TAG QUESTIONS FOR SSC EXAM-2022

 

Tag Questions 
01. Nothing is impossible, is it?
02. I think everybody knows it, don’t they?
03. The idle always lag behind, don’t they?
04. Let’s motivate them, shall we?
05. Motivation seldom goes in vain, does it?
06. Congratulations, you have made an excellent result, haven’t you?
07. Thanks. But my parents and teachers also deserve the credit, don’t they?
08. We ought to remain grateful them, oughtn’t we?
09. You too studied hard, didn’t you?
10. It is our duty to study in a disciplined way, isn’t it?
11. Let us start our journey, shall we?
12. They used to play football in the afternoon, didn’t they?
13. Nobody should laugh at the blind. Should they?
14. There is nothing for her to eat, is there?
15. Mina had better stay at home, hadn’t she?
16. You aren’t doing the work, are you?
17. Somebody left their house yesterday, didn’t they?
18. What a beautiful day it is, isn’t it?
19. A cat catches a mouse, doesn’t it?
20. Bangladesh is our motherland, isn’t she?
21. Something is burning, aren’t they?
22. Rahim, as well as his friends, were present, wasn’t he?
23. He did it, didn’t he?
24. I know nothing about him, do I?
25. Let’s arrange a class party, shall we?
26. The moon shines at night, isn’t it?
27. Everybody loves flowers, don’t they?
28. Nothing can satisfy him, can it?
29. He has few reasons for waiting, hasn’t he?
30. That was my pen, wasn’t it/ that?
31. Nobody believes a liar, do they?
32. We have to study English, haven’t we?
33. Let her solve the matter, will you?
34. You had better leave now, hadn’t you?
35. We ought to love our motherland, oughtn’t we?
36. Look at this paper, will you?
37. Let’s phone, shall we?
38. It is a beautiful afternoon, isn’t it?
39. Let’s go out for a walk, shall we?
40. The police arrested him, didn’t they?
41. Both are responsible, aren’t they?
42. Let’s take an oath today, shall we?
43. This is the right way to do it, isn’t this?
44. Life is very busy in the big cities, isn’t it?
45. We needed a change in thoughts, didn’t we?
46. Let us make them realize it, shall we?
47. Man is a social being, isn’t he?
48. He cannot live alone, can he?
49. It is man, who pollutes his environment, isn’t it?
50. Every mother loves her child, don’t they?
51. Don’t forget me, will you?
52. My father and I are happy, aren’t we?
53. Men should not tell a lie, should they?
54. We live in Bangladesh, don’t we?
55. The weather was fine yesterday, wasn’t it?

ENGLISH SECOND PAPER (SSC) RAJSHAHI BOARD--2019

 

Rajshahi Board 2019

Part A:  Grammar  (Marks-60)

1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x1 0 = 5

 

danger	Recently	victim	fault	that
by	accused	the	aware	Strict

Road accidents have (a) — become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents many persons fall (b) to untimely death. It is reported (c) — most of the accidents occur for (d) — violation of traffic rules, (e)— unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and (f) — vehicles also (g) — the passengers and the passers-by. So, in order to save us from the accidents the government is trying to create (h)— among the people and has passed (i) —laws against the (j)—.

Answer: 1. 

(a) recently (b) victim (c) that (d) the (e) by my (f) faulty (g) endanger (h) awareness (i) strict (j) accused

 

 

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5

Housing is one of the greatest (a) — in our country. Thousands of people in big ( b) — like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) — in the footpaths. In rural (d) — there is also an acute (e) — of housing. The cost of construction is (f) — day by day. At present, it is very (g) — for the (h) — people to (i) — the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) — to be solved soon.

Answer: 2. 

(a) problems (b) cities (c) live (d) areas (e) crisis (f) increasing (g) difficult (h) poor (i) meet (j) has own

 

 

3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                              

 

Cricket		become popular in our country.
But it	has	a costly game.
Recently it	surpasses	a great appeal among the people all over the world.
It’s popularity	be	also seen playing cricket.
Now rural youths		that of football.

Answer: 3.      

(a) Cricket has a great appeal among the people all over the world. 

(b) But it is a costly game.

(c) Recently, it has become popular in our country.

(d) Its popularity surpasses that of football.

(e) Now, rural youths are also seen playing cricket.

 

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5

 

understand	form	consider	take	succeed
acquire	admit	forget	Respect	owe

In an educational institution teacher-student relationship is (a) — to be the most important matter. It is such a relationship that is (b) — on the basis of mutual (c) A. student always (d) — to his teachers because he cannot but (e) —help from them in case of (f)— knowledge. The sensible students never (g) their teachers. Moreover, they (h) — their memorable teachers' role which helps them (i) — in life. So, they always (j) — their teachers.

Answer: 4. 

(a) considered (b) formed (c) understanding (d) owes (e) take (i) acquiring (g) forget (h) admit (i) succeed (j) respect

 

 

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

The students said "We want to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition". The headmaster said, "Why?" The students said, "We want to make it memorable in our life". The Headmaster said, "Don't worry. 1 shall take all necessary steps to arrange the function."

Answer: 5.

 The students told their Headmaster that they Wanted to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition. The Headmaster wanted to know the reason of such celebration. The students said that they wanted to make it memorable in their life. The Headmaster told them not to worry. He added that he would take all necessary steps to arrange the function.

 

 

6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10

(a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Interrogative)

(b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man's life. (Comparative)

(c) It persuades a man to do everything just, (Negative)

(d) This quality highly motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for the country. (Simple)

(e)  What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive)

(f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex)

(g) A patriot fears none but the creator. (Affirmative)

(h) By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound)

(i) He is respected by all. (Active)

(j) So, we should be patriots. (Imperative)

Answer: 6.     

 (a) Isn’t patriotism a noble virtue?

(b) It is greater than all other virtues in a man's Life.

(c) It does not persuade a man to do everything Unjust.

(d) This quality highly motivates a man to Sacrifice his life for the country.

(e) It is a very outstanding quality.

(f) A man who has/ possesses patriotic zeal is Called a patriot.

(g)A patriot fears only the Creator.

(h) He pays taxes and obeys the law.

(I) All respect him.

(j)So, let us be patriots .

 

 

7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5

(a) We should keep in mind that ___.

(b) If we are not healthy, ___.

(c) We must eat a balanced diet so that ___.

(d) We should wear socks and shoes when ___.

(e) Nobody likes a man who ___.

Answer: 7.     

 (a) We should keep in mind that health is Wealth.

(b) If we are healthy, we can live a happy life.

(c) We must eat a balanced diet so that we may Be physically fit.

(d) We should wear socks and shoes when we Go out.

(e) Nobody likes a man who is unhealthy.

 

 

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5

Bangladesh is a (a)-(river) and (b)- (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c)-(important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (depend) on the rivers. But we get (e) (sufficient) water for use from the rivers.There are (f)-(differ) reasons behind it at first, the water of many rivers (g)- (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h)-(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i)-(suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the ()-(better) of our agriculture.

Answer: 8. 

(a) riverine (b) agricultural (c) importance (d) Dependent (e) insufficient (f) in different (g) dries (h) Extremely (i) unsuitable (j) betterment

 

 

9. Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5

(a) Cutting trees is not good for us, -?

(b) Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, -?

(c) We can hardly live without them, -?

(d) They are our best friends, -?

(e) Let's plant trees more and more, -?

Answer: 9.      

(a) Cutting trees is not good for us, isn’t it?

(b) Because, trees supply us oxygen, fruits and Wood, don't they?

(c) We can hardly live without them, can we?

(d) They are our best friends, aren't they?

(e) Let's plant trees more and more, shall we?

 

 

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5

The whole world has turned into a global village (a)- the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c)- are in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e)-we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.

Answer: 10. 

(a) as a result (b) what (c) which/that (d) Moreover (e) But

 

 

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

go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now

Answer: 11. "Go to bed now," mother said, "You can complete your assignment in the morning.”

“No, mom , I’ll finish it now.”

 

 

 

Part B: Composition (Marks-40)

 

12. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Habib/Habiba, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.

 

13. Imagine, you are, Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School: Dhaka. Recently, your father has been 8 transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of you school for a transfer certificate.

 

I 4. Write a paragraph on “A School Magazine”. 10

 

15. Write a composition on “Science in Everyday Life”. 12

 

ENGLISH SECOND PAPER (SSC) DHAKA BOARD-2019

 

Part A: Grammar (Marks 60)

 
1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x10 = 5
 

indiscriminate	for	an	sustain	anticipated
diaster	the	to	erosion	imperative

It is (a) — that the new century is now facing various challenges especially environmental (b) —. Feeding the ever-growing population is (c) — first and foremost challenge for Bangladesh. It is very difficult to (d) — the current level of agricultural production. Because our agricultural hand is being reduced due (e) — human habitat, industrialization, river (f) — etc. Besides, we are losing our forests gradually. Trees are being cut down (g) — resulting in (h) — increase of pollution. So, it is (i) — to check the reckless alarming condition (j) — our own existence.

Answer: 1. 

(a) anticipated (b) disaster (c) the (d) sustain (e) To (f) erosion (g) indiscriminately (h) an (i) imperative (j) for
 
 
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5
Once a farmer had great desire (a) — land. One day (b) — to the landlord, he wanted some land (c) — he might live in comfort. The landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by running (d) sun-set. The farmer became very pleased (e) — that. Next morning, he started running as (f) — as he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and the sun was (g) — to set. He ran with his last strength but became very tired and fell (h) — dead. He was (i) — there. Then the wiseman remarked a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j) — his grave.

Answer: 2. 

(a) for (b) going (c) so that (d) till (e) at (f) fast (g) About (h) down (i) buried (j) for 
 
 
3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5
 

Character It It also Character of a person Everyday

Is Hates Means Is regarded

A man without character. As the crown of life. Psychological or ethical nature. The combination of some good qualities. Mental or moral qualities of a person.

Answer: 3. 

(a) Character means mental or moral qualities of a person.
(b) It also means the combination of some good Qualities.
(c) It is regarded as the crown of life.
(d) Character of a person is psychological or Ethical nature.
(e) Everybody hates a man without character.
 
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5
 

think	die	be	defend
honour	inspire	sacrifice	remember

Patriotism is a noble virtue. It (a) — a man to shed the last drop of blood to (h) — the freedom of his country. A man without patriotism (c) — not better than a beast. A true patriot (d) — by ‘all. He always (e) — for the welfare of his country. On the other hand, the unpatriotic men (f) — only for their won interest. Those who (g) — for the country are true patriots. They (h) — even after their death. That is why, the freedom fighters who (i) — their lives in 1971 are remembered and (j) — forever.

Answer: 4. 

(a) inspires (b) defend (c) is (d) is honored (e) Thinks (f) think (g) die (h) are remembered (i) sacrificed (j) honored
 
 
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: - 5
What is the time by your watch?’ said an old man. I said, ‘It is half past nine.’ He said, “I want to go to your house. Will you accompany me, please? ‘No. I am sorry because I am going to school,” said I.

Answer: 5. 

An old man asked me what the time was by my Watch. I said that it was half past nine. He told me that he wanted to go to my house. He asked me requesting if I would accompany him. I replied in the negative and expressed. Sorrow Because I was going to school.
 
 
6. Change the sentences according to the directions: - 1 x 10 = 10
(a) Man is the best creation of God. (Comparative)
(b) Isn’t it our responsibility to do good deeds? (Assertive)
(c) Our life is not measured by months or years. (Active)
(d) Honest people lead a happy life. (Complex)
(e) It matters little if a man lives many years or not. (Interrogative)
(f) Nobody is absolutely happy on the earth. (Affirmative)
(g) So, we should not waste time in vain. (Passive)
(h) If we use time properly, we can be benefited. (Simple)
(i) All men must die. (Negative)
(j) Though we take utmost care, we cannot avoid death. (Compound)

Answer: 6.       

(a) Man is better than any other creation of God.
(b) It is our responsibility to do good deeds.
(c) We do not measure our life by months or Years,
(d) People who are honest lead a happy life.
(e) Doesn't it matter little if a man lives many 4 Years or not?
(f) Who is absolutely happy on the earth?
(g)So, time should not be wasted by us in vain.
(h) By using time properly we can be benefited.
(i) There is no man but will die. /No man can Escape/avoid death.
(j) We take utmost care but cannot avoid Death.
 
 
7. Complete the sentences: - 1x5 = 5
(a) Where there is a will, —.
(b) If a man does not work hard,
(c) As the people of Bangladesh are hardworking,
(d) — but now she has made a remarkable development in her G.D.P.
(e) So, it is our bounden duty to —.

Answer: 7.      

 (a) Where there is a will, there is a way.
(b) If a man does not work hard, he cannot Prosper in life.
(c) As the people of Bangladesh are hard Working, they are sure to be prosperous.
(d) She was an underdeveloped country, but Now she had made a remarkable Development in the G.D.P.
(e) So, it is our bounden duty to maintain her Economic development by hard work.
 
 
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5
A good student is always (a) — (mind) to his studies. He is (b) — (respect) to his (c) — (teach) and superiors. He never (d) — (honor) anybody. He is free from (e) — (behavior) and never rude to his classmates. As he is (f) — (study), he never wastes his time in vain. He is also sincere and listens to his teachers (g) — (attentive) so that he can be (h) — (success) in life. His punctuality and (I) — (determine) help him to (j) — (take) and solve any difficult work or job.

Answer: 8. 

(a) mindful (b) respectful (c) teachers (d) Dishonors (e) misbehavior (f) studious (g) attentively (h) successful (i) determination (j) Undertake
 
 
9. Make tag questions of the following statements: -                                    1x5=5
(a) I am an SSC examinee, —?
(b) My expectation is getting A+, —?
(c) Some of my classmates became addicted to using mobile phones, —?
(d) They could not pass the test exam, —?
(e) Everybody hates them for this reason, —?

Answer: 9.       

(a) I am an SSC examinee, aren't I?
(b) My expectation is getting A+, isn't it?
(c) Some of my classmates became addicted to Using mobile phones, didn't they?
(d) They could not pass the test exam, could they?
(e) Everybody hates them for this reason, don't they?
 
 
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5
A school magazine is a magazine (a) — is published by the school authority. It contains poems, articles, essays and jokes. The publication of it is not an easy task (b) — it needs time, energy and money. (c) —, a magazine committee is formed from the teachers and the students. The editor (d) — is selected or elected by the committee members invites writings. (e) — good writings are selected for printing.

Answer: 10. 

(a) that/which (b) because (c) Usually (d) who (e) Then
 
 
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5
have you heard the name of alexander asked mr ahmed no sir razu replied how strange it is said he will you tell me about alexander please well he was the great king of macedonia.

Answer: 11. 

"Have you heard the name of Alexander?" asked Mr. Ahmed. "No, sir." Razu replied. "How strange it is!" said he? "Will you tell me about Alexander? Please?" "Well, he was the great king of Macedonia."
 
 
 

Part B: Composition (Marks-40)

 
12. Suppose, a Computer Programmer will be appointed in the National ICT Research Centre, Dhaka. You are very interested for the post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the same. 8
 
13. Imagine, you are Tanirn/Tanima, an inhabitant of the village Palpara of Sujatpur Union under Rupganj Upazila of Bhola district.

Now, write an application to the Deputy Commissioner asking for relief goods for the flood affected people of your village. 10
 
I 4. Write a paragraph on Your Visit to a Book Fair’. 10
 
15. Write a composition on “Your Aim in Life”. 12