এসএসসি ইংরেজি ২য় পত্র প্রশ্ন (৩টি পূর্ণাঙ্গ প্রশ্নপত্র)

Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Last Friday, my cousin Rafi and I decided to (a) ___ angling. We got up very (b) ___ in the morning and took our rods and some bait (c) ___ us. We walked (d) ___ the big pond behind our grandfather's house. (e) ___ pond was full (f) ___ fish. Rafi was lucky; he (g) ___ a big rui within an hour. I waited patiently for (h) ___ long time, but nothing touched my hook. At last, I caught (i) ___ small puti fish. It was one (j) ___ the happiest days of my life.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word for each gap: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Games and sports are as important (a) ___ studies. They keep (b) ___ body fit and mind fresh. A student who plays regularly can concentrate better (c) ___ his lessons. Games also teach us to obey the (d) ___ of the game and to respect our opponents. Through team games, we learn how to work (e) ___ with others. We learn to accept both victory and (f) ___ with a smiling face. However, (g) ___ much play is harmful because it wastes our time. So a student should strike a (h) ___ between study and play. Every school should have a big playground (i) ___ students can play in the afternoon. In short, games are an essential part (j) ___ education.

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

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

Last month, the annual prize-giving ceremony of our school (a) ___ on the school field. The Deputy Commissioner of our district (b) ___ as the chief guest. The whole field (c) ___ with flowers and colourful flags. The programme (d) ___ at 10 a.m. with all of us (e) ___ the national anthem. Then the headmaster (f) ___ a speech of welcome. After that, the chief guest (g) ___ away the prizes. I (h) ___ the first prize in the essay competition. The ceremony (i) ___ with a cultural programme in the afternoon. It (j) ___ a day to remember.

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

"Where did you spend your winter vacation, Nabila?" asked Tumpa. "I went to my grandmother's village in Rangpur," replied Nabila. "Did you enjoy it there?" asked Tumpa. "What a lovely time I had!" said Nabila. "Please show me the photos you took," said Tumpa.

Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. (1 × 10 = 10)

• (a) The bee is one of the most industrious insects. (Positive)
• (b) Being busy all day, it never wastes time. (Compound)
• (c) Bees collect honey from flowers. (Passive voice)
• (d) Bees live together in a hive. (Interrogative)
• (e) The queen bee lays eggs, and the worker bees do all the other work. (Complex)
• (f) Honey is very sweet and useful. (Exclamatory)
• (g) Everybody likes honey. (Negative)
• (h) We should learn the value of hard work from the bee. (Imperative)
• (i) Since the bee helps pollination, it is a friend of farmers. (Simple)
• (j) Very few insects are as useful as the bee. (Comparative)

Complete the following sentences. (1 × 5 = 5)

• (a) If I were a bird, ___.
• (b) Unless you work hard, ___.
• (c) No sooner had the train stopped ___.
• (d) The more you practise, ___.
• (e) He is so weak that ___.

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

Animals are our (a) ___ (friend) companions. Many of them are very (b) ___ (use) to us. The cow gives us milk, and the dog is (c) ___ (faith) to its master. But some people treat animals (d) ___ (cruel). They beat them (e) ___ (mercy) or keep them without food. Such behaviour is completely (f) ___ (accept). A (g) ___ (sense) person never harms an animal. We should show (h) ___ (kind) to all creatures. Animals cannot speak, but they feel pain and (i) ___ (comfort) just like us. Protecting them is our moral (j) ___ (responsible).

Make tag questions of the following statements. (1 × 5 = 5)

• (a) Everyone enjoyed the picnic, ___?
• (b) Rahim can hardly walk now, ___?
• (c) Open the window, ___?
• (d) I am your classmate, ___?
• (e) Nobody was absent yesterday, ___?

Complete the passage using suitable connectors. (1 × 5 = 5)

A good student is always sincere in his studies. (a) , he is polite to everyone. He never wastes time (b) ___ he knows that time is very valuable. He may not be the first boy in the class, (c) ___ he always tries his best. (d) ___ he does badly in an exam, he does not lose heart. He works even harder, and (e) , he succeeds in the end.

Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. (5)

what are you doing in the garden asked grandfather im watering the rose plants replied mitu how beautiful the flowers are said grandfather

Part B: Composition

Suppose, Nabadiganta High School, Sylhet invites applications for the post of Library Assistant. You are Shamim/Shamima, and you love books and know how to use a computer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

Suppose, you are Arif/Arifa, a student of class ten in Kamalpur High School, Bogura. Your class wants to go on a one-day study tour to Mahasthangarh to learn about the ancient history of Bengal. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission and financial help for the study tour.

Write a paragraph on "A Winter Morning". Your paragraph should describe what the morning looks like, how people and animals feel, what people do to keep warm, and how you spend such a morning.

Write a composition on "Your Favourite Hobby".

Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Last year I made (a) ___ journey to Barishal by launch with my parents. We reached Sadarghat launch terminal (b) ___ six in the evening. The launch left (c) ___ terminal at half past six. It was (d) ___ big three-storeyed vessel. We sat (e) ___ the deck and enjoyed the cool breeze. At night we (f) ___ hundreds of lights twinkling on both banks of the river. We (g) ___ Barishal early the next morning. It was (h) ___ unforgettable experience. I had never (i) ___ such a lovely sunrise before. I still dream (j) ___ travelling by launch again.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word for each gap: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

Housing is one of the basic needs (a) ___ human beings. In Bangladesh, the population is increasing day (b) ___ day, but land is limited. Every year, many people move (c) ___ villages to cities in search of work. They cannot afford to (d) ___ a flat because house rent is very high. So, many of them live in slums (e) ___ very little space and no fresh air. People living there often (f) ___ from various diseases. The government should (g) ___ low-cost flats for the poor. Rich people (h) ___ also come forward to help. If the problem is (i) ___ soon, our cities will become better places (j) ___ live in.

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

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

Last winter, my friend Hasib (a) ___ me to his village home in Kishoreganj. We (b) ___ a bus from Dhaka and (c) ___ there in the afternoon. His village (d) ___ by green paddy fields. The next morning, Hasib (e) ___ me around the village. We (f) ___ fishing in a canal. I (g) ___ the fresh date juice and pitha very much. The people there (h) ___ very simple and friendly. After three days, I (i) ___ the village with a heavy heart. I will never (j) ___ those happy days.

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

"May I come in, sir?" said Mr. Karim. "Yes, come in and take your seat," said the headmaster. "How can I help you?" "I want to get my son admitted to class nine," replied Mr. Karim. "Has he brought his transfer certificate?" asked the headmaster. "Yes, sir. Here it is," said Mr. Karim.

Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. (1 × 10 = 10)

• (a) The Amar Ekushey Book Fair is the biggest book fair in Bangladesh. (Comparative)
• (b) Bangla Academy arranges the fair every February. (Passive voice)
• (c) The fair is very lively. (Exclamatory)
• (d) Thousands of book lovers visit the fair every day. (Interrogative)
• (e) When the fair begins, the whole area becomes crowded. (Compound)
• (f) Everybody enjoys the atmosphere of the fair. (Negative)
• (g) Buying some books, I returned home happily. (Complex)
• (h) Very few book fairs in the world are as long as this one. (Superlative)
• (i) Visit the fair at least once. (Assertive)
• (j) The fair never fails to remind us of the Language Movement of 1952. (Affirmative)

Complete the following sentences. (1 × 5 = 5)

• (a) It is high time ___.
• (b) Had I known the result earlier, ___.
• (c) She talks as if ___.
• (d) He ran fast in order to ___.
• (e) The box is too heavy ___.

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

Food is (a) ___ (essence) for our survival. But eating a lot is not enough; our diet must be (b) ___ (balance). A balanced diet keeps us (c) ___ (health) and active. Lack of such food causes (d) ___ (nutrition), which is a serious problem in poor countries. (e) ___ (nourish) children often become weak and suffer from (f) ___ (vary) diseases. They cannot grow (g) ___ (proper). Many people are still (h) ___ (aware) of the value of vegetables and fruits. Proper (i) ___ (educate) can solve this problem. We should also take our meals (j) ___ (regular).

Make tag questions of the following statements. (1 × 5 = 5)

• (a) Let us go for a walk, ___?
• (b) Everybody knows the answer, ___?
• (c) He seldom tells a lie, ___?
• (d) You should obey your parents, ___?
• (e) There is no water in the jug, ___?

Complete the passage using suitable connectors. (1 × 5 = 5)

Education helps a person to think clearly and act wisely. (a) , no nation can develop without educated citizens. An educated person can earn his living easily; (b) , he can serve his country better. (c) ___ most children in our country now go to school, many of them leave school early. Poverty is the main reason, (d) ___ their parents need them to earn money. (e) ___, the government is giving stipends and free textbooks to students.

Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. (5)

do you know where the national museum is asked the stranger yes its at shahbag replied rana thank you very much said the stranger

Part B: Composition

Suppose, a garment company in Gazipur invites applications for the post of Computer Operator. You are Limon/Lima, and you have completed a six-month computer course. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.

Suppose, you are Rafi/Rafia, a student of class nine in Sonali Adarsha High School, Jashore. Your school has no debating club, though many students are interested in debating. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for establishing a debating club.

Write a paragraph on "A Tea Stall". Your paragraph should say where the tea stall is, what it looks like, what is sold there, who come there and what they talk about.

Write a composition on "Discipline in Student Life".

Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. (0.5 × 10 = 5)

A (a) ___ friend is a great blessing. He stands by us (b) ___ our good and bad days. He (c) ___ our joys and sorrows. When we are (d) ___ trouble, he comes forward to (e) ___ us. Such (f) ___ friend is rare in this world. (g) ___ value of a real friend cannot be measured. On the other hand, (h) ___ false friend leaves us in danger. We should choose our friends carefully and keep good relations (i) ___ them. A good friend is one (j) ___ the best gifts of life.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word for each gap: (0.5 × 10 = 5)

The mobile phone is one of the greatest (a) ___ of modern science. With its help, we can talk to anyone (b) ___ any time. It is small in size and easy to (c) ___ in a pocket. Students can read e-books (d) ___ attend classes online. Farmers can learn the latest market (e) ___ of their crops. (f) ___, it has some bad sides too. Many young people are addicted (g) ___ games and videos. Using it for a long time is bad (h) ___ our eyes. Some people even talk on the phone while crossing (i) ___ road. So we should use the mobile phone wisely and never (j) ___ it.

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

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

Eid-ul-Fitr (a) ___ the greatest religious festival of the Muslims. It (b) ___ after a month of fasting in Ramadan. Muslims all over the world (c) ___ the day with great joy. On this day, people (d) ___ new clothes and (e) ___ to the Eidgah. After (f) ___ the Eid prayer, they embrace one another. They (g) ___ the houses of relatives and friends and (h) ___ greetings. Special dishes like semai and polao (i) ___ in every home. The day (j) ___ with a lot of happiness.

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

"Why are you so late today, Arif?" said his mother. "I missed the school bus, Mum," replied Arif. "Have you eaten anything?" asked his mother. "No, I am very hungry," said Arif. "Wash your hands and come to the table," said his mother.

Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. (1 × 10 = 10)

• (a) The Liberation War of 1971 is the most glorious event in our history. (Positive)
• (b) Millions of people sacrificed their lives for our independence. (Passive voice)
• (c) The freedom fighters were very brave. (Exclamatory)
• (d) Everyone remembers their sacrifice with respect. (Negative)
• (e) Though they were poorly armed, they never lost courage. (Compound)
• (f) We achieved victory on 16 December 1971. (Interrogative)
• (g) The nation can never forget the martyrs. (Affirmative)
• (h) We must respect the freedom fighters. (Imperative)
• (i) Victory Day is one of the greatest days in our national life. (Comparative)
• (j) We should know the true history of the war to love our country more. (Complex)

Complete the following sentences. (1 × 5 = 5)

• (a) If he had started earlier, ___.
• (b) Rupa is happier than ___.
• (c) The garden looks so beautiful that ___.
• (d) Unless it stops raining, ___.
• (e) Work hard so that ___.

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

Good habits make a man (a) ___ (success) in life. A person learns most of these habits in his (b) ___ (child). (c) ___ (honest), punctuality and (d) ___ (obey) are some good habits. A person with good habits is always (e) ___ (help) to others. On the other hand, bad habits are (f) ___ (harm). Lying and laziness make a person (g) ___ (popular). It is almost (h) ___ (possible) to give up a bad habit overnight. So parents should be (i) ___ (care) about their children's (j) ___ (behave).

Make tag questions of the following statements. (1 × 5 = 5)

• (a) Nobody can solve this problem, ___?
• (b) Don't make a noise, ___?
• (c) Mina has never been to Sylhet, ___?
• (d) Your brother likes cricket, ___?
• (e) Few students were present in the class, ___?

Complete the passage using suitable connectors. (1 × 5 = 5)

Physical exercise keeps our body fit. (a) , it keeps our mind fresh. (b) ___ we do not take any exercise, we may become weak and lazy. Many students avoid exercise (c) ___ they think it is a waste of time. (d) , regular exercise helps them study better. (e) ___, everyone should spend at least half an hour on exercise every day.

Use capital letters and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. (5)

have you seen my new book asked jamil no i havent replied nila where did you keep it i kept it on the table said jamil

Part B: Composition

Suppose, a reputed high school in Chattogram invites applications for the post of Assistant Teacher (English). You are Fahim/Fahima, and you have a degree in English. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.

Suppose, you are Tanvir/Tania, a student of class ten in Rupsha Girls' and Boys' High School, Khulna. Your school library has very few storybooks and reference books. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to increase the number of books in the library.

Write a paragraph on "A Railway Station". Your paragraph should describe where the station is, what it looks like, what kinds of people you see there, and what happens when a train arrives.

Write a composition on "The Season You Like Most".