felt some affection for animals. Once he even went to the police station to complain about a
neighbour who threw a cat out of the window. Instead of taking any action, the police laughed at him and
advised him not to worry about such ‘petty’ matters.

09. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [SB’ 19]
A library is a (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun) of knowledge. The students (b) _____ (use a participle) to
all classes visit it in their library periods. Our college library is housed in two rooms. (c) _____ (pre-
modify the noun) almirahs are placed in one room. The other room is the (d) _____ (use a participle to
modify the noun) room where magazines, journals and newspapers are placed. There are about five
thousand books in our library which are arranged (e) _____ (post modify the verb). Any type of book can
be traced in no time. The books cater to the needs and interests (f) _____ (use a prepositional phrase).
There are two separate sections in the library. One of them contains reference books like (g) _____ (use
nouns) etc. The other section contains books (h) _____ (use prepositional phrase). Every student has a
library (i) _____ (use a noun). The reading room is always crowded (j) _____ (post modify the verb) in the
afternoon.

Answer
(a) storehouse (b) attending/going (c) some (d) reading
(e) systematically (f) of the readers/of the students and teachers (g) Encyclopedias, Dictionaries
(h) of fiction/of various interests (i) card (j) heavily

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: [SB’ 19]

Education is essential in our life. (a) _____ we are not properly educated, we cannot live an honorable life
in society. It teaches us (b) _____ how to earn but also how to spend. (c) _____, it teaches (d) _____ to
live in amity with others in society. (e) _____, we must get proper education. (f) _____ we should bear in
mind (g) _____ education is not only what we learn at educational institutions but also (h) _____ we learn
outside these institutions. (i)_____, education is a lifelong process. It begins just after our birth (j) _____
ends only in death.

Answer
(a) If (b) not only (c) Moreover/again (d) how (e) So/Therefore
(f) Also/Besides (g) that (h) what (i) Thus/In fact (j) and

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11. Read the text and give the synonyms/antonyms of the underlined words as per instruction given
below the text: [SB’ 19]
Rima is a good-looking young woman. Her large, dark eyes are beautiful. Her complexion is flawless, and
she has got a lovely big smile. Her long, black hair is full and shiny. She is tall and slender, and her
movement is graceful. And she always dresses stylishly. Everybody appreciates her beauty. But Rima
worries that people do not notice her talents and hard work. She wants people to know that a woman can
have beauty, ambition, and a bit of intelligence too.
(a) good-looking (synonym), (b) dark (synonym),
(c) flawless (synonym), (d) shiny (antonym)
(e) slender (antonym) (f) graceful (synonym),
(g) stylishly (antonym), (h) appreciate (antonym),
(i) notice (antonym), (j) ambition (synonym)

Answer
(a) beautiful/ pretty/nice (f) elegant/refined/sophisticated
(b) black/unlit/inky (g) unfashionable
(c) perfect (h) discourage/demotivate
(d) lustrous/ glossy (i) ignore
(e) thick/fat/obese (j) goal/aspiration/target

12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text
correcting the errors: [SB’ 19]
The traveller said to the peasant “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn” The peasant said “Yes I can
Do you want one in which you can spend the night” The traveller said, “I dont wish to stay there I only
want a meal” Follow me and I will take you to a nice one.

Answer

,
The traveller said to the peasant “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” The peasant said, “Yes, I

.
can Do you want one in which you can spend the night?” The traveller said, “I don’t wish to stay there I .
only want a meal” .“Follow me and I will take you to a nice one”.
Part-B: Composition (Marks-40)
13. As you are a student, you attend classes regularly. But your classrooms are overcrowded. Now, write an
application to the principal of your college to provide sound system in large classrooms. [SB’ 19]

14. A small boat carrying 25 people capsized in the Karnaphuli last afternoon. Some people were able to swim
ashore while some others were rescued by a fishing trawler that was passing by. Three bodies have been
recovered till now. Some passengers are still missing. Draft a report of about 150 words for a local daily.[SB’ 19]

15. Write a cause-and-effect paragraph on ‘Indiscriminate Cutting of Trees’. Briefly point out the causes of
this large-scale deforestation and its effect on our environment. [SB’ 19]

16. Write a composition on your visit to a place of historical interest within 250 words. [SB’ 19]

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