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
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indiscriminate |
for |
an |
sustain |
anticipated |
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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
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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
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think |
die |
be |
defend |
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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
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