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Ques. Ans.
01. Dhaka Board2023 .................................................................................................................. 3 ....... 66
02. Rajshahi Board2023............................................................................................................... 5 ....... 66
03. Jashore Board2023 ................................................................................................................ 7 ....... 67
04. Cumilla Board2023................................................................................................................. 9 ....... 68
05. Chattogram Board2023 ......................................................................................................... 11 ........69
06. Sylhet Board2023................................................................................................................. 13 ....... 70
07. Barishal Board2023.............................................................................................................. 15 ....... 70
08. Dinajpur Board2023 ............................................................................................................. 17 ........71
09. Mymensingh Board2023 ...................................................................................................... 19 ....... 72
10. Dhaka Board2022 ................................................................................................................ 21 ....... 73
11. Rajshahi Board2022............................................................................................................. 22 ....... 73
12. Jashore Board2022 .............................................................................................................. 23 ....... 74
13. Cumilla Board2022............................................................................................................... 24 ....... 74
14. Chattogram Board2022 ........................................................................................................ 25 ....... 74
15. Sylhet Board2022................................................................................................................. 26 ....... 75
16. Barishal Board2022.............................................................................................................. 27 ....... 75
17. Dinajpur Board2022 ............................................................................................................. 28 ....... 76
19. Dhaka Board2020 ................................................................................................................ 30 ....... 76
20. Rajshahi Board2020............................................................................................................. 32 ....... 77
21. Jashore Board2020 .............................................................................................................. 34 ....... 78
22. Cumilla Board2020............................................................................................................... 36 ....... 79
24. Sylhet Board2020................................................................................................................. 40 ....... 80
25. Barishal Board2020.............................................................................................................. 42 ........81
26. Dinajpur Board2020 ............................................................................................................. 44 ....... 82
28. Dhaka Board2019 ................................................................................................................ 48 ....... 83
29. Rajshahi Board2019............................................................................................................. 50 ....... 84
30. Jashore Board2019 .............................................................................................................. 52 ....... 85
31. Cumilla Board2019............................................................................................................... 54 ....... 86
33. Sylhet Board2019................................................................................................................. 58 ....... 87
34. Barishal Board2019.............................................................................................................. 60 ....... 88
35. Dinajpur Board2019 ............................................................................................................. 62 ....... 89
36. Combined Board2018 .......................................................................................................... 64 ....... 90
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37. Special Model Test01........................................................................................................... 91 ...... 101
40. Special Model Test04........................................................................................................... 97 ......103
41. Special Model Test05........................................................................................................... 99 ......104
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01 DHAKA BOARD2023
English (Compulsory)– Second Paper
Full Marks : 100 Time : 3 hours
[ Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks. ]
PartA : Grammar [60 Marks]
1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5  10 = 5
Rangamati is one of (a)  most attractive hilly districts of Bangladesh. It is located (b)  the
western bank of Kaptai lake. Most of the visitors visit the place for its (c)  eye-catching natural
beauty. Nature has adorned this town (d)  all the elements of beauty. (e)  hills covered with
green trees present (f)  unique sight. There are many tourist spots here. The suspension bridge of
Rangamati is (g)  attraction for the tourists. It is also a home of several (h)  ethnic groups. (i)
 trip to Rangamati would be (j)  outstanding experience for the nature lovers.
2. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of
the words. 0.5  10 = 5
independent nature neighbour large share number abode source to Asia
Bangladesh is a south (a)  country. It is blessed with (b)  beauty. Natural resources abound
in this country. Bangladesh (c)  boundary with India and Myanmar. The three sides of the
country are surrounded by these two (d) . The Bay of Bengal is (e)  the south of Bangladesh.
The majority of the (f)  mangrove forest Sundarbans lies in this country. This forest is the (g) 
of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger. A (h)  of rivers criss-crossed this forest. It is also a great
(i)  of natural wealth. Bangladesh got her (j)  through a nine month long freedom war.
3. Make six sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 16=6
(a) Global warming i. is rising i. mainly responsible for it.
(b) Irresponsible activities of ii. refers ii. due to global warming.
human beings
(c) Sea level iii. are iii. to the increase in the temperature of the globe.
(d) As a result, the coastal iv. must come iv. temperature rise to a great extent.
areas
(e) Using of renewable energy v. are going v. to an agreement to fight against this disaster.
(f) So, world leaders vi. can reduce vi. to be vulnerable.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 1  10 = 10
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Social value (a)  to customs, beliefs, special practices and norms. It (b)  the culture of a
nation. It (c)  great educative value in our life. In the past, people were very much conscious of
(d)  social value in each and every walk of life. Earlier each and every person (e)  very careful
of social value. But at present our social value is in a great threat. Young people don't (f)  duly to
their elders that result in social degradation. As a result, peace and order and decent life are greatly
(g) . So with a view to (h)  peace and order in the society, social value is badly (i) .
Without social value we can't (j)  decent, comfortable, happy and peaceful life.
5. Change the sentences according to directions. 1  10 = 10
(a) The moon is the only sub-planet of the Earth. (Interrogative)
(b) It is very charming to look at. (Exclamatory)
(c) Everybody is charmed with its beauty. (Active)
(d) Who doesn't like the moon? (Affirmative)
(e) The moon is the most beautiful thing. (Positive)
(f) Only the moon shines at night. (Negative)
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(g) Poets have composed many poems about the beauty of it. (Passive)
(h) What an exiting scene the full-moon presents! (Assertive)
(i) The moon is not as big as the earth. (Comparative)
(j) We should go out at night to enjoy a moonlit night. (Imperative)
6. Complete the sentences. 15=5
(a) "Industry is the key to success," .
(b) If we want to build up our career, .
(c) , we can reach our expected destination.
(d) A hardworking student is sure .
(e) It is high time .
7. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the
parenthesis. 0.5  14 = 7
Knowledge (a) (light) our mind. It enables a man to have (b) (master) over all forces of nature. There
are so many wild beasts which are (c) (strong) than man. There are forces in nature such as (d) (light)
and thunder, flood and earthquake etc. which can destroy a man and (e) (civil) in a moment. But a
man rules over them all and makes them serve (f) (accord) to his wish. He makes use of the solar
power to (g) (bright) the night. He is the (h) (conquer) of time and space. All discoveries and (i)
(invent) are the results of (j) (know). It makes him (k) (doubt) the mightiest of all the (l) (create) in the
universe. To maintain (m) (superior), man has to work (n) (through) his life.
8. Make tag questions of these statements. 17=7
(a) Modesty is a great virtue, ?
(b) The modest always respect their superiors, ?
(c) Everybody likes a modest person, ?
(d) A modest student hardly fails to reach his goal, ?
(e) Let's try to be modest in our way of life, ?
(f) Avoid the immodest companions, ?
(g) An ideal student is always modest in his behaviour, ?
9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5  10 = 5
mehdi said to nitu whats your programme after the text examination nitu said i have decided to visit
the padma bridge what an excellent idea it is
PartB : Composition [40 Marks]
10. Suppose, you are Salam/Salma and you have completed your post graduation degree. You
have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of an Assistant Teacher of English in a famous
school. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 15
11. Suppose, you are the inhabitants of Polashpur under Homna Upazila, Cumilla. The main road
of your locality is severely damaged. Now, write a complaint letter to the DC, Cumilla
requesting him to take necessary steps for repairing the road immediately. 10
12. Write a paragraph on "Your School Library". 15
02 RAJSHAHI BOARD2023
Rangamati is one of (a)  most attractive hilly districts of Bangladesh. It is located (b)  the
western bank of Kaptai lake. Most of the visitors visit the place for its (c)  eye-catching natural
beauty. Nature has adorned this town (d)  all the elements of beauty. (e)  hills covered with
green trees present (f)  unique sight. There are many tourist spots here. The suspension bridge of
Rangamati is (g)  attraction for the tourists. It is also a home of several (h)  ethnic groups. (i)
 trip to Rangamati would be (j)  outstanding experience for the nature lovers.
the words. 0.5  10 = 5
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The Padma multi-purpose bridge has opened a new (a)  in the history of Bangladesh. This (b)
 project has been implemented (c)  any foreign aid. The southern 21 districts were cut (d)
 from the mainland by the mighty Padma river. So, this vast area could not keep pace with the
other parts (e)  economic development. But, direct connection with the capital by this bridge is
going to expand (f)  and commerce. Besides, (g)  is also going to speed up. All these are
contributing a lot to our economic (h)  and surely reduce the (i)  of those regions. The
construction of the bridge which was our long-cherished (j)  at last came true.
(a) Wildlife i. is i. on wildlife.
(b) Balance of ecosystem largely ii. refers ii. harmful to wildlife.
(c) Any development iii. depends iii. to all animals, plants found in
the forests.
(d) Urbanization and iv. should take iv. be extinct.
industrialization
(e) As a result, many animals v. have also increased v. united efforts to protect wildlife.
(f) For our own existence, we vi. are going to vi. deforestation to a great extent.
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Social value (a)  to customs, beliefs, special practices and norms. It (b)  the culture of a
nation. It (c)  great educative value in our life. In the past, people were very much conscious of
(d)  social value in each and every walk of life. Earlier each and every person (e)  very careful
of social value. But at present our social value is in a great threat. Young people don't (f)  duly to
their elders that result in social degradation. As a result, peace and order and decent life are greatly
(g) . So with a view to (h)  peace and order in the society, social value is badly (i) .
Without social value we can't (j)  decent, comfortable, happy and peaceful life.
(a) Newspaper is one of the most useful sources of knowledge. (Positive)
(b) It carries both local and international news. (Negative)
(c) It reflects the whole world like a mirror. (Interrogative)
(d) We cannot help reading newspaper daily. (Affirmative)
(e) It contains daily news. (Passive)
(f) We are helped in many ways by it. (Active)
(g) By reading newspaper, we can enrich our knowledge.

(h) It is called the people's parliament. (Active)
(i) Nothing is so important as it. (Comparative)
(j) We should read newspaper to know the outside world more. (Imperative)
(a) "Health is wealth," .
(b) Everybody should realize this truth to .
(c) If we follow the rules of health, .
(d) One can keep oneself safe by .
(e) Immune system can be developed by .
Bangladesh is mainly a (a) river and (b) agriculture country. (c) major of her people live in villages
and most of them are farmers. (d) fortunate the condition of our farmers is (e) satisfactory. They can
(f) hard lead a carefree life. Their life is full of miseries and (g) advantages. They can't plough their
land (h) proper due to (i) finance and (j) technology support. They need assistance from the (k) govern
to come out of their age-old (l) convention method. Scientific system of cultivation is going to be (m)
gradual successful and (n) effect.
(a) War is a curse of human civilization, ?
(b) Everybody suffers from it, ?
(c) Massive destruction is found everywhere, ?
(d) None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, ?
(e) Women and children are the worst suffers, ?
(f) Nobody supports the war, ?
(g) Let's avoid war to live in peace, ?
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his mother is ill he needs some money i have given him five hundred taka my mother said wonderful
10. Suppose, some junior officers will be appointed in Dhaka Bank Ltd. You, Samin/Samia are
interested to be a junior officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the above post. 15
11. Suppose, you are Nadir/Nadira, a student of Nurpur school. There are lack of common room
facilities. Now, write a complaint letter to the Headmaster of your school to increase common
room facilities as soon as possible. 10
12. Write a paragraph on "Our National Flag." 15
03 JASHORE BOARD2023
Computers are used (a)  many ways. For example, (b)  computer's memory may carry the
names, addresses and flight numbers of air plane passengers. (c)  ticket agent can find (d) 
almost instantly, by typing (e)  flight number, whether there is a seat available (f)  a
particular plane. At flight time, the computer can make a list of all the passengers (g)  the plane.
Computers can also solve many problems. (h)  many bits of information can be compared (i) 
one another. Mathematical calculations can then be performed (j)  them.
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Examination is the process of (a)  the academic knowledge of the (b) . So, it should be
absolutely (c) . The authority should conduct and (d)  it in the best possible (e) .
Adopting unethical activities in the (f)  is a great offence. It (g)  the standard of education. In
(h)  of the students failure to (i)  true education, the nation will (j)  greatly. So all
students should make the best use of time in order to be truly educated.
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He drew to Kolkata.
At the age of 15, he was not like the hard and fast rules of schools.
So he went born at a village in Kishoreganj in 1914.
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visionary qualities.
At the age of 19, he got himself admitted into Kolkata Govt. Art College.
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Most of us (a)  the wrong mentality of measuring success in life. Many poor adults (b)  that
the possession of wealth (c)  peace of mind in life. But it (d)  not always true. Many have (e)
 their health to gain wealth, but later (f)  much of their wealth to regain health. Isn't that
ironical? Again there are also a number of people who had (g)  high prices for possessing their
present wealth. They have (h)  friends and family and have (i)  opportunities to spend
precious moments with people around them. Besides, many have (j)  peace within themselves for
wanting more and more of everything.
(a) I am sure that man is the maker of his own fortune. (Negative)
(b) A man has to make a proper use of his time to shine in life. (Imperative)
(c) Who doesn't know it? (Passive voice)
(d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run. (Exclamatory)
(e) To kill time is as harmful as to commit suicide. (Comparative)
(f) Our life is only a sum total of hours, days and years. (Negative)
(g) Youth is the most valuable season of life. (Positive)
(h) In youth, our mind can be shaped easily. (Active voice)
(i) We should utilize our time properly in youth. (Imperative)
(j) It is called the seedtime of life. (Active voice)

(a) If we invest in girl's education .
(b)  is not a waste.
(c)  have higher income potential than those who are uneducated and unskilled.
(d) Also, educated mothers are very careful in .
(e) Therefore, we should try our best .
In ancient time, textbook was the most (a) resource thing for a student. (b) teach were only guides
and source of (c) inform. The students had to collect all (d) inform news from their teachers. There
was hardly any guide book or other (e) refer book in the market. So, teachers gave (f) deliver of a
lecture by studying the text books, and so the students had (g) depend on their teachers' (h)
proficient. As a result, there existed (i) measure relationship between them. The (j) popular of these
great teachers was never on the wane. Students had (k) devote to maintain a healthy relation with
their (l) honour teachers. Teachers also maintained an ever bond of (m) friend with their (n) affection
students.
(a) The habit of reading is good, ?
(b) But we hardly find it in us, ?
(c) Everybody loves a studious student, ?
(d) We ought to give him books, ?
(e) Books give us knowledge, ?
(f) To read good books is a choice, ?
(g) Let us try heart and soul to form this habit, ?
Why are you putting the foods in your pocket Sir? Why don't you eat? asked the nobleman I'm doing
the right thing My dress deserves these rich dishes replied Seikh Saadi. I'm sorry I don't understand
what you mean to say said the nobleman.
10. Suppose, you are Rimon Khan/Rima Chowdhury. You have completed B.Sc Engineering and
are looking for a job. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in "The Financial Express" for
the post of a Software Engineer of "Golden Company Ltd". Now, make a CV with a cover letter
for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 15
11. Suppose, you have bought some books on general knowledge. But the books are damaged and
have printing mistakes. Now, write a letter to the publishing company "Diamond Publishing"
complaining against it. 10
12. English is a global language. So, it is very important for all of us to learn English. Now, write a
paragraph on "Importance of Learning English". 15
04 CUMILLA BOARD2023
Washing hands regularly is (a)  important activity. It keeps us safe (b)  corona-virus. How
you wash your hand is also very (c)  important. First, you have to wet your hands (d)  clean,
running water and apply soap. Then, rub your hands together with (e)  soap to create foam.
Lather the backs of your hands, (f)  your fingers and (g)  your nails. Remember, you have to
scrub your hands (h)  at least 20 seconds. After that rinse your hands well with clean and
running water. Finally, dry your hands using (i)  clean towel or tissue paper. Learn the process
(j)  washing hands and also educate your friends about it.
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The development of a nation is not (a)  easy task. It depends on the willingness (b) 
sacrificing attitude of the valiant sons and (c)  of the soil. They don't work for (d) 
appreciation or reward for themselves. Their vision (e)  to make the world a better place (f) 
live in. They are always proud of (g)  selfless ventures. Their mission is to serve (h)  greater
interest of humanity. They spend their (i)  for the welfare of people, the society (j)  the
country as a whole.
Reading newspaper is called our outlook and enriches our wisdom
Newspaper broadens the news and views of home and abroad by reading newspaper.
It be us false news which is harmful for a peaceful society.
One gives a very good habit.
Sometimes it can get the storehouse of knowledge.
a source of entertainment too.
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A proverb goes that a man without an aim is a ship without a rudder. Likewise, a man without an
aim (a)  reach his goal. He (b)  in his way of life. So everyman should (c)  a definite aim.
But nothing is more difficult than the choice of profession Students (d)  it very difficult to choose
a suitable profession. Choosing profession becomes very difficult because there (e)  many paths
and courses open to them. They should (f)  their aim according to the abilities they are (g) 
with. All (h)  the same abilities and aptitude. Students may (i)  their teachers who are able to
(j)  their abilities.
(a) We are grateful to the freedom fighters. (Negative)
(b) Their contribution is greater than any other thing. (Superlative)
(c) You should never disrespect or forget our martyrs. (Imperative)
(d) The national memorial has been built with a view to paying tribute to their memories. (Active)
(e) A freedom fighter is the greatest son of the soil. (Comparative)
(f) We got our independence for their sacrifice. (Passive)
(g) They fought very bravely to snatch the red sun of independence. (Exclamatory)
(h) Their courage was more powerful than their weapons. (Positive)
(i) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Active)
(j) The government has taken some steps to improve their condition. (Passive)
(a) It is price hike which is considered .
(b) People of low income do not know how .
(c) The businessmen  are responsible for price hike.
(d) Of course, there are some other issues  for price hike like Russian-Ukrain war.
(e)  is really very difficult.
Facebook is a social (a) network site. It has gained much (b) popular among the young (c) generate.
Sometimes, our young generation waste their (d) value time by (e) browse facebook. So, in this
respect parental (f) supervise is a must. Many people (g) fine facebook as an (h) embarrass (i) invade
on others' (j) person privacy. However, it plays a (k) signify role in (l) socialize as well as (m) nature
understanding and (n) operation.
(a) At present, everybody likes cricket, ?
(b) Students hardly miss watching this game, ?
(c) Nothing is more enjoyable to them than cricket, ?
(d) How exciting the game is! ?
(e) Let's play this game, ?
(f) Sakib Al hasan is my favorite cricketer, ?
(g) It would be difficult to think of Bangladesh cricket without him, ?
Where are you going now Karim Said I am going to hospital My brother is ill Ive to stay with him in
the hospital
10. Suppose, you are Mugdha. You have seen a vacancy for the post of a Medical Representative
in the Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV
should not exceed one page. 15
11. Suppose, you are Karim/Kabita, one of the inhabitants of Dinajpur City Corporation. Recently
the roads of your locality have been unusable due to heavy rainfalls and the sewerage drains
are being hampered to flow water. People and the school going students cannot go to their
offices, shops, schools and other places. Now, write a letter to the Mayor of your City
Corporation complaining about the sufferings of the common people. 10
12. Write a paragraph on "A street hawker" within 200 words. 15
05 CHATTOGRAM BOARD2023
George Washington was the first president of America. This great man was obedient (a)  his
parents. (b)  the age of 15 he decided to go (c)  studies at (d)  excellent school in Europe,
where his brother was studying and had made all (e)  preparations for crossing (f)  Atlantic
Ocean. He ordered his people to put his necessary things (g)  the ship. As he was preparing to
leave, he went to see his (h)  mother. She was not happy thinking that her son had to struggle (i)
 lot to acquire (j)  education only at 15. So, Washington did not go.
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added brought later origin when seeds chocolate tree vanilla produce
About one thousand years ago, chocolate was so valuable that it was used as money! Chocolate
comes from the Cacao (a)  that grows near the equator. (b)  the trees are seen to (c) 
pods, the farmers collect the (d)  from them. Then sugar, cinnamon, (e) , milk and other
spices are (f)  to the matured seeds. The (g)  of chocolate is interesting. Colombus (h) 
Cacao beans to Spain first. (i) , people learned how to change (j)  from liquid to solid. And by
1847, they started enjoying chocolate candy bars!
Punctuality is the habit of doing a thing in its exact time
It can be brought the habit of being punctual from one's childhood
Nothing should form a good habit
In a wide sense, it necessary for all human beings
Maintaining punctuality denotes the process for proper utilization of time
So, one to a conclusion without punctuality
visit pay hear call appear live visit hear live think
Abdur Rahman is a student. He (a)  in the SSC Exam this year. He (b)  in Chattogram. He (c)
 there since his birth, but he (d)  St. Martins Island yet. He (e)  a lot about the beauty of
St. Martin's Island. (f)  those he becomes very eager (g)  a visit there. As he is free now, he
thinks that he (h)  the island now. (i)  this he becomes so excited that he (j)  his friends
to a meeting.
(a) Copying in the exams is one of the greatest social crimes. (Positive)
(b) It is a very serious crime. (Exclamatory)
(c) A student copying in the exam only deceives himself. (Negative)
(d) Copying in the exam cannot bring any benefit. (Passive)
(e) What a shameful practice it is! (Assertive)
(f) By resisting this malady, we can strengthen our education. (Passive)
(g) We all should come forward to stop it and save our students. (Imperative)
(h) Our examination system should be moderated. (Active)
(i) Nothing is as hateful as copying in the exam. (Comparative)
(j) The government is sincere in removing this crime. (Negative)

(a) A cobbler was happy to .
(b) He had a neighbour .
(c) The nighbour wanted to help him by .
(d) , the cobbler lost happiness.
(e) But if he had not taken the money from his neighbour, .
Vocabulary is very important in learning a language properly. To (a) rich your vocabulary, you have
to read books and learn new words by knowing their meanings (b) accurate. You may use a
dictionary to know the (c) known words or try to understand the (d) context meaning of them.
Repeated reading will help you understand the (e) specify topic (f) clear and use them in (g) vary
situations. Language learning is a (h) continue process and your (i) proficient will come today or
tomorrow. What is needed most is (j) continue. It also needs your (k) sincere. A common language is
required for (l) interact among people from (m) differ countries and contexts. Without a common
language it is difficult to perform activities at the (n) nation level. English has assumed the position
of that common language.
(a) Nobody trust a liar, ?
(b) A liar has to lead a miserable life, ?
(c) Speaking the truth is a good exercise, ?
(d) Everybody should have the habit of speaking the truth, ?
(e) Many are often found telling a lie out of fun, ?
(f) But it is not desirable, ?
(g) Let us always speak the truth, ?
My dear friends I am here to tell you about an important discovery said the cunning fox I have
discovered that our tails are unnecessary How strange Is it unnecessary said the other foxes
10. Suppose, you are Malek/Maleka. Recently you have passed MBA from a renowned university.
You are in need of a job and have seen a job advertisement in a daily newspaper for the
position of a "Junior Officer" in Almas Bank Ltd. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the
post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 15
11. Suppose, you are an inhabitant of Rahimanagar under Chandpur district. Your locality is badly
affected by antisocial activities like eve-teasing, hijacking and taking drugs. Now, write a
letter to the Superintendent of Police of your district complaining against the fact. 10
12. A rickshaw puller is a very familiar figure in our country. He plays a great role in our
communication system. But he leads a very miserable life, for financial problem. Now, write a
paragraph on "The Life of a Rickshaw Puller". 15
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There are two types (a)  dreams. One is just (b)  dream and completely baseless. Anybody
may meet (c)  it while sleeping. Another dream is real. It is very desirable to (d)  conscious
and great person. Generally, it is called (e)  future plan. To be a great person this dream is (f)
 must. Then go ahead (g)  the working field. Really, if there is no real dream, there is no
interest (h)  action. True successfully depends (i)  a real dream. Remember, a life without (j)
 aim or dream is like a ship without a rudder.
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compulsory across continuous wide environment writing second learn reason vocabulary
English language has a world (a)  importance. It is the (b)  language in our country. We
study it as a (c)  subject from class I to class XII. Even then, we are not able to (d)  well.
There are so many (e)  behind it. Firstly, there is no (f)  development of the syllabus
according to the class standard. Secondly, the examinations are taken only based on (g)  skill.
Thirdly, lack of (h)  is responsible for it. Another problem is the lack of English speaking (i) .
Finally, there is a shortage of English teachers (j)  the country.
Tree plantation very essential for balanced environment.
Trees provide opposite to tree plantation.
Deforestation be us with wood, fruits and flowers.
Afforestation dangerous for the environment.
Cutting trees called the air purifier.
It the main cause of environmental pollution.
waste know follow observe do make fall are utilize is
We should (a)  the life style of the ants and bees. They (b)  good use of their time and store
food for the rainy days. They never (c)  a single moment in negligence or indolence. So they never
(d)  into extreme crisis. We (e)  the best creatures in creation. We (f)  everything good and
bad. We can (g)  better than the others. We should all (h)  every moment properly.
Punctuality (i)  the best tonic in this regard. We should (j)  the footsteps of the famous
persons.
(a) The student is known to me. (Active)
(b) She gave me an interesting book. (Passive)
(c) Jashore is older than Magura. (Positive)
(d) Truthfulness is the best quality of a person. (Comparative)
(e) No other city in Bangladesh is as populous as Dhaka. (Superlative)
(f) My friend is always punctual. (Negative)
(g) He is a great fool. (Exclamatory)
(h) How bright the student is! (Assertive)
(i) We should obey our teachers. (Imperative)
(j) Take care of your health. (Passive)

(a) If you eat a balanced diet, .
(b)  I would join the party.
(c)  is a good exercise.
(d) His syllabus is .
(e)  is a great sin.
Mr. Peter is a good student. He is very (a) study. He is always (b) mind to his studies and also (c)
duty to his daily activities. He is very (d) respect to his elders. He is (e) truth also. Weak students find
him as a (f) help figure. His (g) think power is admirable. He is really (h) create in any writing. He
never forgets the benefit of (i) punctual. (j) sincere is another quality of his daily activities. He is also
an early (k) rise. Any problem cannot make him (l) attentive. He always behaves very (m) polite with
every person. His (n) honest cannot be expressed in a word.
(a) Fishes can swim, ?
(b) Help the helpless, ?
(c) 'She' is a pronoun, ?
(d) He put the bag here, ?
(e) They seldom come to me, ?
(f) The friendship rose in them, ?
(g) Let's go to the outing, ?
Mainul Islam a qualified farmer in Naogaon. He lives in his village with his two brothers When he
was asked What makes you decide to stay here in this village He replied Look its true that we could
leave this village for a city life But it dinnt attract us

10. Suppose, you are Selim/Selima of Nowapara, Jashore. A cashier will be appointed in the
National Bank, Dhaka. You are very interested for the post. Now, write a CV with a cover letter
for the same. Your CV should not exceed one page. 15
11. Suppose, people of your area have to suffer a lot because of irregular delivery of letters. Now,
write a complain letter to the postmaster of Jashore head post office, Jashore. 10
12. Suppose, you have visited the book fair held in your town this year and you have a great
experience. Now, write a paragraph on "Your Visit To A Book Fair" in your own words. 15
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Covid-19 is (a)  infectious diseases which has taken away many lives (b)  the world. It has
created economic crisis (c)  many countries of the world. Many people have lost their jobs. Many
small traders compelled to leave their trades. No doubt, it is a great disaster (d)  the people of the
world. Though the corona virus is very (e)  deadly, it has created awareness (f)  mass people.
Besides we have learnt many things (g)  it so far. Earlier, we were indifferent (h)  some rules
of health and hygiene. Due to Covid-19, people of the world have become more conscious regarding
the rules of health. Now a days, we try to maintain social distancing. We avoid (i)  massive
gatherings of people. We also have made a good habit (j)  washing hands several times a day.
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acquire smooth on respective process human place to able without
Language is a way of human communication. And the (a)  to use any language is called the
language skill. All (b)  beings acquire this skill from their (c)  environment. That is, human
babies begin (d)  acquire this language skill from just after their birth. If this process continues
(e)  any obstruction, a baby can communicate with the people of the same language (f) 
within 3 to 4 years. During this period, the baby does not need to read or write for (g)  the
language skill. The baby only goes (h)  listening, speaking, picking up words. This process is
called acquisition of language and this acquisition mostly takes (i)  while learning one's first
language. We acquire the language skill of Bangla in this (j) . This is why, Bangla is called our
first language.
(a) Football i. was mainly played i. worldwide by the female players also.
(b) Previously it ii. is played ii. in any match in SAFF Women's
Championship-2022.
(c) But now a days it iii. defeated iii. a popular game.
(d) A few months ago our iv. touched iv. by the male players.
women's football team
(e) They v. is v. down at the airport, thousands of excited
fans cheered and waved the national flag
to welcome them.
(f) As soon as the vi. were not defeated vi. the Nepalese team by 3-1 goals in the final
champions match and became champion.
make kill throw see ensure originate work live be have
Rivers generally (a)  from a mountain or a lake. They (b)  very much important for our
existence and economy. But unfortunately, we are (c)  our rivers, choking it with toxic wastes
from dyeing and textile factories. Most of the industries (d)  waste treatment plants. This kind of
industries are (e)  releasing untreated liquid waste directly and (f)  the water polluted. Our
unconscious people also (g)  different kinds of waste materials into the rivers directly. So, to keep
existence of fishes and other species (h)  in the water is impossible. It is high time the
government and the conscious people (i)  together to save the rivers. Otherwise a happy,
prosperous and pollution free environment for the next generation can't be (j) .

(a) Jackfruit is one of the largest fruits of Bangladesh. (Use Positive degree)
(b) The fruits is very juicy. (Make an Exclamatory sentence)
(c) It tastes very sweet. (Use Passive voice)
(d) It contains high calories. (Make Negative sentence)
(e) Everyone knows it as our national fruit. (Interrogative)
(f) In summer, this fruit is very available. (Negative)
(g) It is mainly found in the month of Jaishtha. (Use Active voice)
(h) It is not as costly as the mango. (Use Comparative degree)
(i) We should eat the fruit to ensure nutrition. (Make an Imperative sentence)
(j) How beautiful jackfruits look in the trees! (Make Assertive).
(a) "Industry is the key to success", .
(b) If you want to shine in life, .
(c) By working hard, one .
(d) A hardworking student is sure .
(e) It is high time for us to .
Bangladesh is blessed with many seasons. Winter is one of them. It is the (a) cold of all seasons. It is
usually (b) rain. Though ours is a small country, the (c) cold of winter is not (d) equal felt in all
regions. In some regions, (e) special in the (f) north districts, people experience (g) bite cold in winter.
Nature looks dull and (h) gloom. During night and morning, the whole of nature remains (i) cover
with fog and mist. Then the poor suffer (j) great for want of warm clothes. Again in some (k) hill areas
there is (l) severe of cold. (m) where in the vast (n) South areas people experience less cold.
(a) SSC Examination is the first public examination in our country, ?
(b) Every student takes the examination seriously, ?
(c) Its result allows one to enter the next level, ?
(d) So, it is not less important than one's life, ?
(e) A student needs to take a good preparation for it, ?
(f) But one need not worry about the examhall situation, ?
(g) Face the exam boldly, ?
why are not you going to school said mother to her son he said i am waiting for my friend to come
and go to school together
10. Suppose, you are Nasim Hasan/Nasima Hasna. You have completed your MBA degree and
recently you have seen a vacancy advertisement in 'The Daily Star' for the post of an
Accounts Officer in Jamuna Oil Company Limited. Now, write a CV with a cover letter to the
General Manager of the company for the post. 15
11. Suppose, you are Rafi/Rafia, a class 10 students of River View High School, Rajshahi. Your
common room facilities are not sufficient to meet up your demand. Now, write a complaint
letter to the Headmaster on behalf of the students requesting him to increase common room
facilities as soon as possible. 10
12. Write a paragraph about 'A Winter Morning'. 15
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There is no doubt that youth is (a)  best time of (b)  life. This is the time when it is (c) 
most important (d)  one to remember (e)  maxim, "As you sow, so shall you reap." One must
sow (f)  seeds (g)  industry, truthfulness and other virtues (h)  this season (i)  reap
the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in a man (j)  this time lasts
throughout the rest of his life and moulds his future.
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revolutionary bless wonder social needless world essential present closer demerit
All we know that mobile phone is the most (a)  invention of modern science. Now a days, it is
very (b)  for us. At (c) , it is very small and light. (d)  changes have been brought about in
(e)  communication by mobile phone. The whole (f)  has now become smaller and (g) 
unbelievably in respect of communicating information. But it is (h)  to say that mobile phone has
some (i)  too. Over all, it is a great (j)  for mankind.
'Pahela Boishakh' inspires in the programme to inspire the participants.
early in the morning to enjoy the day wearing
People from all walks of life begins
traditional clothes.
The day is the day with traditional festivities.
People take part just as sunrise.
The cultural programme wake up the first day of Bangla New Year.
The renowned artists of the people to start life with renewed hopes and
celebrate
country aspirations.
die need destroy go make keep cause get name cause
There are various types of fever. Dengue is one of them. It (a)  by biting of mosquito (b) 
'Aedes'. It (c)  serious health hazard. Vomiting, high temperature, blood platelets etc. make the
patient tormented. Many patients (d)  if blood platelets (e)  below 50. Much care and proper
treatment (f)  to save dengue affected patient. In order to (g)  ourselves free from dengue, we
(h)  our environment clean. Living place of Aedes larva should (i)  with a view to (j) 
ourselves aloof from mosquito bite. The use of curtain is also essential.
(a) Honesty can open a door of peace before a person. (Make it negative)
(b) He accepted the invitation. (Make it passive)
(c) Reading books is nobler than any other habit. (Make it superlative)
(d) Loving country is a very essential virtue. (Make it exclamatory)
(e) We don't measure our life by months or years. (Make it active)
(f) Industry is the most important thing for success. (Make it comparative)
(g) How attentive she was to her study! (Make it assertive)
(h) Terrorism is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Make it positive)
(i) We should do good deeds as our responsibility. (Make it imperative)
(j) Everybody is fond of glittering things. (Make it negative)

(a) If the sky is cloudy, .
(b)  which should be given up.
(c) Man is curious .
(d) If I had seen him, .
(e) I saw a bird .
The purpose of (a) educate is to make a man fully (b) equip to be (c) use to himself and to society. A
(d) true educated person should be self-reliant with regard to his (e) person needs. He should be
well-mannered (f) thought, sympathetic and (g) operative. He should be (h) truth, honest, punctual
and (i) duty. (j) punctual is a virtue that makes a nation (k) prosper. An educated persons tries to (l)
move the (m) suffer of his countrymen. He also helps others in attaining (n) self-reliant.
(a) What he said was true, ?
(b) Don't forget me, ?
(c) How exciting the game is, ?
(d) Let's try to make him understand the importance of literacy, ?
(e) You, he and I did the work, ?
(f) Deforestation is not good for us, ?
(g) Books never leave us alone in danger, ?
Mainul Islam is a qualified farmer in Naogaon He lives in his village with his two brothers When he
leave this village for a city life But it didn't attract us
10. Mind that you are Ratul/Ratna. You have passed HSC and taken 6 months computer course
on data base programme. Recently, you have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of 'A
Receptionist' in R.K Medical Centre Hospital, Kushtia. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for
the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 15
11. Imagine, you are Kamrul/Kanta, a student of class X reading in Rajnagor High School, Dhaka.
There is a canteen in your school but the facilities of the canteen are not enough. Now, write
a complaint letter to your Headmaster, on behalf of the students, about the insufficient
facilities of the canteen. 10
12. Write paragraph on 'A Winter Morning'. 15
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There is no doubt that youth is (a)  best time of (b)  life. This is the time when it is (c) 
most important (d)  one to remember (e)  maxim, "As you sow, so shall you reap". One must
sow (f)  seeds (g)  industry, truthfulness and other virtues (h)  this season (i)  reap
the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in a man (j)  this time lasts
throughout the rest of his life and moulds his future.
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well bookish burning competitive newspaper cannot enrich water knowledge current
A student must have the habit of reading newspaper everyday. Mere (a)  knowledge is not
enough in this (b)  world. Newspapers help him (c)  his general knowledge and make him
aware of the (d)  issues both inside and outside the country. A man who doesn't read (e)  is
like a frog in a narrow (f) . Being ignorant of the (g)  affairs, he (h)  take part in the talks
and discussions in an enlightened society and feels like a fish out of (i) . By reading newspapers
one can widen one's range of (j)  in the field of science, history, geography, literature etc.
The Taj built it most on a moonlit night.
It is it as a tomb for his wife.
Emperor Shajahan wants at Agra in India.
People like one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
Everybody stands to see the Taj Mahal.
I also want to visit the Taj Mahal.
build idle follow work remember be lag reach lead depend
Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a)  on the proper
utilization of the resources. We should not (b)  a lazy life. We all should become industrious. We
all should (c)  up our country. For this reason, we have to (d)  hard. No nation can prosper
without industry. It should be (e)  that industry is the key to success. If we (f)  the days
away, we (g)  behind. The nation that (h)  industrious (i)  the pinnacle of development.
So, we should (j)  them.
(a) Simplicity is a great virtue. (Exclamatory)
(b) Everybody appreciates this quality. (Negative)
(c) It is one of the best qualities. (Positive)
(d) One should practise this virtue. (Passive)
(e) Very few men are as happy as a simple man. (Comparative)
(f) By practising simplicity one can earn people's favour. (Negative)
(g) A simple man leads a very carefree life. (Exclamatory)
(h) No other person among us is as happy as a simple man. (Superlative)
(i) Everybody should like simplicity. (Imperative)
(j) So, a simple life should be led by all. (Active)

(a) I feel like .
(b) Babies do not know .
(c) I saw a beggar .
(d) Were I a rich man, .
(e) If you do not work hard, .
The freedom fighters are the (a) hero sons of our land. They fought to save our (b) gold Bangla in
1971. We have got the (c) independent of our loving motherland by their (d) super sacrifice. Some of
the (e) free fighters are still (f) lives. Most of the freedom (g) fight are now (h) actual above 70 years
old. (i) deed we are very (j) luck to see them (k) direct. As they are our heroic sons, we should respect
them (l) profound. We must remember them (m) ever. Because they laid down their lives (n) keep all
behind.
(a) The unfed should be fed, ?
(b) He let me do the work, ?
(c) The Titanic sank on its first voyage, ?
(d) There is no school in our village, ?
(e) The father rose in him, ?
(f) Good morning, sir, ?
(g) I have little water, ?
Mainul Islam is a qualified farmer in Naogaon He lives in his village with his two brothers When he
leave this village for a city life But it didnt attract us

10. Suppose, some Account Officers will be appointed in Meghna Bank. You, Monir/Monira, are
interested to be an Account Officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV
11. Suppose, you are the Headmaster of Bangabandhu Secondary School, Safderpur, Kot-
chanderpur, Jhenaidah. Your school will remain closed due to summer vacation from 3 June
to 19 June. Now, write a notice about it. 10
12. Write a paragraph on 'Tree Plantation" in your own words. 15
Time : 2 hours Full marks : 50
[N.B- The figures in the right margin indicates full marks.]
Part-A : Grammar [30 Marks]
1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions & articles (a, an, the & zero article). 0.5  10 = 5
It was 4 in the afternoon. Hamid was studying (a)  the library when his cell phone rang. It was
his younger sister, Runa. She said that she was standing (b)  front of (c)  shopping mall
opposite Hamid’s office and asked him to meet her there as soon as possible. Hamid hurried out of
(d)  library. As he went (e)  the street, he noticed that Runa was not alone. She was holding
(f)  three to four years old girl (g)  hand. (h)  child was crying and Runa was trying
frantically (i)  to pacify her. Some passers-by were looking (j)  them suspiciously. When he
reached her, she started to explain.
2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5  10 = 5
build idle remember be work lag reach depend lead follow
Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a)  on the proper
utilization of the resources. We should not (b)  a lazy life. We should all (c)  up our country.
For this reason, we have to (d)  hard. No nation can prosper without industry. It should be (e)
 that industry is the key to success. If we (f)  the days away, we (g)  behind. The nations
that (h)  industrious (i)  the pinnacle of development. So, we (j)  them.
3. Change the sentences according to directions. 15=5
(a) Bangladesh is a low-lying country. (Change it into Interrogative)
(b) Every year natural disasters visit us. (Change it into passive voice)
(c) Who does not know the consequence of Tsunami? (Change it into Assertive sentence)
(d) The recent flood was very devastating. (Change it into Exclamatory sentence)
(e) Dhaka is the most risky city in the earthquake zone. (Change it into Positive degree)
The aim of (a) educate is to make a man fully equipped to be (b) use to himself and to society. A (c)
true educated person should be self-reliant with regard to his (d) person needs. He should be well-
mannered, (e) thought, sympathetic and co-operative. He should be (f) truth, honest, punctual and
(g) duty. Punctuality is a virtue that makes a nation (h) prosper. An educated person tries to (i) move
the suffering of his countrymen. He also helps others in attaining (j) self-reliant.
(a) Everybody wants to lead a better life, ?
(b) A better life seldom comes without hard work, ?
(c) We have to work hard for this, ?
(d) But most of us can hardly do the job, ?
(e) Actually, life is not a bed of roses, ?
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funny you are said the mayor take only fifty
Part-B : Composition [20 Marks]
7. Suppose, you are Samira/Shamim and you have passed B.Sc Hon’s in Chemistry. You have
seen a circular for the post of Medical Representative in a renowned company. Now, write a
CV with a cover letter for the post. 10
8. Suppose, you are Sami/Sara living in Sylhet. You went to Dhaka by train yesterday. You lost
your goods while going to Dhaka. Now, write a letter to the Chief Operating Officer of
Bangladesh Railway complaining about your missing goods. 10
It is needless to say that washing hands is very important for us. It is certainly (a)  important
issue. Washing hands regularly can save us from a kind of infectious disease (b)  COVID-19.
Washing hands with soap is (c)  must. We have to wash hands (d)  taking meal and (e) 
using the toilet. Again, we should wash hands after touching sick members (f)  our family and
pet animals. Washing hands is also strictly recommended after coming back (g)  outside.
Washing hands in (h)  proper wav may help us stay away from corona virus, (i)  reason is
that corona virus spreads through touch. So, it is (j)  important to keep our hands clean.
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Truth always (a)  in the world. Falsehood may (b)  for the time being. Those, who (c) 
engaged in (d)  the truth are (e)  by the people. Those who (f)  interest in telling lies
cannot (g)  in life. They may prosper seemingly. But, after all, they become really (h) .
Socrates throughout his life would preach the truth. He tried to make people (i)  what was good
for them. He was troubled by the powerful people. Yet, he never (j)  teaching good things.
(a) Only you can do the work. (Negative)
(b) No other friend is as great as books. (Superlative)
(c) The rose is a very nice flower. (Exclamatory)
(d) We should be patriots. (Imperative)
(e) He called it laurel. (Passive)
Everybody knows that (a) smoke is a (b) danger bad habit. It is (c) harm to health. It is also (d) cost.
A (e) smoke should not smoke (f) public. Smoking creates (g) pollute. A single puff of cigarette
contains (h) numerable harmful particles that cause many (i) respirator diseases which are
incurable. But there are many people who are (j) aware of the bad effects of smoking.
(a) He let me do it, ?
(b) Let’s be sincere in our life, ?
(c) Everybody respects the freedom fighters, ?
(d) Success cannot be achieved without efforts, ?
(e) He has to lead a miserable life, ?
Shoel asked Alam Friend have you ever visited the National Memorial at Savar in Dhaka Wow how
Splendid it is Yes I havent yet gone there said Alam.
7. Mind that, you are Tamim/Tamima. Your home district is Khulna. You have recently
completed MBA from Dhaka University. You have found a job advertisement in ‘The Daily
Prothom Alo’ that there is a vacancy post for the position of Junior Marketing Officer in BD
Textile Limited. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed
one page. 10
8. Suppose, you are Munir/Mita, a student of Joypara High School, Manikganj. Your School has
some computers for the students. But it is very sorry to say that most of the computers are
out of order. So, the students cannot get proper facilities for practice. Now, write a
complained letter to the Headmaster to take proper steps about this immediately. 10
Road accidents have recently become (a)  regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the
accidents, many persons fall a victim (b)  untimely death. It is reported that most of the
accidents occur (c)  the violation of traffic rules, by (d)  unskilled drivers and unconscious
passers-by. Many unlicensed and faulty vehicles also endanger (e)  passengers and (f) 
passers-by. So, in order to save us (g)  the accidents (h)  government is trying to create
awareness (i)  the people and has passed strict laws (j)  the accused.
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In an educational institution teacher-students 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)
 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.
(a) The freedom fighters are considered to be the real heroes of our country. (Active)
(b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Affirmative)
(c) Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. (Positive)
(d) By taking proper steps, we can improve their condition. (Negative)
(e) We must show proper respect to them. (Passive)
Life without leisure and (a) relax is dull. Life becomes (b) charm if one does not have any time to
enjoy the (c) beauty objects of nature. (d) monotony work hinders the (e) smooth of work. Leisure (f)
rich our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) work is (h) harm. Leisure does not mean (i) idle. It
gives freshness to (j) create our energy.
(a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, ?
(b) We hardly forget the golden past, ?
(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, ?
(d) The sweetest memories of childhood are colourful, ?
(e) Who forgets these memories, ?
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now.
7. Suppose, a computer programmer will be appointed in the National ICT Research Centre,
Dhaka. You are very interested for the post. Now, write a C.V with a cover letter for the same.
10
8. People of all sections have to suffer a lot because of load shedding. The economic frame of the
country is going to be weak for it. Now, write a complain letter to the editor of a newspaper
about the problem of frequent load-shedding over the country. 10
Travelling has (a)  great influence (b)  our minds. The human mind always craves (c) 
change. There is none who does not feel a thrill of joy (d)  the new sight of experience. The
traveller comes in contact (e)  various types of people. If he moves (f)  with the observant
eyes, he can acquire (g)  lot of practical knowledge about men and things of (h)  world which
books alone cannot provide. Travelling gives us (i)  opportunity to enjoy the more enchanting
sights of nature. It helps one enrich his knowledge and makes him completely (j)  perfect man.
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You must have (a)  the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b)  our national poet. He (c)  as a
rebel poet as well. He (d)  in a poor family. But dire needs could not (e)  his potentiality.
When the First World War broke out, he (f)  the army. After the war, he (g)  to compose
poems. At that time his poems and songs (h)  people against oppression. He (i)  the Shelley of
Bangla literature. We should (j)  him for his great deeds.
(a) Very few conquerors of the world were so great as Taimur. (Superlative)
(b) The province of a powerful prince was once attacked by young Taimur. (Active)
(c) He captured a large village. (Passive)
(d) The army killed Taimur’s all soldiers. (Negative)
(e) He did not disguise himself as a rich traveller to survive. ( Affirmative)
(a) Forestation means cutting down of trees (b) discriminately. Bangladesh is a (c) dense populated
country. This huge population needs more shelter, (d) agriculture land, fuel and furniture etc. For all
these reasons, people cut trees. Moreover, there are (e) honest people who cut trees for making
money (f) legally. The (g) remove of trees causes serious damage to the soil as trees give (h) protect to
soil as well. The temperature will rise and it will cause green house effect. One day the country will
be (i) suitable for living. So, tree (j) plant programme should be extended throughout the country.
(a) Good health means the health free from all kinds of diseases, ?
(b) One can keep good health by following certain rules, ?
(c) He is to eat a balanced diet, ?
(d) He has to take regular physical exercise, ?
(e) He must enjoy sound sleep, ?
mr. hasan is a renowned english teacher he has been teaching in our school for the past five years
he is honest and sincere he is our favourite teacher we love him much
7. Suppose, you want to be a teacher and you have seen an advertisement in a newspaper. An
Assistant Teacher will be appointed in Nurpur High School, Netrokona. Now, write a C.V with a
cover letter for the post of an Assistant Teacher. Your C.V should not exceed one page. 10
8. Suppose, you are an inhabitant of Mymensingh City, Mymensingh. The people of your locality
suffer greatly due to insufficient water supply. Now, write a letter to the Mayor complaining
about insufficient water. 10
Nowadays, parents are very conscious (a)  the harmful effect of punishment (b)  children.
Child psychologists think that both (c)  physical and mental punishments can be disastrous for
(d)  child’s growth and development. It may lead (e)  fear and hatred of the person who
punishes (f)  child. Again, if (g)  child is punished, it may lack initiative. It may also feel
hostile (h)  others. So, rude (i)  behaviour gradually develops (j)  him.
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Everybody (a) —— that food adulteration (b) —— a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and (c) ——
diseases. People (d) —— this kind of food (e) —— victim to liver disease, cancer, kidney failure and so
on. Some businessmen who are avaricious and —— after money only (g) —— this heinous work.
They (h) —— on the miseries of others. They (i) —— punishment. Some strict measures should be
(j)—— to stop this abominable task of this greedy businessmen.
(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)
(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)
(c) We must learn how to use computer. (Imperative)
(d) Computer helps us a lot. (Passive)
(e) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Exclamatory)
Life without leisure and (a) relax is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) charm if
man does not have any time to enjoy (c) beauty objects of nature. (d) monotony work hinders the (e)
smooth of work. Leisure (f) new our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) work is (h) harm.
Leisure does not mean (i) idle. It gives (j) fresh to our mind.
(a) Time and tide wait for none, ?
(b) Unfortunately, many of us waste our time, ?
(c) None can prosper in life without utilizing time properly, ?
(d) So, everybody should realize this truth, ?
(e) Let’s make the best use of time, ?
Once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler How much do you earn a year The cobbler replied
laughing I never count in this way I earn barely enough to pass a day And I’m happy Are you really
happy said the banker.
7. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Labib/Tanha, are
interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 10
8. Suppose, your village is badly affected by the recent flood. The people have been suffering
severely due to lack of food and shelter. Now, write an application to the UNO for the relief
goods for the affected people. 10
Friendship is (a)  great human virtue. It is (b)  love and affection between two persons. It
binds more than one person (c)  good relationship and inspires each other to share (d)  joys
and sorrows (e)  life. Man is (f)  social being. He cannot live alone. So, he wants (g) 
company. He yearns (h)  giving and receiving love and affection. Friendship grows between the
persons (i)  similar taste, feelings and thoughts. It grows out of mutual understanding and give
and take. It generally grows (j)  two persons of the same age.
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Communicative competence in English is urgently (a)  in our country. The present world (b) 
fast and (c)  on with the advancement of technology. With a view to (d)  pace with the present
world, we cannot help (e)  English. The present curriculum has (f)  learning English by (g)
 the books (h)  with modern information. But readers should be (i)  to read more
supplementary books. (j)  an ICT based skill can be very productive to keep pace with this
advanced world.
(a) Honesty is the best way of leading life. (Positive)
(b) This noble virtue is always appreciated. (Active)
(c) Honesty can open a door of peace before a person. (Negative)
(d) Honesty is a very important virtue. (Exclamatory)
(e) So, we should never be dishonest. (Imperative)
Money occupies a unique position in our modern (a) capital economy. In its (b) absent, the whole (c)
prosper economic life would collapse like a packet of cards. Money is used as a medium of (d)
change. It promotes (e) specialise which increases (f) product and efficiency. But money cannot buy
(g) happy. Money is a must for our life. But it is not necessary to bring happiness. Happiness is (h)
absolute a psychological thing. It is the name of a feeling. It means the (i) content of the mind. He
who has (j) satisfy with what he has is really a happy one.
(a) Nobody was present yesterday, ?
(b) I am an SSC examinee, ?
(c) Don’t tell a lie, ?
(d) The widower shut the door, ?
(e) The idle can do little for society, ?
I said to the old man, what are you doing I am watching the boy, swimming in the pond he said How
happy they are May Allah bless them let me sit by you and enjoy the scene I said.
7. Suppose, you are Adib/Adiba. You got your MBA exam result last month. Recently you have
seen a vacancy advertisement in “The Daily Star” for the post of a ‘Senior Officer’ in a private
bank. Now, write a CV with cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10
8. Suppose, you are Arafat/Arefa, a student of class X reading in Rajshahi High School, Rajshahi.
There is a lack of quality books in your school library. Now, write an application to the
Headmaster on behalf of the students of your school to increase the number of quality books
in the library. 10
Metro rail is (a)  mega project in the development history (b)  Bangladesh. To make traffic (c)
 movement easy and smooth in the city of Dhaka, metro rail is sure to play (d)  great role.
The mega city of almost two crore people is struggling badly with its narrow and (e)  over
crowded roads. But metro rail is sure to come as a sigh of relief. With its (f)  uninterrupted
movement, it will carry sixty thousand passengers per hour (g)  both ends. 16th December, 2022
is going to be (h)  unforgettable day for (i)  dwellers of Dhaka city. (j)  this day. the red
and green coloured coaches of metro rail will take the passengers to their destinations with ease and
comfort.
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1st January (a)  now as the book festival in Bangladesh. On this day, students (b) - in school
and madrashas get new text books free of cost. Books (c)  the most important teaching aids for
the students. If students (d)  books in time, their academic progress will be greatly hampered.
So, the present government (e)  this epoch-making programme. This programme will
undoubtedly play a vital role in (f)  the standard of education. By getting books on this day,
students can start (g)  their preparation from the very beginning of the academic year. Guardians
of the students also become happy to (h)  new books in the hands of their children. So, this
programme should be (i)  for building an educated nation. The people of Bangladesh (j)  ever
grateful to the present government for taking this noble initiative.
(a) Flower cultivation is very profitable now. (Exclamatory)
(b) Many people cultivate flowers for earning money. (Passive)
(c) At present, there is a great demand of flowers. (Interrogative)
(d) Everybody becomes glad to get flowers. (Negative)
(e) In some cases, flowers are more welcoming than any other gift. (Positive)
Mango is a very popular fruit in Bangladesh. This (a) season fruit is very tasty and juicy. There are
(b) vary types of mangoes. Among these, Himshagor and Amropali are (c) know. Mango is (d) favour
to most of the people. Actually, there is (e) hard any person who does not like mango. Most of the (f)
ripe mangoes are sour. But, they become sweet and tasty when they are ripe. Mango cultivation is
very (g) profit in Bangladesh. But all areas are not (h)suit for mango cultivation. It is widely
cultivated in Rajshahi, Chapai Nawabgonj and Satkhira districts. Mango farmers (i) come very glad
when the production is huge. They dream of improving their (j) economy condition by selling their
mangoes at a good price.
(a) Truthfulness is a great virtue, ?
(b) Nothing is better than this quality, ?
(c) Everybody loves a truthful man, ?
(d) Follow the footprints of truthful persons, ?
(e) Let us try to be truthful, ?
my mother said to me where are you going i am going to school said i did you go to school yesterday
7. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba. You have passed HSC and got a diploma on computer
operating. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in “The Daily Star” that the National ICT
Research Center is going to appoint a Computer Operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter
8. Suppose, you are Arif/Arifa. You read in Kazirbag School, Noakhali. There is a big library in
your school. But the collection of books and sitting arrangements are not satisfactory. Now,
write a complaint letter to your Head Master abour this matter. 10
Bangladesh is a free land but she is beset (a)  many problems. The use of poly bags is very
dreadful. Recently it has become (b)  great threat (c)  our environment. (d)  used poly
bags block the drainage system. As a result, the low-lying areas (e)  the towns and the cities go
under (f)  dirty water when it rains heavily. The used poly bags also destroy (g)  fertility of
our soil. Our government has already banned the production (h)  poly bags. Yet some greedy and
(i)  dishonest businessmen are producing the bags (j)  their own interest.
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Social value denotes customs, beliefs, social practices and norms. Besides, social value (a)  to
the mode of manners and the way of behaviour. Social value is (b)  as the picture of the culture
of a nation. It (c)  a great educative value in our life. In the past people were very much
conscious of (d)  social values. Dishonesty, cruelty, misconduct, untruthfulness, rude behaviour
etc. were strongly hated and (e)  in the society. At present our social value (f)  in a great
threat. Young people (g)  due respect to their elders. They are seen (h)  in different types of
anti-social activities. As a result, peace and order and decent life are greatly (i)  . It is high time
we (j)  social awareness about social values.
(a) The government has almost completed the construction of the Padma Bridge. (Passive)
(b) This is the largest bridge of Bangladesh. (Comparative degree)
(c) The countrymen will be very happy when it will be opened for use. (Exclamatory)
(d) It is a mega project. (Negative)
(e) We should go to visit it. (Imperative)
The nature of a mother’s love is the same in all countries. It is (a) universe. For our (b) exist on earth,
we (c) great owe to our father and mother, (d) special to our mother. A mother’s love is (e) parallel
and unique. A child’s (f) relate with its mother is (g) heaven and (h) spirit. We can (i) hard see a
mother (j) different to her child’s wellbeing.
(a) Industry is the key to success, ?
(b) The industrious are prosperous, ?
(c) They hardly suffer from poverty, ?
(d) On the other hand, there is no alternative to industry, ?
(e) Let us try to be industrious, ?
the old woman said can you give me some food i have been starving for three days the young man
said why do you beg cant you work
7. Suppose, you are Jamil/Jamila and you have completed your honours and masters degrees in
English and you are looking for a job. Recently you have seen an advertisement for the post of
an Assistant Teacher in English at Balaka Model High School, Dhaka. Now, write a CV with a
cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10
8. Imagine, you are Helal/Helena, a student of class 9 of Rupali Public School, Tangail. Your
school has a big library, but the collection of books and sitting arrangement are not
satisfactory. Now, write a complaint letter to your Head Master to solve the problem. 10
A national flag is (a)  matter of pride for a nation. Every independent nation in (b)  world has
a national flag (c)  its own. As (d)  independent nation, we have a national flag. Our national
flag is (e)  symbol of independence, (f)  sovereignty and prosperity. Red and green colours are
used in it. The red colour used in (g)  flag indicates (h)  martyrs who laid down their valuable
lives (i)  the independence of our country. We must uphold its (j)  honour.
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Mobile phone is an important medium of modern communication which (a) 
intercommunication. It (b)  our life very easy and comfortable. The world (c)  smaller due to
the rapid use of it. Mobile phone connected with the Internet (d) —— its users watch TV, and, use
social media like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedln etc. We (e)  almost everything by using various
mobile apps. We can check mails and (f)  the reply through it. The use of mobile phone (g) 
noticeably during COVID-19. Nowadays, teachers and students (h)  dependent on it greatly. It
has played a vital role in (i)  online education. But excessive use of it causes unpredictable
health hazards. So, we (j)  it excessively.
(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Make it positive)
(b) In fact, it is a blessing of science. (Make it negative without changing the original meaning)
(c) It has facilitated the world very greatly. (Make it exclamatory)
(d) Moreover, it has lessened our workloads. (Make it passive)
(e) So, we should use it in our everyday life. (Make it imperative)
Health is wealth. To keep in good health, we have to follow many things. Physical exercise is one of
them. It increases our appetite and improves (a) digest power. If anybody suffers from (b) digest, he
should take physical exercise. Proper (c) digest of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise
removes (d) constipate and helps proper blood (e) circulate. Our anti-bodies will be (f) act if our blood
circulation is (g) normal. (h) proper blood circulation in our bodies may cause many (i) predictable
physical problems. So, we must take physical exercise for the (j) improve of blood circulation.
(a) Reading books is a good habit, ?
(b) One should read books to acquire knowledge, ?
(c) Reading books never goes in vain, ?
(d) There is a saying, “The more you read, the more you learn”, ?
(e) So, a student should form the habit of reading books, ?
Monira said to Protiva How does the question seem to you Have you got everything common. No one
item is uncommon to me. What about you said Protiva. Im in the same position like you replied
Monira.
7. Suppose, you are Kabir/Kabita. You have passed the HSC this year. You have found a vacancy
advertisement published in “The Daily Ittefaq” for the post of a salesman in a manufacturing
company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter to the Manager for the post. Your CV should not
exceed one page. 10
8. Suppose, you are Abid/Abida of class X of Raipura Adarsha High School, Raipura, Narsingdi.
You have a canteen in your school. But the quality of foods is not good and healthy. Now,
write a complaint letter to the Headmaster about it. 10
the words. You may need to use one word more than once. .5  10 = 5
in dark the from an learning often midst that worthy
An ideal teacher is (a)  compared with (b)  architect. He is called (c)  architect of a nation.
He is the light of (d)  and makes the illiterate people (e)  citizens of our country. But it is a
matter of regret (f)  the teachers are not held (g)  due respect in our society. They lead a
humble life in the (h)  of want. Still they keep the light of education burning in order to remove
the (i)  of illiteracy and superstitions (j)  the society.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. .5  10 = 5
Modern civilization is the (a)  of science. Science has worked (b)  a magician in the world. We
can't do even a (c)  day without the help of science. Many quick means (d)  communication
like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc. are (e)  greatest wonders of science. Nowadays a
message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f)  eye. Science
has brought a revolutionary (g)  in all fields. In the field of medical science (h)  has got eyes,
lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i)  diseases which were incurable in the past are
now easily (j)  .
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below. 15=5
Independence went the war.
No nation took place to the battle field to save the country.
Our War of Liberation be it without struggle.
People of all walks of life can achieve in 1971.
They joined the birth right of a nation.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. .5  10 = 5
drive solve create suffer occur reach cause carry violate give
Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) 
traffic jam. Mainly it (b)  in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c)  traffic jam.
Some drivers (d)  the traffic rules and (e)  carelessly. It (f)  a lot of pains to the people.
Ambulances (g)  patients cannot (h)  hospital timely. Students and office going people also (i)
 due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j)  immediately.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Rina said to Sima, "why don't you get up early from sleep"? Sima said, "It is tough for me to leave
bed early". "Alas! It is a bad habit," said Rina, "If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health.
Follow my advice".
(a) Once upon a time there was a little girl named Tarin. (Compound)
(b) Though she was a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (Simple)
(c) She passed her time in reading and writing. (Interrogative)
(d) Her parents liked her very much. (Negative)
(e) Everyone praised her. (Passive)
(f) She was very attentive to her study. (Exclamatory)
(g) She also helped her mother in the free time. (Complex)
(h) She never told a lie. (Interrogative)
(i) She was one of the most intelligent girls in the school. (Positive)
(j) She worked hard to shine in life. (Complex)

(a) No sooner had we reached the school .
(b) Unless you study attentively .
(c) Scarcely had the party begun .
(d) If I had known his mobile number .
(e) Work hard provided that .
parenthesis. .5  10 = 5
Bangladesh is an (a) dependent country, but she is still burdened with poverty, (b) population, (c)
employ, corruption, food (d) deficient, natural calamities, power crisis etc. Considering all these, the
present (e) govern has aimed at making a digital Bangladesh to (f) come most of these problems. The
actual aim of (g) digit Bangladesh is to establish technology based government, which will emphasize
the overall (h) develop of the country and the nation. The country has (i) ready fixed its target for the
(j) achieve of Digital Bangladesh by 2021.
(a) Let's have a walk outside the farm, ?
(b) I am in the habit of walking every morning, ?
(c) Morning entertains us with fresh air, ?
(d) No one should miss the opportunity, ?
(e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, ?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 15=5
The rapid growth of population must be controlled. (a)  all sorts of attempts to solve food
problem will fail. (b) , we have to increase our food production very rapidly. We may mostly, solve
our food problem by changing our habit. (c)  , we can take potato instead of rice. (d)  it is
high time we changed our eating habit. (e) , knowledge of nutritive value of food can help to solve
our food problem to a great extent.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
why are you going to barishal said father i want to buy some important books said saad do you need
money yes father dont go alone as time is not going well.
12. Suppose, you have seen vacancy advertisement for the position of an Assistant Teacher of
English in 'Simal Model School, Pabna'. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your
CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, your village is badly affected by the recent flood. The people have been suffering
severely due to lack of food and shelter. Now, write an application to the UNO for relief goods
for the affected people. 10
14. Write a paragraph on "A Road Accident". 10
15. Write a composition in 250 words on "Importance of Reading Newspaper". 12
develop to fear conscious both for punish be
Nowadays, parents are very (a)  of the harmful effect of (b)  on children. Child psychologists
think that (c)  physical and mental punishment can be disastrous (d)  a child's growth and
(e) . It may lead to (f)  and hatred of the person who (g)  the child. Again, if a child (h)
 punished, he may lack initiative. He may also feel hostile (i)  others. So, rude behavior
gradually (j)  in him.
Diligence means an (a)  to perform a work successfully. God has given us two hands to (b) .
From the (c)  of the world, human beings have been (d)  with nature to keep hold of their (e)
 . If they did not struggle, they might have (f)  long ago. Thus we see that diligence is (g) 
in our personal, social and national life. The student who is (h)  diligent, makes a better result (i)
 those who are not. So, to be (j)  everybody should be diligent.
Corruption be in both public and private sectors.
It may be to remove it, we will not be able to build 'Sonar Bangla'.
Our government fail a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world.
If we is trying defined as the abuse of entrusted power for the private gain.
occurs to control it with iron hand.
bestow have owe be belong enable cause lose show be
We (a)  to our nature for (b)  us with her gifts lavishly. We (c)  a large area of land but the
negligible area of land that (d)  to us, is very fertile. We (e)  ungrateful to our soil. But our
activities (f)  that we have (g)  ungrateful to our soil. We are constantly (h)  soil pollution
by our unwise activities. As a result, our fertile land is (i)  its fertility which has (j)  us to
grow crops easily.
"Where do you like to go?" said the ticket officer. "To Rajshahi." said the lady. "How many tickets do
you need to buy and of which class?" "Three first class tickets." "Here are the tickets and they will
cost you three thousand taka."
(a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory)
(b) At present, it is called a challenge to fight against it. (Active)
(c) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive)
(d) Terrorism is more disastrous than anything. (Positive)
(e) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Comparative)
(f) Nobody wants his children to be terrorist in future. (Interrogative)
(g) Though there is law to punish the terrorists, it is not properly applied. (Simple)
(h) By applying the law properly, we can get rid of it. (Complex)
(i) We have to create social awareness to fight against corruption. (Compound)
(j) We all should avoid the killers of mankind. (Negative)

(a) But for your timely intervention .
(b) Many days passed .
(c) A child  is afraid of fire.
(d) Work hard provided that .
(e) Blessing is not valued .
A (a) west survey was conducted on this (b) quest, "Are social (c) work making us social?" The
participants are mainly the (d) net users of the West. 81% opined (e) affirm. One commented that (f)
smart detach you from your family and (g) company in exchange of an addition to fun. Another
comment was that many (h) virtue relations are maintained at a time and so they (i) hard become
deep and reliable. Another remarkable comment was that direct (j) action has no alternative for a
safe relation.
(a) You surely fail if you fail to plan, ?
(b) A good plan scarcely lets you fail, ?
(c) Great people could do nothing without a plan of action, ?
(d) Future also dare not fail a well-planned effort, ?
(e) So, plan before proceed, ?
The greatness of a book depends (a)  on the accountability among the readers. If we read a book
only once, we cannot discover many things in it. (b)  basing on one reading, we cannot judge the
standard of a book. (c)  a book is praised highly, we have no doubt about the greatness of the
book. (d)  , by the first reading, we may not understand a book. (e)  if it is read more than
once, we can understand the greatness of the book easily.
arent you going to have any said i no i never eat asparagus i know there are people who dont like
them the fact is that you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat she said.
12. Suppose, you are Mubarak. You have seen an advertisement in 'The Daily Star' that some
design engineers are going to be appointed in Asian Textile Limited. You want to apply for the
post. Now write a CV with cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Tamjid, a student of class ten. Recently a devastating flood has occurred in
the whole of your district. Many people have lost their houses under the water of the flood.
Now, write an application to the DC of your district to open an aiding camp and ensure foods,
housing for the homeless people of your area. 10
14. You are seen that 'Dengue Fever' is taking away a lot of lives from different districts in our
country. Now, write a paragraph on "How to fight against it and face it". 10
15. Write a composition on "Satellite TV channels and our young generation". 12
in dark the from an learning often our that worthy
A teacher is (a)  compared with (b)  architect. He is called (c)  architect of a nation. He is
the light of (d)  and makes the illiterate people (e)  citizens of our country. But it is a matter
of regret (f)  the teachers are not held (g)  due respect in (h)  society. They lead a humble
life in the midst of want. Still they keep the light of education burning in order to remove the (i) 
of illiteracy and superstitions (j)  the society.
People are fond of travelling. So, travelling has been popular with man from the (a)  immemorial.
It is the romance of seeing the (b) , knowing the unknown and unveiling the shrouds (c) 
mystery. A man hardly knows his (d)  land completely until he has gone out of it to (e)  other
countries. Only a rational comparison of our country (f)  other countries can vividly specify the
true nature (g)  merits and demerits of our own motherland. An awareness of our defects
inspires us to (h)  hard and improve (i)  unhappy condition of our dear (j)  place.
A B C
Many of us can the life of a dying patient
By donating blood we will misconception about blood donation
Blood donation is cause no harm.
Every man in sound health have donate blood after every three months
Donating blood save a very noble deed
take eat deserve be thrive cause run know fail do
Everybody (a)  that food adulteration (b)  a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and (c) 
diseases. People (d)  this kind of food (e)  victim to liver disease, cancer, kidney failure and so
on. Some businessmen who are avaricious and (f)  after money only (g)  this heinous work.
They (h)  on the miseries of others. They (i)  punishment. Some strict measures should be (j)
 to stop this abominable task of the greedy businessmen.
"Good morning Farzana," said Abrar. "How much preparation have you taken for this exam?" "Not
bad at all," said she. "I hope I will get GPA-5" " Wow, what a bright girl!" said Abrar. "But my
preparation is not so good."
(a) People in general are fond of glittering things. (Complex))
(b) They are the lovers of surface. (Interrogative)
(c) They are concerned at the outer show of things and beings. (Active)
(d) They do not bother about intrinsic value. (Affirmative)
(e) Gold is one of the precious metals. (Positive)
(f) But there are some other metals looking like gold. (Compound).
(g) They fade soon and lose their beauty. (Simple)
(h) Similarly, there are some people acting like the wise. (Complex)
(i) As soon as their real identity gets revealed, people leave them. (Negative)
(j) We are very foolish believing in them. (Exclamatory)

(a) This is Bangladesh .
(b) The people of Bangladesh are friendly though .
(c) When anyone falls in danger, others .
(d) We love and help one another as if .
(e) We work seriously lest .
(a) persevere is needed to be (b) success in life. Those who do not persevere in life become (c) success
in their mission and only blame their lot for their (d) fortune. (e) persevere people always become
successful. (f) sincere is another important virtue which (g) able a person to accomplish a job (h)
fruit. Student life is the (i) form period of a man's life. One should not (j) use this period of life.
(a) Everybody respects freedom fighters, ?
(b) They fought for the independence of our country, ?
(c) Their sacrifice has given us freedom in every sphere of life  ?
(d) Their names are written in golden letters, ?
(e) We should never forget them, ?
Teaching is such a profession (a)  helps to build a nation. A teacher is (b)  a guide (c)  a
pioneer. He has to dedicate to this noble profession in order to guide the nation. (d)  he is called
an architect of a new society. (e)  he neglects his duties, social discipline will break down.
my dear mother your letter is just to hand it seems to me that you are anxious for me but you need
not think about me
12. Suppose, you are Toma/Tomal. You have completed B.Sc and are looking for a job. You have
seen a vacancy advertisement in "The Daily Star" for the post of an 'Office Assistant' of a
company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Bakul, a student of Khulna Zilla School. You are interested to go on a study
tour. Now write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to go on a
study tour. 10
14. All the beings depend on trees for their existence. So we should plant trees more and more
every year. Now. write a paragraph on "Tree Plantation". 10
15. Write a composition on "Your Favourite Hobby". 12
dull the success both victory if we them keen easily
Without effort there can be no (a)  in life. Life loses its interest (b)  there is no struggle.
Games become (c) , if there is no competition in (d)  and if the result can be (e)  foreseen.
No matter we win (f)  game or lose it, the (g)  the contest, the greater the interest. A (h)  is
not a real triumph unless (i)  the sides are equally strong. Whether (j)  like it or not, life is a
continuous competitive examination.
Education is one of the basic (a)  of a human being and is (b)  for every kind of development.
It (c)  us to make right choices in (d) . It enhances our ability to raise (e)  , store food,
protect the environment and (f)  out our social responsibilities. It provides (g)  with an
enlightened awareness about things. (h)  education has to be defined. It (i)  not merely
getting degrees from schools, (j)  and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane.
Drug addiction is taking heroin, opium, etc.
The drugs are a man to death.
Young boys and girls have strong attraction for any harmful thing.
The frequent taking of these drugs leads grasped the young generation of our country.
means not only a national but also a global problem.
contribute confine keep prove work develop receive become adopt be
According to the history, women in the past were (a)  within the four walls. But at present they
(b)  no longer captive to their parents' or husbands' house. With the passage of time, the outlook
and attitude have been (c)  as men and women are (d)  themselves with the changing society.
By (e)  education, they are (f)  pilots, doctors, engineers, high officials etc. They are (g) 
hand in hand with men in all worthy programmes. They are now able to (h)  their worth. They (i)
 much to the economy of the country. Now it has come to the realization of men that no
development is possible by (j)  half of our population idle at home.
The new teacher entered the classroom and said. "Can you tell me what I should do now?" "No, sir,"
one of the students said. The teacher smiled and said. "Try to guess." "You should introduce yourself
to us," another student said. "Thank you," said the teacher, "You are really brilliant."
(a) Health is wealth. (Make complex sentence)
(b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Use positive degree)
(c) Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability. (Make
compound sentence)
(d) He can succeed in life. (Make interrogative sentence)
(e) So, everybody cannot but be conscious of his health. (Make affirmative sentence)
(f) Everybody must take care of his health all the time. (Make negative sentence)
(g) Health can be improved by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet. (Use active voice)
(h) The people who are poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (Make simple sentence)
(i) They are very concerned with the quantity of food. (Make exclamatory)
(j) Everybody should know it that malnutrition causes weakness. (Use passive voice)

(a) Unless you study attentively .
(b) It is a long time since .
(c) If I have seen you .
(d) 1971 is the year when .
(e) Danger comes where .
The books of famous (a) write are put on sale in the book fair. Most of the (b) visit buy books of
different (c) publish. Almost no visitor returns from the fair without making any purchase. The (d)
buy like to buy at a fair price. Our book fair is always (e) crowd. As (f) vary books are (g) play in a
fair, the buyers get a scope to choose books. They buy their (h) choose books after a long search.
This facility is (i) available in any place other than a book fair. A book fair is always (j) come to the
students.
(a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes, ?
(b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice, ?
(c) Their contribution for our country will always be remembered, ?
(d) We should never neglect them, ?
(e) Every citizen of Bangladesh must have due respect for them, ?
None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a)  our lives on earth inevitably depend on it.
(b)  it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c)  trees are
planted, soon our country will turn into desert. (d)  there will be an adverse change in the
climate. (e)  we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.
is there anybody here who has ever crossed a river by a boat i have teacher i clearly remember what
happened in that journey said jamal
12. Suppose, you are Taskia/Toukir and you have passed HSC and got a diploma on computer
operator. You looked in an advertisement in "Daily Star" that Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is
going to appoint some computer operators. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of
a computer operator in the company. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are the SSC candidate of Modern School and College, Rangpur. You are
interested to go on a study tour in a historical place. Now, write an application to the
Headmaster of your school praying for permission and monetary assistance regarding the
tour. 10
14. Suppose, on the last vacation you were going to Rajshahi by bus. Unfortunately your bus met
an accident but luckily there was no casualty or death. Now, write a paragraph on "Causes of
Road Accidents in Bangladesh". 10
15. Nowadays people are suffering from various diseases. If they take physical exercise everyday,
they can enjoy a sound health. Now, write a composition on "The Importance of Physical
Exercise". 12
think positive arise hinder normal avoid mainly hamper cause prosperity
Student politics (a)  the normal progress of a student. It brings (b)  to a few but (c)  harm
to many. Because of student politics (d)  administration of a college or university is (e)  . As a
result, there (f)  session jam. For this problem of the campus student politics is (g) 
responsible. So, we should (h)  about the necessity of student politics. Either we should (i) 
student politics or we should bring about a (j)  change in this sector.
Patriotism is an (a)  quality of human being. It creates in a man a feeling of love for his
motherland. It is older than (b) . The man who loves his own country, does his first and (c) 
duties and works for the (d)  and (e)  of his country, is a patriot. Even the ancient tribes had
a great love for the land where they were born and sacrificed their lives to (f)  it. If he does it and
(g)  his duties honestly and sincerely in his own fields, he can be a patriot. If he does not do so,
he will be a (h) . We must not have bitterness towards anyone. But (i)  patriotism is very bad.
All should (j)  off it from their hearts.
gives us news of home and abroad.
Newspapers has useful to all section of people.
It are great educative value too.
They present really a part and parcel of our life.
us the outside world like a mirror.
act damage breed rise result consider overcome compare build endeavour
Self-control (a)  a great power. It (b)  all other virtues. Man generally (c)  on impulses and
strong desires. Vicious desires (d)  the purity of heart and mind (e)  in the degeneration of
human nature. It is self-control that can help a man (f)  up a pure character which is very
essential (g)  above the level of inhumanity. Nothing can (h)  to self-control to (i) 
inhumanity. So, everybody (j)  for being self-controlled.
"Why are you laughing in the class?" the teacher said to the girl. "I have remembered an interesting
incident after you have given the example." "What is that?" said the teacher. "It is about one of my
cousins who came to our house yesterday." "Forget it and be attentive to your lesson."
(a) Wherever we may cast our eyes, we notice the achievement of science. (Make it simple)
(b) The electricity lights both the streets and the houses. (Make it negative)
(c) The radio broadcasts news, songs and lectures. (Make it complex)
(d) There is cinema to delight in the evening. (Make it complex)
(e) Computer is one of the most important inventions of modern science. (Make it positive)
(f) Who can go without it? (Make it assertive)
(g) Internet is as important as computer. (Make it comparative)
(h) It helps us to know about the world. (Make it compound)
(i) It is greater than all other inventions of modern science. (Make it superlative)
(j) The invention of computer is a great miraculous event. (Make it exclamatory)

(a) He asked me whether .
(b) Had I the wings of a dove .
(c) He could help you provided that .
(d) Hardly had the bell rung .
(e) We must look before we leap lest .
Life without (a) sure and pleasure is dull. Life becomes (b) charm if it does not have any time to enjoy
the (c) beauty objects of nature. (d) monotony work hinders the (e) smooth of work. Leisure (f) new
our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) work is (h) harm . Leisure does not mean (i) averse to
work. It gives freshness and (j) create to our mind.
(a) None of us can solve this problem, ?
(b) There is little water in the glass, ?
(c) One cannot deny this proposal, ?
(d) You need to see a doctor, ?
(e) Nothing was said, ?
Bangladesh is a small country (a)  it has a large population. A great number of people are poor
(b)  illiterate. (c)  we want to develop the country, we must control the rapid growth of
population. (d)  we have to face a great problem. But it is a matter of joy (e)  our government
is trying to solve the problem.
how is your father bilkis said mr rahman he is very well thank you bilkis replied i am glad to hear
that he is in good health said mr rahman
12. Suppose, you are Samir/Samirah. You got BA exam result last month. Recently you have seen
a vacancy advertisement in "The Prothom Alo" for the post of a junior officer in ABC Bank.
Now, write a CV with a letter to the HR Manager for the post. Your CV should not exceed one
page. 8
13. Imagine, you are Sadik/Sadika. You are a student of Sonapur High School, Rangpur. You are
in section 'A' in class Ten. Recently your father has been transferred to Dhaka. You want to
continue your study in this school. Now, write an application to the Headteacher of your
school for a seat in the school hostel. 10
14. Write a paragraph on "A Tea Stall" in your own words. 10
15. Write a composition about "The Importance of Reading Newspaper". 12
about between of basic no educate almost right will light
Education removes our ignorance and gives us the (a)  of knowledge. In respect (b) 
imparting education, there should be (c)  discrimination (d)  man and woman. Education is
one of the (e)  human rights. If we deprive woman of the (f)  of education (g)  half of our
population (h)  remain in darkness. No development can be brought (i)  without the
participation of woman. So, the government is doing everything to (j)  the womenfolk.
Adopting unfair means in the examination is (a)  offence. It degrades (b)  standard of
education. If the students of (c)  country do not acquire (d)  education, there will be no
development for (e)  country. (f)  examinee should study seriously so that he can cut (g) 
good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be (h)  only aim in the lives of
all students. (i)  educated man cannot support adopting (j)  unfairmeans in the examination
at all.
No nation took place to the battlefield to save the country.
Our war of liberation be it without struggle.
People of all walks of life joined in 1971.
They can achieve the birthright of a nation
reach cause carry violate occur drive solve create suffer give
Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) 
traffic jam. Mainly it (b)  in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c)  traffic jam.
Some drivers (d)  the traffic rules and (e)  carelessly. It (f)  a lot of pains to the people.
Ambulances (g)  patients cannot (h)  hospital timely. Students and office going people also (i)
 due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j)  immediately.
Rina said to Sima, "Why don't you get up early from sleep?" Sima said, "It is tough for me to leave
bed early." "Alas! It is a bad habit," said Rina, "If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health.
Follow my advice."
(a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was more gracious than any other man in this subcontinent. (Positive)
(b) He was born in Hoogli. (Complex)
(c) He inherited a vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative without changing
meaning)
(d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Passive)
(e) He is called a friend of humanity. (Active)
(f) He did not marry. (Affirmative)
(g) During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Compound)
(h) He was very kind to the poor. (Negative without changing meaning)
(i) Oneday when a thief entered his room, he caught him. (Simple)
(j) He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Complex)

(a) There are many stars in the sky .
(b) Rukab will swim after .
(c) A graveyard is the place .
(d)  cannot be blotted.
(e) The answer that he .
King Solomon was (a) fame for his (b) wise. He was blessed with (c) ordinary knowledge and it was
really beyond people's (d) imagine. Oneday the Queen of Sheba wanted to test how wise he was.
Solomon was given two kinds of flowers. One was (e) nature and the other was (f) artifice. As he had
a close (g) associate with nature, he had been (h) success to differentiate them. In this way, his (i)
repute of (j) multidimension knowledge spread all over the world.
(a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, ?
(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, ?
(d) The sweetest memory of childhood is colourful, ?
(e) Who forgets these memories, ?
Summer noon is very painful and disgusting. (a)  the sun shines hotly over head, life becomes
miserable. The sufferings of the people know no bounds (b)  the electricity goes off. (c)  the
people use hand fans to fan themselves. Children can neither sleep (d)  read. They feel out of
sorts. (e)  the poor suffer most. They work outside in the burning sun.
the teacher said to the girl do you think that honesty is the best policy yes sir i think so said the girl
then learn to be honest from your childhood thank you sir said the girl may allah bless you said the
teacher
12. Suppose, some junior officers will be appointed in Dhaka Bank Ltd. You, Sumon/Sumona, are
interested to be a junior officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8
13. Suppose, you are Munawar Salam, a student of Rajshahi Collegiate School. You don't have a
computer club in your school. Now, write an application to your Head teacher to set up a
computer club. 10
14. Write a paragraph on "A Street Hawker" within 150 words. 10
15. Write a composition on "Duties of a Student" within 250 words. 12
this disgrace with fortunate in have though the stomach to
Child labour is one of the biggest curses of the 21st century. It is (a)  that this has become very
accepted (b)  our society. Only poverty is responsible for (c) . In a family of five or six
children, the parents (d)  to send their kids to work so that they can fill their empty (e)  .
These poor and helpless children are rewarded (f)  all kinds of abuse (g)  they work hard all
day long. No other thing is as (h)  as child abuse for a nation. (i)  government has taken
necessary measures (j)  check it.
Terrorism is a (a)  threat and major concern (b)  almost all the countries. Terrorists cause
damage (c)  human lives and properties (d)  panic and terror. The cause of terrorism is
mainly (e)  to the deprivation of genuine rights and also greed and exploitation (f)  different
groups and nations. To get rid of terrorism is very difficult (g)  not impossible (h)  the
intellectuals and peace (i)  nations work (j)  .
Friction between teenagers and parents certainly occur in all times.
It is common features of the teenagers.
One obvious reason can the transaction from dependence to independence.
Another source of friction are very common.
Moreover, moody and sulky behaviours the difficult behaviours of the adolescents.
ensure take imagine eliminate refer establish create broaden treat keep
Gender inequality is a barrier to the overall development of a country. Gender equality (a)  to the
condition in which both men and women (b)  equally and fairly in all circumstances. Without (c)
 the participation of the both, the social and economic development (d)  . Elimination of
gender disparity is a demand of the day with a view to (e)  human rights. Our government
already (f)  some initiatives in different sectors so that women can (g)  pace with men. But
our social set-up is (h)  a barrier in different ways. We should (i)  our outlook and come
forward to (j)  gender inequality from the society.
"Good morning, Kiron," said Harun. "How much preparation have you taken for the SSC
Examination?" "A great preparation," Kiron replied. "Wow! What an intelligent boy!" said Harun.
"May you be distinguished with your result."
(a) Man is the maker of his own fortune (Interrogative)
(b) If he makes proper use of his time, he is sure to prosper in life. (Simple)
(c) The person doing otherwise is sure to repent later. (Complex)
(d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run. (Exclamatory)
(e) To kill time is to commit suicide. (Interrogative)
(f) Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days and years. (Assertive)
(g) Youth is the most valuable season of life. (Positive)
(h) In youth mind is soft and it can be shaped easily. (Simple)
(i) Unless you use the morning hours of life, you have to pay a heavy price afterwards.
(Compound)
(j) It is called the seedtime of life. (Active)

(a) I am looking for Raihan. If I had seen him, .
(b) Shila seemed upset. She talked as if .
(c) Yesterday we were at our office. Scarcely had we finished our duty .
(d) We are not free from danger. Danger often comes where .
(e) Restless life is risky. We have to take rest .
Mobile phone is a great (a) invent of modern science. The (b) consume of mobile phone are increasing
day by day. People are getting benefits. But it is (c) fortunate that mobile phone sometimes (d) comes
a cause of health hazard, especially the (e) child are affected much. According to the (f) science
mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and many other (g) cure diseases. They believe
that (h) visible uncontrolled radioactivity of mobile phone causes (i) repairable damage to human
body. They say that the (j) govern should control radioactive sources.
(a) Optimism is a great quality, ?
(b) Everybody believes this truth, ?
(c) But all can't be optimistic, ?
(d) None but the optimists are accepted by all, ?
(e) So, we all should be optimistic about life, ?
Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues. (a)  we do not cultivate the habit of speaking the truth,
we cannot command the confidence of others. A lie never lies hidden. (b) , it will come out today
or tomorrow. (c) , all despise him without considering his social status. The habit of speaking the
truth, (d) , must be formed from the very childhood. We should know (e)  speaking the truth
is the most rewarding thing in life.
do not worry about a few mistakes said the teacher you can learn a lot through your mistakes do we
learn from our mistakes asked the boy.
12. Suppose, you are Rahim/Rahima of 10/12, Muradnagar, Cumilla and you have passed MBA
from Dhaka University. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of Senior Officer to the
Head of the HR, Sonali Bank, Dhaka. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Labib/Labiba. You read in Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur. Your school has a
beautiful common room but it lacks modern facilities. Now, write an application to your
Headmaster for increasing common room facilities. 10
14. Village fair is a source of entertainment for the villagers. Suppose, you have an experience of
visiting a village fair in your village. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "A Village Fair
You Experienced." 10
15. Newspaper is a mirror of the whole world. It provides us with all sorts of news and views. Write
a composition on "The Importance of Reading Newspaper."
more with complete contact about influence a of for which
Travelling has a great (a)  on our minds. The human mind always craves (b)  change. There
is none who does not feel (c)  thrill of joy at the new sight (d)  experience. The traveller comes
in (e)  with various types of people. If he moves about (f)  the observant eyes, he can acquire
a lot of practical knowledge (g)  men and things of the world (h)  books alone cannot provide.
Travelling gives us an opportunity to enjoy the (i)  enchanting sights of nature. It helps one
enrich his knowledge and makes him (j)  perfect man.
December 16, our Victory Day, is a (a)  event in our national history. The day is the perpetual
source of our (b)  and energy. The day reminds us of (c)  supreme sacrifices of our sons (d)
 the noble cause and also (e)  us to sacrifice ourselves for our beloved country. The day is a
clear (f)  for the oppressors that people's right can never be (g)  for long and that oppressors
will always be (h)  because there is nothing more (i)  than people's will for freedom. It gives
us the message that "Man can be (j)  but can never be defeated."
is new vistas of knowledge for them.
A teacher opens the young minds carefully.
He holds a window opener of his students.
nurses a nation builder.
the noblest profession.
educate enlighten get remove limit encourage ensure start compare have
Education (a)  mankind. It (b)  to light which (c)  the darkness of ignorance and helps us
to distinguish between right and wrong. The primary purpose of education is the liberation of man
from the restrictions of habits and attitudes which (d)  his humanity. In our country, the govt (e)
 "Food for Education Programme" so that every man (f)  proper education. The govt. has
taken such a programme with a view to (g)  the poor. In order to (h)  maximum benefit from
education, we must (i)  our children morally so that they (j)  love for humanity.
"I've got GPA-5 in the SSC Examination," said Samir. "Congratulations, brother!" I said. "What do
you intend to do now?" "I wish to study science group in a reputed college. I've a mind to get
admission in BUET after my HSC," Samir replied.
(a) In order to acquire knowledge we should read books. (Compound)
(b) Books introduce us to the domain of knowledge. (Passive)
(c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Complex)
(d) Books are the greatest friends. (Positive )
(e) Reading books is the noblest habit. (Comparative)
(f) Books give us not only knowledge but also pleasure. (Affirmative)
(g) Those who do not read books keep themselves aloof from the realm of knowledge. (Compound)
(h) To make a civilized society, there is no alternative to reading books. (Interrogative)
(i) People should be motivated to read more and more books. (Active)
(j) We must create social movement about reading books. (Negative)

(a) As flower is a symbol of beauty, .
(b) There is hardly any person .
(c) We can turn enemies into friends .
(d) It is said that those who do not love flowers .
(e) Many people cultivate flowers because .
Road accidents have (a) recent become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the
accidents many persons fall a victim to (b) timely death. It is reported that most of the accidents
occur because of the (c) violate of traffic rules by (d) skilled drivers and (e) conscious passersby.
Many (f) licensed and (g) fault vehicles run on the streets. These vehicles (h) danger the (i) safe of
passengers and the passersby. But many of us are (j) aware of this danger.
(a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes, ?
(b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice, ?
(c) Their contribution to our country will always be remembered, ?
(d) We should never neglect them, ?
(e) Every citizen of Bangladesh must have due respect for them, ?
Honesty is the best way of leading life through (a)  one can get mental peace. It is a great
national virtue (b)  leads a man to the way of humanity. Life of a man is not very peaceful (c) 
honesty can open a door of peace before him. An honest man is more respected (d)  other men.
(e) , we shall never be dishonest in our life.
hello old lady what are you doing said the princess i am spinning a yarn around the spindle replied
the old woman
12. Suppose, some Junior Officers will be recruited in City Bank. You, Salam/Salma are interested
to be a Junior Officer in that bank. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV
13. Suppose, you are Amin/Amina. You read in Shyamoli High School, Dhaka, The students of
your school want to arrange a tree plantation programme in your school. Now, on behalf of the
students, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to arrange
a tree plantation programme. 10
14. Water is called life. But it is polluted in many ways. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on
"Water Pollution". 10
15. People do many things as their hobby. You as a student may have a hobby. Now, write a
composition on "Your Favourite Hobby". 12
rests nation culture the walks throughout history tradition some number
Festivals have always been integral parts of our tradition and culture. We have a (a)  of festivals
which we celebrate (b)  the year. Some of our (c)  festivals are related to our (d)  of
Independence and Language Movement, (e)  are related to our religions and the (f)  are
related to our art and (g) . Whatever may be (h)  occasion, people from all (i)  of the
society take part in these festivals spontaneously, We should continue the (j)  of our festivals.
Nowadays a good number of farmers are getting benefits (a)  the organic cultivation of vegetables.
Vermicompost, (b)  organic fertilizer made mainly (c)  cowdung and earthworm is used by the
farmers. As the farmers did not use (d)  chemical fertilizer or pesticides on their vegetable beds,
the (e)  cost has come down. It takes (f)  fifty thousand taka to prepare an acre of (g)  and
the harvest starts within forty-five days (h)  planting. Due to good yield of the crop, some
temporary warehouses have been made in (i)  area. So proper (j)  of organic fertilizer can
change the scenario of our agricultural sector.
Punctuality one of the most important qualities of a man.
It should form the habit of doing a thing in exact time.
In a wider sense it denotes the habit of being punctual from one's childhood.
To maintain punctuality is necessary for all human beings.
So, one the process for proper utilization of time.
know hinder hear begin call remember inspire be bear join
You must have (a)  the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b)  our national poet. He (c)  as a
rebel poet as well. He (d)  in a poor family. But dire needs could not (e)  his potentiality.
When the First World War broke out, he (f)  the army. After the war, he (g)  to write poems.
At that time his poems and songs (h)  people against oppression. He (i)  the Shelley of Bangla
literature. We should (j)  him for his great deeds.
"May I come in, sir?" Ripon said to his class teacher. The teacher replied, "Yes, why are you so late
today?" "My grandfather suddenly felt severe pain in his chest. So, I rushed to hospital with him,"
"May Allah grant him quick recovery," said the teacher.
(a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory sentence)
(b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Passive voice)
(c) It is played all over the world. (Active voice)
(d) At present, it is the most popular game in our country. (Comparative Degree)
(e) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Simple sentence)
(f) The game is played between two teams each consisting of eleven players. (Complex sentence)
(g) There are two umpires who conduct the game. (Simple sentence)
(h) It is full of thrill and excitement for the spectators. (Interrogative sentence)
(i) Bangladesh is a test playing country developing its standard day by day. (Compound sentence)
(j) We must try our best to improve its present position. (Negative sentence without changing
meaning)

(a) It matters little to me whether .
(b) He pretended as if .
(c) If I had the wings of a bird, .
(d) Take your umbrella lest .
(e) Hardly had he started for school .
Education is essential for any kind of (a) develop. The poor socio-economic condition of our country
can be (b) large attributed to many people's (c) accessibility to education. Many (d) literate people do
not have any knowledge of health, sanitation and (e) populate control. It (f) able us to perform our
duties (g) proper. Education helps us to adopt a (h) ration attitude. It provides us with an (i)
lightened awareness about things and this awareness is (j) requisite for social development.
(a) Nothing is more pleasant than the memories of childhood, ?
(c) The memories of my childhood still attract me, ?
(d) Simple things are at the centre of attraction for a child, ?
(e) When a man grows up, he may laugh at those things, ?
Women are nowadays as important as men in the society. They constitute nearly half of our total
population. (a)  there can be no denying the fact (b)  they too possess equal rights and duties
(c)  men do. They have noble mission to fulfil as men. (d)  they get opportunity, their genius,
powers (e)  capacities will bloom fully.
would you please tell me one reason of air pollution yes the smoke from our household activities
vehicles factories etc is mainly causing air pollution.
12. Suppose, you are Ramisa/Rahim. After graduation you have completed a diploma course on
Tourism. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a Public Relation Officer in a
renowned travel company named "ABC Travels Limited". Now, write a CV with a cover letter
13. Suppose, you are Mita/Mithu, a student of class X reading in Nurpur High School, Kushtia.
There is a lack of quality books in your school library. Now, write an application to the
Headmaster on behalf of the students of your school to increase the number of quality books
in the library. 10
14. Trees are the most important gift of nature. But cutting down trees affects our environment
greatly. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "The Bad Impacts of deforestation". 10
15. Students are the future leaders of society. They can contribute to the society not only with
their education but also with other services. Write a composition on "Students and Social
Services". 12
the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5  10 = 5
indiscriminate for an sustain anticipate disaster the to erosion imperative
It is (a)  that the new century is now facing various challenges specially 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 land is being
reduced due (e)  human habitat, industrialisation, 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.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5  10 = 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 wise man remarked a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j)
 his grave.
Character is a man without character.
It hates as the crown of life.
It also means psychological or ethical nature.
Character of a person is regarded the combination of some good qualities.
Everybody mental or moral qualities of a person.
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 (b)  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 own 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.
‘'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.
(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)

(a) Where there is a will, .
(b) If a man does not work hard, .
(c) As the people of Bangladesh are hard working, .
(d)  but now she has made a remarkable development in her G.D.P.
(e) So, it is our bounden duty to .
A good student is always (a) mind to his studies. He is (b) respect to his (c) teach and superiors. He
never (d) honour anybody. He is free from (e) behaviour 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.
(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, ?
A school magazine is a magazine (a)  is published by the school authority annually. 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.
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
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 Tanim/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
14. Write a paragraph on "Your Visit to a Book Fair". 10
15. Write a composition on "Your Aim in Life". 12
danger recently victim accused fault that by 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) .
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.
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.
Its popularity be also seen playing cricket.
Now rural youths that of football.
understand form consider owe take respect succeed acquire admit forget
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.
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. I shall take all necessary steps to arrange the function."
(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)

(a) We should keep in mind that .
(b) If we are not healthy, .
(c) We must eat balanced diet so that .
(d) We should wear socks and shoes when .
(e) Nobody likes a man who .
Bangladesh is a (a) river and (b) agriculture country. So, we cannot ignore the (c) important of rivers.
Our agriculture is largely (d) 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 (j) better of our agriculture.
(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, ?
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.
go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it
now
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. 8
13. Imagine, you are Arif/Arifa, a student of Motijheel High School, Dhaka. Recently, your father
has been transferred from Dhaka to Cumilla. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of
your school for a transfer certificate. 10
14. Write a paragraph on "A School Magazine". 10
15. Write a composition on "Science in Everyday Life". 12
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by a the sick and general of treat to
A hospital is the home for (a)  sick. It gives medical (b)  to them at free (c)  cost. A
hospital is (d)  run by the government. A hospital has outdoor (e)  indoor section. (f) 
great number of the (g)  people are treated in (h)  outdoor section. People attacked (i) 
serious illness are admitted (j)  the indoor section.
Language plays a very important (a)  in the life of human beings. We use language from the (b)
 we wake up in the morning (c)  we go to bed at night. We use (d)  for different purposes.
We use language to (e)  our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to (f)  our message or to pass (g)
 information to others. In short, language is (h)  present in our activities. It is (i) 
inseparable part of (j)  we are, what we do and believe.
Unemployment should not depend idle after completing their studies.
It remain a curse.
There is on the government to provide them with jobs.
Educated youths are the body and mind of our young population.
They weakens more people in our country than jobs.
prepared claim memorize develop command help do thinking make exercise
Most of the students of our country are expert in (a)  answers. They do not (b)  notes
themselves. They get them (c)  by their tutors. Their tutors (d)  theirbrain for the students.
So, the (e)  power of the students does not (f) . They do not have any (g)  of their
language. They, of course, (h)  well in the examination. But for this, they can (i)  no credit of
their own. This result does not (j)  them in their later life.
The teacher said to the boy, "Why are you disturbing the class in this way? Don't you know that it is
an important class? Get out of the room and don't come back today." "Excuse me, sir," said the boy.
"I'll never disturb in the class," he promised.
(a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory)
(b) At present, it is increasing alarmingly. (Interrogative)
(c) Nothing is as disastrous as terrorism. (Comparative)
(d) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modem world. (Positive)
(e) A terrorist is hated by people. (Active)
(f) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive)
(g) Though there are laws to punish the terrorists, they are not properly applied. (Compound)
(h) By applying the law properly, we can get rid of terrorism. (Complex)
(i) What a miserable life a terrorist leads! (Assertive)
(j) They should be brought to book. (Active)

(a) The mango is a fruit which .
(b) It is so delicious that .
(c) Rajshahi is the place where .
(d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogura and Dinajpur .
(e) People of these areas produce a huge amount of mangoes and .
Life without leisure and (a) relax is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) charm if
man does not have any time to enjoy (c) beauty objects of nature. (d) Monotony work hinders the (e)
smooth of work. Leisure (f) new our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) work is (h) harm.
Leisure does not mean (i) idle. It gives (j) fresh to our mind.
(a) You had better drink cold water, ?
(b) The father rose in him at this sight, ?
(c) Thank you very much, ?
(d) He as well as his brother came here, ?
(e) Let us go home, ?
Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a)  it is a simple exercise, it is good for
health (b)  mentality. (c) , the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and
pollution. Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d)  gives more. (e)  we
should make a habit of morning walk.
zaman can you tell me what i am teaching the teacher asked i m sorry sir i can't follow replied
zaman you can't because you are not attentive the teacher said
12. Suppose, you are Salim/Salina and you are looking for a job. You want to apply for a job of a
teacher in school. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed
one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Arif/Arifa, a student of Kushtia Zilla School. You are interested in learning
debate. But there is no debating club in your school. Now, write an application to the
Headmaster of your school for opening a debating club in your school campus. 10
14. Write a paragraph on "Our National Flag". 10
15. Write a composition on "Duties of a Student". 12
a hinder in development with joint of boon eradicate lag
Bangladesh is beset (a)  many problems. Illiteracy is one of them. It is not a (b)  to us. It is
undoubtedly (c)  curse. It (d)  all kinds of developments of a country. It also causes many
other problems (e)  our society. As most of our people are not conscious (f)  the importance of
education, we cannot take proper step to (g)  illiteracy. As a result, we are (h)  behind. We
have to depend on the foreign aids. All of us should come forward (i)  to remove illiteracy from
the society. Then the (j)  of the country will be possible.
Reading textbook is essential (a)  all the students. A student cannot expect (b)  make a good
result until he or she reads textbooks. In the textbooks all the topics are designed as per students'
grade that ensures (c)  complete sense. In case (d)  not reading those texts a student will
miss (e)  needed for him or her. Moreover, textbooks are (f)  and edited by highly experienced
educationists. Some students ignore (g)  read textbooks rather they prefer guide books. But
merely (h)  guide books keeps the students ignoble of the subject-matter as they are written
focusing on exam result (i)  a textbook covers all the details for holistic nourishment (j)  a
student.
must be chaos and disorder in the society.
Discipline is a very important factor in human life.
It means not to deny individual freedom.
The absence of discipline aims at maintaining social harmony, order and the like.
obedience to some sort of rules and regulations.
work commit respect occur know sacrifice have follow remember stand
Love for one's own country (a)  as patriotism. Everyone should (b)  a great love for his
country. Many of our freedom-fighters (c)  their lives in 1971 for the sake of our country. The
countrymen (d)  them forever. Some people are (e)  persistently for the development of the
country. They are also patriots. Everybody (f)  a patriot. When any natural calamity (g)  in
the country, a patriot (h)  by the affected people. We (i)  the footprint of the patriots. We
should refrain from (j)  any crime that is harmful to our country.
"Good morning, Rupa," said Sohel, "How much preparation have you taken for the upcoming SSC
exam?" "A great preparation," replied she. "I hope, I shall get 90+ marks in every subject." "How
confident you are!" said Sohel.
(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)
(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)
(c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple)
(d) Computers are nowadays being used in almost every sphere of life. (Active)
(e) We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative)
(f) No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative)
(g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative)

(h) It helps us a lot. (Passive)
(i) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound)
(j) Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex)
(a) Books are our best friends because .
(b) A man who reads books regularly, .
(c) By reading books .
(d) We can learn moral values if .
(e) We should inspire the students so that .
Success in life depends on the proper (a) utilize of time. Those who waste their (b) value time in (c)
idle, reduce the time of their important work. (d) punctual is another great virtue of human beings
that (e) rich the (f) man life. If one takes lesson from the (g) biography of successful persons, one will
learn that they never kept any work (h) do for the next day. (i) obvious, they were true to their words.
So, they got a (j) respect position in the society.
(a) Sincerity is a great virtue. A sincere man always succeeds in life, ?
(b) The people who are insincere can hardly succeed, ?
(c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man, ?
(d) Every student should be sincere to shine in life, ?
(e) Let's be sincere in our life, ?
health both physically (b)  mentally. (c)  the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of
noise and pollutions, it keeps us sound and healthy. Morning walk costs nothing (d)  gives more.
(e)  we should make the habit of morning walk.
why are you late always try to attend the class regularly yes sir the student said to the teacher
12. Suppose, you are Fahim/Fahima. You have passed HSC Exam. You have seen a vacancy that
Cantonment Public School & College, Chattogram is going to recruit a computer operator. You
want to do the job. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed
one page. 8
13. Imagine, you are Sajid/Sajida, a student of class nine of Chattogram Public School. You know,
debating is useful for all students nowadays. But there is no debating club in your school.
Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school on behalf of the students for
opening a debating club. 10
14. Suppose, you experienced a traffic jam last week. Now, write a paragraph on "A Traffic Jam
You Experienced". 10
15. Write a composition on "The Uses of Computer in Everyday Life". 12
forces water objects full important clothes on the made currents
The world is (a)  of uncountable natural and man (b)  objects. Natural (c)  are stones,
trees, air and (d) . Man-made objects are houses, cars, (e)  and chemicals. Natural (f)  are
cyclones, earthquakes, volcanoes, storms and ocean (g) . Life exists (h)  different conditions.
It is very (i)  to keep (j)  environment clean.
Road accident is (a)  regular phenomenon in Bangladesh. Many people die (b)  road
accidents every year. So it is considered a (c) . Road accidents occur for (d)  reasons. Many
factors are (e)  for road accidents. The most common cause is (f)  driving. Sometimes they
drive night coach (g)  on the same day. The drivers do not check the engines (h)  before they
start driving. The roads are two-lane roads (i)  any dividers. These are some of the (j) 
reasons of road accidents in Bangladesh.
Hence, to every nation its flag to have patriotic feelings.
For that we need dearer than any other thing.
Every independent country of the world has its own flag.
the symbol of independence and
We is
sovereignty of a nation.
The national flag to safeguard its prestige.
feel wash do want get notice take give pick climb
Oneday Mina and her parrot, Mithu (a)  a tall tree to pick a mango. She (b)  the mango and
(c)  it to her mother. Although Mina had picked the mango, her mother (d)  the largest share
of the fruit to Raju. Mina (e)  very disappointed. At dinner Mina (f)  that Raju as usual (g)
 an egg but she (h)  not. Mithu was not pleased to see that. Mother (i)  to see if the
children (j)  their hands before they started eating.
Rina said to Karim, "How are you? I went to your house yesterday, but did not find you. Where did
you go?" "I went to the book fair," said Karim. "I had to maintain our school's stall."
(a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was a kind man. (Negative)
(b) He did not marry. (Affirmative)
(c) He loved the people cordially. (Passive)
(d) He never thought of his own happiness. (Interrogative)
(e) He led a very simple life. (Exclamatory)
(f) He always helped the needy. (Complex)
(g) He contributed much money for education to educate the poor students. (Complex)
(h) Though he had a vast wealth, he didn't spend for his own. (Compound)
(i) Who does not know his kindness? (Assertive)
(j) He was one of the greatest kind men of the world. (Positive)

(a) Walk fast lest .
(b) It is high time .
(c) The man was so weak .
(d) A stitch in time .
(e) As he was meritorious .
Loadshedding is not (a) desire. It is harmful to the (b) civil. It makes our life (c) tolerable and boring.
Because of (d) deficient of electricity load-shedding occurs. Our country is densely (e) people. The
storage of electricity is (f) sufficient to provide electricity with all. As a result, load-shedding is seen
(g) repeat. But this problem must be removed (h) immediate. So the (i) govern must be conscious of
it. Only pragmatic steps can (j) move this serious problem from the country.
(a) There is little water in this pond, ?
(b) Nobody respects a dishonest man, ?
(c) Let's enjoy a picnic, ?
(d) What a pity, ?
(e) Don't disturb me, ?
Many schools have a uniform (a)  there are arguments for and against. One argument is what to
put on. (b)  pupils were allowed to wear clothes according to their own choice. (c)  some
clothes may not be suitable for schools. (d)  some of the students cannot afford to buy it. (e) 
wearing a school dress is not mandatory in every school.
do you know me yes i know you from my childhood whats your name my name is sumon thank you
a lot said mr jamal
12. Suppose, you are Rana/Rina and you have a degree from Dhaka University. You have seen a
vacancy ad for the post of an English Teacher in a famous school. Now, write a CV with a
cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are a student of Khulna Zilla School, Khulna. You need a computer club. Now,
write an application to the Headmaster for setting up a computer club. 10
14. Write a paragraph on "A Book Fair". 10
15. Write a composition on "Your Favourite Game". 12
of the for at which adulterate hardly or into
The issue of food (a)  has drawn the attention (b)  general people. We (c)  find any food in
our country (d)  is not adulterated in one way (e)  other. (f)  present, sub-standard foods
are sold in most of (g)  hotels. Very recently government has directed a mobile court to look (h)
 the matter of food. They are catching dishonest hoteliers red handed (i)  using unhygienic
ingredients (j)  are really harmful to human body.
A true friend is (a)  asset. He stands (b)  his friends in time (c)  danger. He is not (d) 
greedy person. He (e)  wishes for the welfare of (f)  friend. But it is a matter (g)  regret
that a true friend is very (h)  today. A selfish man cannot be a (i)  friend. He always thinks of
his (j)  interest.
Newspaper wants curious by nature.
It has to know various things of the world.
Man is a great educative value.
He shows one of the best media to satisfy his curiosity.
us the outside world like a mirror.
engage do face be help solve make try create
At present Bangladesh (a)  unemployment problem. This problem already (b)  an alarming
dimension. The government (c)  to cope with this problem. But this problem cannot be (d) 
without (e)  the unemployed skillful. So, education (f)  a must. It (g)  a man to get a job.
Job does not mean (h)  official work only. Self-employment is a solution of this problem. It means
(i)  oneself in economic activities. The government is giving financial help and training to the
educated youths with a view to (j)  them self-reliant.
The stranger said to the boy, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" "Yes, sir, I can. Do you
want a residential one in which you can spend the night?" said the boy. "I do not want to stay there
but I only want a meal," replied the man. "Paradise Garden will be better for you," said the boy.
(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)
(b) A corrupted man can do anything against morality. (Complex)
(c) People hate a corrupted man. (Passive)
(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)
(e) The man who takes bribe is next to devil. (Simple)
(f) Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)
(g) No other person is as hated as a corrupted man. (Superlative)
(h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)
(i) Everybody avoids a corrupted man. (Negative)
(j) A corrupted man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)

(a) Acid rain is harmful because .
(b) The wind was so strong that .
(c) Had he been a little careful .
(d) They were frightened when .
(e) Take your umbrella lest .
Those who lead a (a) luxury life are always (b) different to the miseries of the poor. They enjoy life in
(c) amuse and (d) merry. They are (e) centered people. They have little (f) realize of the (g) bounded
sufferings of the poor. They remain indifferent to their (h) suffer. They feel (i) comfort to work for
their (j) better.
(a) Telling lies is a great sin, ?
(b) One lie begets hundred lies, ?
(c) None believes a liar, ?
(d) He has to lead a miserable life, ?
(e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies, ?
Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a)  possesses this quality is the happiest person in the
world. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b)  nobody trusts a liar. (c) , Allah
helps the honest people. (d)  children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life.
(e)  they should be taught discipline too.
who are jolly those who have sound health are jolly sound mind lies in sound body minds become
jolly when our life is filled with pleasure.
12. Suppose, you are Farhan/Farhana. Your home district is Kurigram. You have recently passed
S.S.C from Dinajpur Board. You have found a job advertisement in a national newspaper that
there is a vacancy post for the position of a salesman in a manufacturing company. Now, write
a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Samir/Samira. You read in Jhalakathi Govt. High School. The students of
your class want to go on a study tour. So you need permission of the Head teacher. Now, write
an application to the Head teacher of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour. 10
14. Write a paragraph on "The Life of a Farmer". 10
15. Write a composition on ‘Science in Everyday Life". 12
charm mangrove the beauty sight longest bewitching wild rising within
The sea-beach of Cox's Bazar is a (a)  gift of nature. The blue water of the sea and its (b) 
waves are always a pleasant (c)  which cools our mind (d)  a moment. It is the (e)  sea-
beach in the world. (f)  Saint Martin island is also a gift of nature in the Bay of Bengal. The
beauty of the island is simply (g) . The Sundarbans, the largest (h)  forest of the world is
another beautiful gift of nature. Its (i)  life and mysterious setting make it more (j) .
Now-a-days, the young farmers of our country are showing interest to (a)  foreign vegetables.
They, with their innovative power, have added new dimensions (b)  the country's agricultural
sector. Karim Ullah is such a (c) . Five years ago, he started his farm with a (d)  and
challenge. Now he owns a (e)  farm where he cultivates curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and
other (f)  vegetables. The cultivation of foreign crops (g)  our country is very inspiring for both
(h)  farmers and the customers as it brings diversity in our regular (i)  and nutrition. It is
also possible to (j)  vegetables by ensuring quality production and packaging.
Child labour should exploited and ill-treated.
It is to engage a child in physical or mental labour.
Child labourers are deprived of the basic human rights.
The Government means ensure the rehabilitation of those children.
the worst form of violation of human rights.
work confine emerge find earn be bring give
Over the last ten years or so, the garments industries have (a)  as the largest foreign currency
earning sector. Hundreds of garments factories have (b)  set up throughout the country. The
most remarkable characteristic of the garments industries (c)  the revolutionary change that has
(d)  in the lives of thousands of poor women across the country. Women who (e)  to the
household work suddenly (f)  a new way of earning. A job at a garments factory (g)  a woman
not only a steady income but also independence and dignity. In a garments factory most of the
workers have to (h)  above ten hours a day. But still the women working here (i)  happy as
they think they are (j)  their own living.
Rifat said to Munir, "You didn't attend my birthday party." "Extremely sorry, friend," Munir replied, "I
had to go to my uncle's house in Dhaka. How was the programme?" "Let me show you the
photographs," said Rifat.
(a) Internet is a computer-based networking system. (Interrogative)
(b) It is a speedy transmitting system of information. (Complex)
(c) Its functions are smooth and rapid. (Negative)
(d) A man has an internet connection and gets a link soon according to his expectation. (Simple)
(e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited through the use of internet. (Complex)
(f) A student can visit all the renowned libraries of the world without going there. (Passive)
(g) It plays an effective role in the field of trade and commerce. (Exclamatory)
(h) E-commerce has become one of the most popular topics to the customers. (Positive)
(i) It helps the customers to buy or choose anything without going to market. (Compound)
(j) What an amazing milestone it is in the modern world of communication! (Assertive)
(a) There is a proverb that .
(b)  know this wise saying?
(c) Unless you have good health, .
(d) You may have a lot of wealth but .
(e) It is high time, .
Life without leisure and (a) relax is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) charm if one
doesn't have any time to enjoy (c) beauty objects of nature. Work becomes (d) monotony if there is no
break in it. It hinders the (e) smooth of life. Leisure (f) new our spirit to work. Everybody knows that
(g) work is (h) harm. Leisure doesn't mean (i) idle. It gives (j) fresh to our mind.
(a) To tell a lie is a great sin. Sinners suffer in the long run, ?
(b) Flowers are the symbol of beauty and purity. Nobody dislikes flowers, ?
(c) I want to meet her. She hardly comes here, ?
(d) Vitamins are essential for our health. So we must eat vegetables to get vitamins, ?
(e) Truthfulness is a great virtue. So, don't tell a lie, ?
Climate change means the changes in climate. (a) , climate on earth is constantly changing. (b)
 climate change, the weather pattern in any specific region on earth (c)  across the whole
earth is changing. Human activities are greatly responsible for it. We are cutting down trees for
habitation and agricultural purpose. (d) , use of chemicals in industries causes serious harm to
the ozone layer. (e) , there is a rapid increase in temperature causing greenhouse effect.
don't you have any relative here to stay with no sir so i need a transfer certificate to be admitted
there
12. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba and you have recently completed your HSC Examination. The
Computer Zone Ltd. has published a vacancy advertisement in "The Daily Star" for the post of
Junior Sales Officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the above mentioned post. Your
CV should not exceed one page. 8
13. Imagine, you are Sadi/Sadika, a student of Sayedpur Model High School. Sayedpur. The
students of your class want to go on a study tour in a historical place. Now, write an
application to the Headmaster on behalf of your class, seeking permission for arranging a
study tour. 10
14. Our farmers play an important role in our agro-based society. They work from dawn to dusk in
order to produce crops. Now, write a paragraph on "The life of a farmer". 10
15. Write a composition on "Importance of trees in our life". 12
miracle thirst network of within advance short connect with small
Internet is the latest discovery of science. It is the greatest (a)  in this field. It is a computerised
process (b)  a telephone set. To get internet (c)  it requires a modem, telephone line and a
different sort of software for using the (d)  system. Nowadays, an internet is (e)  great use to
us. It has made the world (f)  and brought the world (g)  our reach. We can get any
information in a very (h)  time. It has not only widened our knowledge but also made us (i) 
for the unknown. It's a (j)  like Aladin's magic lamp.
Scientists have recently reported that (a)  surface ice caps are (b) . This is due to a rise (c)
 atmospheric temperature known (d)  the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists
carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e)  temperature rise in (f) . The carbon dioxide is
high when coal and oil (g)  burnt. The gas is accumulating (h) the atmosphere and causing
the temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice in the North and South poles (i)  melting. We
should maintain the ecological (j)  of the environment.
A man of integrity possess to tell a lie or do any dishonest deed.
Integrity is his honesty and truthfulness even at the cost of his life.
He upholds this quality are considered super human beings.
Those who never thinks an uncommon quality of human beings.
a man of great courage.
allow pass treat depend be do increase earn secure take
Adult allowance (a)  a noble programme initiated by the present government. In most of the
developed countries of the world this kind of programme is (b)  by the government. The
government should pursue that their old age is (c)  and comfortable. But in our country the
adult are (d)  on their own sons or daughters. The adult lose the ability to work and (e)  at
this age. They (f)  offensively by their own issues. They have to (g)  their days depending on
others. The allowance should be (h)  and the true needy (i)  to have this allowance. It is
expected that the local leaders (j)  their duty impartially to select the right person for this
purpose.
"Please give me your English Grammar And Composition Book," said Sara. "I cannot give it," said
Niha. "I have to take it with me in the class." "I shall return the book before the class starts," said
Sara. "Take it," said Niha. "Thank you," said Sara.
(a) Facebook is a common social network. (Make it a negative sentence)
(b) Now, it is being used all over the world. (Make it an active voice)
(c) Everybody uses it. (Make it an interrogative sentence)
(d) There is no student without smart phone. (Make it an affirmative sentence)
(e) Who does not like social network? (Make it an assertive sentence)
(f) Facebook is the best of all social networks. (Make it a positive degree)
(g) It gives pleasure but we cannot get freedom to use it. (Make it a simple sentence)
(h) Use it or you cannot keep pace with the modern world. (Make it a complex sentence)
(i) We can get much new information by using it. (Make it a compound sentence)
(j) Would that I could open a facebook account. (Make it an assertive sentence)
(a) Leisure means the time when .
(b) As we live in a materialistic world, .
(c) But it should be kept in mind that .
(d) If a man does not take rest after a work, .
(e) So, we should take rest so that .
In ancient time, textbook was the most (a) resource thing for the students. Teachers were the only
guides and source of information. The students had to collect all the (b) inform from the lecture of
their (c) teach. There was no guide book or other (d) refer books in the market. During that period, a
teacher had to deliver a lecture by (e) study the textbook. Because of the (f) situate the students used
to depend on the teachers (g) complete. As a result there was a great (h) relate between a (i) teach
and a student. Their (j) popular existed among the students in the society.
(a) Our examination is over. Everybody is free now, ?
(b) He along with his friends will pay a visit to Sylhet, ?
(c) But Aslam has little interest about it, ?
(d) He as well as his parents visited Sylhet last year, ?
(e) As they visited many interesting places, they could enjoy a lot, ?
People usually want to have their own way. They want to think and act (a)  they like. (b)  one
cannot have one's own way all the time. A person cannot live in an environment without considering
the interest of others (c)  his own interest. People in society may take their own decision. (d) 
these decisions ought not to be unjust (e)  harmful to others.
stop you are eating all our bread shouted the two rats I m doing my best but I have told you that its
difficult said the monkey give us that little piece said the rats this is my piece havent I laboured a lot
for you replied the monkey how foolish we are believing you said the two rats
12. Suppose, you are Rubina/Raihan, working as a medical representative. You looked in an
advertisement in "The Daily Star" that Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd seeks a senior medical
representative. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed
one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Rabbi/Rabeya, an SSC candidate of Ideal School and College, Dhaka. You
and your classmates need some extra lessons on English grammar. Now, write an application
to your Headmaster on behalf of your class requesting some extra lessons after your regular
classes. 10
14. Farmer is a very familiar figure in our country. He plays a great role in our agro based society.
But he leads a very miserable life for financial problem. Now, write a paragraph on "The Life of
a Farmer". 10
15. Journey is always pleasant. Suppose, you have made a journey by boat recently. Now, write a
composition on "A Journey by Boat". 12
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apparent bad lie in sorts have of aware about cope
Bangladesh (a)  in the southern part of Asia. She is now (b)  in the grip of all (c)  of
pollutions like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are
the (d)  sufferers of such pollution. The industrialization process (e)  Bangladesh over the
past decades (f)  created significant environmental problems. We know (g)  some of the most
common types (h)  environmental pollutions and ways of (i)  with them. In this case, we need
(j)  most.
Truthfulness (a)  to the habit of speaking the truth. It is (b)  greatest of all virtues in a man's
life. The true peace and prosperity of man entirely depends (c)  it. It ennobles one's character
and gives one high (d)  in society. It may not make one rich (e)  brings peace of mind. A
truthful person is loved and respected (f)  all. A truthful person cares (g) . All religions teach
us to (h)  truthful. By (i)  of truthfulness all can shine in life. Truthfulness (j)  lead the
whole world to peace and prosperity.
Many of us can the life of dying patients.
By donating blood we will misconception about blood donation.
Blood donation have cause no harm to us.
Every man in sound health is a very noble deed.
Donating blood save donate blood after every three months.
bad for health.
promise contain be return finish agree want ask refuse compose
One day the great poet Ferdousi (a)  by Sultan Mahmood to (b)  Shahanama in honour of the
Sultan. The Sultan (c)  to pay Ferdousi a gold coin for each verse. Ferdousi (d)  the writing
and it (e)  found (f)  sixty thousand verses. Now Sultan (g)  to pay sixty thousand gold
coins. He (h)  to pay silver coins instead of gold coins. The poet (i)  to take silver coins and (j)
 to his village.
Shabab said to Tahsin, "Did you visit the Shat Gombuj Mosque?" "No, I didn't", said Tahsin. "I was
there last week. How beautiful the mosque is!" said Shabab. "Let's go there next year." Tahsin said.
(a) Very few conquerors of the world were so great as Taimur. (Superlative)
(b) The province of a powerful prince was once attacked by young Taimur. (Active)
(c) Entering the kingdom of the prince, he captured a large village. (Compound)
(d) The army killed Taimur's all soldiers. (Passive)
(e) He disguised himself as a poor traveller to survive. (Complex)
(f) He came to a house and asked for something to eat. (Simple)
(g) There lived an old woman in the house. (Complex)
(h) The woman became sympathetic to see Taimur. (Interrogative)

(i) The food was very hot. (Exclamatory)
(j) Taimur was too hungry to wait. (Negative)
(a) It is English which .
(b) But most of the students don't know how .
(c) If a student wants to do well in English .
(d) Unless he/ she practises it, .
People are (a) general fond of glittering things. They are the (b) love of surface. They are concerned
with the (c) out show of things and beings. They (d) hard bother about intrinsic value. Gold is a very
(e) value thing. But there are (f) vary metals in nature that look like gold. They fade soon and become
less (g) beauty. So, the surface of anything should not be the key for its (h) measure. We all should
be (i) care about this truth. Otherwise, we will have to be (j) repent in the long run.
(a) At present, everybody likes cricket, ?
(b) Students hardly miss watching this game, ?
(c) Nothing is more enjoyable to them than cricket, ?
(d) How exciting the game is!, ?
(e) Let's play this game, ?
(a)  taking food, we should bear in mind (b)  we do not eat just to satisfy hunger or to fill the
belly. We eat (c)  we can preserve our health. Some people living in the midst of plenty, do not
eat the food they need for good health (d)  they have no knowledge of the science of health and
nutrition. (e) , they suffer from various diseases.
whats your programme after the examination asked ratul nabil said i havent yet decided can you
suggest any lets go on a picnic said ratul what an excellent idea
12. Suppose, some Accounts Officers will be appointed in Meghna Bank. You, Monir/ Monira, are
interested to be an Accounts Officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8
13. Imagine, you are Sumon/ Sumona, a student of Jamalpur Zilla School, Jamalpur. There is no
canteen in your school. The students have to stay for a long time in the school. So they need
Tiffin. Now, write an application to your Headmaster on behalf of the students for setting up a
canteen in your school. 10
14. Write a paragraph on "A Moonlit Night." 10
15. Write a composition on "Your Favourite Hobby". 12
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) the (b) at (c)  (d) with (e) The (f) a (g) an (h)  (i) A (j) an
2. (a) Asian (b) natural (c) shares (d) neighbours (e) to (f) largest (g) abode (h) number (i) source (j)
independence
3. (a) Global warming refers to the increase in the temperature of the globe.
(b) Irresponsible activities of human beings are mainly responsible for it.
(c) Sea level is rising due to global warming.
(d) As a result, the coastal areas are going to be vulnerable.
(e) Using of renewable energy can reduce temperature rise to a great extent.
(f) So, world leaders must come to an agreement to fight against this disaster.
4. (a) refers (b) reflects (c) has (d) obeying (e) was (f) respect (g) hampered (h) ensuring (i) required (j)
expect
5. (a) Isn’t the moon only sub-planet of the Earth?
(b) Hew charming it is to look at!
(c) It's beauty charms everybody.
(d) Everybody likes the moon.
(e) No other thing is as beautiful as the moon.
(f) Nothing but the moon shines at night.
(g) Many poems have been composed about the beauty of it by poets.
(h) The full-moon presents a very exciting scence.
(i) The earth is bigger than the moon.
(j) Let’s go out at night to enjoy a moonlit night.
6. (a) "Industry is the key to success," is a wise saying.
(b) If we want to build up our career, we have to be industrious.
(c) If we work hard, we can reach our expected destination.
(d) A hardworking student is sure of his success.
(e) It is high time we tried to be industrious.
7. (a) enlightens (b) mastery (c) stronger (d) lightning (e) civilization (f) according (g) brighten (h)
conqueror (i) inventions (j) knowledge (k) undoubtedly (l) creatures (m) superiority (n) throughout
8. (a) Modesty is a great virtue, isn't it?
(b) The modest always respect their superiors, don't they?
(c) Everybody likes a modest person, don't they?
(d) A modest student hardly fails to reach his goal, does he?
(e) Let's try to be modest in our way of life, shall we?
(f) Avoid the immodest companions, will you?
(g) An ideal student is always modest in his behaviour, isn't he?
9. Mehdi said to Nitu, "What's your programme after the test examination?" Nitu said, "I have decided
to visit the Padma Bridge." "What an excellent idea it is!"
PartB : Composition
See the Composition Part of Special Preparation Supplement Book
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) the (b) on (c)  (d) with (e) The (f) a (g) an (h)  (i) A (j) an
2. (a) era (b) mega (c) without (d) off (e) considering (f) trade (g) tourism (h) growth (i) poverty (j) dream
3. (a) Wildlife refers to all animals, plants found in the forests.
(b) Balance of ecosystem largely depends on wildlife.
(c) Any development is harmful to wildlife.
(d) Urbanization and industrialization have also increased deforestation to a great extent.
(e) As a result, many animals are going to be extinct.
(f) For our own existence, we should take united efforts to protect wildlife.
4. (a) refers (b) reflects (c) has (d) obeying (e) was (f) respect (g) hampered (h) ensuring (i) required (j)
expect
5. (a) Very few sources of knowledge are as useful as newspaper.
(b) It carries not only local but also international news.
(c) Doesn't it reflect the whole world like a mirror?
(d) We must read newspaper daily.
(e) Daily news is contained in it.
(f) It helps us in many ways.
(g) Without reading newspaper, we cannot enrich our knowledge.
(h) People/We call it people's parliament.
(i) It is more important than anything.
(j) Let's read newspaper to know the outside world more.
6. (a) "Health is wealth," is a very well-known saying.
(b) Everybody should realize this truth to lead a healthy and happy life.
(c) If we follow the rules of health, we can maintain a healthy life.
(d) One can keep oneself safe by following the rules of hygiene.
(e) Immune system can be developed by taking a balanced diet and regular exercise.
7. (a) riverine (b) agricultural (c) Majority (d) Unfortunately (e) unsatisfactory (f) hardly (g) disadvantages
(h) properly (i) financial (j) technological (k) government (l) conventional (m) gradually (n) effective
8. (a) War is a curse of human civilization, isn't it?
(b) Everybody suffers from it, don't they?
(c) Massive destruction is found everywhere, isn't it?
(d) None can escape from the bombings of the enemy, can they?
(e) Women and children are the worst suffers, aren't they?
(f) Nobody supports the war, do they?
(g) Let's avoid war to live in peace, shall we?
9. Once my mother said to me, "Who came to you?" "My friend Rafiq, mom." She asked, "What did he
want?" I said, "His mother is ill. He needs some money. I have given him five hundred taka." My
mother said, "Wonderful!"
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) in (b) a (c) A (d)  (e) a (f) in (g) of (h)  (i) to/with (j) through/with
2. (a) assessing (b) learners (c) fair (d) supervise (e) way (f) examination (g) degrades (h) case (i) acquire
(j) suffer
3. (a) Joynul Abedin was born at a village in Kishoreganj in 1914.
(b) He was honoured with the title "Shilpacharya" for his artistic and visionary qualities.
(c) At the age of 15, he went to Kolkata.
(d) He did not like the hard and last rules of schools.
(e) So, he drew pictures secretly.
(f) At the age of 19, he got himself admitted into Kolkata Govt. Art College.
4. (a) possess (b) claim (c) brings (d) is (e) lost (f) have spent (g) paid (h) neglected (i) lost (j) lost
5. (a) I am not unsure that man is the maker of his own fortune.
(b) Let a man make a proper use of his time to shine in life.
(c) To whom isn't it known?
(d) How miserably the lazy suffer in the long run!
(e) To commit suicide is not more harmful than to kill time.
(f) Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days and years.
(g) No other season of life is as valuable as youth.
(h) In youth, we can shape our mind easily.
(i) Let's utilize our time properly in youth.
(j) We call it the seed time of life.
6. (a) If we invest in girls' education, the country can be benefitted greatly in return.
(b) Investment in girls' education is not a waste.
(c) Women who are educated and skilled have higher income potential than those who are
uneducated and unskilled.
(d) Also, educated mothers are very careful in educating their children.
(e) Therefore, we should try our best to educate our women folk.
7. (a) resourceful (b) teachers (c) information (d) informative (e) reference (f) delivery (g) dependence (h)
proficiency (i) immeasurable (j) popularity (k) devotion (l) honorable (m) friendship (n) affectionate
8. (a) The habit of reading is good, isn't it?
(b) But we hardly find it in us, do we?
(c) Everybody loves a studious student, don't they?
(d) We ought to give him books, oughtn't we?
(e) Books give us knowledge, don't they?
(f) To read good books is a choice, isn't it?
(g) Let us try heart and soul to form this habit, shall we?
9. "Why are you putting the foods in your pocket, Sir? Why don't you eat?" asked the nobleman. "I'm
doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes." replied Seikh Sa'adi. "I'm sorry. I don't
understand what you mean to say." said the nobleman.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) an (b) from (c)  (d) with (e)  (f)  (g)  (h)  (i) a (j) of
2. (a) an (b) and (c) daughters (d) any (e) is (f) to (g) such (h) the (i) life (j) and
3. (a) Reading newspaper is a very good habit.
(b) It is a source of entertainment too.
(c) Newspaper broadens our outlook and enriches our wisdom.
(d) It is called the storehouse of knowledge.
(e) One can get the news and views of home and abroad by reading newspaper.
(f) Sometimes it gives us false news which is harmful for a peaceful society.
4. (a) cannot (b) stumbles (c) have (d) find (e) are (f) fix (g) endowed (h) don't possess (i) consult (j)
evaluate
5. (a) We are not ungrateful to the freedom fighters.
(b) Their contribution is the greatest thing.
(c) Never disrespect or forget our martyrs.
(d) Our government has built the national memorial with a view to paying tribute to their
memories.
(e) A freedom fighter is greater than any other son of the soil.
(f) Our independence was got/gotten by us for their sacrifice.
(g) How bravely they fought to snatch the red sun of the independence!
(h) Their weapons were not so powerful as their courage.
(i) We will never forget their contribution.
(j) Some steps have been taken by the government to improve their condition.
6. (a) It is price hike which is considered a prime concern for the common people.
(b) People of low income do not know how to cope with the reinless price spiral.
(c) The businessmen involved in hoarding and black marketing are responsible for price hike.
(d) Of course, there are some other issues that are responsible for price hike like Russian-Ukrain
war.
(e) Controlling price hike is really very difficult.
7. (a) networking (b) popularity (c) generation (d) valuable (e) browsing (f) supervision (g) define (h)
embarrassing (i) invasion (j) personal (k) significant (l) socializing (m) natural (n) co-operation
8. (a) At present, everybody likes cricket, don't they?

(b) Students hardly miss watching this game, do they?
(c) Nothing is more enjoyable to them than cricket, is it?
(d) How exciting the game is! isn't it?
(e) Let's play this game, shall we?
(f) Sakib Al Hasan is my favorite Cricketer, isn't he?
(g) It would be difficult to think of Bangladesh Cricket without him, wouldn't it?
9. "Where are you going now?" Karim said, "I am going to hospital. My brother is ill. I've to stay with
him in the hospital."
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PartA : Grammar
1. (a) to (b) At (c) for (d) an (e) the (f) the (g) on (h)  (i) a (j) 
2. (a) tree (b) When (c) produce (d) seeds (e) vanilla (f) added (g) origin (h) brought (i) Later (j) chocolate
3. (a) Punctuality is a good habit.
(b) It denotes the habit of doing a thing in it's exact time.
(c) Nothing can be brought to a conclusion without punctuality.
(d) In a wide sense, it denotes the process for proper utilization of time.
(e) Maintaining punctuality is necessary for all human beings.
(f) So, one should form the habit of being punctual from one’s childhood.
4. (a) has appeared (b) lives (c) has been living (d) has not visited (e) heard (f) Hearing (g) to pay (h)
should visit (i) Thinking (j) calls
5. (a) Very few social crimes are as great as copying in the exams.
(b) What a serious crime it is!
(c) A student copying in the exam deceives none but himself.
(d) No benefit can be brought by copying in the exam.
(e) It is a very shameful practice.
(f) Our education can be strengthened by resisting this malady (by us).
(g) Let us come forward to stop it and save our students.
(h) We should moderate our examination system.
(i) Copying in the exam is more hateful than anything.
(j) The government is not insincere in removing this crime.
6. (a) A cobbler was happy to lead a simple life.
(b) He had a neighbour who was very rich.
(c) The nighbour wanted to help him by giving him some money.
(d) Getting the huge amount of money, the cobbler lost happiness.
(e) But if he had not taken the money from his neighbour, he would have led a happy life.
7. (a) enrich (b) accurately (c) unknown (d) contextual (e) specific (f) clearly (g) various (h) continuous (i)
proficiency (j) continuity (k) sincerity (l) interaction (m) different (n) international
8. (a) Nobody trust a liar, do they?
(b) A liar has to lead a miserable life, doesn't he?
(c) Speaking the truth is a good exercise, isn't it?
(d) Everybody should have the habit of speaking the truth, shouldn't they?
(e) Many are often found telling a lie out of fun, aren't they?
(f) But it is not desirable, is it?
(g) Let us always speak the truth, shall we?
9. "My dear friends, I am here to tell you about an important discovery," said the cunning fox. "I have
discovered that our tails are unnecessary." "How strange! Is it unnecessary?" said the other foxes.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) of (b) a (c)  (d) a (e) a (f) a (g) to (h) of (i) on (j) an
2. (a) wide (b) second (c) compulsory (d) learn (e) reasons (f) continuous (g) writing (h) vocabulary (i)
environment (j) across
3. (a) Tree plantation is very essential for balanced environment.
(b) Trees provide us with wood, fruits and flowers.
(c) Deforestation is opposite to tree plantation.
(d) Afforestation is called the air purifier.
(e) Cutting trees is dangerous for the environment.
(f) It is the main cause of environmental pollution.
4. (a) observe (b) make (c) waste (d) fall (e) are (f) know (g) do (h) utilize (i) is (j) follow
5. (a) I know the student.
(b) An interesting book was given to me by her.
Or, I was given an interesting book by her.
(c) Magura is not as old as Jashore.
(d) Truthfulness is better than any other quality.
(e) Dhaka is the most populous city in Bangladesh.
(f) My friend is never late.
(g) What a fool he is!
(h) The student is very bright.
(i) Let's obey our teachers.
(j) Let your health be taken care of.
6. (a) If you eat a balanced diet, you will be able to lead a healthy life.
(b) If you invited me I would join the party.
(c) Walking/Swimming is a good exercise.
(d) His syllabus is too large for him to complete.
(e) To tell a lie is a great sin.
7. (a) studious (b) mindful (c) dutiful (d) respectful (e) truthful (f) helpful (g) thinking (h) creative (i)
punctuality (j) Sincerity (k) riser (l) inattentive (m) politely (n) honesty
8. (a) Fishes can swim, can't they?
(b) Help the helpless, will you?
(c) 'She' is a pronoun, isn't it?
(d) He put the bag here, didn't he?
(e) They seldom come to me, do they?
(f) The friendship rose in them, didn't it?
(g) Let's go to the outing, shall we?
9. Mainul Islam is a qualified farmer in Naogaon. He lives in his village with his two brothers. When he
was asked, "What makes you decide to stay here in this village?" He replied, "Look, it's true that we
could leave this village for a city life. But it didn't attract us."
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) an (b) around (c) in (d) for/to (e)  (f) among (g) from (h) to (i) the/ (j) of
2. (a) ability (b) human (c) respective (d) to (e) without (f) smoothly (g) acquiring (h) on (i) place (j)
process
3. (a) Football is a popular game.
(b) Previously it was mainly played by the male players.
(c) But now a days it is played worldwide by the female players also.
(d) A few months ago our women's football team defeated the Nepalese team by 3-1 goals in the
final match and became champion.
(e) They were not defeated in any match in SAFF Women's Championship-2022.
(f) As soon as the champions touched down at the airport, thousands of excited fans cheered and
waved the national flag to welcome them.
4. (a) originate (b) are (c) killing (d) don't have (e) seen (f) making (g) throw (h) living (i) worked (j)
ensured
5. (a) Very few fruits of Bangladesh are as large as Jackfruit.
(b) How juicy the fruit is!
(c) It is very sweet when it is tasted.
(d) It does not contain low calories.
(e) Who does not know it as our national fruit?
(f) In summer, this fruit is not unavailable at all.
(g) We/People mainly find it in the month of Jaishtha.
(h) The mango is costlier than it.
(i) Let's eat the fruit to ensure nutrition.
(j) Jackfruits look very beautiful in the trees.
6. (a) "Industry is the key to success" is a wise saying.
(b) If you want to shine in life, you have to be industrious.
(c) By working hard, one can reach one's goal.
(d) A hardworking student is sure of achieving success in life.
(e) It is high time for us to be industrious to succeed in life.
7. (a) coldest (b) rainless (c) coldness (d) equally (e) specially (f) northern (g) biting (h) gloomy (i) covered
(j) greatly (k) hilly (l) severity (m) whereas (n) Southern
8. (a) SSC Examination is the first public examination in our country, isn't it?
(b) Every student takes the examination seriously, don't they?
(c) Its result allows one to enter the next level, doesn't it?
(d) So, it is not less important than one's life, is it?
(e) A student needs to take a good preparation for it, doesn't he?
(f) But one need not worry about the exam hall situation, need one?
(g) Face the exam boldly, will you?
9. "Why are not you going to school?" said mother to her son. He said, "I am waiting for my friend to
come and go to school together."
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) the (b)  (c) the (d) for (e) the (f) the (g) of (h) in (i) to (j) in
2. (a) wonderful (b) essential (c) present (d) Revolutionary (e) scoial (f) world (g) closer (h) needless (i)
demerits (j) blessing
3. (a) 'Pahela Boishakh' is the first day of Bangla New Year.
(b) People from all walks of life celebrate the day with traditional festivities.
(c) The day inspires people to start life with renewed hopes and aspiration.
(d) People wake up early in the morning to enjoy the day wearing traditional clothes.
(e) The cultural programme begins just as sunrise.
(f) The renowned artists of the country take part in the programme to inspire the participants.
4. (a) is caused (b) named (c) causes (d) die (e) go (f) is needed (g) get (h) should keep (i) be destroyed (j)
making
5. (a) Can't honesty open a door of peace before a person?
(b) The invitation was accepted by him.
(c) Reading books is the noblest habit.
(d) What an essential virtue loving country is!
(e) Our life is not measured by months or years.
(f) Industry is more important than any other thing for success.
(g) She was very attentive to her study.
(h) Very few problems of the modern world are as corrosive as terrorism.
(i) Let's do good deeds as our responsibility.
(j) There is nobody who is not fond of glittering things.
6. (a) If the sky is cloudy, we will postpone our programme.
(b) Idleness is a bad habit which should be given up.
(c) Man is curious to know the unknown.
(d) If I had seen him, I would have talked to him.
(e) I saw a bird flying in the sky.
7. (a) education (b) equipped (c) useful (d) truly (e) personal (f) thoughtful (g) cooperative (h) truthful (i)
dutiful (j) punctuality (k) prosperous (l) remove (m) suffering(s) (n) self-reliance
8. (a) What he said was true, wasn't it?
(b) Don't forget me, will you?
(c) How exciting the game is, isn't it?
(d) Let's try to make him understand the importance of literacy, shall we?
(e) You, he and I did the work, didn't we?
(f) Deforestation is not good for us, is it?
(g) Books never leave us alone in danger, do they?
was asked, "What makes you decide to stay here in this village?" He replied, "Look, it is true that we
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) the (b)  (c) the (d) for (e) the (f) the (g) of (h) in (i) to (j) during/in
2. (a) bookish (b) competitive (c) to enrich (d) burning (e) newspaper (f) well (g) current (h) cannot (i)
water (j) knowledge
3. (a) The Taj is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
(b) It stands at Agra in India.
(c) Emperor Shahjahan built it as a tomb for his wife.
(d) People want to visit the Taj Mahal.
(e) Everybody likes it most on a moonlit night.
(f) I also wanted to see the Taj Mahal.
4. (a) depends (b) lead (c) build (d) work (e) remembered (f) idle (g) will lag (h) is (i) reaches/can reach (j)
follow
5. (a) What a virtue simplicity is!
(b) Who doesn't appreciate this quality?
(c) Very few qualities are as good as it.
(d) This virtue should be practiced.
(e) A simple man is happier than most other men.
(f) Without practicing simplicity, one cannot earn people's favour.
(g) What a carefree life a simple man leads!
(h) A simple man is the happiest person among us.
(i) Let us like simplicity./Let everybody like simplicity.
(j) So, all should lead a simple life.
6. (a) I feel like flying in the sky.
(b) Babies do not know how to speak.
(c) I saw a beggar standing in front of the door.
(d) Were I a rich man, I would help the poor.
(e) If you do not work hard, you will lag behind.
7. (a) heroic (b) golden (c) independence (d) supreme (e) freedom (f) alive (g) fighters (h) actually (i)
indeed (j) lucky (k) directly (l) profoundly (m) forever (n) keeping
8. (a) The unfed should be fed, shouldn't they?
(b) He let me do the work, didn't he?
(c) The Titanic sank on its first voyage, didn't it?
(d) There is no school in our village, is there?
(e) The father rose in him, didn't it?
(f) Good morning, sir, don't I?
(g) I have little water, have I/do I?
was asked "What makes you decide to stay here in this village?" He replied, "Look, it's true that we
Part-A : Grammar
1. (a) at (b) in (c) the (d) the (e) in/on (f) a (g) in (h) The (i)  (j) at
2. (a) depends (b) lead (c) build (d) work (e) remembered (f) idle (g) will lag (h) are (i) can reach (j) should
follow
3. (a) Isn't Bangladesh a low-lying country?
(b) We are visited by natural disasters every year.
(c) Everybody knows the consequence of Tsunami.
(d) How devastating the recent flood was!
(e) No other city in the earthquake zone is as risky as Dhaka.
4. (a) education (b) useful (c) truly (d) personal (e) thoughtful (f) truthful (g) dutiful/duty-bound (h)
prosperous (i) remove (j) self-reliance
5. (a) Everybody wants to lead a better life, don't they?
(b) A better life seldom comes without hard work, does it?
(c) We have to work hard for this, don't we?
(d) But most of us can hardly do the job, can we?
(e) Actually, life is not a bed of roses, is it?
6. "Have you killed the rats?" said the Mayor. "Yes, I have", replied the piper. "Give me the promised
money." "How funny you are!" said the Mayor. "Take only fifty."
Part-A : Grammar
1. (a) an (b) like (c) a (d) before (e) after (f) of (g) from (h) the (i) The (j) 
2. (a) prevails (b) reign (c) are (d) preaching (e) respected (f) feel (g) prosper (h) defeated (i) understand (j)
stopped
3. (a) None but you can do the work.
(b) Books are the greatest friend.
(c) What a nice flower the rose is!
(d) Let's be patriots.
(e) It was called laurel by him.
4. (a) smoking (b) dangerously (c) harmful (d) costly (e) smoker (f) publicly (g) pollution (h) innumerable
(i) respiratory (j) unaware
5. (a) He let me do it, didn't he?
(b) Let’s be sincere in our life, shall we?
(c) Everybody respects the freedom fighters, don't they?
(d) Success cannot be achieved without efforts, can it?
(e) He has to lead a miserable life, doesn't he?
6. Shoel asked Alam, "Friend, have you ever visited the National Memorial at Savar in Dhaka? Wow!
how splendid it is!" "Yes, I haven't yet gone there," said Alam.
Part-A : Grammar
1. (a) a (b) to (c) for (d)  (e) the (f) the (g) from (h) the (i) among (j) against
2. (a) considered (b) formed (c) understanding (d) owes (e) take (f) acquiring (g) forget (h) admit (i)
succeed (j) respect
3. (a) We consider the freedom fighters to be the real heroes of our country.
(b) Their contribution will always be remembered.
(c) No other thing is as great as their sacrifice.
(d) Without taking proper steps, we cannot improve their condition.
(e) Proper respect must be shown to them by us.
4. (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) Monotonous (e) smoothness (f) enriches (g) overworking
(h) harmful (i) idleness (j) recreate
5. (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, aren't they?
(b) We hardly forget the golden past, do we?
(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, aren't they?
(d) The sweetest memories of childhood are colourful, aren't they?
(e) Who forgets these memories, do they?
6. "Go to bed, now", Mother said. "You can complete your assignment in the morning." "No, mom. I'll
finish it now."
Part-A : Grammar
1. (a) a (b) on (c) for (d) at (e) with (f) about (g) a (h) the (i) an (j) a
2. (a) heard (b) is (c) is known (d) was born (e) hinder (f) joined (g) began (h) inspired (i) is called (j)
remember
3. (a) Taimur was one of the greatest conquerors of the world.
(b) Young Taimur once attacked the province of a powerful prince.
(c) A large village was captured by him.
(d) The army spared none of Taimur's soldiers./The army did not keep alive any of Taimur's
soldiers.
(e) He disguised himself as a poor traveller to survive.
4. (a) Deforestation (b) indiscriminately (c) densely (d) agricultural (e) dishonest (f) illegally (g) removal
(h) protection (i) unsuitable (j) plantation
5. (a) Good health means the health free from all kinds of diseases, doesn't it?
(b) One can keep good health by following certain rules, can't one?
(c) He is to eat a balanced diet, isn't he?
(d) He has to take regular physical exercise, doesn't he?
(e) He must enjoy sound sleep, mustn't he?
6. Mr. Hasan is a renowned English teacher. He has been teaching in our school for the past five years.
He is honest and sincere. He is our favourite teacher. We love him much.
Part-A : Grammar
1. (a) of (b) on (c)  (d) a (e) to (f) the (g) a (h) to (i)  (j) in
2. (a) knows (b) is (c) causes (d) eating (e) fall (f) run (g) do (h) thrive (i) deserve (j) taken
3. (a) Very few inventions of modern science are as great as computer.
(b) Computer is not a curse on earth.
(c) Let's learn how to use computer.
(d) We are helped by computer a lot.
(e) How popular it has become because of its usefulness!
4. (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) Monotonous (e) smoothness (f) renews (g) overworking (h)
harmful (i) idleness (j) refreshment
5. (a) Time and tide wait for none, do they?
(b) Unfortunately, many of us waste our time, don't we?
(c) None can prosper in life without utilizing time properly, can they?
(d) So, everybody should realize this truth, shouldn't they?
(e) Let’s make the best use of time, shall we?
6. Once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler. "How much do you earn a year?" The cobbler replied
laughing, "I never count in this way. I earn barely enough to pass a day. And I’m happy." "Are you
really happy?" said the banker.
Part-A : Grammar
1. (a) a (b) the (c) in (d)  (e) of (f) a (g)  (h) for (i) of (j) between
2. (a) needed (b) is developing (c) going (d) keeping (e) learning (f) emphasized (g) modifying (h) enriched
(i) motivated (j) Having
3. (a) No other way of leading life is as good as honesty.
(b) People always appreciate this noble virtue.
(c) Dishonesty cannot open a door of peace before a person.
(d) What an important virtue honesty is!
(e) So, let us never be dishonest.
4. (a) capitalist (b) absence (c) prosperous (d) exchange (e) specialty (f) productivity (g) happiness (h)
absolutely (i) contentment (j) satisfaction
5. (a) Nobody was present yesterday, were they?
(b) I am an SSC examinee, aren't I?
(c) Don’t tell a lie, will you?
(d) The widower shut the door, didn't he?
(e) The idle can do little for society, can they?
6. I said to the old man, "What are you doing?" "I am watching the boys swimming in the pond," he
said. "How happy they are! May Allah bless them." "Let me sit by you and enjoy the scene," I said.
Part-A : Grammar
1. (a) a (b) of (c)  (d) a (e)  (f)  (g) from (h) an (i) the (j) On
2. (a) is observed (b) reading (c) are (d) do not get (e) has started (f) upgrading (g) taking (h) see (i)
continued (j) will remain
3. (a) How profitable now flower cultivation is!
(b) Flowers are cultivated for earning money by many people.
(c) Isn't there a great demand of flowers at present?
(d) Nobody becomes gloomy to get flowers.
(e) In some cases, no other gift is as welcoming as flowers.
4. (a) seasonal (b) various (c) well-known (d) favourite (e) hardly (f) unripe (g) profitable (h) suitable (i)
become (j) economic
5. (a) Truthfulness is a great virtue, isn't it?
(b) Nothing is better than this quality, is it?
(c) Everybody loves a truthful man, don't they?
(d) Follow the footprints of truthful persons, will you?
(e) Let us try to be truthful, shall we?
6. My mother said to me, "Where are you going?" "I am going to school", said I. "Did you go to school
yesterday?"
Part-A : Grammar
1. (a) with (b) a (c) to (d) The (e) of (f)  (g) the (h) of (i)  (j) for
2. (a) refers (b) regarded (c) has (d) maintaining (e) disliked (f) is (g) do not show (h) indulged (i)
hampered (j) created
3. (a) The construction of the Padma Bridge has almost been completed by the government.
(b) This is larger than any other bridge of Bangladesh.
(c) How happy the countrymen will be when it will be opened for use!
(d) It is not a minor project.
(e) Let us go to visit it.
4. (a) universal (b) existence (c) greatly (d) specially (e) unparalleled (f) relation (g) heavenly (h) spiritual
(i) hardly (j) indifferent
5. (a) Industry is the key to success, isn't it?
(b) The industrious are prosperous, aren't they?
(c) They hardly suffer from poverty, do they?
(d) On the other hand, there is no alternative to industry, is there?
(e) Let us try to be industrious, shall we?
6. The old woman said, "Can you give me some food? I have been starving for three days." The young
man said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?"
Part-A : Grammar
1. (a) the (b) the (c) of (d) an (e) the (f)  (g) the (h) the (i) for (j) 
2. (a) has enhanced (b) has made (c) has become (d) helps (e) can do (f) send (g) has increased (h) have
been (i) conducting (j) should not use
3. (a) Very few inventions of modern science are as great as computer.
(b) In fact, it is not a curse of science.
(c) How greatly it has facilitated the world!
(d) Moreover, our workloads have been lessened by it.
(e) So, let us use it in our everyday life.
4. (a) digestive (b) indigestion (c) digestion (d) constipation (e) circulation (f) inactive (g) abnormal (h)
Improper (i) unpredictable (j) improvement
5. (a) Reading books is a good habit, isn't it?
(b) One should read books to acquire knowledge, shouldn't one?
(c) Reading books never goes in vain, does it?
(d) There is a saying, “The more you read, the more you learn”, isn't there?
(e) So, a student should form the habit of reading books, shouldn't he?
6. Monira said to Protiva, "How does the question seem to you? Have you got everything common?" "No,
one item is uncommon to me. What about you?" said Protiva. "I'm in the same position like you,"
replied Monira.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) often (b) an (c) the (d) learning (e) worthy (f) that (g) in (h) midst (i) darkness (j) from
2. (a) blessing/gift/contribution (b) like/as (c) single (d) of (e) the (f) an (g) change (h) blind (i) The (j) cured
3. (a) Independence is the birth right of a nation.
(b) No nation can achieve it without struggle.
(c) Our War of Liberation took place in 1971.
(d) People from all walks of life joined the war.
(e) They went to the battle field to save the country.
4. (a) create (b) occurs (c) causes (d) violate (e) drive (f) gives (g) carrying (h) reach (i) suffer (j) solved
5. Rina asked Sima why she (S) didn't get up early from sleep. Sima replied that it was tough for her (S)
to leave bed early. Rina exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad habit and said that if she (S) left bed
early she (S) could enjoy sound health. And at last she (R) told her to follow her (R) advice.
6. (a) Once upon a time there was a little girl and her name was Tarin.
(b) In spite of being a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child.
(c) Didn't she pass her time in reading and writing?
(d) Her parents did not dislike her at all.
(e) She was praised by everyone.
(f) How attentive she was to her study!
(g) She also helped her mother when she had/got free time.
(h) Did she ever tell a lie?
(i) Very few girls in the school were so intelligent as she.
(j) She worked hard so that she could/might shine in life.
7. (a) No sooner had we reached the school than the bell rang.
(b) Unless you study attentively you will not pass the exam.
(c) Scarcely had the party begun when a hue and cry was heard.
(d) If I had known his mobile number I would have communicated with him.
(e) Work hard provided that you want to prosper in life.
8. (a) independent (b) overpopulation (c) unemployment (d) deficiency (e) government (f) overcome (g)
digital (h) development (i) already (j) achieving
9. (a) Let's have a walk outside the farm, shall we?
(b) I'm in the habit of walking every morning, aren't I?
(c) Morning entertains us with fresh air, doesn't it?
(d) No one should miss this opportunity, should they?
(e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, will you?
10. (a) Otherwise (b) At the same time (c) For instance (d) So (e) Last of all
11. "Why are you going to Barishal?" said father. "I want to buy some important books," said Saad. "Do
you need money?" "Yes, father." "Don't go alone as time is not going well."
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) conscious (b) punishment (c) both (d) for (e) development (f) fear (g) punishes (h) is (i) to (j)
develops
2. (a) effort (b) work (c) beginning (d) struggling (e) existence (f) perished (g) inevitable (h) more (i) than (j)
successful
3. (a) Corruption is a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world.
(b) It may be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for the private gain.
(c) It occurs in both public and private sectors.
(d) Our government is trying to control it with iron hand.
(e) If we fail to remove it, we will not be able to build 'Sonar Bangla'.
4. (a) owe (b) bestowing (c) don't have (d) belongs (e) should not be (f) show (g) been (h) causing (i) losing
(j) enabled
5. The ticket officer asked the lady where she liked to go. In reply the lady said that she would like to go
to Rajshahi. The ticket officer then asked her how many tickets she needed and of which class. The
lady replied that she needed three first class tickets. The officer gave her the tickets and said that
they would cost three thousand taka.
6. (a) What a devastating phenomenon of modern world terrorism is!
(b) At present, we/people call it a challenge to fight against it.
(c) Everyone is now in the threat of violence.
(d) Nothing is so disastrous as terrorism.
(e) Very few problems of the modern world are so corrosive as it.
(f) Who wants his children to be terrorist in future?
(g) Inspite of being law to punish the terrorists, it is not properly applied.
(h) If we apply the law properly, we can get rid of it.
(i) We have to create social awareness and thus we can fight against corruption.
Or, We should fight against corruption and so we have to create social awareness.
(j) None of us should mix with the killers of mankind.
7. (a) But for your timely intervention I could not have solved the problem.
(b) Many days passed since we had met each other.
(c) A child which is burnt is afraid of fire.
(d) Work hard provided that you want to succeed in life.
(e) Blessing is not valued till it is gone.
8. (a) western (b) question (c) networks (d) internet (e) affirmatively (f) smartphones (g) companions (h)
virtual (i) hardly (j) interaction
9. (a) You surely fail if you fail to plan, don't you?
(b) A good plan scarcely lets you fail, does it?
(c) Great people could do nothing without a plan of action, could they?
(d) Fortune also dare not fail a well-planned effort, dare it?
(e) So, plan before proceed, will you?
10. (a) largely/mainly (b) Moreover/Besides (c) If (d) However (e) But
11. "Aren't you going to have any?" Said I, "No, I never eat asparagus." "I know, there are people who
don't like them. The fact is that you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat," she said.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) often (b) an (c) the (d) learning (e) worthy (f) that (g) in (h) our (i) darkness (j) from
2. (a) time (b) unseen (c) of (d) own/native (e) travel/visit/see (f) with (g) of (h) work (i) the/any (j)
native/living/birth
3. (a) Blood donation is a very noble deed.
(b) By donating blood we save the life of a dying patient.
(c) Many of us have misconception about blood donation.
(d) Every man in sound health can donate blood after every three months.
(e) Donating blood will cause no harm.
4. (a) knows (b) is (c) causes (d) eating (e) fall (f) run (g) do (h) thrive (i) deserve (j) taken
5. Abrar wished Farzana good morning and asked her how much preparation she had taken for that
exam. Farzana replied that her preparation was not bad at all. She added that she hoped to get GPA-
5. Abrar exclaimed with wonder that she was a very bright girl. But he said that his preparation was
not so good.
6. (a) People in general are fond of things which are glittering.
(b) Aren't they the lovers of surface?
(c) The outer show of things and beings concerns them.
(d) They are indifferent to intrinsic value.
(e) Very few metals are so precious as gold.
(f) But there are some other metals and they look like gold.
(g) Fading soon, they lose their beauty.
(h) Similarly, there are some people who act like the wise.
(i) No sooner has their real identity got revealed than people leave them.
(j) How foolish we are believing in them!
7. (a) This is Bangladesh which is our motherland.
(b) The people of Bangladesh are friendly though they are not wealthy.
(c) When anyone falls in danger, others come forward to help him immediately.
(d) We love and help one another as if we were members of a family.
(e) We work seriously lest we should fail to prosper day by day.
8. (a) Perseverance (b) successful (c) unsuccessful (d) misfortune (e) perseverant/persevering (f)
Sincerity (g) enables (h) fruitfully (i) formative (j) abuse/misuse
9. (a) Everybody respects freedom fighters, don't they?
(b) They fought for the independence of our country, didn't they?
(c) Their sacrifice has given us freedom in every sphere of life, hasn't it?
(d) Their names are written in golden letters, aren't they?
(e) We should never forget them, should we?
10. (a) that (b) both/not only (c) and/but also (d) That is why/So (e) If
11. My dear Mother,
Your letter is just to hand. It seems to me that you are anxious for me. But you need not think about
me.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) success (b) if (c) dull (d) them (e) easily (f) the (g) keener (h) victory (i) both (j) we
2. (a) needs (b) essential/needed (c) enables/helps (d) life (e) crops (f) carry (g) us (h) But (i) is (j) colleges
3. (a) Drug addiction means strong attraction for any harmful thing.
(b) Drug addiction is not only a national but also a global problem.
(c) The drugs have grasped the young generation of our country.
(d) Young boys and girls are taking heroin, opium etc.
(e) The frequent taking of these drugs leads a man to death.
4. (a) confined (b) are (c) developed (d) adapting (e) receiving (f) becoming (g) working (h) prove (i) are
contributing (j) keeping
5. The new teacher entered the classroom and asked the students if they could tell him what he should
do then. One of the students respectfully replied in the negative. At this, the teacher smiled and told
them to try to guess. Then another student said that he (t) should introduce himself to them. Then
the teacher thanked him and said that he was really brilliant.
6. (a) It is health which is wealth.
(b) A sick moneyed man is not so happy as a healthy poor man.
(c) A healthy man is an asset to his family but an unhealthy man is a liability.
(d) Can he not succeed in life?
(e) So, everybody must be conscious of his health.
(f) Everybody cannot but take care of his health all the time.
(g) One can improve one's health by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet.
(h) The poor people cannot afford to take a balanced diet.
(i) How concerned they are with the quantity of food!
(j) It should be known to everybody that weakness is caused by malnutrition.
7. (a) Unless you study attentively, you cannot pass any examination.
(b) It is a long time since we met last.
(c) If I have seen you, I will beat you, no doubt.
(d) 1971 is the year when we achieved independence.
(e) Danger comes where danger is feared.
8. (a) writers (b) visitors (c) publishers (d) buyers (e) crowded (f) various (g) displayed (h) chosen (i)
unavailable (j) welcome
9. (a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes, aren't they?
(b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice, is it?
(c) Their contribution for our country will always be remembered, won't it?
(d) We should never neglect them, should we?
(e) Every citizen of Bangladesh must have due respect for them, mustn't they?
10. (a) because/since/as (b) But (c) Unless (d) Consequently/Then (e) So/Therefore
11. "Is there anybody here who has ever crossed a river by a boat?" "I have, teacher. I clearly remember
what happened in that journey," said Jamal.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) hinders (b) prosperity (c) causes (d) normal (e) hampered (f) arises (g) mainly (h) think (i) avoid (j)
positive
2. (a) inherent (b) civilization (c) foremost (d) welfare (e) development/progress/prosperity/betterment (f)
defend/protect/save (g) performs/obeys (h) traitor (i) narrow (j) cut
3. (a) Newspapers are really a part and parcel of our life.
(b) It gives us news of home and abroad.
(c) They are useful to all section of people.
(d) They present us the outside world like a mirror.
(e) It has great educative value too.
4. (a) is considered (b) breeds (c) acts (d) damage (e) resulting (f) build (g) to rise (h) be compared (i)
overcome (j) should endeavour
5. The teacher asked the girl why she was laughing in the class. The girl replied that she had
remembered an interesting incident after he had given the example. The teacher asked what that
was. The girl replied that it was about one of her cousins who had come to their house the previous
day. The teacher advised the girl to forget it and be attentive to her lesson.
6. (a) We notice the achievement of science casting our eyes anywhere.
(b) Doesn't the electricity light both the streets and the houses?
(c) It is the radio which broadcasts news, songs and lectures.
(d) When it is evening, there is cinema to delight you.
(e) Very few inventions of modern science are so important as computer.
(f) Nobody can go without it.
(g) Internet is not less important than computer.
Or, Computer is not more important than internet.
(h) We can know about the world through it and thus it helps us.
(i) It is the greatest of all inventions of modern science.
(j) What a miraculous event the invention of computer is!
7. (a) He asked me whether I would join the company.
(b) Had I the wings of a dove I would fly here and there on earth.
(c) He could help you provided that you did the job successfully.
(d) Hardly had the bell rung when the students went out from the classrooms vociferously.
(e) We must look before we leap lest we should fall in danger.
8. (a) leisure (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) Monotonous (e) smoothness (f) renews (g) overwork (h)
harmful (i) aversion (j) recreation
9. (a) None of us can solve this problem, can we?
(b) There is little water in the glass, is there?
(c) One cannot deny this proposal, can they?
(d) You need to see a doctor, don't you?
(e) Nothing was said, was it?
10. (a) but (b) and (c) If (d) Otherwise (e) that
11. "How is your father, Bilkis?" said Mr. Rahman. "He is very well. Thank you," Bilkis replied. "I am glad
to hear that he is in good health," said Mr. Rahman.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) light (b) of (c) no (d) between (e) basic (f) right (g) almost (h) will (i) about (j) educate
2. (a) an (b) the (c) our/a (d) true/basic (e) the (f) An (g) a (h) the (i) An (j) any
3. (a) Independence is the birthright of a nation.
(c) Our war of liberation took place in 1971.
(d) People of all walks of life joined the war.
(e) They went to the battlefield to save the country.
4. (a) creates (b) occurs (c) causes (d) violate (e) drive (f) gives (g) carrying (h) reach (i) suffer (j) solved
5. Rina asked Sima why she (S) didn't get up early from sleep. Sima replied that it was tough for her to
leave bed early. Rina exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad habit and said that if she (S) left bed
early, she (S) could enjoy sound health. And at last she advised her (S) to follow her advice.
6. (a) No other man in this subcontinent was as generous as Haji Mohammad Mohsin.
(b) It is Hoogly where he was born.
(c) Didn't he inherit a vast property from his father and sister?
(d) This wealth was not misused by him.

(e) People call him a friend of humanity.
(f) He was unmarried.
(g) During his lifetime he wanted to help the poor and so he spent money lavishly.
(h) He was not unkind to the poor at all.
(i) Oneday he caught a thief in the time of his entrance into his room.
(j) Though he caught the thief, he did not punish him.
7. (a) There are as many stars in the sky but the moon is only one.
(b) Rukab will swim after he completes his lesson.
(c) A graveyard is the place where the dead bodies are buried.
(d) What is lotted cannot be blotted.
(e) The answer that he gave was absolutely correct.
8. (a) famous (b) wisdom (c) extraordinary (d) imagination (e) natural (f) artificial (g) association (h)
successful (i) reputation (j) multidimensional
9. (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, aren't they?
(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, aren't they?
(d) The sweetest memory of childhood is colourful, isn't it?
(e) Who forgets these memories, do they?
10. (a) When (b) if (c) Then (d) nor (e) But
11. The teacher said to the girl, "Do you think that honesty is the best policy?" "Yes, sir. I think so," said
the girl. "Then learn to be honest from your childhood." "Thank you, sir," said the girl. "May Allah
bless you," said the teacher.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) unfortunate (b) in (c) this (d) have (e) stomach (f) with (g) though (h) disgraceful (i) The (j) to
2. (a) great (b) for (c) to (d) creating (e) related (f) of (g) but (h) if (i) loving (j) unitedly/together
3. (a) Friction between teenagers and parents is very common.
(b) It can certainly occur in all times.
(c) One obvious reason is the transition from dependence to independence.
(d) Another source of friction is the difficult behaviours of the adolescents.
(e) Moreover, moody and sulky behavours are common features of the teenagers.
4. (a) refers (b) are treated (c) ensuring (d) cannot be imagined (e) establishing (f) has (already) taken (g)
keep (h) creating (i) broaden (j) eliminate
5. Harun bade Kiron good morning and asked him (K) how much preparation he (K) had taken for the
SSC Examination. Kiron replied that he (K) had taken a great preparation. Harun exclaimed with
wonder that he (K) was a very intelligent boy. Then he (H) wished that he (K) might be distinguished
with his result.
6. (a) Isn't man the maker of his own fortune?
(b) By making proper use of his time, he is sure to prosper in life.
(c) The person who does otherwise is sure to repent later.
(d) How miserably the lazy suffer in the long run!
(e) Isn't to kill time to commit suicide?
(f) Our life is only a sum total of hours, days and years.
(g) No other season of life is so valuable as youth.
(h) In youth, mind is soft to be shaped easily.
Or, In youth soft mind can be shaped easily.
(i) Use the morning hours of life or you have to pay a heavy price afterwards.
(j) We call it the seedtime of life.
7. (a) If I had seen him, I would have informed him about the fact.
(b) She talked as if she had lost everything.
(c) Scarcely had we finished our duty when we left our office.
(d) Danger often comes where danger is feared.
(e) We have to take rest so that we may save our life from risk.
8. (a) invention (b) consumers (c) unfortunate (d) becomes (e) children (f) scientists (g) incurable (h)
invisible (i) irreparable (j) government
9. (a) Optimism is a great quality, isn't it?
(b) Everybody believes this truth, don't they?
(c) But all can't be optimistic, can they?
(d) None but the optimists are accepted by all, aren't they?
(e) So, we all should be optimistic about life, shouldn't we?
10. (a) If (b) Because (c) Then (d) therefore (e) that
11. "Do not worry about a few mistakes," said the teacher. "You can learn a lot through your mistakes."
"Do we learn from our mistakes?" asked the boy.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) influence (b) for (c) complete (d) of (e) contact (f) with (g) about (h) which (i) most (j) a
2. (a) significant/memorable (b) strength (c) the (d) for (e) inspires/encourages (f) warning (g)
prevented/stopped/held (h) defeated (i) powerful (j) subjugated/chained
3. (a) A teacher is a nation builder.
(b) He is a window opener for his students.
(c) He opens new vistas of knowledge for them.
(d) He nurses the young minds carefully.
(e) He holds the noblest profession.
4. (a) enlightens (b) is compared (c) removes (d) limit (e) has started (f) may have/get (g) educating (h)
get/have (i) encourage (j) can ensure
5. Samir told me that he (R) had got GPA 5 in the SSC examination. Addressing him as brother I
congratulated him and asked him what he intended to do then. Samir replied that he wanted to
study science group in a reputed college. He added that he had a mind to get admission in BUET
after his HSC.
6. (a) We want to acquire knowledge and so we should read books.
(b) We are introduced to the domain of knowledge by books.
(c) The books that are written by great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas.
(d) No other friends are so great as books.
(e) Reading books is nobler than any other habit.
(f) Books give us both knowledge and pleasure.
(g) Some people do not read books and so they keep themselves aloof from the realm of knowledge.
(h) Is there any alternative to reading books to make a civilized society?
(i) We should motivate people to read more and more books.
(j) We cannot but create social movement about reading books.
Or, We cannot help creating social movement about reading books.
7. (a) As flower is a symbol of beauty, it is liked by everybody.
(b) There is hardly any person who doesn't love flowers.
(c) We can turn our enemies into friends if we offer them flowers.
(d) It is said that those who do not love flowers can even commit a murder.
(e) Many people cultivate flowers because it has now become a source of earning.
8. (a) recently (b) untimely (c) violation (d) unskilled (e) unconscious (f) unlicensed (g) faulty (h)
endanger (i) safety (j) unaware
9. (a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes, aren't they?
(b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice, is it?
(c) Their contribution to our country will always be remembered, won't it?
(d) We should never neglect them, should we?
(e) Every citizen of Bangladesh must have due respect for them, mustn't they?
10. (a) which (b) that (c) but (d) than (e) So
11. "Hello, old lady! What are you doing?" said the princess. "I am spinning a yarn around the spindle,"
replied the old woman.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) number (b) throughout (c) national (d) history (e) some (f) rests (g) culture (h) the (i) walks (j)
tradition
2. (a) from (b) called (c) from (d) any (e) production (f) about/around/only (g) land (h) since/from (i)
surrounding/neighbouring (j) use
3. (a) Punctuality denotes the habit of doing a thing in exact time.
(b) It is one of the most important qualities of a man.
(c) In a wider sense it is the process for proper utilization of time.
(d) To maintain punctuality is necessary for all human beings.
(e) So, one should form the habit of being punctual from one's childhood.
4. (a) heard (b) is (c) is known (d) was born (e) hinder (f) joined (g) began (h) inspired (i) is called (j)
remember
5. Ripon respectfully asked his class teacher if he (R) might go in. The teacher replied in the affirmative
and asked him (R) why he (R) was so late that day. He (R) replied that his grandfather suddenly had
felt severe pain in his (g) chest, and added that for that reason he (R) had rushed to hospital with
him (g). The teacher wished that Allah might grant him quick recovery.
6. (a) What an exciting game cricket is!
(b) This game is enjoyed by people of all ages.
(c) People play it all over the world.
(d) At present it is more popular than any other game in our country.
(e) In spite of cricket being a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it.
(f) The game is played between two teams each of which consists of eleven players.
(g) There are two umpires to conduct the game.
(h) Isn't it full of thrill and excitement for the spectators?
(i) Bangladesh is a test playing country and it is developing its standard day by day.
(j) We cannot but try our best to improve its present position.
7. (a) It matters little to me whether you like me or not.
(b) He pretended as if he were innocent.
(c) If I had the wings of a bird, I would fly in the sky.
(d) Take your umbrella lest you should be drenched in the rain.
(e) Hardly had he started for school when the rain started.
8. (a) development (b) largely (c) inaccessibility (d) illiterate (e) population (f) enables (g) properly (h)
rational (i) enlightened (j) prerequisite
9. (a) Nothing is more pleasant than the memories of childhood, is it?
(c) The memories of my childhood still attract me, don't they?
(d) Simple things are at the centre of attraction for a child, aren't they?
(e) When a man grows up, he may laugh at those things, mayn't he?
10. (a) In fact (b) that (c) as (d) If (e) and
11. "Would you please tell me one reason of air pollution?" "Yes, the smoke from our household
activities, vehicles, factories etc is mainly causing air pollution."
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) anticipated (b) disaster (c) the (d) sustain (e) to (f) erosion (g) indiscriminately (h) an (i) imperative
(j) for
2. (a) for (b) going (c) where (d) till/before (e) hearing/at (f) early/fast/soon (g) about (h) down (i) burried
(j) for
3. (a) Character means mental or moral qualities of a person.
(b) It is the combination of some good qualities.
(c) It also means psychological or ethical nature.
(d) Character of a person is regarded as the crown of life.
(e) Everybody hates a man without character.
4. (a) inspires (b) defend (c) is (d) is honoured (e) thinks (f) think (g) die (h) are remembered (i) sacrificed
(j) honoured
5. An old man asked me what the time was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. Then he
told that he wanted to go to my home. He also asked me politely if I would accompany him. I replied
in the negative and told that I was sorry because I was going to school.
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/Does it matter much if a man lives many years or not?
(f) Is anybody absolutely happy on the earth?
Or, Everybody is somehow unhappy on the earth.
(g) So time should not be wasted in vain by us.
(h) By using time properly, we can be benefited.
(i) No man escape death.
Or, There is no man but have to die.
(j) We take utmost care but cannot avoid death.
7. (a) Where there is a will, there is a way.
(b) If a man does not work hard, he will fail to prosper in life.
(c) As the people of Bangladesh are hard working, Bangladesh is progressing remarkably.
(d) About a decade ago Bangladesh was slow in development, but now she has made a remarkable
development in her G.D.P.
(e) So, it is our bounden duty to sustain and carry out this development at any cost.
8. (a) mindful (b) respectful (c) teachers (d) dishonours (e) misbehaviour (f) studious (g) attentively (h)
successful (i) determination (j) undertake.
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. (a) which (b) as (c) Besides (d) who (e) Then/ Finally.
11. "Have you heard the name of Alexander?" asked Mr. Ahmed. "No, sir," Raju replied. "How strange it
is!" said he. "Will you tell me about Alexander, please?" "Well, he was the great king of Macedonia."
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) recently (b) victim (c) that (d) the (e) by (f) faulty (g) endanger (h) awareness (i) strict (j) accused.
2. (a) problems (b) cities (c) live/stay/reside (d) areas (e) crisis/want/problem (f) increasing (g) difficult
(h) poor/common/insolvent (i) bear (j) needs/requires.
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. (a) considered (b) formed (c) understanding (d) owes (e) take (f) acquiring (g) forget (h) admit (i)
succeed (j) respect.
5. The students told the Headmaster that they wanted to celebrate the victory of the National Debate
Competition. Then the Headmaster wanted to know its reason. In reply the students told him (H)
that they wanted to make it memorable in their life. The Headmaster assured them not to worry. He
(H) added that he would take all necessary steps to arrange the function.
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 anything 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 patriotic zeal is called a patriot.

(g) A patriot fears only the Creator.
(h) He obeys the law and so he pays taxes.
(i) All respect him.
(j) So, let us be patriots.
7. (a) We should keep in mind that health is wealth.
(b) If we are not healthy, we cannot do our jobs properly.
(c) We must eat balanced diet so that we can keep a sound health.
(d) We should wear socks and shoes when we go outside.
(e) Nobody likes a man who is habituated to unhealthy lifestyle.
8. (a) riverine (b) agricultural (c) importance (d) dependent (e) insufficient (f) different (g) dries (h)
extremely (i) unsuitable (j) betterment.
9. (a) Cutting trees is not good for us, is 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. (a) because of/owing to/due to (b) what (c) which (d) Because (e) But
11. "Go to bed now," mother said, "You can complete your assignment in the morning." "No, mom. I'll
finish it now."
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) the (b) treatment (c) of (d) generally (e) and (f) A (g) sick (h) the (i) by (j) to
2. (a) role (b) moment (c) until (d) language (e) express (f) convey (g) our/necessary (h) ever/ always (i)
an (j) what
3. (a) Unemployment is a curse.
(b) It weakens the body and mind of our young population.
(c) There are more people in our country than jobs.
(d) Educated youths remain idle after completing their studies.
(e) They should not depend on the government to provide them with jobs.
4. (a) memorizing (b) make (c) prepared (d) exercise (e) thinking (f) develop (g) command (h) do (i) claim
(j) help.
5. The teacher asked the boy why he (b) was disturbing the class in that way. He (t) again asked him (b)
if he (b) didn't know that it was an important class. He (t) then ordered the boy to get out of the room
and not to come back that day. The boy respectfully apologized to the teacher. He (b) promised that
he'd never disturb in the class.
6. (a) What a (devastating) phenomenon of the modern world terrorism is!
(b) Isn't it increasing alarmingly at present?
(c) Terrorism is more disastrous than anything.
(d) Very few problems of the modern world are as corrosive as it.
(e) People hate a terrorist.
(f) Everybody is now in the threat of violence.
(g) There are laws to punish the terrorists but they are not properly applied.
(h) If we apply the law properly, we can get rid of terrorism.
(i) A terrorist leads a very miserable life.
(j) The authorities should bring them to book.
7. (a) The mango is a fruit which grows abundantly in Bangladesh.
(b) It is so delicious that everybody likes it.
(c) Rajshahi is the place where it grows the most.
(d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogura and Dinajpur you can see a large number of mango
trees/orchards.
(e) People of these areas produce a huge amount of mangoes and supply them all over the country
and even abroad.
8. (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) Monotonous (e) smoothness (f) renews (g) overwork (h)
harmful (i) idleness (j) freshness.
9. (a) You had better drink cold water, hadn't you?
(b) The father rose in him at this sight, didn't it?
(c) Thank you very much, don't I?
(d) He as well as his brother came here, didn't he?
(e) Let us go home, shall we?
10. (a) Though (b) as well as (c) Moreover/Besides (d) but (e) So/Therefore
11. "Zaman, can you tell me what I am teaching?" the teacher asked. "I'm sorry, sir, I can't follow,"
replied Zaman. "You can't because you are not attentive," the teacher said.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) with (b) boon (c) a (d) hinders (e) in (f) of (g) eradicate (h) lagging (i) jointly (j) development
2. (a) for (b) to (c) a (d) of (e) topics/something (f) written (g) to (h) reading (i) while/but (j) of
3. (a) Discipline means obedience to some sort of rules and regulations.
(b) It must be a very important factor in human life.
(c) It is not to deny individual freedom.
(d) Discipline aims at maintaining social harmony, order and the like.
(e) The absence of discipline means chaos and disorder in the society.
4. (a) is known (b) have (c) sacrificed (d) will remember (e) working (f) respects (g) occurs (h) stands (i)
should follow (j) committing
5. Sohel wished Rupa good morning and asked her how much preparation she had taken for the
upcoming SSC exam. Rupa replied that she had taken a great preparation. She hoped to get 90+
marks in every subject. Sohel exclaimed with wonder that she was so confident.
6. (a) Very few inventions of modern science are so/as great as computer.
(b) Computer is not a curse on earth.
(c) In spite of being a blessing, it has dark sides.
(d) Nowadays people are using computers in almost every sphere of life.
(e) We have to depend on it.
Or, We must depend on it.
(f) Can anyone deny its necessity?
(g) It is more used than any other device in our life.
(h) We are helped a lot by it.
(i) It is useful and so it has become very popular.
(j) We cannot imagine our modern life if there is no computer.
7. (a) Books are our best friends because they never betray us.
(b) A man who reads books regularly, can become a learned person.
(c) By reading books one can surely enrich one's knowledge.
(d) We can learn moral values if we read the books of great writers.
(e) We should inspire the students so that they can be habituated to reading books.
8. (a) utilization (b) valuable (c) idleness (d) Punctuality (e) enriches (f) human (g) autobiography (h)
undone (i) Obviously (j) respectful
9. (a) Sincerity is a great virtue. A sincere man always succeeds in life, doesn't he?
(b) The people who are insincere can hardly succeed, can they?
(c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man, are they?
(d) Every student should be sincere to shine in life, shouldn't they?
(e) Let's be sincere in our life, shall we?
10. (a) Though (b) and (c) As (d) but (e) So/ Therefore
11. "Why are you late? Always try to attend the class regularly." "Yes, sir," the student said to the
teacher.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) full (b) made (c) objects (d) water (e) clothes (f) forces (g) currents (h) on (i) important (j) the
2. (a) a (b) by (c) curse (d) various (e) responsible (f) reckless (g) even/again (h) regularly/ properly (i)
without (j) main
3. (a) Every independent country of the world has its own flag.
(b) The national flag is the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a nation.
(c) Hence, to every nation its flag is dearer than any other thing.
(d) We need to safeguard its prestige.
(e) For that we need to have patriotic feelings.
4. (a) climbed (b) picked (c) took (d) gave (e) felt (f) noticed (g) got (h) did (i) wanted (j) had washed.
5. Rina asked Karim how he was. She further told him that she had gone to his house the day before
but had not found him. She again asked him where he had gone. Karim replied that he had gone to
the book fair. He added that he had to maintain their school's stall.
6. (a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was not an unkind man.
(b) He was unmarried.
(c) People were cordially loved by him.
(d) Did he ever think of his own happiness?
(e) What a simple life he led!
(f) He always helped those who were needy.
(g) He contributed much money for education so that the poor students might be educated.
(h) He had a vast wealth but he did not spend for his own.
(i) Everybody knows his kindness.
(j) Very few kind men of the world were as great as he.
7. (a) Walk fast lest you should miss the bus.
(b) It is high time we took steps against corruption.
(c) The man was so weak that he could not talk.
(d) A stitch in time saves nine.
(e) As he was meritorious, he could understand the matter easily.
8. (a) desired/desirable (b) civilization (c) intolerable (d) deficiency (e) populated (f) insufficient (g)
repeatedly (h) immediately (i) government (j) remove.
9. (a) There is little water in this pond, is there?
(b) Nobody respects a dishonest man, do they?
(c) Let's enjoy a picnic, shall we?
(d) What a pity, isn't it?
(e) Don't disturb me, will you?
10. (a) but (b) Earlier/Previously (c) But (d) Besides (e) Therefore
11. "Do you know me?" "Yes, I know you from my childhood." "What's your name?" "My name is Sumon."
"Thank you a lot," said Mr. Jamal.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) adulteration (b) of (c) hardly (d) which (e) or (f) At (g) the (h) into (i) for (j) which
2. (a) an (b) beside/ by (c) of (d) a (e) always/ often (f) his (g) of (h) rare (i) true/ real/ good/ actual (j)
own/ self/ personal
3. (a) Man is curious by nature.
(b) He wants to know various things of the world.
(c) Newspapers is one of the best media to satisfy his curiosity.
(d) It has a great educative value.
(e) It shows us the outside world like a mirror.
4. (a) is facing/ faces (b) has (already) created/ made (c) is trying (d) solved (e) making (f) is (g) helps (h)
doing/ to do (i) engaging/ to engage (j) making/ creating
5. The stranger asked the boy whether he (b) could tell him (s) the way to the nearest hotel. The boy
respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that he (b) could. He (b) asked him (s) whether he (s)
wanted a residential one in which he (s) could spend the night. In reply the man told him (b) that he
(s) did not want to stay there but he (s) only wanted a meal. Then the boy suggested that Paradise
Garden would be better for him (s).
6. (a) Very few evils are so bad as corruption.
(b) A man who is corrupted can do anything against morality.
(c) A corrupted man is hated by people.
(d) Who respects him? Or, Does anybody respect him?
(e) The man taking bribe is next to devil.
(f) We have strict law, but we are still affected by this evil.
(g) A corrupted man is the most hated person.
(h) We hope Bangladesh to be free from this evil.
(i) Nobody accepts/welcomes a corrupted man.
Or, There is nobody but avoids a corrupted man.
(j) What an unhappy life a corrupted man leads!
7. (a) Acid rain is harmful because it causes great harm to our environment mainly to our forests and
lakes.
(b) The wind was so strong that it blew away many of our thatched houses.
(c) Had he been a little careful he could have saved his kid from being injured.
(d) They were frightened when the thunder storm began.
(e) Take your umbrella lest you should get drenched.
8. (a) luxurious (b) indifferent (c) amusement (d) merriment (e) self-centered (f) realization (g)
unbounded (h) sufferings (i) uncomfortable (j) betterment
9. (a) Telling lies is a great sin, isn't it?
(b) One lie begets hundred lies, doesn't it?
(c) None believes a liar, do they?
(d) He has to lead a miserable life, doesn't he?
(e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies, oughtn't we?
10. (a) who (b) Because (c) In fact/ Moreover/ Besides (d) So/Therefore (e) Therefore/ In fine/ At the
same time
11. Who are jolly? Those who have sound health are jolly. Sound mind lies in sound body. Minds
become jolly when our life is filled with pleasure.
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) beautiful (b) rising (c) sight (d) within (e) longest (f) The (g) bewitching (h) mangrove (i) wild (j)
charming
2. (a) cultivate/ grow (b) to (c) farmer (d) determination (e) vegetable (f) foreign (g) in (h) the (i) food/diet
(j) export
3. (a) Child labour means to engage a child in physical or mental labour.
(b) It is the worst form of violation of human rights.
(c) Child labourers are exploited and ill-treated.
(d) Child labourers are deprived of the basic human rights.
(e) The government should ensure the rehabilitation of those children.
4. (a) emerged (b) been (c) is (d) been brought (e) were confined (f) found (g) gives (h) work (i) are (j)
earning.
5. Rifat told Munir that he (M) had not attended his (R) birthday party. Munir replied to his friend that
he was extremely sorry. He (M) added that he (M) had to go to his (M) uncle's house in Dhaka. Then
he (M) asked Rifat how the programme was. Rifat said that he (R) should be allowed to show him (M)
the photographs.
6. (a) Isn't internet a computer-based networking system?
(b) It is a transmitting system of information which is speedy.
(c) Aren't its functions smooth and rapid? Its functions are not unsmooth and slow.
(d) A man having an internet connection gets a link soon according to his expectation.
(e) As many educational institutions use internet, they are greatly benefited.
(f) All the renowned libraries of the world can be visited by a student without going there.
(g) What a (an effective) role it plays in the modern world of communication!
(h) Very few topics have become as popular as e-commerce to the customers.
(i) It helps the customers to buy or choose anything and they do not have to go to market.
(j) It is a very amazing milestone in the modern world of communication.
7. (a) There is a proverb that Health is wealth.
(b) Who does not know this wise saying?
(c) Unless you have good health, you cannot be happy.
(d) You may have a lot of wealth but all your wealth is of no use when if/ you are unhealthy.
(e) It is high time, we were very much careful of our health.
8. (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) monotonous (e) smoothness (f) renews (g) overwork (h)
harmful (i) idleness (j) freshness
9. (a) To tell a lie is a great sin. Sinners suffer in the long run, don't they?
(b) Flowers are the symbol of beauty and purity. Nobody dislikes flowers, does anybody/do they?
(c) I want to meet her. She hardly comes here, does she?
(d) Vitamins are essential for our health. So we must eat vegetables to get vitamins, mustn't we?
(e) Truthfulness is a great virtue. So, don't tell a lie, will you?
10. (a) However/ At present/ Today (b) Due to/ Because of (c) as well as/ and (d) Besides (e)
Consequently.
11. "Don't you have any relative here to stay with?" "No, sir. So, I need transfer certificate to be admitted
there."
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) advancement (b) with (c) connection (d) network (e) of (f) smaller (g) within (h) short (i) thirsty (j)
miracle
2. (a) the (b) melting (c) in (d) as (e) for (f) atmosphere (g) are (h) in (i) is (j) balance
3. (a) Integrity is an uncommon quality of human beings.
(b) A man of integrity upholds his honesty and truthfulness even at the cost of his life.
(c) He never thinks to tell a lie or do any dishonest deed.
(d) He is a man of great courage.
(e) Those who possess this quality are considered super human beings.
4. (a) is (b) taken (c) secured (d) dependent (e) earn (f) are treated (g) pass (h) increased (i) should be
allowed (j) will do.
5. Sara courteously requested Niha to give her (S) her (N) English Grammar and Composition Book.
Niha replied that she (N) could not give it. She added that she (N) had to take it with her (N) in the
class. Then Sara assured her (N) that she (S) would return the book before the class started. Hearing
this, Niha allowed her (S) to take it. Then Sara thanked her (N).
6. (a) Facebook is not an uncommon social network.
(b) Now people all over the world are using it.
(c) Who doesn't use it?
(d) Every student has a smart phone.
(e) Everyone likes social network.
(f) No other social network is so/as good as facebook.
(g) In spite of its giving pleasure, we cannot get freedom to use it.
(h) If you do not use it, you cannot keep pace with the modern world.
(i) We can use it and get much new information.
(j) I wish I could open a facebook account.
7. (a) Leisure means the time when we have no work.
(b) As we live in a materialistic world, we have to do a lot of work.
(c) But it should be kept in mind that leisure is part of work.
(d) If a man does not take rest after a work, he will feel tired and bored.
(e) So, we should take rest so that we may work with a renewed vigour.
8. (a) resourceful (b) information (c) teachers (d) reference (e) studying (f) situation (g) completely (h)
relation (i) teacher (j) popularity
9. (a) Our examination is over. Everybody is free now, aren't they?
(b) He along with his friends will pay a visit to Sylhet, won't he?
(c) But Aslam has little interest about it, has he?
(d) He as well as his parents visited Sylhet last year, didn't he?
(e) As they visited many interesting places, they could enjoy a lot, couldn't they?
10. (a) as/what (b) But (c) as well as (d) But (e) or
11. "Stop. You are eating all our bread," shouted the two rats. "I'm doing my best. But I have told you
that it's difficult," said the monkey. "Give us that little piece. Haven't I laboured a lot for you?"
replied the monkey." How foolish we are believing you!" said the two rats.
36 COMBINED BOARD EXAM2018

[Dhaka; Rajshahi; Jashore; Cumilla; Chattogram; Sylhet; Barishal & Dinajpur Board]
PartA : Grammar
1. (a) lies (b) apparently (c) sorts (d) worst (e) in (f) has (g) about (h) of (i) coping (j) awareness
2. (a) refers (b) the (c) on (d) position (e) but (f) by (g) nobody (h) be (i) dint/ virtue (j) can
3. (a) Blood donation is a very noble deed.
(b) By donating blood we save the life of dying patients.
(c) Many of us have misconception about blood donation.
(d) Every man in sound health can donate blood after every three months.
(e) Donating blood will cause no harm to us.
4. (a) was asked (b) compose (c) promised (d) finished (e) was (f) containing (g) didn't agree (h) wanted (i)
refused (j) returned
5. Shabab asked Tahsin whether he (T) had visited the Shat Gambuj Mosque. Tahsin replied in the
negative and said that he (T) had not visited it. Shabab said that he (S) had been there the previous
week and exclaimed with joy that the mosque was very beautiful. At this Tashin proposed to Shabab
that they should go there the following year.
6. (a) Taimur was one of the greatest conquerors.
(b) Young Taimur once attacked the province of a powerful prince.
(c) He entered the kingdom of the prince and captured a large village.
(d) Taimur's all soldiers were killed by the army.
(e) He disguised himself as a poor traveller so that he could survive.
(f) Coming to a house he asked for something to eat.
(g) There lived a woman in the house who was old.
(h) Didin't the woman become sympathetic to see Taimur?
(i) How hot the food was!
(j) Taimur was so hungry that he couldn't wait.
7. (a) It is English which is spoken all over the world.
(b) But most of the students don't know how to do well in English.
(c) If a student wants to do well in English he must learn English grammar well.
(d) Unless he/ she practises it, he/ she can't learn it well.
(e) It is high time we learned the four skills of English.
8. (a) generally (b) lovers (c) outward (d) hardly (e) valuable (f) various (g) beautiful (h) measurement (i)
careful (j) repentant
9. (a) At present, everybody likes cricket, don't they?
(b) Students hardly miss watching this game, do they?
(c) Nothing is more enjoyable to them than cricket, is it?
(d) How exciting the game is!, isn't it?
(e) Let's play this game, shall we?
10. (a) While (b) that (c) so that (d) because (e) Consequently/ As a result/ That is why
11. "What's your programme after the examination?" asked Ratul. Nabil said, "I havn't yet decided. Can
you suggest any?" "Let's go on a picnic," said Ratul. "What an excellent idea!"
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37 SPECIAL MODEL TEST1
[ Answer all the questions. Figures in the margin indicate full marks ]
the words. .5  10 = 5
the removed intoxication effective preserve to ruin immediately toxic ingest
Formalin is a very (a)  chemical which is widely used as the (b)  of foodstuffs like fish, milk,
fruit, vegetables etc. Once formalin is added (c)  any foodstuff, it cannot be easily (d) . Even
washing with hot water is not (e)  enough to make food safe. So, our people are exposed to (f)
 high risk of formalin (g) . But (h)  of a little amount of formalin can (i)  cause serious
injury to our digestive system. Long term use of this poison certainly leads one to death. So, strict
action must be taken against those who are (j)  our nation by poisoning our foodstuffs.
Afforestation means planting or preserving trees. It is (a)  opposite to deforestation. Trees and
plants are part and parcel (b)  the environment. Ecology (c)  depends on them. The country
will (d)  into a desert unless there are trees. The trees help to protect the soil (e)  erosion.
Flood cannot affect those areas (f)  with trees. Storm cannot (g)  its force (h)  the places
where there are trees. So we should (i)  our fallow land for (j)  benefit of our life.
No nation took place to the battle field to save the country.
Our War of Liberation is it without struggle.
People from all walks of life can achieve in 1971.
They joined the birthright of a man.
4. Complete the following passage with suitable verbs from the list. Put them in the correct
tense. Use the negatives where necessary. .5  10 = 5
offer welcome make stay arrange wait be chain come conquer
Time is compared to a gypsy who (a)  anywhere for long. The poet (b)  time to be his guest for
a day. He (c)  time many valuable gifts and honour. He offers bells (d)  of the best silver for
his horse and a golden ring for himself. He will (e)  a peacock dance in honour of time. But time
is a thing that never stays. The greatest tragedy is that it never (f)  back. It never (g) . Man
has been able to (h)  the world but he is (i)  by the time. He (j)  nothing but the puppet to
the power of time.
The teacher said to Amir, "Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself," Amir
replied, "Sir, I am sorry. I am asking Raihan to lend me his pen. My pen has run out." The teacher
said, "Be attentive and listen to my lecture."
6. Read the following passage and transform the underlined sentences as directed. 1  10 = 10
(a) Very few cities in the world are as busy as Singapore. (Use comparative degree)
(b) There are a good number of luxurious hotels in Singapore. (Make interrogative sentence)
(c) Millions of people visit Singapore every year. (Use passive voice)
(d) People who love food can taste local as well as foreign food. (Make simple sentence)
(e) The people of Singapore are very well behaved. (Make exclamatory sentence)
(f) Welcoming the tourists warmly, they show hospitality to them. (Make compound sentence)
(g) They are industrious. (Make negative sentence)
(h) They are too polite to misbehave towards others. (Make complex sentence)
(i) The tourists are also pleased with them. (Use active voice)
(j) People from all over the world go there to enjoy the beauty of the city. (Make complex sentence)
(a) If I had been invited to join the party, .
(b) The boy acted as though .
(c) No sooner had the teacher entered the classroom .
(d) It was many years since .
(e) Fools rush in where .
8. Fill in the gaps in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words
underlined in the box. .5  10 = 5
We are living in a (a) democrat country. We have many (b) achieve thugh we live in (c) poor. The
country is gradually advancing towards (d) prosper. But political (e) stable is a barrier to the path of
development. The (f) confrontation political environment of Bangladesh hits the economy hard.
Direct (g) product losses are estimated at around 1 percent of GDP due to disruptions in economic
activities caused by political (h) disturb. For Bangladesh to comfortably reach middle income status,
the country needs (i) last political stability, investments to regain momentum, and increasing female
labour (j) participate.
9. Fill in the blanks with tag questions. 15=5
(a) Nobody was present yesterday, ?
(b) The widower shut the door, ?
(c) Writing many letters makes him happy, ?
(d) Let him enjoy the farewell dinner, ?
(e) I'd help you if you came here, ?
Where there is a will, there is a way. This proverb is necessarily true. People hate their fate (a) 
they don't get the result as their wishes. But (b)  a man works deliberately for building his
future, success will touch him definitely. There is no magic power; (c)  it is the magic of hard
work. (d)  one works hard to attain success, fortune will never follow him. The unlucky people
rebuke the fate. (e)  there is no alternative to hard work.
the traveller said can you tell me the way to the nearest inn yes said the peasant do you want one in
which you can spend the night no replied the traveller I only want a meal
12. Suppose you are looking for a job after completing your MBA. You have seen an advertisement
for the post of a Marketing Executive in a reputed multinational company RFL, Motijheel CA,
Dhaka. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV and cover should not exceed
one page each. 8
13. Write an application to the Headmaster of your School requesting him for arranging an
English Daily in the common room. 10
14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on "Dowry System in Bangladesh." 10
15. Write a composition on "The Satellite TV Channel & its impact." 12

of the for at which adulterate hardly or into
The issue of food (a)  has drawn the attention (b)  general people. We (c)  find any food in
our country (d)  is not adulterated in one way (e)  other. (f)  present, sub-standard foods
are sold on most of (g)  hotels. Very recently government has directed a mobile court to look (h)
 the matter of food (i) . They are catching dishonest hoteliers red handed (j)  using
unhygienic food ingredients.
English is regarded as (a)  international language. It is spoken all (b)  the world. So the
importance (c)  this language can hardly be exaggerated. Almost all the books (d)  higher
education are written (e)  English. today every organization needs employees who can speak and
write (f) standard form of English. English is spoken (g)  with the mother tongue almost
everywhere. Ours is (h)  age of globalization. We need to (i)  English to join (j)  advanced world.
Earthquake destroy have enough preparation to save us from it.
It is a natural disaster.
We do not get any warning before it.
Earthquakes should many towns with the people.
more destructive than flood.
contribute come become play keep confine been need receive work
Today women (a)  an important role in all spheres of life. They are no longer (b)  to the four
walls of their husband's house. They have come out of the kitchens and (c)  hand in hand with
men in all the development words of the government. By (d)  higher education, they (e) 
pilots, doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators etc. They have (f)  able to prove their worth.
They (g)  much to the economy of the country. Now, it has (h)  to the realization of the men
that true development of the country. Now it has (h)  to the realization of the men that true
development of the country is never possible (i)  half of the population idle at home. So it (j) 
no telling that women are playing a great role in the socio-economic condition of our country.
"Good morning, students, "said the teacher. "How are you?" "We are fine. sir, What about you?" "I am
too. Please sit down. Have you prepared your lesson?" the teacher asked. "Sorry, sir, we have not
prepared our lesson, "they replied.
(a) Health is wealth. (Complex)
(b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Positive)
(c) Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is liability. (Compound)
(d) He can succeed in life. (Interrogative)
(e) So, everybody cannot but be conscious of his health. (Affirmative)
(f) Everybody must take care of his health all the time. (Negative)
(g) Health can be improved by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet. (Active)
(h) The people who are poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (Simple)
(i) They are very concerned with the quantity of food. (Exclamatory)
(j) Everybody should know it that malnutrition causes weakness. (Passive)

(a) As flower is a symbol of love, beauty and purity, it is .
(b) There is hardly any person .
(c) We can turn our enemies into friends if we .
(d) It is said that those who do not love flowers .
(e) May people cultivate flowers because .
(a) persevere is a great virtue to be (b) success in life. Those who do not persevere in life, become (c)
success in their mission and only blame their lot for their lot for their (d) fortune. Remember that the
successful people are always hardworking and (e) persevere. So try to the persevering. (f) sincere is
another important virtue that (g) able a person to accomplish a job (h) appropriate. Student life is the
(i) form period of a man's life. One should not (j) use this period of life.
(a) Begging is the result of our poor socio-economic system, ?
(b) Beggars do not have any soical dignity, ?
(c) Everybody feels pity for them, ?
(d) Micro-credit organizations can come forward to slove the problem, ?
(e) The government should have social security belt, ?
Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a)  possesses this quality is the happiest person in the
world. To be honest, man should have trust, worthiness (b)  nobody trusts a liar. (c) , Allah
also helps the honest people. (d) , children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of
life. (e) , children should be developed among the honest people.
i have got gpa 5 in the ssc examination said rafiq congratulation said i what do you intend to do now
i want to study in a reputed college ill try to get admission in notre dame college rafiq replied
12. Suppose, you arc Sabbir Ahmod/ Sabina Yasinin. You have completed post graduation in
Computer Science. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of an IT Programmer
in Opsonin Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8
13. Suppose, you are Tania Ahmed. You have a friend named Jerin Anjum living in Nepal. Now,
write an e-mail inviting her to visit your country. 10
14. Write a paragraph on 'A Tea Stall'. 10
15. Write a composition on 'Your Aim in Life' in about 250 words. 12

power by mount the throttle to hanker lead source in
It is (a)  instinct of everyone to (b)  up the top position and power. There is no other passion
(c)  the world which is so (d)  as the love of power. Man always (e)  after power. Power is
the (f)  of all strength. But excessive desire for power (g)  one to disaster. Notwithstanding,
people always rush (h)  the power. Sometimes a powerful nation or society is dominated (id) 
the passion. It wants to (j)  the smaller and the weaker neighbours.
Man is the supreme creation of Allah. He is different from other animals, because he (a)  more IQ
than them. He can (b)  between right and wrong because of his (c) . He can (d)  himself
from (e)  any harmful deed. He can (f)  himself for his (g) . But sometimes, he acts out of
(h)  and it brings (i)  to him. So, he should apply his (j)  consciously.
No nation took place to the battlefield to save the country.
Our war of liberation is it without struggle.
People from all walks of life can achieve in 1971.
They joined the birthright of a man.
use implement require come have constitute undermine honour create ensure
It is high time we (a)  our brain about the curse of dowry. The issues of dowry (b)  to be
considered in view of the country's socio-economic, cultural and political circumstances. United
efforts (c)  to put an end to violence against women. A specific framework must be drawn up to
be (d) . Anyway, we can hope that dowry system (e)  to an end in the time to come. It (f) 
social imbalance and (g)  women. But the fact is that women (h)  half of our total population.
So, we must (i)  them and at the same time we must (j)  their proper education.
Himi said to Rimi, "Why don't you get up early from sleep?" Rimi said, "It is tough to me to leave bed
early." "Alas! It's a bad habit," said Himi. "If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health. Follow
my advice," "I will try my best to do this," said Rimi.
(a) Corruption is a great curse to our nation. (Complex)
(b) No other problem is so great as corruption. (Comparative)
(c) It prevails in every walk of our life. (Complex)
(d) It destroys everything. (Negative)
(e) It can be compared to cancer. (Active)
(f) It paralyses the whole nation. (Passive)
(g) We must realize the fact and come forward against corruption. (Simple)
(h) We have to create awareness among the people to get rid of this problem. (Complex)
(i) Both the government and the people should work together. (Compound)
(j) Educated people cannot avoid the responsibility of solving this problem. (Interrogative)
(a) Historical places help us .
(b) Man is curious .
(c) , he can know many things.
(d) We should pay a visit to a historical place .
The dead (a) war was brought before the widow. She stood beside the dead body. She was (b) speech
because she was (c) whelmed with grief. All standing around the dead body (d) called the good
qualities of her husband. But she was still standing (e) moved. She burst into tears when her child
was given onto her lap. She wept (f) bitter thinking of the (g) fortune of her child as it had become (h)
father. She also felt proud of her husband's (i) hero. Her husband embraced (j) martyr.
(a) One should keep one's promise, ?
(b) Rafiq along with his classmates went to a seminar, ?
(c) Runa and not her sisters got the second prize, ?
(d) Death is preferable to dishonour, ?
(e) It scarcely rains in winter, ?
health (b)  mind. (c) , morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution.
Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d)  gives more. (e)  we should make a
habit of morning walk.
what kind of stories did aesop tell asked anwar fables replied mrs amin do you know what fables are
no replied anwar well continued mrs amin fables are stories with a message or a moral
12. Suppose, you are Tanvir/ Tasnuva. You have completed your education and are looking for a
job. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in the ‘Daily Star’ for the post of a medical
representative in Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Dhaka. Now make a CV with a cover letter for
the post. Your CV must not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose, you are Arnob/ Anushka. You are a student of Model High School, Daulatpur,
Kushtia. There is no debating club in your school. Now, write an application to the
Headmaster of your school for opening a Debating Club in your school. 10
14. A rickshaw puller is a very familiar figure in our country. He plays a great role in our
communication system. But he leads a very miserable life for financial problem. Now, write a
paragraph in 150 words on ‘The life of a rickshaw puller’. 10
15. A student has many duties and responsibilities. He/she can play an important role to build up
the nation. Now, write a composition on “Duties of a Student”. 12

the words. You can use one word more than once. .5  10 = 5
in dark the from an learning often our that worthy
A teacher is (a)  compared with (b)  architect. He is called (c)  architect of a nation. He is
the light of (d)  and makes the illiterate people (e)  citizens of our country. But it is a matter
of regret (f)  the teachers are not held (g)  due respect in (h)  society. They lead a humble
life in the midst of want. Still they keep the light of education burning in order to remove the (i) 
of illiteracy and superstitions (j)  the society.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word in each blank. .5  10 = 5
A true friend is (a)  asset. He stands (b)  his friends in time (c)  danger. He is not (d) 
greedy person. He (e)  wishes for the welfare of (f)  friend. But it is a matter (g)  regret
that a true friend is very (h)  today. A selfish man can not be a (i)  friend. He always think of
his (j)  interest.
not cut trees at random.
Trees are a great source of food and vitamins.
We play an important role in our life.
They should our best friends.
plant trees more and more for a better future.
pollute suffer save do look fall become be use throw
The other name of water is life. We can not (a)  a single moment without it. Water is (b)  not
only for drinking purposes but also for household works and industrial works. Water becomes (c)
 in many ways. The mills and factories pollute water by (d)  waste into it. Water (e) 
polluted by chemicals and different elements. Sometimes people (f)  from many diseases. We
should (g)  very careful about it. We must (h)  for safe source of drinking water. Otherwise,
we must (i)  in danger. Let us (j)  water from pollution.
"May I come in, Sir?" said the guardian. "Yes, come in, please", said the Headmaster. The guardian
said, "well, all the guardians along with you must do something for the betterment of our children.
They are losing their morality". The Headmaster said, "Let's plan something for their betterment.
6. Change the sentences according to directions given in the brackets. 1  10 = 10
(a) Birds are one of the greatest gifts of nature. (Positive)
(b) Who does not love birds? (Assertive)
(c) We must be kind to them. (Negative)
(d) They help to keep ecological balance. (Interrogative)
(e) In winter some birds come to our country from Siberia. (Complex)
(f) The birds eat up the insects which are harmful for our crops. (Simple)
(g) Birds beautify nature to a great extent. (Passive)
(h) Very few living things are as useful as birds for our ecosystem. (Superlative)
(i) Birds are very essential. (Exclamatory)
(j) Crow is the ugliest of all birds. (Comparative)
(a) We work hard so that .
(b) If we are not industrious, .
(c) A man who leads an idle life .
(d) An idle man can never help people and so .
(e) We know the proverb that .
underlines. .5  10 = 5
A (a) free fighter is a (b) war who took part in our War of Liberation in 1971. The (c) dependence of
our motherland was (d) dear to a freedom fighter than his life. He joined the war (e) willing. He had
no (f) might weapons with him. But he had strong moral courage. He was (g) main a guerrilla (h)
fight. He attacked the enemy from an (i) known place and then (j) appeared.
9. Add tag questions to the statements below. 15=5
(a) Hellow, Liza. Father's birthday is on Monday next, ?
(b) Yes, Lili, only two days are left, ?
(c) We need to buy some beautiful gifts this year, ?
(d) Of course. Let's go to a watch shop, ?
(e) What a nice idea, Liza, ?
Women are, nowadays, as important as men in the society. They constitute nearly half of our total
population. (a)  there can be no denying the fact (b)  they too possess equal rights and duties
(c)  men do. They have noble mission to fulfill as men. (d)  they get opportunity, their genius,
powers (e)  capacities will bloom fully.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the text below : 5
my dear mother you letter is just to hand it seems to me that you are anxious for me why you need
not think about me
12. Suppose, you are Sanglap and you have passed H.SC and got a diploma on computer. Now,
write a CV with cover letter for the post of a computer operator in a company. Your CV should
not exceed one page. 8
13. Suppose you are the students of Cumilla Zila School. Cumilla. The students of your class want
to go on a study tour. So you need permission of the headmaster. Now, write an application to
the headmaster of your school seeking his permission to go on a study tour. 10
14. Imagine, you paid a visit to a book fair. Write a paragraph in about 150 words answering the
following question. 10
(a) What was the occasion? (b) Where was the fair held? (c) Why did you go there? (d) What did you
see there? (e) What was your feeling?
15. Write a composition on "Newspaper". 12

up in the mean down out express to
When you are reading something (a)  English, don't look (b)  every new word and (c)  or
you will soon become fed (d) . Only look up something that is really important for understanding
(e)  text. When you have finished reading, look back again what you have read and then you will
perhaps look (f)  some extra words and write (g)  the new expressions which interest you.
Similarly, when you listen (h)  English teachers, don't panic, may be you hear some words or
expression that you don't know. You have to try to make (i)  what the teacher is talking, keep
quite and the overall (j)  will often become clear.
Language plays a very important role from (a)  moment we wake up in the morning. We use
language (b)  different purposes. We use it (c)  express our feelings and emotions. We use it
(d)  obtain information (e)  express our ideas and thought, (f)  convey our message or to
pass (g)  information (h)  others. Languages ever present in our activities and expressions. It
is (i)  inseparable part (j)  what we are and what we do, perceive and believe.
Ambition needs a particular ambition.
Almost all of us means to be competitive too.
One's ambition may be materialized and sometimes hindered.
One will never be successful in life if one sits idly.
cherish desire to achieve something.
need learn talk teach design improve go modify speak understand
Communicative competence in English is urgently (a)  in our country. The present world (b) 
fast and developing by leaps and bounds. In order to keep pace with the present world, we cannot
help (c)  English, but the present system of teaching and learning English is not up to the mark.
The text books (d)  for the classes IX-X have to (e)  and made updated. The learners of our
school and colleges (f)  and write English fluently. They can not even (g)  their listening skill.
As a result they fail to (h)  when the native speaker (i)  to them in English. The teachers also
don't (j)  methodically.
"Do you know why you are sent to school?" "For playing with friends, father." "No, you are sent to
learn to read and write". "But I won't read and write," replied Jack sulkily. "Yes, you will".
(a) Copying in the examination is a social crime. (Interrogative)
(b) It is a very serious crime. (Exclamatory)
(c) The student who copies in the exam deceives himself. (Simple)
(d) Copying in the exam cannot bring any benefit. (Passive)
(e) What a shameful practice it is! (Assertive)
(f) By resisting this malady we can strengthen our education system. (Complex)
(g) If we fail to stop it, our education will be questioned. (Simple)
(h) Our exam system should be moderated. (Active)
(i) Nothing is as hateful as copying in the exam. (Comparative)
(j) The government is sincere in removing this crime. (Negative)

(a) United we stand, .
(b)  know this wise saying?
(c) Unless you are united, you .
(d) The story of the old man and his sons teaches us .
(e) It is high time we .
In the past (a) dictate was a routine work. That is the pupils would write at their teachers' dictation.
Then the (b) dictate piece of topic would be checked and (c) checked. Thus they could learn spelling
and word meanings. Students could follow the (d) pronunciate of their teachers and make correction
in case of (e) spelling. This practice should have (f) continue as this was very (g) benefit for the
pupils. Today, the dictation (h) write is not practised and for this reason our students can not write
(i) speed and they also commit many mistakes in their (j) write presentation.
Zayed works with the slum dwellers. He often thinks of their way of life. Today he is speaking to
himself about them.
: Slum dwellers are rootless people, ?
: They live there in an inhuman condition, ?
: They don't abide by any law and order in their society, ?
: Everybody should come forward to rehabiliate them, ?
: Only then they will be able to get rid of this dark life, ?
In our society we find a group of people who are fond of sky high talking. They often pay that they
can do so (a)  better (b)  that. In fact they are good for nothing. They want to hide their
inability by their sky high talking. (c)  such kind of people are asked to show their performance,
they quarrel with their tools. (d)  a man of action talks less and advises others to talk less and
work more. A man of action need not talk about his ability (e)  he is not an empty vessel.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 15=5
do not speak ill of others to speak ill of others is a great sin rather rectify yourself through self-
criticism if you rectify yourself in this way others will follow you if you speak ill of others only
problems increase this does not do any good to society.
12. Suppose, you are Rahat Aziz/Fouzia Islam of House No. 03, Block: B, Main Road, Uposhahor,
Sylhet. Recently you have passed B.Sc. Honours in Chemistry. You have seen a vacancy for
the post of a Medical Representative in Square Pharmaceuticals Limited, Dhaka. Now write a
CV with a cover letter to the Director of Human Resource Department of Square
Pharmaceuticals Limited for the post in response of an advertisement published in 'The Daily
Star' on 17th September 2017. 8
13. Write an application to the Chairman of your Upazilla for relief for the flood affected people.10
14. Write a paragraph o 'International Mother Language Day'. 10
15. Write a composition on 'Female Education'. 12
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PartA : Grammar
1. (a) toxic (b) preservative (c) to (d) removed (e) effective (f) a (g) intoxication (h) ingestion (i) immediately
(j) ruining
2. (a) quite (b) of (c) fully/completely (d) turn (e) from (f) covered (g) apply (h) on (i) use/utilize (j) the
3. (a) Independence is the birthright of a man.
(c) Our War of Liberation took place in 1971.
4. (a) does not stay (b) welcomes (c) offers (d) made (e) arrange (f) comes (g) waits (h) conquer (i) chained
(j) is
5. The teacher asked Amir why he was talking in the class and said that he should behave himself. Amir
respectfully apologised that he was asking Raihan to lend him his pen because his pen had run out.
Then the teacher advised him to be attentive and listen to his lecture.
6. (a) Singapore is busier than most other cities in the world.
(b) Aren't there a good number of luxurious hotels in Singapore?
(c) Singapore is visited by millions of people every year.
(d) People loving food can taste local as well as foreign food.
(e) How well behaved the people of Singapore are!
(f) They welcome the tourists warmly and show hospitality to them.
(g) They are not idle/lazy.
(h) They are so polite that they cannot misbehave towards others.
(i) They also please the tourists.
(j) People from all over the world go there so that they can enjoy the beauty of the city.
7. (a) If I had been invited to join the party, I would have responded to the invitation whole heartedly.
(b) The boy acted as though he knew nothing about the affair.
(c) No sooner had the teacher entered the classroom than the students stood up.
(d) It was many years since we had got together.
(e) Fools rush in where the angels fear to tread.
8. (a) democratic (b) achievements (c) poverty (d) prosperity (e) instability (f) confrontational (g)
production (h) disturbance (i) lasting (j) participation
9. (a) Nobody was present yesterday, were they?
(b) The widower shut the door, didn't he?
(c) Writing many letters makes him happy, doesn't it?
(d) Let him enjoy the farewell dinner, will you?
(e) I'd help you if you came here, wouldn't I?
10. (a) because (b) if (c) but (d) Unless (e) So/Therefore
11. The traveller said, "Can you tell me the way to nearest inn?" "Yes," said the peasant. "Do you want
one in which you can spend the night?" "No," replied the traveller. I only want a meal."

PartA : Grammar
1. (a) adulteration (b) of (c) hardly (d) that (e) or (f) At (g) the (h) into (i) aulteration (j) for
2. (a) an (b) over (c) of (d) of (e) in (f) a (g) along (h) an (i) learn/know (j) the
3. (a) Earthquake is a natural disaster.
(b) It is more destructive than flood.
(c) We do not get any warning before it.
(d) We should have enough preparation to save us from it.
(e) Earthquakes destroy many towns with the people.
4. (a) play (b) confined (c) are working (d) receiving (e) are becoming (f) been (g) contribute (h) come (i)
keeping (j) needs
5. The teacher wished the students good morning. Then he asked them how they were. Students
respectfully replied that they were fine. Then they asked the teacher what was about him (t). In reply
he (t) told them that he was fine too. Then he asked them whether they had prepared their lesson.
They respectfully replied with sorrow that they had not propared their lesson.
6. (a) It is health which is wealth.
(b) A sick moneyed man is not so happy as a healthy poor man.
(c) A healthy man is an asset to his family but an unhealthy man is a liability.
(d) Can't he succeed in life?
(e) So, everybody must be conscious of his health.
(f) Everybody cannot but take care of his health all the time.
(g) One can improve one's health by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet.
(h) The poor people can not afford to take a balanced diet.
(i) How concerned they are about the quantity of food!
(j) It should be known to everybody that weakness is caused by malnutrition.
7. (a) As flower is a symbol of love, beauty and purity, it is liked by everybody.
(b) There is hardly any person who doesn't love flowers.
(c) We can turn our enemies into friends if we offer them flowers.
(d) It is said that those who do not love flowers can even commit a murder.
(e) Many people cultivate flowers because it has now become a source of earning.
8. (a) Perseverance (b) successful (c) unsuccessful (d) misfortune (e) persevering/perseverent (f) Sincerity
(g) enables (h) appropriately (i) formative (j) abuse/misuse
9. (a) Begging is the result of our poor socio-economic system, isn't it?
(b) Beggars do not have any social dignity, do they?
(c) Everybody feels pity for them, don't they?
(d) Micro-credit organizations can come forward to solve the problem, can't they?
(e) The government should have social security belt, shouldn't it/they?
10. (a) who (b) because (c) Besides (d) So (e) Moreover
11. "I have got GPA5 in the S.S.C examination," said Rafiq. "Congratulation!", said I "What do you intend
to do now?" "I want to study in a reputed college. I'll try to get admission in Notre Dame College",
Rafiq replied.

PartA : Grammar
1. (a) the (b) climb (c) in (d) powerful (e) hankers (f) source (g) leads (h) to (i) by (j) throttle
2. (a) has (b) differentiate (c) rationality/conscience/sense (d) refrain/abstain (e) doing/performing/
committing (f) blame (g) misdeed (h) irrationality/whim (i) ruin/downfall/destruction (j) sense/
conscience/rationality
3. (a) Independence is the birthright of a man.
(c) Our war of liberation took place in 1971.
4. (a) used (b) have to (c) are required (d) implemented (e) will come (f) creates (g) undermines (h)
constitute (i) honour (j) ensure
5. Himi asked Rimi why she (R) didn't get up early from sleep. Rimi replied that it was tough to her to
leave bed early. Himi exclaimed with sorrow that it was a bad habit and said that if she (R) left bed
early she could enjoy sound health. And at last she (H) told her (R) to follow her advice. Rimi said that
she would try her best to do that.
6. (a) It is corruption which is a great curse to our nation.
(b) Corruption is greater than any other problem.
(c) It is every walk of our life where it prevails.
(d) It does not leave anything undestroyed.
(e) We can compare it to cancer.
(f) The whole nation is paralysed by it.

(g) Realizing the fact, we must come forward against corruption.
(h) We have to create awareness among the people so that we can get rid of this problem.
(i) Both the government and the people should be united and should work.
(j) Can educated people avoid the responsibility of solving this problem?
7. (a) Historical places help us know the history of a place.
(b) Man is curious to know the unknown and see the unseen.
(c) If a man visits historical places, he can know many things.
(d) We should pay a visit to a historical place whenever we get chance.
(e) It is high time we paid a visit to a place of historical importance.
8. (a) warrior (b) speechless (c) overwhelmed (d) recalled (e) unmoved (f) bitterly (g) misfortune (h)
fatherless (i) heroism (j) martyrdom
9. (a) One should keep one's promise, shouldn't they?
(b) Rafiq along with his classmates went to a seminar, didn't they?
(c) Runa and not her sisters got the second prize, did they?
(d) Death is preferable to dishonour, isn't it?
(e) It scarcely rains in winter, does it?
10. (a) Though (b) and (c) Moreover/Besides (d) but (e) So/Therefore
11. "What kind of stories did Aesop tell?" said Anwar. "Fables," replied Mrs. Amin. "Do you know what
fables are?" "No," replied Anwar. "Well," continued Mrs. Amin, "Fables are stories with a message or a
moral."

PartA : Grammar
1. (a) often (b) an (c) the (d) learning (e) worthy (f) that (g) in (h) our (i) darkness (j) from
2. (a) an (b) by (c) of (d) a (e) always (f) his (g) of (h) rare (i) true (j) own
3. (a) Trees are our best friends.
(b) They play an important role in our life.
(c) Trees are a great source of food and vitamins.
(d) We should not cut trees at random.
(e) We should plant trees more and more for a better future.
4. (a) do (b) used (c) polluted (d) throwing (e) becomes (f) suffer (g) be (h) look (i) fall (j) save
5. The guardian respectfully asked the headmaster if he (g) might go in. The headmaster replied in the
affirmative and politely told him to go in. The guardian suggested that all the guardians along with
him (h) had to do something for the betterment of their children. He added that they (c) were losing
their morality. The headmaster suggested that they should plan something for their (c) betterment.
6. (a) Very few gifts of nature are so/as great as birds.
(b) All/Everybody loves birds.
(c) We must not be unkind to them.
Or, we cannot but be kind to them.
(d) Don't they help to keep ecological balance?
(e) It is winter season when some birds come to our country from Siberia.
(f) The birds eat up the harmful insects for our crops.
(g) Nature is beautified by birds to a great extent.
(h) Birds are one of the most useful things for our ecosystem.
(i) How essential birds are!
(j) Crow is uglier than all other birds.
7. (a) We work hard so that we can prosper in life.
(b) If we are not industrious, we will lag behind.
(c) A man who leads an idle life wants to do evil work.
(d) An idle man can never help people and so he is neither praised nor respected by them.
(e) We know the proverb that an idle brain is the devil's workshop.
8. (a) freedom (b) warrior (c) independence (d) dearer (e) willingly (f) mighty (g) mainly (h) fighter (i)
unknown (j) disappeared
9. (a) Hellow, Liza. Father's birthday is on Monday next, isn't it?
(b) Yes, Lili, only two days are left, isn't it?
(c) We need to buy some beautiful gifts this year, don't we?
(d) Of course. Let's go to a watch shop, shall we?
(e) What a nice idea, Liza, isn't it?
10. (a) So (b) that (c) as (d) If (e) and
11. My dear mother, your letter is just to hand. It seems to me that you are anxious for me. Why? You
need not think about me.

PartA : Grammar
1. (a) in (b) up (c) meaning (d) up (e) the (f) up (g) down (h) to (i) out (j) expression
2. (a) the (b) for (c) to (d) to (e) to (f) to (g) necessary (h) to (i) an (j) of
3. (a) Ambition means desire to achieve something.
(b) Almost all of us may have a particular ambition.
(c) One's ambition may be materialized and sometimes hindered.
(d) One will never be successful in life if one sits idly.
(e) One needs to be competitive too.
4. (a) needed (b) is going (c) learning (d) designed (e) be modified (f) cannot speak (g) improve (h)
understand (i) talks (j) teach
5. Father asked Jack if he knew why he (J) was sent to school. Jack replied that he (J) was sent to
school for playing with friends. Father disagreed with him and said that he (J) was sent to learn, to
read and write. Jack replied sulkily that he (J) won't read and write. Then his father insisted that he
(J) should read and write.
6. (a) Isn't copying in the examination a social crime?
(b) What a serious crime it si!
(c) The student copying in the exam deceives himself.
(d) Any benefit cannot be brought by copying in the exam.
(e) It is a very shameful practice
(f) If we resist this malady, we can strengthen our education system.
(g) Our education system will be questioned in case of our failure to stop it.
Or, In case of our failure to stop it, our education system will be questioned.
(h) We should moderate our exam system.
(i) Copying in the exam is more hateful than anything.
(j) The government is not insincere in removing this crime.
7. (a) United we stand, divided we fall.
(b) Who doesn't know this wise saying?
(c) Unless you are united, you will not be able to face any crisis boldly.
(d) The story of the old man and his sons teaches us that unity is strength.
(e) It is high time we became united.
8. (a) dictation (b) dictated (c) rechecked (d) pronunciation (e) misspelling (f) continued (g) beneficial (h)
writing (i) speedily (j) written
9. Zayed works with the slum dwellers. He often thinks of their way of life. Today he is speaking to
himself about them.
: Slum dwellers are rootless people, aren't they?
: They live there in an inhuman condition, don't they?
: They don't abide by any law and order in their society, do they?
: Everybody should come forward to rehabiliate them, shouldn't they?
: Only then they will be able to get rid of this dark life, won't they?
10. Don't speak ill of others. To speak ill of others is a great sin, rather rectify yourself through self-
criticism. If you rectify yourself in this way, others will follow you. If you speak ill of others, only
problems increase. This does not do any good to society.
11. (a) much (b) than (c) If (d) On the contrary/But (e) as/since

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(g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative)

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(h) The woman became sympathetic to see Taimur. (Interrogative)

8. (a) At present, everybody likes cricket, don't they?

(d) This wealth was not misused by him.

(f) A man who has patriotic zeal is called a patriot.

36 COMBINED BOARD EXAM2018

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(f) The whole nation is paralysed by it.

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