Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8

Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 01 Full Marks: 60

Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
deed to inspire educate letter important different even in
A man of (a) —— is respected always (b) —— after his death for his (c) ——. He is an (d) —— man always
(e) —— us as his (f) —— knowledge always (g) —— us how to (h) —— between the right and wrong. (i) —
— fact, it is the (j) —— society that can help us in an authentic way.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Man is the (a) —— of his own fortune. If he makes (b) —— proper (c) —— of his time and does his duties
accordingly, he is sure (d) —— improve and progress (e) —— life, but if he does otherwise, he has (f) ——
suffer when it is too late. To waste time is as bad as to commit suicide (g) ——, our life is nothing but the sum
total (h) —— hours, days and years. If we waste (i) —— morning hours of life, we shall have to repent (j) —
— the long run.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
But all foods have without food.
No living beings have taken to the foods we eat.
The foods we eat are not enormous steps in preparing food.
About 80% of our illness can live a great effect on our health.
The scientists is related safe for us.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5×10=5
has deprive decrease live take materialize bless lost
We the people (a) —— in Bhola are always (b) —— though we have many natural assets. We (c) —— with
several natural assets. Our total land is (d) —— day by day due to river erosion. As a result, people (e) —— in
coastal area (f) —— their all the belongings along with their (g) —— places. Steps (h) —— by the
government (i) —— properly because of corruption. So the concerned authority (j) —— to interfere the
matter.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"We want to go on an excursion, sir," the students said to the Headmaster. "When do you want to go? I think
December is the perfect month" he said to them. The students said. "Will you give us permission?" "Sure, I
will help heartily" "Thank you, sir. May Allah bless you".
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) A newly married woman is called a bride. (Complex)
(b) So a bridal party is a party which consists of the bride and her friends and attendants. (Simple)
(c) Relatives from this party are to observe certain rites. (Passive)
(d) Arrangements for rejoicing and merry making are also made by them. (Active)
(e) They also welcome the bridegroom and his friends when they arrive at bride's house. (Simple)
(f) A new bride looks very smart. (Exclamatory)
(g) She looks more beautiful than any other girl. (Superlative)
(h) Relatives come to see her. (Interrogative)
(i) Relatives come to wish her. (Compound)
(j) The new bride is wished by everyone. (Active)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) There was an old farmer who——.
(b) Though the sons were grown-up ——.
(c) They were so disobedient that——.
(d) —— but they did not pay any heed to him.
(e) As he was getting old, ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Smoking produces (a) — (danger) — effects on man. By smoking a man incurs both physical and (b) —
(economy) — loss. The butt end of a cigarette often causes a (c) — (devaste) — fire. Smoking is a kind of (d)
— (addict) —. Those who become (e) — (addict) — to drug, first begin smoking which is the initial step for
addiction. We should raise (f) — (smoking) — (g) — (aware) — among our people. It is (h) — (possible) —
to stop smoking by giving (i) — (punish) —. (j) — (out) — effort from everybody is essential to minimize
smoking.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Illiteracy is a curse. Nothing is so harmful as it for our national life,——?
(b) Yet most of us don't understand this truth,——?
(c) It is illiteracy which hampers all the development programmes,——?
(d) So, we need to work in a body so that this can be eradicated,——?
(e) There is nobody who can deny this truth,——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Writing is one of the most useful things (a) —— invented by man. (b) —— our present civilization depends
largely upon writing. (c) ——, we could know a little about our past (d) —— written documents. It was
impossible for us to know anything about our history. Then, a question may arise that (e) —— has invented
this art?
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
what do you want asked she alfred answered i only want to come in i am very tired please let me come inside
afterwards i will go away
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 02 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
certain victim heinous punish liable enact
who eat execute adulterate cause inspection
Everybody knows that food (a) —— is a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and it (b) —— fatal diseases.
People (c) —— this kind of food fall a (d) —— to liver diseases, cancer, kidney failure and so on. Some
businessmen are (e) —— for this sort of (f) —— work. They deserve severe (g) ——. Sometimes the authority
concerned make occasional (h) ——. The government has taken (i) —— steps against them. We hope that the
passed laws will be properly (j) ——.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Books are man's best companions (a) —— life. You may have very good friends (b) —— you do not get
them (c) —— the time of need. They may not behave gently (d) —— you. One or two may prove (e) ——
betrayers and do you much (f) ——. But books are always there (g) —— you. Some books may (h) —— you
laugh, some books may give you much pleasure and some again may provide you (i) —— new knowledge and
new ideas. They remain your friends (j) —— your life.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Education the training for proper growth.
It is the liberation of prejudice.
Nobody can prosper our minds and refines sensibility.
The purpose of education ennobles in life without education.
the process by which our mind develops.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
become curb be take adulterate accumulate suffer hanker go
We always (a) —— for various diseases only for food adulteration. Food adulteration (b) —— a subject of
great concern nowadays. In spite of government's sincere efforts, this evil practice (c) —— on. We (d) ——
more careful in the regard, (e) —— foods are (f) —— by people everyday. Consequently the poison (g) ——
in our bodies day by day and it (h) —— very dangerous. The businessmen (i) —— after money (j) ——
committing this heinous deed.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"I came here yesterday from my village," Raja said. "Why did you come here," I said. "My mother sent me to you
with this letter." "How is your mother? I have not seen her for a long time."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) People in general are fond of glittering things. (Complex)
(b) They are concerned with the outer show of things and beings. (Active)
(c) Gold is metal which is very precious. (Simple)
(d) But there are some other metals looking like gold. (Compound)
(e) They fade soon and lose their beauty. (Simple)
(f) Gold is different from metals. (Positive)
(g) It is very shining. (Exclamatory)
(h) Every one likes it. (Interrogative)
(i) The price of gold is increasing day by day. (Interrogative)
(j) Specially the women are attracted by it. (Active)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) —— is not the wastage of time.
(b) If I had a lot of money ——.
(c) —— the boy went to school.
(d) The student works hard ——.
(e) He is fond of ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
 Citizens having good character lead a (a) — (virtue) —life. Their thoughts and (b) — (behave) show high
moral values. They cannot even think of doing any (c) — (moral) deed. One of the most positive qualities of
these people is tolerance towards others. Tolerance and respect to others can make life (d) — (harmony) and
(e) — (peace) in society. If a person is (f) — (tolerant), life becomes difficult and almost (g) — (possible) for
that person. As we want to live in (h) — (happy), we must learn social norms. By obeying social norms, we
can enjoy (i) — (heaven) pleasure. On the other hand, we will suffer a lot if we (j) — (obey) these.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) He hardly goes out, ——?
(b) Every mother loves her child,
(c) Our exam is over. None is in tension, —— ?
(d) Let her sing a folk song, —— ?
(e) The books cost me Tk. 500/-, —— ?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
There lived a poor (a) —— honest farmer in a village. He lived a very simple life with his wife (b) ——
children. (c) —— he was honest, he worked hard on his farm from dawn to dusk. One day (d) —— he was
walking, to his field, he suddenly saw a purse of gold on the road. He carried it home (e) —— he could show it
to his wife and children.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
last december the sundarban circus came at our school field on friday i went there with my elder brother when
we arrived there the area was already crowded we purchased tickets and entered the tent
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 03 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
getting in complete fine of whereas a varies with
Happiness is (a) —— relative term. A person (b) —— a crown, living in palace may not be happy (c) —— a
day labourer may (d) —— happiness living (e) —— a shabby hut. Again happiness (f) —— from person to
person. A beggar may be happy (g) —— a coin. A businessman may be happy getting millions (h) ——
money. But (i) —— happiness or ; peace of mind is (j) —— blessing of Allah.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
The Olympic Games were named (a) —— the town of Olympia in Greece. It was in Olympia that the games
were first held (b) —— the Christian era began. In those days Greece was divided (c) —— many cities and
men of different cities (d) —— to fight with one another most of the time. (e) ——man named Iphitps became
concerned about such wasteful strife. He hit (f) —— a plan. He invited (g) —— best athletes from the nearby
cities to the valley of Olympia to (h)—— athletic contests. Iphito's plan worked (i) ——. For a time the Greek
warriors, instead of (j) —— their neighbours, tried to outdo their rivals in friendly games and sports.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Drug addiction is strong attraction for any harmful thing.
Drugs has not only a national but also a global problem
The drugs means used for intoxicating and stimulating effects.
Addiction are grasped the young generation of the country.
taken dy smoking or through injection.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
write describe hear to be hear surprise go imitate hiss twitter
It is quite long time since I have (a) —— from you. During this period, I did (b) —— to you. Anyway, I will
now (c) —— my visit to our National Zoo. On last Friday, I went to our National Zoo by a taxicab at 10 am.
At first, I went into the shed in which the monkeys. Before I could get hear them, I could (e) —— their
chattering. Then I (f) —— to the shed of the snakes-I was (g) —— to see a big python and a cobra that was
(h) ——. Going to the shed of the birds, I saw some birds (i) —— and two parrots (j) —— human voice.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Where are you from?" "Dhaka." "Why?" "I am looking for a man named Akmal." "Who is he?" "I don't know
his real identity but he would work with me in a farm." "Sorry, no man of that name lives here," the woman
said to the stranger.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) A farmer had a wonderful goose. (Complex)
(b) It laid a golden egg everyday. (Interrogative)
(c) The farmer sold the eggs in the market and became rich. (Simple)
(d) The farmer became so greedy to have all the eggs in a day. (Compound)
(e) He killed it and lost his fortune. (Simple) .
(f) He lost his fortune because he was greedy. (Simple)
(g) Day by day his poverty increased. (Interrogative)
(h) At last he realized his mistake and became repentant. (Complex)
(i) A greedy man like him is always unhappy. (Negative)
(j) We should learn the lesson from the story. (Imperative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Smoking is a habit which ——.
(b) Many people go on smoking though ——.
(c) —— we will suffer a lot.
(d) People can't give up smoking easily because ——.
(e) So attempts must be taken by us to ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
We enjoy the benefits of scientific (a) — (invent) —. But, we seldom remember the (b) — (invent) —. Many
of them die (c) — (sung) — and (d) — (lamented) —. It is our (e) — (gratitude) —. We (f) — (beauty) — our
life with many of their (g) — (achieve) —. But, we (h) — (hard) — think of their (i) — (tire) — efforts to
make these inventions. We should be (j) — (thank) — to them.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) There are six seasons in Bangladesh, ——?
(b) Each season has its own features , ——?
(c) We hear new sound in each season, ——?
(d) Everything changes, ——?
(e) People also feel different weather in each season,
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Higher education is needed in our national life, (a) —— now a question has risen (b) —— it is a luxury. (c) —
— higher education is not a luxury, but the poorer section of people now think it to be so (d) —— they cannot
afford the educational expenses of their children. For the greater interest of the nation the government should
(e) —— help the meritorious students so that they can be highly educated.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
janie helped her father roast hot dogs on the campfire first she put a hot dog on a long stick next she held the
stick so that the hot dog was just above the fire after a few minutes she turned the hot dog over finally she
removed the hot dog from the fire and placed it in a bun
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 04 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
nothing with of show remains superiors an conduct a
Good manners form (a) —— important part of our education. Our education (b) —— incomplete if we don't
learn good manners. In our behaviour (c) —— other we must (d) —— proper respect for them. We should
have (e) —— sense of fitness in our (f) —— with others. We should show respect to our (g) ——. It is
necessary for (h) __ disciplined society. Good manners cost us (i) ——. So, good manners should be a part (j)
—— our culture.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
The word "Pahela" means the first and Boishakh is the (a) —— month of Bangla calender. The day is observed
not (b) —— in Bangladesh but (c) —— in some other parts of the world. It is celebrated in West Bengal,
Assam and Tripura. It is also (d) —— in Australia and the UK. In Australia, the largest (e) —— for Bangla
new year is the Sydney Boishakhi Mela held (f) —— Sydney Olympic park. In England, the Bangaless (g) —
— celebrate the day with a street (h) —— in London. It is the (i) —— Asian festival in Europe, (j) ——
Bangladesh and west Bengal.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Self-confidence helps a man to reach the goal of life
It should one to lose his self-confidence
The lack of determination exercise not enjoyable.
Success without self-confidence is one of the invaluable human qualities.
One leads it in order to overcome the problem of life.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
run spend wear have enjoy be earn bring make enrich
Money (a) —— one happy unless it (b) —— through fair means. There are people who (c) —— a lot of
money but it (d) —— peace of mind to them. Their hours and days (e) —— only for earning money. Thus they
get used to (f) —— after it till death. They (g) —— their bags of money but their money is a liability to them.
Costly dress is (h) ——by them but their costly dress cannot give them peace. On the other hand, the poor (i)
——happy though they do not have wealth or money. They (j) —— the peace of mind.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Have you seen your mother, Jerry?" "I see her every summer. She sends for me." I wanted to cry out. "Why
are you not with her? How can she let you go away again?" He said, "She comes up here from Manville
whenever she can. She does not have a job now."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Success will not come to one's life automatically. (Interrogative)
(b) Do you know it? (Passive voice)
(c) Industry is the most important thing for success. (Comparative)
(d) So it is called the mother of good luck. (Active voice)
(e) An industrious boy will shine in life. (Complex)
(f) A life with an assignment is an actual life. (Negative)
(g) A man who is lazy always curses his lot for his misfortune. (Simple)
(h) What a fool he is! (Affirmative)
(i) None can receive any reward unless he works hard. (Simple)
(j) It is evident that industry is one of the greatest virtues. (Positive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) I can't understand why——.
(b) Can you suggest where——?
(c) Do you mind if——?
(d) I cannot justify why —— ?
(e) I do not like the people who ——?
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
 Patriotism means love for one's own country and people. It is a powerful sentiment and is a (a) — (selfish) —
and noble virtue. A true patriot is a great asset for a nation. His (b) — (ideal) — gives him courage and
strength. It (c) — (courage) him to sacrifice his life for the sake of (d) — (free) — and honor of his country.
By (e) — (be) — a patriot, one can bring (f) — (prosper) — for one's country and remove her sufferings. But
false (g) — (patriot) — expression is dangerous and (h) — (disaster) —. Patriotism is (i) — (price) — but it
must not supersede the feeling of (j) — (universe) love for humanity.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) I think you live in an extended family, ——?
(b) Yes, I do. But I think a small family is not favourable for our mental growth, ——?
(c) You are right, we have to spend most of the time alone in a house, —— ?
(d) This is because our parents cannot spare time for us, —— ?
(e) Let us live in an extended family as our grandparents did, —— ?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Illiteracy is curse of our country. (a) —— we are responsible for our being illiterate. (b) —— our government
has taken steps to remove illiteracy from the country. Illiteracy causes great harm to us. (c) —— we do not
understand, we cannot take steps to improve our poor condition. (d) —— we are lagging behind. We are
dependent on foreign grants. (e) —— we are not aware of the importance of literacy, we will not be able to
change our lot.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
we would like to go on an excursion can we have your permission sir said the students yes you can arrange it
after the examination is over and you should choose a historical place for that replied the headmaster thank you
sir
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 05 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
a after to up in the strengthen desire
It is (a) —— instinct of everyone to climb (b) —— the top in position and power. Man always hankers (c) —
— power. There is no other passion (d) —— the world which is so universal as (e) —— love of power. Power
is the source of all (f) ——. Man tries his best to achieve it. However, excess of (g) —— for power leads (h)
—— disaster. But people always rush after this power. Sometimes, (i) —— whole nation or society is
maddened by this passion. It tries to swallow (j) —— smaller and weaker neighbours.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Family provide psychological support to adult as well (a) -—— to the children. It is an important task of
family to (b) —— boredom and loneliness. Large family can give us this psychological (c) ——. But today
kinship is (d) ——. Large extended families are giving (e) ——- to small, nuclear families. Here is less
responsibilities towards relatives and here is less (f) —— and cooperation. Children of such families are
deprived of love and sympathy of (g) ——. As a (h) ——, they often suffer (i) ——psychological (j) ——.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Bangladesh creates a great problem in Bangladesh.
Population problem some causes behind overpopulation in Bangladesh.
There are proper steps to control the growth of population as soon as
The government is possible.
should take other problems like poverty, disease, illiteracy etc.
an overpopulated land.
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
take worry pray give offer shuttle
remain keep make do be publish
With extreme competition everywhere parents are constantly (a) —— about the results. This (b) —— a
common sight during the S.S.C. Examinations in thousands of families. Special prayers (c)—— in families
having such an examinee. Parents (d) —— special care of their children. They (e) —— sure that their wards
get along with studies without the slightest of problems even without mosquito bites. Parents (f) —— to
mazars and temples and (g) —— for the examinees. Sometimes they (h) —— cash money and kinds of their
wards. Parents of an examinee usually (i) —— worried until the result (j) ——.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The man said to his son, "Where have you been so long and why are you wasting your time?" After a moment
he said, "Will you not appear in the final exam?" "I went to my friend's house to borrow an essential book but
he was not at home. So I had to wait for him," the son said.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Shumaya who reads in class IX is a brilliant student. (Simple)
(b) She lives in a small family. (Negative)
(c) No other member in her family is as busy as she. (Superlative)
(d) Conditions in her house are very unfavourable. (Negative)
(e) She cannot concentrate on her study because of chaos and confusion in her family. (Compound)
(f) In spite of having a separate room of her own, she feels disturbed. (Complex)
(g) She has to share her room with others. (Interrogative)
(h) She wishes she were born in a small family. (Exclamatory)
(i) The new-born baby of her aunt keeps her very busy. (Passive)
(j) Her mother is helped in household chores by her. (Active)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Everybody wants friends ——.
(b) The heart formed for love cannot be happy without ——.
(c) You cannot receive affection if ——.
 (d) You cannot find others to love you unless ——.
(e) ——, everybody wants it.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
English is spoken all over the world, (a) — (office) — it is regarded as an (b) — (national) — language in the
(c) — (global) — world. As an (d) — (dependent) — nation, we have to maintain our political, commercial
and (e) — (culture) — relations with the rest of the world through English. So, English (f) — (wide) — the
opportunity to deal with the globalised world. It promotes (g) — (nation) — co-relation and (h) — (brother) —
with the other nations. For this reason, there is no (i) — (alternate) — of English language. In a word, we can't
deny the (j) — (import) — of this language.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) You, he and I did the work,——?
(b) Rahim as well as Karim will do the work, ——?
(c) None is none on the world, ——?
(d) When he came I left the class,——?
(e) Happy Birthday to you,——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Women are nowadays as important as men in 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 missions to fulfil as men. (d) —— they get opportunity, their genius, powers (e) —— capacities
will bloom fully.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
do you know the prisoner at the bar asked the judge yes answer the postmaster I saw him in london i knew him
ever since he was a child
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 06 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
with in write by to a the without
Michael was (a) —— poor shepherd living (b) —— Lake District of England. He was frugal and industrious.
His wife Isabella was also hard working. Their son Luke was (c) —— apple of their eye. He was a great
comfort of them, (d) —— their old age. But faced (e) —— a sudden and unexpected financial crisis, they were
compelled to live (f) —— the company of their beloved son. Luke went to London to work. He was employed
(g) —— a business owned (h) —— a relative. The relative was satisfied (i) —— his work. A dutiful son, Luke
(j) —— home regularly.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Good conduct is a noble (a) ——. Our holy Prophet (sm) was indeed a (b) —— of good conduct. He always
prayed (c) —— good conduct and (d) —— of mind. It is the good conduct (e) — wins the love of others,
makes the foe into (f) ——. It is essential for a (g) —— society. It costs us (h) —— but gives us many (i) ——
. So we should (j) —— it in our conduct with others.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Bangladesh considerably during the medieval period
Its deeply rooted heritage developed a rich fictional legacy
The three primary religions of is had a great influence on its culture and history
Bangladesh
The people of Bangladesh have thoroughly reflected in its architecture, literature
and music
Bangla literature has a rich, diverse culture
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
give realize provide help are destroy do think cause face
Trees (a) —— useful to man in three very important ways. They (b) —— him with wood and other products,
they (c) —— him shade and they (d) —— to prevent drought and floods. Unfortunately, in many parts of the
world man has (e) —— that the third of these services is the most important. People are (f) —— harm to trees
in many ways. They are (g) —— forests. They hardly (h) —— that present world is (i) —— many
environment problems of deforestation (j) —— by humans. We need massive afforestation to save the earth.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Why did you not go to school yesterday?" said the mother to the girl. "I was ill, mum," the girl said. "How are
you today?" the mother said again. "Well," said the girl, "Don't worry for me."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Bangladesh is a land of rivers. (Complex)
(b) It is one of the smallest countries too. (Positive)
(c) Its agriculture depends on these rivers only. (Complex)
(d) These rivers are used for communication too. (Active)
(e) These rivers are used not only for cultivation but for communication. (Negative)
(f) These rivers are called the life line of our country for their assistance. (Compound)
(g) These rivers are both a blessing and a curse. (Negative)
(h) Sometimes these rivers bring about untold sufferings in our life causing flood. (Compound)
(i) They take a devastating assume during rainy season. (Complex)
(j) We should protect these rivers for our betterment. (Negative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Early rising means ——.
 (b) One who gets up early ——.
(c) If a man rises early, ——.
(d) An early riser gets enough time to——.
(e) It is a habit that ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Man can have (a) — (popular) — by means of service to people. People in power can have honour. But this
honour will not last long if their behaviour is not good. When common people are (b) — (mental) — hurt by
their (c) — (behaviour) —, usually they do not express their feeling in front of them. But they make (d) —
(criticize) — of their manners and (e) — (regard) — them later. Good deeds arid behaviour (f) — (noble) a
person. His (g) — (praise) — activities (h) — (dear) — him to everyone. He does not (i) — (heart) people. On
the contrary, he works for the (j) — (satisfy) — of the desires of the people.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) None can do this, ——?
(b) Let's discuss the matter again, ——?
(c) I sometimes help my mother, ——?
(d) Kindly do me a favour, ——?
(e) I have never seen him, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Liberty has to be obtained by a way of long drawn struggle, (a) —— even a bloody war. But (b) —— it is
achieved the struggle or the war ends. Then comes the question of maintaining the liberty earned at a great cost
and sacrifice. But to maintain the liberty of a nation is a very difficult task. It is even more difficult (c) —— to
achieve it. National liberty in the true sense is (d) —— political and economic liberty (e) —— freedom from
poverty and illiteracy.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
one day meena and her parrot mithu climbed a tall tree to pick a mango she picked the mango and took it to her
mother but her mother gave the larger share of the fruit to raju her brother.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 07 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
between saying physical of on an personality for participation beneficial
Sports are very essential (a) —— us. There are various types (b) —— sports. Among them cricket, football,
volleyball etc. are very popular. All types of sports are (c) —— to us. There is a relation (d) —— the body and
mind. "A sound mind lives in a sound body," is a wise (e) —— . In order to win success in life we should have
sound health which depends (f) —— regular (g) —— in games and sports. Sports keep us (h) —— fit. Sports
exercise (i) —— important influence in forming one's (j) ——.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
It is difficult to forget (a) —— day when my sister (b) —— married and moved away. It happened (c) —— 3
March 2005 and I can (d) —— vividly the wedding ceremony (e) —— dinner and (f) —— emotional farewell
she took from me. She was my father's favourite and he wanted her to be given away (g) —— maximum
pomp. But when she was to take farewell (h) —— father it was (i) —— most pitiable scene. I (j) —— into
loud crying.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Education us how to earn well and how to spend well
It is
be largely attributed to most people's inaccessibility to
education
It can essential for any kind of development
No nation teaches prosper without education
The present socio-economic the backbone of a nation
condition of Bangladesh
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
express make want change leave find observe accept declare orbit
Galileo was born in Italy in 1542. His father (a) —— him to study medicine. But he became a professor of
Mathematics (b) —— his medicine course. Galileo observed the solar system with a telescope (c) —— by
himself and came to the conclusion that the earth and other planets orbit the sun. Previously Copernicus (d) —
— the same view which went against the Bible. The church forced Galileo to disown his view publicly but he
did (e) —— his real belief till his death in 1942. Though his view was not (f) —— then, he was right in his
observation. Later, the church (g) —— him right. Nowadays, people of all classes can easily (h) —— with
more powerful telescope that earth and the planets (i) —— the sun as seen and (j) —— by Copernicus and
Galileo.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Comrades," said he, "Listen to me; for though I often talk nonsense, I can talk sound sense when I choose.
Fortune has sent us this treasure that we may lead a life of ease, and we will spend it as lightly as we have
come by it. Who could have guessed when we set out today that we should come by so fair a fortune?"
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa. (Comparative)
(b) In fact, very few leaders in the world were as great as he. (Superlative)
(c) All his life he struggled against apartheid. (Compound)
(d) It was the government policy of racial segregation. (Negative)
(e) The black were not treated kindly. (Affirmative)
(f) The black were subjected to all sorts of indignities. (Complex)
(g) Even dogs received much better treatment than the black. (Positive)
(h) The great leader vowed so that he could put an end to the inhuman practice. (Simple)
(i) He was thrown behind the prison bars. (Active)
(j) But the oppressive rulers could not break his spirit. (Passive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) That honesty is the best policy ——.
(b) An honest man is ——.
 (c) He may not be rich but——.
(d) Only honest way can lead the country ——.
(e) Everybody should try——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Man is the supreme being of all (a) — (create) —. Man has got (b) — (rational) —. With it he can do or (c) —
(do) — anything. In his mind there is the (d) — (expect) — of conquering anything difficult and (e) —
(danger) —. Hillary and Tenzing were not also (f) — (except) —. They were not daunted of difficulties and
dangers. All the dangers were (g) — (come) — to conquer the highest mountain in the world by them. They
were not only brave but also (h) — (labour) —. For their (i) — (brave) — and (j) — (hard) — their names
have been written in history in respect.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) The mother loves her child, ——?
(b) Let me come in, ——?
(c) A barking dog seldom bites, ——?
(d) How nice! ——?
(e) Her father is a teacher, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Everybody knows (a) —— sincerity is the key to success. A sincere person can prosper in life. The man (b) —
— does not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way in the world. Many a man is not conscious of
the importance of sincerity for (c) —— they don't have the benefit of success. (d) ——, we should be sincere
to our work. (e) —— we are sincere to our work, we will suffer in the long run.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
follow my example she said as we shook hands and never eat more than one thing for luncheon ill do better
than that i retorted ill eat nothing for dinner tonight humorist she cried gaily jumping into a cab
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 08 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
select from to for of profession a in
There are various kinds (a) —— profession. So (b) —— profession varies (c) —— man to man. Selection of
profession is very important (d) —— a student. He faces difficulties (e) —— choosing a right (f) ——. He is
(g) —— prefer a profession very carefully. If he can choose his profession accurately, he can shine (h) ——
life. (i) —— good boy determines his profession very carefully. Having (j) —— a profession he advances.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Freedom does not come automatically. People must raise them (a) —— it. It must be earned (b) —— it can be
enjoyed. According to (c) —— old idea, freedom means freedom (d) —— foreign domination. "Freedom
really means freedom (e) —— want, disease and ignorance." (f) —— real freedom, we must free our people
(g) —— want, disease and ignorance. We can (h) —— our rightful place (i) —— the modern world (j) ——
using all our resources and all our energies.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Emotion should above it
It exists be controlled to work properly
Nobody be subordinate to it
We all a silent killer
So it almost in everybody
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
finish take help be go come get suffer send know
My dear X,
The news of your sudden admission into Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital (a) —— me a back. I have
learnt that you (b) —— from gastric pain for about a week. I (c) —— beside you in the hospital. But you (d)
—— my text examination (e) —— on. It (f) —— on the 2nd proximo. Immediately after the examination, I (g)
—— to meet you. I (h) —— my younger brother, John to hand you some books. These (i) —— you to remove
your boredom, (j)——not nervous.
Yours sincerely,
Y
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Sohel asked Alok, "Friend, have you ever visited the National Memorial at Savar in Dhaka? Wow, how
splendid it is!" "Yes, I haven't yet gone there. But I must visit there after the SSC exam is over." "It has been
built in memory of the martyrs of our Liberation War. May God bless their souls," Sohel said.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Traffic jam is the most serious problem in Dhaka city now. (Comparative)
(b) It has become a common affair in most of the cities and towns. (Negative)
(c) Sometimes this jam is so acute that it blocks more than a kilometer of a street. (Compound)
(d) It kills our valuable time. (Passive)
(e) By taking some pragmatic steps we can solve this problem. (Complex)
(f) More wide roads can be constructed. (Active)
(g) Law should be implemented to ensure punishment. (Complex)
(h) Drivers who are experienced should be given license (Simple)
(i) Public awareness is more important than any other step. (Superlative)
(j) Then life in Dhaka city will be very enjoyable. (Exclamatory)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Truthfulness is a great virtue because ——.
(b) One cannot command the respect of others unless ——.
 (c) One may succeed once or twice by telling a lie but——.
(d) ——if you are a liar.
(e) So, it is a wise decision ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Answer to the questions in the examination should be to the point. You should not (a) —(large) — your
answers (b) —(necessary) —. When you write main ideas, you can (c) short your sentences. Only (d) —
(elaborate) — of the answers is simply a (e) —(waste) — of time. This practice (f) —(please) — the (g) —
(examine) — and they get (h) —(irritate) — and do not want to give high marks. So, students are advised to be
(i) —(caution) — and to avoid (j) —(relevant) — points in the answer.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Nobody can ignore his lot, ——?
(b) I am too weak to go, ——?
(c) Let us do the work, —— ?
(d) Happy birthday to you, —— ?
(e) Birds fly in the sky, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Yesterday I went to the house of one of my friends. I wanted to meet him. (a) ——, I did not find him there (b)
—— he had already gone out. (c) —— I talked to his mother (d) —— left a note with her. (e) —— I left the
house.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
where are you going said the merchant i was coming to see you what do you want to earn my bread by the labour of
my hands do you really want work said the merchant yes if you have any then follow me and carry a box from a
shop to my house i do not see how i can do that said the youth
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 09 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
after the of to work for risk lose a
Most people long (a) —— wealth. They think wealth brings happiness. But it often puts one (b) —— trouble.
A millionaire is (c) —— very happy person, but his great wealth is a great responsibility. He may have many
large estates and factories. He needs (d) —— take great care (e) —— them. There may be dispute between the
millionaire and his (f) ——. It may invite one trouble (g) —— another. This dispute may turn (h) —— strike.
In this case, (i) —— millionaire may face the (j) —— of a huge money. In spite of being rich, he therefore
may not have an easy life.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Once there was (a) —— old king. He was averse (b) —— physical labour. As a result, he grew very fat and
could not move from one place to another (c) ——. He called (d) —— a doctor. The doctor could easily
understand that the (e) —— of the king is the root cause of his (f) —. He (g) —— that if he could reduce the
obesity of the king, the king would feel well. But the only way to do this was to (h) —— the king to do
physical (i) ——. The doctor was afraid how he could ask a king (j) — physical labour.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
She contributed to our Bengali literature to a great extent
Begum Rokeya had the pioneer in awakening Muslim women folk
Our nation was born in Rangpur
considers her to be a great lady
a great eagerness for education from her childhood
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
sacrifice achieve struggle rule stamp strangle
be consider uphold demonstrate been demise
Bangladesh (a) —— by world communities as a country of all possibilities. We can (b) —— our lives with a
view to (c) —— the rightful position of our mother tongue and for (d) —— freedom. On the other hand, we
can (e) —— our ungratefulness by killing the organizer of independent. We (f) —— for democracy arid
subsequently strangle it while in (g) —— the country. We can become frequently world champion in
corruption. Again we vow to (h) —— out it from our national life. We have already (i) —— successful to bolt
the spot of being the most corrupt in the world. What a strange nation we (j) ——!
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The teacher became very angry with the students and said, "Why have you again disturbed the class in this
way? I have told you before that when I am speaking, you should be silent. Leave the room and don't return
again today." "We are extremely sorry sir. Please pardon us," they said.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Water is one of the most useful elements in nature. (Positive)
(b) It is a very important asset. (Exclamatory)
(c) We cannot pass a single day without water. (Interrogative)
(d) Its main source is the rain that, builds streams, lakes and rivers. (Compound)
(e) We have rain during the monsoon. (Complex)
(f) Heavy rainfall often causes flood. (Passive)
(g) Crops are damaged. (Active)
(h) Our winter is dry. (Negative)
(i) Does rainless winter bring good harvest? (Assertive)
(j) We can grow more crops if we can make the best use of rain. (Simple)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) When the beggar came to me, ——.
 (b) If you invited me, ——.
(c) She will swim after ——.
(d) As he was ill, ——.
(e) The old woman is so weak ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
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) — passers-
by. Many (f) — (licensed) — and (g) — (fault) — vehicles run on the streets. These vehicles (h) — (danger)
— the (i) — (safe) — of passengers and the passers-by. But many of us are (j) — (aware) — of this danger.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Mina needs to study a lot, ——?
(b) Let them discuss the matter, ——?
(c) He put the book on the table,——?
(d) Nobody can deny death, ——?
(e) Neither of them could do the work, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
It is often said that our large population is our number one problem. (a) —— it is not true. (b) ——, large
population can be turned into a unique manpower in a country. (c) —— China can be cited, (d) —— her
population is more than 1200 million, she is progressing day by day. (e) —— we are lagging behind.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
my name is hasan jamil i was born in bangladesh i have completed my higher education from dhaka university
i love my country most it is a beautiful country
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 10 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
reflect a in the at an enchanting from
The Kuakata beach lies (a) —— the southern extremity of Bangladesh. It is one of (b) —— rarest beaches of
the world that allows us to have (c) —— full view of sunrise and sunset. The (d) —— of sunrise and sunset in
the water of (e) —— Bay of Bengal is really (f) ——. The scene captivates human mind. The beach is not far
from (g) —— Sunderbans. It has charming coconut groves (h) —— the background. It is also a sanctuary of
migratory birds. Many birds (i) —— the north come in winter here. So travellers can have (j) —— extra
pleasure.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
On an average, people in the (a) —— are exposed to sound ranging from 30 to 90 decibels or even more. A
study in Japan has found that (b) —— who (c) —— in the city were exposed to almost the same amount of
sound that a factory worker was (d) —— to at his/her (e) —— . The occupations that the study (f) —— to be
the noisiest were factory work, truck driving and primary school (g) —— . Many developed countries are
trying to (h) —— sound pollution by (i) —— town planning and developing (j) —— awareness
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Television also used for distance learning
It are not only enjoyable but also highly educative
Television programmes is a television set today
They have the widespread source of entertainment now
All families telecast on numerous channels
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
attain make establish obey perform connect bring pass
Parents and children (a) —— a family. They (b) —— with one another by blood, love and affection. The
children (c) —— through the days of infancy without the loving care of their parents. It is the parents who (d)
—— them up, nourish them, nurse them in sickness, give them proper educational help to get (e) —— in life.
Parents have to (f) —— their duties so that their children can (g) ——. But children have certain duties to be
(h) —— by them for (i) —— prosperity. They must (j) —— their parents.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Whom can I trust with my riches during our absence?" asked Mostofa to his son. "My friend, the Armenian of
course. He is the most honest man in Damaskas," his son said. "Ok. I'll accept your suggestion for once".
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) The postman is the most familiar figure. (Use positive degree)
(b) Very few persons are as eagerly waited as he. (Use comparative degree)
(c) Everyday we see him when he goes on a khaki dress. (Simple)
(d) He delivers letters, money orders, parcels, etc to the addresses. (Passive)
(e) He must go from one house to another in fair weather or foul. (Negative)
(f) He renders valuable service to us. (Complex)
(g) He attends the office in time. (Interrogative)
(h) He opens the mail bags to sort the letters. (Compound)
(i) But he is very much neglected. (Exclamatory)
(j) We should pay him due respect. (Passive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Honesty is the best policy that——.
(b) An honest man is ——.
(c) He may not be rich but ——.
(d) Only honest way can lead the country——.
(e) Everybody should try ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
English is used as a common language for global (a) — (communicate) —. As it is used in more than sixty
countries (b) — (office) —, it is regarded as an (c) — (national) — language. As an (d) — (dependent) —
nation, we have to maintain our political, commercial and (e) — (culture) — relations with the rest of the
world through English. Thereby, English (f) — (wide) — the opportunity to deal with globalised world. It
promotes international (g) — (relation) — and (h) — (brother) —. For being a (i) — (globe) — citizen, there is
no alternative of English. A good command of English is very essential to get a good job with better salary. In
short, English is a must for (j) — (nourish) — in life.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) What a brilliant result you have made,—— ?
(b) We feel proud of you,—— ?
(c) Thank you, Rabin,—— ?
(d) All credits go to my parents and teachers. I am grateful to them,——?
(e) Right you are. We ought to remain ever grateful to them,——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Man is a social being. He wants a person with whom he can mix and converse freely, exchanging thoughts and
ideas. (a) —— a man naturally seeks the society of those who are like himself in their taste and inclination. (b)
—— we mix with the good (c) —— the noble, it will ennoble us too. Our character can (d) —— be judged
from that of our companions. (e) —— we may be taking to evil ways, a true companion will try his best to
correct us.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
have you heard the name of baf shaheen college located at potenga chittagong mr nasir uddin principal of the
college is a man of principle if you come to enjoy the patenga sea-beach you can explore it the college is run
by bangladesh air force
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 11 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
to a for in work prepare the by
It is useful (a) —— students to take part (b) —— social service. (c) —— taking part (d) —— social service,
they can benefit themselves as well as (e) —— nation. Student life is (f) —— period of (g) —— for future life.
If the students do some social (h) ——, they will be better prepared for giving service (i) —— the nation on
completion of their education. As they students have no family burden and as they get enough time during the
large vacation, they can do (j) —— great deal of work for the people.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Language (a) —— a very important role 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 language (d) —— 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.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
A student cherish to work to materialize any ambition
Almost all of us having a particular ambition
One may a particular ambition needs to study
Ambition means desire to achieve something
One's ambition needs be materialized and sometimes hindered
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
make quicken bring have occupy deepen gain transmit be change
Information technology has (a) —— the process of globalization. In the field of information technology
internet has (b) —— greatly. It has (c) —— the world smaller and (d) —— the world within our reach. It can
(e) —— information within a short time. It (f) —— also (g) —— a great change in banking sectors. It has (h)
—— our knowledge and (i) —— our life pattern. So, we cannot help (j) —— knowledge of it.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Have you done your homeworks?" the mother said to the daughter. "No, I've forgotten," said the daughter.
"That's very bad. You must be more careful about your homeworks. By doing so, you can't expect to do well in
your studies," said the mother.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) The other sailors were very angry with the old man who had shot the albatross. (Make compound
sentence)
(b) They thought that they were the most endangered persons in the world. (Use comparative degree)
(c) They blamed him for their sufferings and thirst. (Use passive voice)
(d) They cursed him and hung the dead albatross round his neck as a punishment. (Make simple sentence)
(e) The next few days were very terrible. (Make exclamatory sentence)
(f) They found water nowhere. (Make interrogative sentence)
(g) The sailor's throats were so dry that they could not speak. (Make simple sentence)
(h) Their eyes hurt with looking across the bright, glassy sea, watching all day long for a ship to come to
help them. (Make complex sentence)
(i) Suddenly they saw a ship which was coming towards them. (Making simple sentence)
(j) Seeing the boat, they thought it as the blessing of God. (Make compound sentence)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(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 ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Nobody is (a) — (mortal) — on earth. We are (b) — (account) — to God for our deeds. So it is (c) — (wise)
— to lead an (d) — (pious) — life on earth. Moreover, it is (e) — (probable) — that man can escape death. As
death is inevitable, we must do something noble to be in the heart of people even after our death. For this
purpose, we should (f) — (proper) — use our talent and full (g) — (potential) — to achieve our (h) — (desire)
— goal. We must keep in mind that this goal should be (i) — (help) — to others, (j) — (important) — should
be given to prepare us ready to carry out our individual duty.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) You had been to Dhaka during the winter holiday, Shilpi, ——?
(b) Your brother also stays in Dhaka, —— ?
(c) How nicely he sings, —— ?
(d) The brave deserve the fair, —— ?
(e) The body hardly keeps silent, —— ?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
A mirror was found in a paddy field by a farmer. (a) —— this farmer (b) —— anybody else in the area had
ever seen a mirror. (c) ——, when the farmer looked into the mirror, he was surprised to see a man looking
straight at him. Now this farmer very resembled his father (d) —— had died a few years ago. He thought (e)
—— it was his father.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
over was called two batsmen walked to each other too much bouncers whispered tamim hang on inspired
mushfique fixing his helmet.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 12 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
in for of life a the when reap sow
Youth is (a) —— best time of (b) ——. This is the time (c) —— it is most important (d) —— one to
remember the maxim, “As you (e) ——, so shall you reap.” One must sow (f) —— seeds of industry,
truthfulness, honesty and other virtues (g) —— this season to (h) —— the harvest of prosperity and happiness.
Whatever takes root in (i) —— man at this time lasts throughout the rest (j) —— his life and moulds his
future.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Ours is (a) —— small country. But it is full (b) —— natural resources. We need (c) —— utilize these
resources properly because its prosperity depends on (d) —— proper utilization of these resources. We should
not waste our time (e) —— laziness. It cannot do (f) —— good to the country. It is our duty to build (g) ——
this country. (h) —— this, we need to work hard. We also need to be (i) —— educated to meet time's demand.
We must create a dedicated generation to represent it (j) —— the world. For this, our education system must
be upgraded.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
An educated mother is largely indebted to its educated mothers
A child plays an important role to build up an educated nation
If the mother grows educated her children will be educated
An educated nation always in touch of its mother
A child up in contact with its mother usually
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
fight think suspend name be ask
call be call reply give call
Once Edison (a) —— from his school for two days. His parents were (b) —— in. The issue (c) —— fighting.
Little Edison was (d) —— the reason. The reply, you may (e) —— today, was amazing. The boy (f) ——
because few of his friends (g) —— him 'Pele.' He disliked it as he had been (h) —— after the great scientist
Edison. He took pride in the name. However, the suspension (i) —— over, he returned to school. But he found
disappointedly that now all his friends (j) —— him 'Pele' to irritate him. Can you identify this boy?
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The stranger said to the boy, “Will you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" "Yes. I will. Do you want a
residential one in which you can spend the night?" the boy said. "I do not want to stay here, but I only want a
meal," the stranger replied. The boy said,"Follow me."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Make interrogative sentence)
(b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Make affirmative sentence)
(c) Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. (Make positive sentence)
(d) But today many of them lead a very miserable life. (Make complex sentence)
(e) If we take proper steps, their condition may improve. (Make simple sentence)
(f) Their allowance should be increased. (Use active voice)
(g) We should respect them. (Use passive voice)
(h) We should never forget their sacrifice. (Make affirmative sentence)
(i) We should regard their sacrifice. (Make negative sentence)
(j) The freedom fighters are the real heroes. (Make complex sentence)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) —— provided the weather is fine.
(b) The man was given the job after——.
(c) The old man walks slowly lest——.
(d) Be truthful if ——.
 (e) Scarcely had the assembly begun——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
The aim of education is the (a) — (harmony) — development. But (b) — (book) — knowledge is (c) —
(sufficient) — in this regard. Without co-curricular (d) — (active) — the full blooming of body, mind and soul
is (e) — (possible) —. Including debate (f) — (publish) — of magazine, (g) — (culture) — activities they also
(h) — (rich) — students with (i) — (modest) —, diligence, (j) — (polite) —, etc.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Tafsir, Parto and Sudipto decided to make a journey by boat, they all would arrive at the ghat at 10 a.m.
Tafsir said to them, "Don't be late tomorrow, ——?
(b) Asif had a target to finish the lesson within 2 hours. But he has not. Then he says to himself, "How time
does fly, ——?
(c) If Samin had a car, he would go on a long drive, ——?
(d) When Ismail ended the story, every student became astonished, ——?
(e) To make a good result, Sujon and Tarek will study sharing their problems. Sujon said to Tarek,'"It is a
good idea, ——?"
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Where there is a will, there is a way. This proverb is necessarily true. People hate their fate (a) —— they
cannot get the result as their wishes. But (b) —— a man works intentionally for building his future, success
will touch him definitely. There is no magic power. (c) —— it is the magic of hard work. (d) —— when one
gets success, fortune will side him too. The unlucky people rebuke the fate. (e) —— there is no alternative to
hardwork.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
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 yes we learn
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 13 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
of fear with a in get the
A good man is (a) —— man of character. His polite behaviour is (b) —— great asset because he can win the
heart (c) —— other people around him, no matter whether he is all he deals with. He behaves well (f) ——
even those who are rude towards him because he hates to behave rudely. One who pretends to be polite cannot
be polite (g) —— all circumstances. But (h) ——man who is really polite does not (i) —— to be polite
whatever be (j) —— provocation.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
In addition (a) —— its economic contribution, (b) —— expansion of garment industry (c) —— Bangladesh
has (d) —— noticeable. Social changes (e) —— bringing. More than 1.12 million women (f) —— labour
force. These working women now enjoy (g) —— better status in (h) —— family. (i) —— working women can
now choose when to (j) —— married or become mothers. They can participate in family decision making.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Ambition work to be competitive too
Almost all of us needs successful in life if one sits idly
One needs to can never be a particular ambition
One's ambition means hard to materialize any ambition
One cherish desire to achieve something
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
become respect gain build hesitate have dishonour avoid lack distinguish
There are various kinds of qualities which (a) —— a good man from a bad man. The aggregates of these noble
qualities of head and heart (b) —— character. A man of character (c) —— a real prince among men. He (d) —
— by all. On the other hand, a characterless man (e) —— everywhere. A characterless man (f) —— vast
wealth, but he (g) —— people's compliments. Such a man (h) —— honesty, tolerance and love for others. He
(i) —— to cheat people. So people always try (j) —— him.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
A fruit seller said, "Which fruits would you need? I have apple from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling,
grapes from Kashmir, etc." The customer said, "What fruits do you have of our country?" The seller said,
"Yes, I have coconut, guava, jackfruits, etc." The customer said, "I want one kg of guava as it will be the
substitute of Australian apple."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) It was twenty years ago and I was living in Paris. (Simple)
(b) I had a tiny apartment in the Latin Quarters overlooking a cemetery. (Compound)
(c) I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together. (Complex) .
(d) A lady had read a book of mine and had written to me about it. (Simple)
(e) I answered thanking her. (Compound)
(f) Presently I received from her another letter. (Passive)
(g) In it, she expressed her desire to have a chat with me. (Interrogative)
(h) Foyot's is one of the most expensive restaurants in Paris. (Positive)
(i) Only the French senators eat there. (Negative)
(j) It was so far beyond my means that I had never, thought of going there. (Compound)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) —— is one of the greatest virtues of a man.
(b) A man who is truthful ——.
(c) —— we can't shine in life.
(d) It is better for us to——.
(e) Nothing can daunt a person who is accustomed to ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Courtesy is a virtue. It goes without saying that courtesy costs nothing but gives a lot. So we should possess
this virtue. That is we must have (a) — (polite) —. People will (b) — (respect) — and (c) — (like) — us if we
are (d) — (courteous) —. Nobody likes (e) — (courtesy) —. We should try to be gentle from our student life.
We can win the heart of our enemy by being (f) — (courtesy) —. We can ensure the (g) — (move) — of
hatred and anger by (h) — (brace) — our enemy. Courtesy can eradicate the (i) — (bit) — relationship and
improve mutual understanding and (j) — (cordial) — among people.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Physical exercise means systematic and methodical movement of our limbs. Without it, we cannot enjoy
sound health, ——?
(b) Since he is a brilliant student, we hope he will make a good result, ——?
(c) Rasel wants to improve in English. So, his teacher said to him, "Read story books written in English, -—
—?"
(d) They were gossiping with each other, suddenly one of them said, "Let's go out for a walk, ——?"
(e) Shafiq can't complete his lessons because of his idleness. So, his teacher said to him, "Those who idle
their time away lag behind, ——?"
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Tea plants grow well on hillsides (a) —— the rainfall is abundant (b) —— water does not stand. In the rainy
season, tea seeds are at first sown in a nursery. Tea seedlings are then transplanted over vast areas in rows at
short intervals. (c) —— at a certain stage in its growth, twigs are carefully pruned (d) —— it cannot reach to
the height more (e) —— three to five feet or so.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
what can i teach you asked nasiruddin we dont know replied the students you are students but you dont know
anything so i cant teach you anything said nasiruddin
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 14 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
a the precious for great have wise which off
Time is very (a) —— thing. Time (b) —— is lost once lost forever. There is (c) —— proverb, “Time and tide
wait for none.” It is time which does not (d) —— the relative feelings. It does not wait (e) —— anyone if it is
not used (f) —— . It is really essential to realize (g) —— importance of time in our life. Those who have
become (h) —— would make proper use of time. They never put (i) —— their work for tomorrow. That’s why
they have contributed (j) —— lot to the society.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
(a) —— three-fourths of all children in Bangladesh live (b) —— the poverty line. Child mortality (c) ——
very high. Poverty, inadequate housing, malnutrition, shortage of pure drinking water, primary health care,
teenage motherhood, etc (d) —— the causes (e) —— (f) —— high infant mortality. Child trafficking has
become (g) —— regular phenomenon. Many children are (h) —— used (i) —— camel jockeys (j) —— the
Gulf countries.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Friction between teenagers and parents certainly occur in all times
It common features of the teenagers
One obvious reason be the transition from dependence to
can independence
Another source of friction very common
Moreover, moody and sulky behaviours the difficult behaviours of the adolescents
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
bestow have owe be belong enable cause lose show grow
We (a) —— 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 her. 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 corps easily.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Mother said to me, "Why are you reading this hour? Don't you think that it is the time for prayer?" "I've
forgotten." I said to her. She said, "Remember, prayer is always good for our mind and body. Let us go for a
walk after saying prayer."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Very few problems in Bangladesh are as great as illiteracy. (Superlative)
(b) Illiteracy creates all the rest problems of the country. (Passive)
(c) Literacy and education are different thing. (Negative)
(d) Literacy is the ability to read and write. (Complex)
(e) But education covers development of mind and taste which is done through study. (Simple)
(f) Literacy is so important that it is called the platform of education. (Compound)
(g) But the rate of literacy is not high. (Affirmative)
(h) Our rate of literacy is less than that in Sri Lanka and India. (Positive)
(i) So, it is the duty of the educated people to contribute in literacy. (Interrogative)
(j) The government must be sincere to eradicate illiteracy from the country. (Negative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Walk very carefully lest ——.
(b) Man cannot live alone and so ——.
(c) If anybody faces a problem, ——.
(d) The traffic jam is so unbearable that ——.
(e) Yesterday my uncle had an accident while ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Bangladesh is a small country but has a huge (a) — (populate) —. Most people here live below the poverty
line and cannot therefore afford to educate their (b) — (child) —. Many poor children either dropout school
just after a few years or (c) — (simple) — do not go to school at all. (d) — (spite) — this (e) — (situate) — we
have far too many students to educate. (f) — (compare) — to the number of institutions (g) — (avail) —.
Bangladesh needs more schools, colleges and universities to provide for the increasing number of students but
owing to (h) — (finance) — constraints, the (i) — (govern) — cannot build the requisite number of (j) —
(education) — institution.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Know thyself, ——?
(b) Neither he nor his brothers joined the function, ——?
(c) Each of students should be studious, ——?
(d) Not only Mithila but also her classmates made an excellent result, ——?
(e) Eva along with her friends joined the study tour, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a) —— I was born in a village, I passed my childhood in a town. (d) —— my birth my parents became
worried about my education (c) —— there was no good school in the village. (d) —— I was four, we started
living in our district town (e) —— I got admitted in a good school there.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
i have one word to say to you said the lawyer either take my advice or walk out of my chamber thank you said
the client i am leaving your chamber
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 15 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
in the preserve a grow out for from
Students should observe (a) —— laws of health. They should rise (b) —— the bed early (c) —— the morning
and go (d) —— for (e) —— walk. Besides these, they should take care to perform all those things which are
useful for the (f) —— of health. They should take part in games and sports regularly . These are essential (g)
—— their physical and mental (h) ——. They should also follow (i) —— rules of health because health is (j)
—— root of all happiness.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Time and tide wait (a) —— none. None can call it back. (b) —— man can get back his (c) —— money and
health but cannot get back his lost time. Time (d) —— lost is lost forever. So we should make (e) —— best use
of our time. We must do our work (f) —— time. If we put off our work (g) —— tomorrow, we may not get time
to do it at all. There are some people who pass time (h) —— nothing. They cannot prosper (i) —— life. They
have to depend (j) —— others.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
It psychological or ethical nature
Character be the crown of life
It also means the amalgamation of some good features
Character of a person hates a man without character
Everybody mental or moral qualities of a person, a community, a race, etc
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
launch be satisfy achieve see make inspire result carry land
Man has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He (a) —— with what he has known and (b) ——. He wants
to know and see more and more. The curiousity to know more (c) —— him to undertake and (d) —— out hard
and dangerous tasks which eventually (e) —— in epoch-making discovering. In the fields of science and
technology man in the meantime (f) —— what (g) —— once inconceivable. Man has already (h) —— on the
moon and (i) —— a journey to the Mars. Science has (j) —— the impossible possible.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Mom, I want to be first in the class, like my friend Redwan but I always get the second place," Ratul told his
mother one day. "You will practise writing after reading," the mother suggested. "Really? Why didn't I think of
this before?" sighed Ratul.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) I had exactly sixty thousand taka in the bank. (Complex)
(b) Only those boys who will work hard will succeed. (Simple)
(c) He came home in order that he might see you. (Compound)
(d) Nobody had seen her smile. (Voice)
(e) Only he who was pure in heart could be perfectly just. (Negative)
(f) What a fall was there, my students! (Assertive)
(g) This newspaper has a bigger circulation than any other morning paper. (Superlative)
(h) He is not only intelligent but also laborious. (Simple)
(i) I am glad that you have come. (Compound)
(j) Take care of your health. (Passive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) We should learn English because ——.
(b) Our students are afraid of learning English as ——.
(c) Unless we learn English ——.
(d) For higher education, we need to learn English because ——.
(e) It is time we ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
 Greenhouse effect is serious (a) — (globe) — problem. It is a process by which thermal (b) — (radiate) —
from earth's surface is absorbed by (c) — (atmosphere) — greenhouse gases. There are many causes of
greenhouse effect. (d) — (deforest) — and destroying forests, rapid (e) — (grow) — of unplanned industries,
evaporation, pollution, increase of temperature, etc. are the (f) — (contribute) — to greenhouse effect. Too
many people need (g) — (add) — things for their (h) — (survive) —. They cut down trees to built their
houses, furniture, boats, etc. It brings natural (i) — (balance). We all must be (j) — (care) — to reduce it.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) The Headmaster and secretary attended the meeting,——?
(b) Everybody is liable to error, ——?
(c) We shall visit the National Memorial soon,——?
(d) He has few friends,——?
(e) Rumour spread all over the country,——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a) —— it was a cold evening, everything seemed enticing to Soroni. "The dying day, the distant tune of flute,
dingy little cottages, dark greenery, all must have the power to enchant people, "she thought. All are (b) ——
inviting (c) —— entertaining (d) —— she wondered how she could ignore this beauty. (e) —— she entered
her grandmother's small cottage, she surrendered herself to the affectionate embrace of the little lady.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
o my dear lady said fardinand i dare not i must finish my task before i take rest you will sit down i will carry
your logs the while said miranda
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 16 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
play the on to a with by put
Present age is often referred (a) —— as an information age. (b) —— key to information age is the use of
digital technology, that is, information and communication technology (ICT), (c) —— the needs of the society.
ICT (d) —— the most significant role in changing, updating and advancing (e) —— present society. In
Bangladesh, we (f) —— special emphasis (g) —— the use of digital technologies for improvement of our
activities with (h)—— goal to realize Vision 2021. (i) —— 2021, after 50 years of independence, we are
determined to be a middle-income country (j) —— peace, prosperity and dignity.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
In the present world communication is (a) —— important matter with the (b) —— of science and technology
communication system is becoming (c) —— than the past. Email, telephone, telex, etc are the (d) —— of
communication. Email is a great (e) —— in our modern science. People can communicate (f) —— one
another in the (g) —— of an eye. Commerce and trade can be (h) —— through email. It is a very easy and (i)
—— way of communication for the people. But to (j) —— an email message we must need a computer.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
More female students are participating and playing their role impressively
They opt abroad to know about the up-to-date technology
and research
In the highly competitive world of go now getting themselves admitted to medical
the medical profession women colleges
Many women doctors for a foreign degree now
They entering there by dint of their merit
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
request begin knock need complete wait keep talk suggest return
This is to inform you that our annual exam is (a) ——— at the door. But we could (b) ——our syllabus as yet.
So we (c) —— some extra classes before our examination. We now (d) ——— you to arrange taking extra
classes. It will be better for us if the classes begin before school (e) ——. We have (f) —— to our guardians
about the problem and decision. They have (g) —— us for extra classes. They are ready to (h) —— for us until
we (i) —— home and many of them will come to the school and (j) —— waiting outside so as to take us
home.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Stop! You are eating all our bread," shouted the two rats. "I am doing my best but I have told you it's
difficult," said the monkey. "Give us the little piece," said the rats. "This is my piece. Haven't I done a lot of
work for you?" replied the monkey. "How foolish we are to believe you!" said the rats.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) He is one of the most brilliant student in the class (Comparative).
(b) We should help the poor (Imperative).
(c) This is pure water (Negative).
(d) He is not less wise than your father (Positive).
(e) Cox's Bazar is the most charming place in Bangladesh (Comparative).
(f) We eat to live (Complex).
(g) What vexes you? (Passive)
(h) We know that honesty is the best policy (Simple).
(i) The Tajmahal was built after Mamataz Mahal had been died (Active).
(j) You can't be successful without working hard (Compound).
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
 (a) God will helps us so long as ——.
(b) 26th March is the date when ——.
(c) A man is known——.
(d) Had I seen him once more,——.
(e) They came here in order that ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Nurul Islam will (a) — (certain) — come to visit us. He is both a benevolent and (b) — (patriot) — person. He
loves all the people (c) — (equal) —. That's why he has become a (d) — (rely) — and (e) — (admire) —
person in our village. In any (f) — (advantage) — or (g) — (fortune) —, people (h) — (basic) — depends on
him. He (i) — (earnest) — extends his (j) — (help) — hand to save them.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Nihar always blames his fate for his poverty. An old man said to him, "God helps those who help
themselves, ——?"
(b) Mina wanted a pot full of water from her younger sister. Her younger sister said to her, "There is little
water in the pot, ——?"
(c) Zaman is an addicted boy. His mother said to him, "My dear son, give up taking drugs, —?"
(d) Discipline is the random delivery of conscience. It is the combination of all good qualities, ——? ;
(e) If I had a bird, I would tame it,——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Globalisation is a term (a) —— is commonly used by man. (b) ——, it is a process of expanding trade and
commerce all over the world creating a borderless market. (c) —— global development, we have conquered
the time (d) —— distance. (e) ——, we can learn what is happening in the farthest corner of the world.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
please let me have the coffin he cried i will pay for it we will not sell it for the world one of the dwarfs said but
I cannot live without snow white sighed the prince the dwarfs said you are the right man we can-hand over
snow white to you
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 17 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
without growth of life around the to on
Bacteria are tiny one-celled organisms. Both living and non-living things may have bacteria (a) ——or (b) —
— them. There are various types (c) —— bacteria. Some of them are harmful and cause illnesses. There are
some others which cause food to be spoilt. But there are many other types of bacteria which are helpful (d) —
— human beings. Both plant and animal life would be impossible (e) —— them. Bacteria can exist in all sorts
of habitants and environments. They are found not only on (f) —— hot deserts but also in (g) —— cold polar
regions. Some bacteria can (h) —— and (i) —— very well at temperature that is not suitable for other forms
(j) —— life.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
At present natural calamities in the world are increasing (a) —— an alarming rate. Floods, cyclones,
earthquakes, tsunami, etc (b) —— almost every year and (c) —— away valuable lives, habitats and other
belongings still now. We are (d) —— to abide by the will of nature. Scientists think that we are responsible (e)
—— these disasters. Nature has (f) —— her equilibrium for (g) —— unwise acts of man. So nature is taking
her (h) —— on us. If we don't become conscious (i) —— it, the whole world will be unfit (j) —— living.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Feminism belong/belongs to eradicating existing gender inequalities
It never accelerate/accelerates misandry (hatred towards men)
Rather, feminists be to any gender
They mean /means the belief in women's equal rights
The rise of nations stick where men and women rise together
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
write look make send say be go stand lift know
I (a) —— a shy boy and my first day in school (b) —— me the laughing stock of the classroom. I (c) —— to
the blackboard to write my name and address. I (d) —— my name and address, but (e) —— at the blackboard
with the eyes of many students (f) —— at me made me freeze inside and I was unable to write a single letter,
"(g) —— your name," the teacher (h) —— to me. I (i) —— the white chalk and as I was about to write, my
mind (j) —— blank.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Please, don't go out now as it is raining outside. If you have to go, you should take your umbrella," My friend
said to me, "No, I have a raincoat so I shall not carry it." "You may do whatever you like. I have nothing to
say," he said.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) English is not a native language. (Affirmative)
(b) Without learning English, we cannot hope to get any good job. (Complex)
(c) The man who knows English well can go abroad. (Simple)
(d) He becomes more valuable than most other people. (Positive)
(e) You must learn English. (Negative)
(f) Everybody knows this truth. (Passive)
(g) It is more practical than most other truths. (Superlative)
(h) None but the foolish can disobey this. (Interrogative)
(i) So, let not anymore time be wasted. (Active)
(j) If you study well, you will be able to learn it. (Compound)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) —— who does not want to be respected.
(b) But, people will not respect us until——.
(c) If you show compassion——.
(d) Above all, love is stronger ——.
(e) The world would be a better place——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Sports can give us (a) — (entertain) — and (b) — (please) —. There are (c) — (vary) — kinds of sports.
Among them, football and cricket have (d) — (popular) — in our country. However, football is losing its (e)
— (attract). The people of our country (f) — (joy) — the T-20 match most. It is also (g) — (high) —
enjoyable to me. (h) — (unfortunate) — I missed the last T-20 match between Pakistan and India. This match
was very much (i) — (attract) —. The players played (j) — (wonderful) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) We notice some remarkable changes in the food habits of our country, ——?
(b) You are right. Urban people have greatly changed their food habits, ——?
(c) Our young people are habituated (were) to some fast foods like pizzas, burgers, faluda, etc, ——?
(d) Certainly, fast foods can be eaten or carried away quickly, ——?
(e) Nowadays our aged persons are no more dependent on our traditional foods only,——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
They ploughed some fields day after day and prepared see beds. (a) —— they planted the seeds. (b) —— the
seedlings were growing, they ploughed the rest of the fields (c) —— made them ready. (d) —— the seedlings
grew long enough to be planted. Jamal and his son pulled the young seedlings from the wet soil and tied them
in bundles. (e) —— they had pulled all the seedlings from the seed bed, they took the bundles to the fields.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
give me a few grains of corns i'm dying of hunger said the grasshopper but what did you in the summer didn't
you store up any grain the ant remarked no i was too lazy
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 18 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
forward at up in move a for the
Traffic jam is (a) —— problem in all towns and cities (b) —— Bangladesh. It occurs where (c) —— mass of
vehicles crowd so close together that (d) —— becomes impossible (e) —— sometimes. It is more common
where (f) —— streets are narrow and have many bends. Weak traffic control system is also largely responsible
(g) —— it. Traffic jam is very vexatious and time killing. When caught in a traffic jam we simply get stuck (h)
—— at one place. We cannot move (i) —— nor we can move backward. We have to wait and look repeatedly
(j) —— our watch.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Bangladesh is (a) —— of the most populated countries in the world. Our development efforts are (b) ——
because of overpopulation. Population explosion is (c) —— constant threat (d) —— our environment and society.
Her population is growing (e) —— such an alarming rate (f) —— the nation may soon fail to supply the people
(g) —— their minimum necessities. It is very unfortunate. (h) —— steps should be taken to change (i) ——
situation. (j) ——, it will be impossible to live in this country.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
that he should go to sea
Robinson Crusoe did not want the idea
His father was born in England
He wanted him to study law
did not like to be a sailor from his boyhood
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
plot do include encourage make be have sacrifice inspire be
Patriotism (a) ——a noble virtue. It (b) —— a man (c) —— everything just and fair for the country and
countrymen. Actually it (d) —— those qualities, which (e) —— a person (f) —— his/her life for the well
being of his country. Patriotic zeal (g) —— a person dutiful and enthusiastic. On the other hand, those who (h)
—— devoid of patriotic zeal (i) —— any scruple (j) —— against the country.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The teacher said to a student in the class, "Have you ever gone to Cox's Bazar?" "Yes sir, I went." "Why did
you go?" the student replied, "I visited my uncle house and at the same time the longest sea-beach." "Will you
take me there when you will visit the next time ?" " Yes, I shall take you," "Thank you" the teacher said.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Books are men's best companions in life. (Comparative)
(b) You may have many good friends. (Complex)
(c) But you may not get them when you need them. (Simple)
(d) One or two may be proved not less false than your enemies. (Positive)
(e) But books are always prepared to be by your side. (Negative)
(f) Some books will make you laugh. (Passive)
(g) They are actually your real friends in your life. (Interrogative)
(h) Some of your fake friends may hate you. (Compound)
(i) But you will never be hurt by books like a fake friend. (Active)
(j) They will never be against you. (Affirmative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Contentment is the key to ——.
(b) ——is a happy man.
(c) An honest man does not care——.
(d) —— he will win in the long run.
 (e) —— we tried our best to be honest in our way of life.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
(a) — (Grateful) — is the (b) — (acknowledge) — and appreciation of help received from others. In the
society we cannot do all things alone. Sometimes we need the help of others. We are inter (c) — (depend) —
in the society. A man may be in danger, or in problem. It is a (d) — (nature) — instinct in man to come
forward, because of his fellow feeling (e) — (friend) — and (f) — (kin) — with help for the (g) — (need) —.
To acknowledge and appreciate such help is gratefulness. Gratefulness comes from the (h) — (deep) — of the
heart and finds its manifestation in looks, words and deeds of the grateful man. The (i) — (grate) — man feels
(j) — (high) — obliged for the benefit he has received.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Though the girl is intelligent, she is often deceived, —— ?
(b) Where there is smoke, there is fire, ——?
(c) E-learning is a new idea in the education system. It is invented by a Bangladeshi professor, ——?
(d) Since it was evening the shops were dazzling with bright light, ——?
(e) Do not forget that mother's birthday falls on July 25, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a) —— co-operation brings benefit; farmers have been practicing it for many days. Cooperation (b) ——is
essential in cultivation. (c) —— farmers set up a deep tube well, they did not use it in farming, people are very
helpful and they work for each other. Drought is harmful (d) —— damage the whole crops. For this reason,
farmers dig a canal (e) —— they can irrigate all fields.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
i went to school i sat on the first bench i listened to my teachers lecture he delivered his lecture on how to
maintain good health he advised us to take physical exercise daily
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 19 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
dominate an a over after from free on to before
Liberty does not descend (a) —— people automatically. People must raise themselves (b) —— achieve it. It is
(c) —— fruit that must be earned (d) —— it can be enjoyed. That (e) —— means freedom only from foreign
(f) —— is (g) —— outworn idea. No (h) —— has any real value unless it also means freedom (i) —— want,
disease and ignorance; not merely freedom from foreign (j) ——.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
An early (a) —— can enjoy the fresh air and oxygen of the morning (b) —— refresh both his body and mind.
Moreover, he can (c) —— his work early and as such he (d) —— enough time to perform his work (e) —— .
On the other hand, too much sleep (f) —— a man dull and lazy. A man who gets up late (g) —— a lot of time
in sleep and idleness. He doesn't (h) —— time for (i) —— his work properly. So, everyone should make the (j)
—— of early rising.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
become obedient to them and try to make them happy
Our parents spend unhappy at our failure
We try happy at our success
They should be to make us happy
money for our food, clothes and education
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
enjoy lash begin continue shout leap be forget talk pay
The battle between the mongoose and the cobra (a) ——. The mongoose, (b) —— violently, seized the cobra's
lower jaw and clung to it while the cobra (c) —— its tail strongly, but it grew weaker. In a few moments the
cobra (d) —— killed. The crowd stood spellbound as long as the fight (e) ——. But as soon as they saw the
cobra dead, they burst into an applause. They began (f) —— excitedly about the magic power of the
mongoose. But they (g) —— the snake charmers who had lost a cobra. Moreover, they (h) —— the fight. So,
they (i) —— the snake charmers generously and left the place (j) —— 'hooray'.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Bina said to Belal, "Happy birthday to you. You are looking very smart." Thanks for your appreciation," said
Belal. "Where is Bely? Won't she come?" "Sorry, she has gone to hospital with her father," she replied. "He
fell on the road and lost sense," said Bina. "Let's go to the hospital," said Belal.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Very few cities in the world are as busy as Singapore. (Use comparative degree)
(b) Of all the hotels, Raffles is one of the finest. (Use positive degree)
(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 negative sentence)
(f) They welcome the tourists warmly. (Use passive voice)
(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) They go there to enjoy the city. (Make complex sentence)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) —— because he was weak.
(b) A man who —— catches at a straw.
(c) Had I been there ——.
(d) Man eats in order that ——.
(e) No sooner had I known her whereabouts ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Child labour is considered a matter of (a) — (grace) — for a nation. Wherever children are employed, they are
(b) — (treated) —. Their (c) — (employ) — don't give them their due rights, children work for longer period
in (d) — (healthy) — and (e) — (favourable) — condition and what is (f) — (sorrow) — they are not given
due wages. Many children do (g) — (risk) — and (h) — (danger) — work. Strict laws should be (i) — (forced)
— against employing children in manual work. Their parents should be (j) — (courage) — to send their
children to school.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Nabil said to Shopon, "You are tired. So, have a drink, ——?"
(b) We were all present there. But he said, "None of you went there, ——?"
(c) The boy protested us and said, "I'd do the work, ——?"
(d) My uncle found me on the way and said, "You are applying for the job, ——?"
(e) We all know that every student wants to do well in the examination, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Women are half of our population (a) —— they are not given their due rights. (b) —— they are suffering from
different social problems. Eve-teasing is the latest of them, (c) ——. (d) —— the school and college going girls
fall victim to this social scare. (e) —— , it indicates the moral degradation of the society.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
have you killed the rats said the mayor yes i have said the pied piper give me the promised money how funny
said the mayor we cant give you so much money take only fifty.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 20 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
able the persevere stainless come sad on much fail man
All (a) —— virtues depend (b) —— the virtue of (c) ——. It is lack of repeated attempts, not lack of (d) ——,
that is the cause of (e) —— of the (f) —— (g) —— that (h) —— in the history of (i) ——. It is because men
do not persevere in (j) —— difficulties.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Good manners form (a) —— important part of our education. Our education (b) —— incomplete if we don't
learn good manners. In our behaviour (c) —— others we must (d) —— proper respect for them. We should
have (e) —— sense of fitness in our (f) —— with others. We should show respect to our (g) —— . It is
necessary for (h) —— disciplined society. Good manners cost us (i) —— . So, good manners should be a part
(j) —— our nature.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
nurses new vistas of knowledge for them
A teacher opens a window opener for his students
He holds the nation builder
is the noblest profession
the young minds carefully
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
encourage say observe come increase establish add proclaim develop give
The UNESCO (a) ——, February 21 as the International Mother Language Day (b) —— worldwide in
recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for (c) —— the rightful place of Bangla. The declaration (d) ——
in the form of a resolution generally in November 1999. The UNESCO (e) —— that collectively the
recognition (f) —— bearing in mind that (g) —— mother tongue, widely not only (h) —— variety to language
and (i) —— multilingualism also (j) —— fuller awareness about language and cultural traditions throughout
the world.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
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 teacher. "You're really brilliant."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) National Memorial which is situated at Savar is the symbol of the nation's respect. (Simple)
(b) It bears more important memories than any other memorial. (Superlative)
(c) It is a combination of seven towers. (Complex)
(d) No other memorial is as visible as it in Bangladesh. (Comparative)
(e) We should show proper respect for gaining it. (Passive)
(f) We should remember our freedom fighters. (Negative)
(g) They have earned a very respectful position in our country. (Exclamatory)
(h) Every year a lot of people visit it, they bow down their heads in front of it. (Compound)
(i) What a beautiful piece of work the National Memorial is! (Assertive)
(j) Everybody wants to visit it. (Negative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Those who are prudent ——.
(b) Completing my lessons——.
(c) —— I would have helped the poor.
(d) They behaved ——.
(e) —— as long as it rains.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
 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 on to her lap. She wept (f) — (bitter) — thinking of the (g) — (fortune) — of her child as it
had become (h) — (father) —. But she felt proud of her husband's (i) — (hero) —. Her husband's embraced (j)
— (martyr) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Rina has little knowledge about games and sports, ——?
(b) Let's talk to her,——?
(c) The Creator is second to none, ——?
(d) Everybody praises a well-mannered student, ——?
(e) I think she has no interest in it, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Forests are very important (a) —— trees produce oxygen (b) —— is essential for man and all living beings. (c)
—— trees help us in many ways. (d) —— trees are less in number, there will be an increased amount of
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (e) —— it will enhance greenhouse effect.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
life without love is a barren field it is very difficult to grow anything in a sterile place if a man is loveless he
can kill anyone easily such type of man is often compared to a beast.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 21 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
constructive in write his difficult of which exceptional and on their to
Man is the supreme being (a) —— all creatures. Man has courage by (b) —— he can do anything destructive
or (c) ——. In (d) —— mind, there is the fascination of conquering anything (e) ——. Hillary and Tenzing
were not also an (f) —— from it. They were not daunted by difficulties (g) —— dangers. All the dangers were
overcome by them to conquer the highest peak (h) —— the world. For (i) —— courage and hardship, their
names have been (j) —— in history.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
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 power forcefully (h) —— the places where there are trees. So we
should (i) —— our fallow land for (j)—— benefit of our life.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Mount Everest like after Everest who was the first to survey the
Himalayas in 1841
It reached the top on May 10 after two months of difficult and
dangerous climbing
Climbing mountains was named Everest is difficult and dangerous
Many expeditions is to conquer Mount Everest but some of them failed
Hillary and Tenzing first had been led the highest mountain in the world
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5×10=5
experience come enjoy become seem prepare gossip enter appear sit
Once I (a) —— a full moonlit night. I (b) —— lesson in my reading room. Suddenly I noticed that the
heavenly light of the moon (c) —— into my room. I could not help (d) —— surprised. I (e) —— out of my
reading room and sat on the lawn. To me nature (f) —— in her magic beauty. Her objects (g) —— to flash
with heavenly radiance. I found a kind of harmony between the world and the heaven. People (h) —— in the
yard and (i) —— themselves (j) —.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The teacher said to Ahsan, "Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself." Ahsan replied,
"Sir, I am sorry. I am asking Rahim to lend me his pen. My pen has run out." The teacher said, "Be attentive
and listen to my lecture."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Abdur Rahman got married when he was twenty-two. (Simple)
(b) He was a very lazy man. (Negative)
(c) His wife had to work hard to maintain his family. (Complex)
(d) They had no food to satisfy their hunger. (Compound)
(e) Hunger is stronger than sorrow. (Positive)
(f) His wife insisted him on doing something. (Complex)
(g) She requested him to be more responsible. (Passive)
(h) Abdur Rahman realized the fact. (Interrogative)
(i) He promised her that he would manage a job within a week. (Simple)
(j) We cannot help being hard working in our life. (Affirmative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) It is true that most of the parents of our country are not interested enough to ——.
(b) Parents think that spending money for the children's education is unwise specially when——.
(c) They think female children need no education because they——.
(d) To lessen discrimination in children's educational status the government gives subsidy for female
children so that ——.
(e) It is a good sign that nowadays ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Adopting unfair means in the examination is an (a) — (moral) — and sinful act. But this vicious (b) —
(practice) — is (c) — (prevail) — in our exam halls and it is increasing day by day. The (d) — (deteriorate) —
of this situation has not still come to our (e) — (realize) —. More (f) — (sorrow) — than this is that sometimes
teachers show (g) — (lenient) — towards copying. To get rid of this persisting evil, our learners should be
taught moral, (h) — (ethic) — and (i) — (religion) — values both at home and in the (j) — (education) —
institutions.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Zinia has little knowledge about sports, ——?
(b) But she can develop it if she reads sports journals, ——?
(c) I think she has no interest in it, ——?
(d) Let's talk to her, ——?
(e) Indeed, we need to encourage her in sports for our benefit, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Soil is necessary for life (a) —— most of our food comes from soil. It is true (b) —— some of us eat meat. (c)
—— meat comes from animals that live on plants (d) —— again grow on soil. (e) —— we do not give food to
soil, plants will become weak.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
He said i can chop some wood today but i have a boy coming from the orphanage i retorted i'm the boy you but
you are too small.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 22 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
for to a divide the in make of
Man is the (a) —— of his own fortune. If he makes (b) —— proper (c) —— of his time and does his duties
accordingly, he is sure (d) —— improve and progress (e) —— life, but if he does otherwise, he has (f) ——
suffer when it is too late. To waste time is as bad as to commit suicide (g) ——, our life is nothing but the sum
total (h) —— hours, days and years. If we waste (i) —— morning hours of life, we shall have to repent (j) —
— the long run.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Learning a language is (a) —— to riding a cycle. The most (b) —— thing (c) —— any language is
communication. You can learn to (d) —— effectively by using a language, by doing things with it and by
experiencing it. You (e) —— learn English in the same (f) —— as one learns to ride a cycle. Do not (g) ——
if people laugh at you (h) —— you make (i) ——. You can certainly learn (j) —— mistakes.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Dowry is sold to the womanhood of the wife
In the name of dowry manhood of refers to the name of a black trading
the husband
The selling of manhood hampers taking dowry because it hampers our
dignity
This imprisonment of the husband must give up the normal conjugal life
We the buying of the imprisonment
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5×10=5
have think try be buy require face cheat
Price hiking of household products (a) —— now a problem for us. Everyday we (b) —— it. Most of our
people (c) —— low income are in danger. They (d) —— of purchasing meat and fish as they (e) ——. The
price of vegetables is also high. We are to bargain (f) —— a simple product. Many times the buyers (g) ——.
There (h) —— a fixed price for every time. Then it (i) —— possible to make the buyers free from harassment.
Government (j) —— to fulfill our expectation.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Excuse me, are you Jack?" said Salmon.
"No, I am not. He is over there," said Hamid.
"Oh, I am sorry," said Salmon.
"Are you a new student here?" said Hamid.
"Yes, I am."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Patriotism is a great virtue. (Interrogative)
(b) The man, who is a patriot is loved by all. (Simple sentence)
(c) On the other hand, treachery is hated by all. (Negative)
(d) The treacherous do not deserve any praise. (Complex)
(e) They sink into oblivion after death because everybody forgets them. (Compound)
(f) They are the most hateful person in the society. (Positive Degree)
(g) Even if they are remembered, they are remembered with disgust. (Active voice)
(h) Nawab Sirajudaullah is one of the most remarkable persons of patriotism. (Comparative Degree)
(i) Jafar Ali Khan is more treacherous than many other persons. (Superlative Degree)
(j) How adorable Nawab is! (Assertive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) —— we can't prosper.
(b) It is computer ——.
(c) We got our independence ——.
(d) —— people go on smoking.
 (e) It is a matter of irony that——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
The unit by which the (a) — (loud) — of sound is measured is called a decibel. According to the UN, the
normal (b) — (tolerate) — limit of sound is 45 decibels. When the (c) — (vibrate) — of sound is at a tolerable,
(d) — (please) — level, it is simply called sound. But when it is sharp and harsh to the ears, it becomes noise.
Serious harm can be caused to people if they are (e) — (regular) — exposed to sounds exceeding 70 decibels.
This noise and excess sound is known as sound (f) — (pollute) — which harms our ear and heart (g) — (serious)
—. Specially (h) — (age) — or old persons suffer from (i) — (bearable) —, problem for sound (j) — (pollute) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Though the girl is intelligent, she is often deceived——?
(b) Where there is smoke, there is fire, ——?
(c) Strike the iron, while it is hot, ——?
(d) Undoubtedly, our culture has some drawbacks, ——?
(e) Let's discuss the story of Ruplal that Mrs. Amin told us, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Rockets prove very expensive (a) —— they can be used only once. (b) —— scientists have recently developed a
reusable spacecraft called a space shuttle (c) —— takes-off like a rocket (d) —— does not get destroyed (e) ——
it comes back to earth. It can be used for many purposes.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
twenty years ago i lived in village now it has turned into a big one not only that it is going to be a crowded
town this way we face changes don't we changes should be accepted but that should be positive.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 23 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
of the that for at or into a adulterate
The issue of food (a) —— has drawn the attention (b) —— general public. We hardly find (c) —— single
food in our country (d) —— is not adulterated in one way (e) —— other (f) —— present. Substandard foods
are sold in most of (g) —— hotels. Very recently government has directed (h) —— mobile court to look (i) —
— the horrible pictures of adulteration. They are catching dishonest hoteliers red-handed (j) —— using
unhygienic food ingredients.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
The proper way of study involves (a) —— and proper understanding. In order to get (b) —— from study, we
should read (c) ——.We should not study only for the (d) —— of passing examination. We should take genuine
(e) —— of our studies so that we can (f) —— what we (g) ——. This will give us (h) —— and wisdom and (i)
—— the horizon of our outlook. We should therefore study not only for immediate gains but also for (j) —— the
wealth of our mind.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Efforts become its interest without struggle
Life loses not a real triumph if both are not the sides equally matched
A victory be extremely needed for the progress in life
Really life one kind of continuous examination
Games dull if there is no competition
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
do be feel give mention arrive pass wait expect arrange
A gentleman had the misfortune of frequentiy forgetting important matters. Once he arranged to (a) —— a
dinner on his birthday to numerous relatives and friends. The appointed day (b) ——. But the guests (c) ——
come. Half an hour (d) —— but still they did not come. The host (e) ——really uneasy. As he (f) —— a very
delicious dinner, he was still (g) —— the guests to come. After a long (h) —— a few guests began to come.
However, he could know the fact that the time (i) —— in the invitation card (j) —— not right.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"What ails you, pal?" Subir, sitting close to Kabir, inquired. "Nothing so serious," Kabir heaved a sigh, "I have
got rather nostalgic about my homeland. I miss my dear country and the childhood memories haunt me. What a
painful experience it is to leave one's country only for the sake of better living!" "Right you are," Subir
nodded.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Child labour is one of the biggest curses of the 21st century. (Positive)
(b) Poverty forces them to work. (Passive voice)
(c) We have to remove poverty to check child abuse. (Complex)
(d) Being defeated for six times, Robert Bruce lost all hope. (Compound)
(e) Only determination can bring us success. (Negative)
(f) Water can be polluted in many ways. (Active voice)
(g) We become sick by drinking polluted water. (Complex)
(h) Marco Polo was a traveller who was very famous. (Simple)
(i) It is always busy. (Negative)
(j) We eat to satisfy our temptation. (Compound) .
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) We belong to a community and ——.
(b) Once there was a time——.
(c) We got our independence after——.
(d) Many freedom fighters received ——.
(e) —— we paid proper honour to the martyred freedom fighters.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Money is the means of leading (a) — (world) — life. (b) — (short) — of money makes our life (c) —
(deplore) —. We cannot lead our life (d) — (proper) — in want of money. But there is (e) — (difficult) — in
earning money. Our peace and prosperity are (f) — (depend) — on proper (g) — (utilize) — of money.
Spending money in an (h) — (proper) — way can lead us to the path of (i) — (destroy) —. So we should be (j)
— (care) — in spending money.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Manners make a man. But what about our young generation nowadays? The young hardly practise good
manners, ——?
(b) But nobody likes an ill-mannered student, ——?
(c) Everybody praises a well-mannered student,——?
(d) We seldom teach our young learners manners,——?
(e) "Courtesy costs nothing, but pays more." It is all who should know the maxim, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Eve-teasing is a panic in our country. A girl certainly feels insecure (a) —— she faces such an odd situation in
life. Such adverse situation leads her (b) —— to commit suicide or at least to discontinue her study. (c) ——
the existing law is not sufficient to prevent the social malady. We should create social awareness now. (d) —
— at the same time, a female member of the society must be decent (e) —— in her movement and dress.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
i agree with ralph weve got to have rules and obey them after all were not savages were english and the english
are best at everything so weve got to do the right things
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 24 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
use of for prevent achieve work inform do invent the
One (a) —— the greatest (b) —— in the modern technology has been the (c) —— of computers. They are
already being (d) —— in industries and universities and time may come when it will be possible (e) —
ordinary people to afford them as well. As computers are capable of (f)—— extremely difficult (g)——, they
can solve (h) —— most complicated mathematical problems. They can provide (i) —— on the best way of (j)
—— traffic accidents.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
The (a) —— pursuit of students is to study and the (b) —— of qualities that will make them (c) —— for the
life (d) —— ahead. But when the country is (e) —— with a natural calamity like flood, famine, etc, they
should (f) —— forward and stand (g) —— the suffering humanity. Even in normal times they should (h) ——
in many acts of social service with (i) —— view to (j) —— their fellowmen.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Health wealth
A person who need the root of all happiness
We has ill health cannot enjoy his life
It is good health to survive in the world
the blessing of God
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
prove experience aim struggle establish
break out found explode explode fall
The League of Nations, the first association of nations (a) —— to work for peace, was (b) —— in 1919; four
years from 1914 when the World War I (c) —— throughout Europe. The war had (d) —— more destructive
than anything that mankind had ever (e) ——. The League of Nations (f) —— at outlawing war and settling
international disputes by peaceful means. For 25 years the League of Nations (g) —— for peace. Atom bomb
was first (h) —— on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the World War II. When the first bomb (i) ——, the world
knew for the first time that man has at long last been in possession of force destructive in all respects. The
atom bomb (j) ——. But alas!
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"What's puppet show?" Sabu said to his father. Father said, "Let's go inside and you can see for yourself".
Inside the tent, Sabu said, "How strange! a doll is dancing and talking!" Father said, "A man behind the screen
is moving the doll. Do you understand who is talking?"
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Water can be polluted in many ways. (Active voice)
(b) It is polluted when wastes are thrown into it. (Compound)
(c) Water is polluted by chemical fertilizers and insecticides too. (Active voice)
(d) We become sick by drinking polluted water. (Complex)
(e) It cannot be kept clean without making people aware of pollution. (Complex)
(f) We should not pollute water. (Passive voice)
(g) If we drink polluted water, we will suffer from different diseases. (Simple sentence)
(h) Only polluted water causes the diseases of our stomach. (Negative)
(i) Water is the most important thing for us. (Comparative degree)
(j) We should not drink unclean water. (Affirmative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) A friend in need ——, is a proverb.
(b) Walk fast lest ——.
(c) If he studied hard,——.
(d) A patriot is he who ——.
(e) Had the students done their duties properly, ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
 Working opportunities for women are very few in rural areas of Bangladesh. They (a) — (usual) — spend time
doing their household chores. The ILO (b) — (recent) — started a project titled "Technologies for Rural (c) —
(employ) — with special (d) — (refer) — to women and (e) — sustain—— development." The aim of this
project is to impart training to rural women in various activities and make them self-reliant. Male dominated (f) —
(patriarch) — society is a great obstacle for women (g) — (powerment) — in Bangladesh. (h) —
(conventional) —, a woman is always treated as weak and feeble person in the eye of her husband or father.
But it is an (i) — (deniable) fact that women have the same (j) — (potential) — as men have.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) A child is a blessing of God. There is no mother but loves her child, ——?
(b) Nature is mysterious. But who knows the ways of nature, ——?
(c) The old man said to his people, "Let him say whatever he likes, ——?"
(d) Flood has affected the country recently. So the MP said, "Do save my country and my countrymen, ——
?"
(e) Samira wants to swim in the pond. But her friend said to her, "There is little water in the pond, ——?"
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Diseases with fatality break out sometimes (a) —— engulf some areas (b) —— threat the remaining areas of
the world. (c) —— Swine Flu has become a matter of concern for poor countries like Bangladesh. (d) ——we
should not be panic stricken. (e) —— we have to follow some rules of health to prevent this disease.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
have you heard the name of george bernard shaw this great man was born in dublin 1856 his fathers family had
been small land owners he was awarded nobel prize on literature in november 1925 arms and the man is a
creation of bernard shaw here he says romantic lovers are like colourful butterflies what a great man he was
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 25 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
again be schedule hold chances the splendour in make
The 20th FIFA World Cup (a) ——just a couple of days away and it is going to be (b) ——from June 12 to
July 13, 2014. This time it is going to be held (c) —— different mega metropolises of Brazil. (d) —— five
time Champion is hopeful of winning the glamorous trophy (e) ——. But Spain and Germany are in very good
(f) ——. They have also made a good team and their (g) —— of carrying the cup (h) —— not beyond
expectation. Other surprises (i) —— sure to happen. Above all, none should miss the grandeur and (j) —— of
this football bonanza.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
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 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.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Rabindranath Tagore was born in the famous Tagore family in March 1861
He revealed through his first published book 'Banaphool'
He could educated informally at home
So, he not accustom himself to formal education
At the age of fifteen, his poetic got one of the most famous poets of world literature
genius
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
lead raise prevent offer take rise be reject throw burn
Acid throwing is a heinous crime. Recently it (a) —— to an alarming proportion. Women (b) —— the victims
of acid throwing. A section of vagabond and morally degraded youth (c) —— proposal of marriage or love to
the beautiful girls. When the proposal is (d) —— they become furious. They decide to (e) —— revenge by (f)
——acid on the girls. As a result of it, the faces of the girls are (g) ——. The survivors of acid victims have to
(h) —— a cursed life. With a view to (i) —— acid throwing we should (j) —— strong public awareness.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Sakib said to Karim, "You had a blue pen." "No, No, that was green." "You say, it was green but where is it
now?" By God, I don't know." "What a nice pen it was!" Sakib said to Karim.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Internet is the most miraculous invention of science. (Positive)
(b) It has brought about an unthinkable revolution in the field of communication. (Complex)
(c) It is a computer network which connects other network and computers across the globe. (Simple)
(d) This network is interlinked with telephone line. (Active)
(e) Internet connection must require a telephone set. (Negative)
(f) It also requires a modem which is a special kind of software. (Simple)
(g) There are not more than two types of Internet. (Affirmative)
(h) Internet gets connection from the networking system. (Compound)
(i) Internet users can get any sort of information very easily and quickly. (Passive)
(j) Thus internet has done a great wonderful job. (Exclamatory)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Bangladesh is a small country but it ——.
(b) Our big population is a problem because ——.
(c) Though it is a great problem, ——.
(d) Unless we control our problem, ——.
(e) It is high time ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Computer is a (a) — (fair) — a recent (b) — (invent) — of modern science. Now it has (c) — (come) — an
integral part of our life. Computer can help us in many ways and it has relieved us of the monotony of our
regular jobs. It can perform (d) — (calculate) — very quickly. It can also (e) — (sure) — accuracy in its work.
Computer has (f) — (moved) — the burden of our work. In fact, computer has (g) — (most) — become a
substitute for human brain. As a result, many people call computer an (h) — (electron) — brain though it is (i)
— (able) — to think (j) — (dependent) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) The little boy came fast, ——?
(b) I am always obsessed with cricket, ——?
(c) Let's go out for a walk in the open field, ——?
(d) The teacher said in the class, "He is a 3rd person," ——?
(e) Hello, Sumon, I believe you are coming to the airport, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
A healthy man can do any work. (a) —— he can eat anything everyway. (b) ——, he can enjoy life in
everyway. (c) —— hand, an unhealthy man is unhappy, for he cannot eat and do what he likes to eat and do.
(d) —— he lives and dies poor. He may have intelligence, merit, learning and power, but he cannot put them
to the use and reap their benefits. (e) —— health is the source of all happiness in life.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
my lord he said to the caliph in a humble voice i know I have done wrong and must suffer for it but if I have
the donkey I shall cause it a great deal of unnecessary suffering
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 26 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
involvement enable in work of a after the
Our aim is to educate girls (a) —— the fullest sense. (b) —— they leave school, they should be confident and
have the (c) —— to express themselves clearly. They should also have (d) —— well-developed sense (e) ——
right and wrong, a sense of duty, and a belief in their own worth. The member of (f) —— staff has a long
tradition of encouraging pupils to discover their gifts and abilities in a secure and happy environment. We
regard our students as young adults and (g) —— them in decisions concerning their (h) —— and school life.
We should remember that (i) —— girls are (j) —— future hope of our nation.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
It is known to all that English is (a) —— international language. At present, English is widely used (b) ——
the people of the whole world. Statistics show that 350 million people speak English as (c) —— first language
and another 300 million use it as a (d) —— language. It is (e) —— official language in more than 60 countries
(f) —— the world. (g) —— it was also the official language of (h) —— country. Most of the books of science
and technology are written (i) —— English. So the importance (j) —— learning English beggars description.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
A king was fixed for the competition
They were all taken before the king
A date tried a rich prize for the teller of the biggest lie
Applicants declared their best to tell bigger lies
enlisted serially for the competition
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
approach prepare do make write hesitate gather cram read go
All can not (a) —— well in the examination. He crams when the examination (b) ——. On the other hand,
Arif always (c) —— a good result. Because he (d) —— notes himself, memorizes them and (e) —— them
again and again. He knows that it is a bad habit (f) —— answers which (g) —— out of memory as soon as the
examination is over. He has been able to (h) —— experience that one time writing is equal to (i) —— for ten
times. This is why he (j) — to write whatever he learns.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Good morning, Rupa," said Sohel. "How much preparation have you taken for the Test Exam?" "A great
preparation," replied she. "I must get GPA-5." 'Wow! what a lucky girl!" said Sohel. "But my preparation is
not so good."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(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 modern world. (Positive)
(e) A terrorist is hated by people. (Active)
(f) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive)
(g) Though there is law to punish the terrorists, they are nor 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)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) He is such a great fool that——.
(b) The sooner, ——.
(c) Man lives in a society as —.
 (d) That he will get promotion——.
(e) By the time he returned home ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
English is (a) — (compulsory) — taught in our country. But still our learners cannot have good command of
English. This is because they do not learn (b) — (methodical) —. Moreover, they read to pass the examination.
Many students only (c) — (memory) — the answers without understanding. The teachers are also (d) —
(trained) — or in many rural schools the English teachers are (e) — (efficient) —. Moreover, our English
teachers must make our learners (f) — (interest) — in this subject: They have to make the lessons easy and (g)
— (live) — by creating an English environment in the classroom. Lessons must be made (h) — (attract) — to
the students who are (i) — (comparative) — dull of understanding. The size of the (j) — (exist) — class must
be small.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) My father scolded me. I was upset. Later I told him "You don't like me, ——?"
(b) My friend Rihan was very interested to play. I told him, "Let's play badminton, ——?"
(c) Whenever I go to Cox's Bazar, I think that the Bay of Bengal is beautiful, ——?
(d) Little daughter asks her mother why man eats. In reply, she said, "Man eats to live, ——?"
(e) He is very introvert. He never passes any comment about others, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Trees are our best friends. (a) —— their need is not properly valued by rural people (b) —— play a negative role
in the degradation of the environment (c) —— of they can deforestation. They can (d) —— bring about green
revolution by planting trees, (e) —— their awareness is a must.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
do your duty by yourself when you will be attentive to your lessons you will be able to finish your course
unless you work hard you will not succeed so do your duty in the right moment
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 27 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
averse of an indolent for a will strong the to output depend
What is begging? Begging is (a) —— charity of others. It does not give anything good (b) —— the society. It
is totally unproductive and hence, it has no (c) ——. It does not develop (d) —— man's ability or (e) —— to
be self-reliant. It makes him (f) —— and habitually inactive and (g) —— on others. It makes a man devoid (h)
—— any sense of self-respect. Hence, those who live by begging cannot claim (i) —— any dignity in the
society because of their (j) —— to work. They seek the charity of others and become burden to the society.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Kaptai lake is (a) —— largest man-made fresh water reservoir in Bangladesh. Though created primarily (b) —
— hydroelectric power generation , it (c) —— to produce fresh water fishes, navigation, flood control and
agriculture. (d) —— lake was created (e) —— damming the river Karnaphuli (f) —— Kaptai town in (g) —
— Chittagong Hill Tracts. The estimated life of the lake is 90 years, (h) —— the end of which its bed is (i) ——
to be fully covered (j) —— silt
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
And he who behaves anyone whimsically
He possesses the symbol of peace and prosperity
A gentleman is this quality is a gentleman
Gentility never hurts the state of being gentle
with all gently
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
do set put say inquire visit file buy keep tell
A poor man was once (a) —— in a jail although he had (b) —— no wrong. After a long time, the king of the
state (c) —— the jail and the man (d) —— him that he was innocent, but a case (e) —— against him by some
of his enemies. The king (f) —— privately and found that it was true. He gave the man some money and (g) —
— him free. He went straight to the market in which there was a bird shop. There many wild birds (h) —— in
cages for sale. He (i) —— to the shopkeeper, "I wish to buy all the birds in your shop." He then (j) —— all the
birds and set them free in the sky.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"What is the time by your watch? he said. "It is half past nine," I said. He said, "I want to go to college. Would
you accompany me please?" "No, I am sorry," replied I.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) The cuckoo is a bird of very shy nature. (Complex)
(b) It is not very often seen beside human habitation. (Affirmative)
(c) Allah is one. (Negative)
(d) Though they are coward, they are clever. (Compound)
(e) They lay their eggs in the nests of crows. (Complex)
(f) They are cleverer than the crows. (Positive)
(g) They do not make their nests because they are lazy. (Simple)
(h) The crows raise the baby cuckoos. (Use passive voice)
(i) When the baby grows up, they fly away. (Compound)
(j) Crows never understand it. (Interrogative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Too much courtesy ——.
(b) —— I would have helped the poor.
 (c) It is a good sign that nowadays——.
(d) The postman has a definite area where——.
(e) The grapes were hanging so high that——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Food (a) — (adulterate) — is a crime. Adulterated food is (b) — (poison) — and causes (c) — (curable) —
diseases. Some (d) — (greed) — businessmen are responsible for this (e) — (wicked) —. The steps are taken
by the government against those (f) — (honest) — businessmen (g) — (real) — deserve praise. (h) —
(present) —, the fraudulent businessmen are much alarmed. (i) — (Hopeful) —, we will be able to shun this (j)
— (practice) — very soon.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Be careful, —— ?
(b) I had an accident last week, —— ?
(c) Everything looked beautiful, —— ?
(d) These are apples, ——?
(e) Shila told Nipa, "How happy you are in a nuclear family! ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a) —— taking food, we should bear in mind (b) —— we do not eat just to satisfy hunger (c) —— to fill the
belly. We eat to preserve our health. Some people (d) —— live in the midst of plenty do not eat the food they
need for good health (e) —— they have no knowledge of the science of health and nutrition.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
rabindranath tagore is my favourite author he was born at jorasanko in Calcutta on the 7 may 1861 my brother
loves him very much.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 28 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
up desire instinct after which by the to
It is the (a) —— of everyone to climb (b) —— the top in position and power. There is no other passion in the world
(c) —— is so universal as (d) —— love of power. Man always hankers (e) —— power. Power is the source of all
strengths. Man tries his best to achieve it. However, excess of (f) —— for power leads (g) —— disaster. But
people always rush (h) —— this power. Sometimes, (i) —— whole nation or society is maddened (j) ——
this passion.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Child labour has been forbidden internationally by (a) —— UN. To make a child do the (b) —— which is suitable
for a man is (c) ——. Yet in the third world countries the (d) —— of child labour is going up day (e) ——
day. Bangladesh is one of these countries. (f) —— the government is committed to dissuade rich (g) —— to
engage children in laborious work, things (h) —— not so easy. Poverty is the first (i) —— in this field. The
poor parents want (j) —— get additional earning by employing their children in work.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Education is no access to them
Books have like light
The illiterate persons illuminates the savings and thoughts of great men
Illiteracy preserve still dominate in our country
It a curse
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
refresh be take enjoy take stroll walk avail keep do
A walk by the riverside in the evening (a) —— very useful and pleasant. One (b) —— not only beautiful sight
but also (c) —— fresh air. It (d) —— the mind when one (e) —— a walk by the riverside. Bangladesh is a
riverine country and you can (f) —— yourself of this opportunity of (g) —— by the riverside. In the cities
there are parks where you can go for (h) ——. This will help you (i) —— fit. But if you (j) —— it regularly,
you will not have the benefit.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Alas!" said Miranda. "Do not work hard. My father is at his studies. He is safe for these three hours. Rest
yourself, brother." "O, dear lady," said Ferdinand. "I dare not. I must finish my work before I take rest".
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Very few countries in the world are as populous as Bangladesh. (Comparative)
(b) We should read books to gain knowledge. (Complex)
(c) Everybody believes that education is the backbone of a nation. (Simple)
(d) They fade soon and lose their beauty. (Simple)
(e) Honesty is a great virtue. (Complex)
(f) No other day in my life is as memorable as my first day at school. (Superlative)
(g) Cox's Bazar is the longest sea-beach in the world. (Positive degree)
(h) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Interrogative)
(i) Who does not like flowers? (Affirmative)
(j) It is one of the most famous schools in Chittagong. (Comparative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Yesterday I could not get up from bed in time because ——.
(b) As soon as I got up from bed ——.
(c) Since I could not avail the bus ——.
(d) On the way to college I walked fast lest ——.
(e) If I reached late, ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.5l0=5
Zahir Raihan was a talented film (a) — (make) — and (b) — (write) —. He was a man of (c) — (domitable) —
courage. He had his early education in Mitra Institute and (d) — (late) — he studied in Calcutta Alia
Madrasha. He devoted himself to literature. His famous film 'Jibon Theke Neya' depicted the (e) — (autocrat)
— rule of Pakistan and inspired the people to protest against the Pakistani (f) — (rule) —. In December 1971
(g) — (known) — miscreants took away Zahir's elder brother Shahidullah Kaiser. On 30th December, 1971
someone informed Zahir about an address somewhere at Mirpur where he might find his brother, (h) —
(According) — Zahir left home to get his brother back but he never (i) — (turn) —. Until today the day is
observed as Zahir's (j) — (Appearance ) — Day.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Time and tide wait for none, ——?
(b) But many of us waste our time, ——?
(c) None can prosper in life neglecting time, ——?
(d) Everybody should realize this truth, ——?
(e) Let's make the best use of our time, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Life on earth depends on the sun. Day after day we see its light (a) —— feel its warmth, (b) —— we do not
often consider their origin. (c) —— there are many remarkable things about the sun. One is its distance from
the earth; about 93 million miles. A journey of this distance, (d) —— it could be made, would take several
hundred years, (e) -—— the temperature of the sun is about 10,000 degree Fahrenheit; we receive only a small
fraction of this heat.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
the man said to mohsin my family have been starving for a couple of days i have gone from door to door in
quest of work but i have found no work mohsin said take this bunch of keys and open the almirah have as
much money as you require
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 29 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
in for from collect after on roll the
Ferdousi started (a) —— authentic of history of the pre-Islamic days of Iran and composing verses one (b) —
— another. Day after day, month after month and year after year (c) —— on. But the poet never ceased to
work. By his untiring efforts he could at last complete his greatest epic (d) —— long thirty years. He named
his unparalled creation (e) —— Shahnama. It is one of (f) —— greatest epics of all ages. Now (g) —— poet
was eagerly and anxiously waiting (h) —— the promised reward (i) —— the Sultan. But fortune did not smile
(j) —— him.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
One morning grandma (a) —— shopping in the market. (b) —— she was buying vegetables, she felt someone
grabbing her hand bag. She was (c) —— and screamed out. She looked up and saw (d) —— young boy (e) —
— away. Passers-by chased (f) —— boy and (g) —— him. They handed over (h) —- hand bag (i) ——
grandma. The people wanted to (j) —— the police but grandma told them not to do.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Education can all the development efforts
An educated man is play a role in removing illiteracy
Illiteracy hampers play a significant role to build up a nation
After all he/she a precondition for development
An uneducated man a burden of nation
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
say fight be call mean enter read pass tear see
The great leader of our country whom we love and admire is Sher-E-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq (a) —— tiger.
Fazlul Huq (b) —— for the cause of the country as like as a tiger. So he (c) —— Sher-E-Bangla. His father
Kazi Wazed Ali (d) —— a renowned pleader in the Barisal Bar. From his boyhood, Fazlul Huq was very
meritorious. One day the boy Fazlul Huq (e) —— in his study. His father (f) —— by. He (g) —— Fazlul Huq
was reading his lessons and (h) —— off the pages of his book one after another. He at once (i) —— the room
and (j) —— "O my boy, why are you playing with your book?"
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The boy said to the teacher, "Sir, I shall be much obliged if you will kindly lend me the book you praised
highly in the classroom yesterday." The teacher said, "I am very glad to know that you are eager to read this
book. You are welcome to any of my books that you like."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Education is power. (Complex)
(b) It is much more than getting certificates. (Interrogative)
(c) We have to acquire an enlightened mind enriched with the ability of free thinking and rationality.
(Complex)
(d) Everybody will be able to think freely and rationally. (Interrogative)
(e) We should be conscious of our feelings. (Negative)
(f) We should achieve the capability to think from others' perspective. (Complex)
(g) We should have an unbiased and balanced opinion. (Negative)
(h) Our mind should always be equipped with rationality. (Active)
(i) Education is the greatest wealth. (Positive)
(j) No other thing is as valuable as it. (Comparative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) —— provided that the weather is fine.
(b) The boy was given the job after ——.
(c) Check the beast in you lest ——.
 (d) Be truthful if——.
(e) Scarcely had the party begun ——,
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Reading is the third of the four skills. It is (a) — (apply) — to those who learn through (b) — (form) —
education. Those who don't go to schools or colleges, learn a language only listening and speaking. It may be
(c) — (example) — that and (d) — (lettered) farmer can speak and understand our mother tongue (e) — (easy)
—. This has been possible only by listening and speaking. It is (f) — (method) — that we have to practise
reading in two ways, one is (g) — (loud) and the other (h) — (silent) —. Loud reading is essential for
practising (i) — (oral) — while silent one is necessary for (j) — (comprehend) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) As he carried a book with him, he put the book on the table, ——?
(b) My brother is two years older than me. I am ten years old, ——?
(c) The weather is very rough today. Let us go home, ——?
(d) He is a liar. Nobody believes him, ——?
(e) The industrious shine in life. The idle cannot prosper in life,——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Most of our students cannot write out their exam paper fairly. (a) —— they cannot understand the questions
properly, they often beat about the bush and cram their answers with irrelevant and unnecessary detail. (b) —
— teachers suggest (c) —— their answers should be brief and precise, they often lengthen these unnecessarily.
(d) —— get expected marks you all should understand the question well and answer them to the point. Don't
worry, (e) —— your answers are fairly short.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
where are you from said the teacher i am from nepal said the student how did you find dhaka when you first
arrived said the teacher well i like it i think the city very beautiful said the student
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 30 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
to a wonder without the communicate of keep in
Mobile phone is one of the (a) —— of modern science. It has added (b) —— new dimension (c) —— our way
(d) —— life and to (e) —— communication system. It is a telephone system that works (f) —— any wire.
Obviously, mobile telecommunication has become (g) —— part of modern life. Now-a-days, (h) —— a
mobile phone is not a luxury (i) —— a poor country like Bangladesh. People use mobile phones to do rapid (j)
—— .
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Bird flu is an infectious disease. It attacks human body (a) —— direct or indirect contact (b) —— infected
birds, ducks and chickens. Sea birds and migratory birds can spread bird flu. Today it has spread (c) —— an
epidemic form in many Asian countries. Recently it has broken (d) —— as an epidemic form in many districts
of Bangladesh. It is really (e) —— very horrifying matter for us. People of our country are becoming anxious
about this disease. In order to prevent bird flu, (f) ——poultry caretakers and the public must (g) —— the
rules of waste management which is (h) ——root cause of bird flu. It is high time we raised awareness (i) ——
people to remove (j) ——curse of bird flu.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Adversity prompts our latent power, which enables us to prosper in life
But it enables its uses also
This is us to know true friends from false ones
It also develops regarded as a curse
has us to exert ourselves
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
bring preserve carry come get give forget has hawk carry
When Rahamat (a) —— to Calcutta from Afghanistan, he (b) —— with him the impress of his little daughter
Rabeya's palm on a piece of paper. He always (c) —— it with him. It (d) —— with a five rupee note once
Mini (e) —— him when he (f) —— delicacies. He (g) —— them both to the jail. There he often (h) —— the
treasures from the jailor and (i) —— a look at them. He (j) —— his daughter Rabeya or Mini either.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"What are you writing?" The angel looked up and replied in a sweet tone, "The names of those who love the
Lord." "And is mine one?" asked Abu. "No, your name is not included here," replied the angel. Abu said,
"Please write down my name as one who loves his fellowmen."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Patriotism is one of the greatest virtues. (Positive)
(b) As a patriot has patriotism, he is loved by all. (Compound)
(c) Who likes an unpatriotic man? (Passive)
(d) What a noble virtue patriotism is! (Assertive)
(e) It is better than most other qualities of man. (Superlative)
(f) It inspires a man who can do everything just and fair for the betterment of the country. (Simple)
(g) A patriot is loved and respected by the countrymen. (Active)
(h) A patriot is always remembered by people. (Negative)
(i) An unpatriotic man is hated everywhere. (Complex)
(j) Despite his worldly immense wealth, he remains a worthless person. (Compound)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) If we drink arsenic polluted water, ——.
(b) Surface water is safe when under ground ——.
(c) Pond water is not safe as ——.
(d) —— because they are not conscious.
(e) Since there is scarcity of pure water ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Books are our best friends. They introduce us to the realm of (a) — (limited) — knowledge. The books of great
(b) — (write) — contain noble thoughts and great ideas. We can (c) — (rich) — our mind by reading books.
The reading of book brings (d) — (perfect) — in our life. No (e) — (spirit) — progress and worldly (f) —
(prosper) — can be thought of without reading books. (g) — (true) — speaking, reading books is such a thing
that has no (h) — (alternate) —. So all should read books on (i) — (vary) — topics. So that we may bring
proper (j) — (develop) — of our spirit.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Hello, Sumon, I believe you are coming to the airport, ——?
(b) Of course, I am coming with Azim, ——?
(c) The plane will land at about 9 am, ——?
(d) But sometimes it delays, ——?
(e) Please bring a camera with you, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a) —— man has made tremendous technological progress, he has not been able to conquer nature completely.
(b) ——, he is hit by natural calamities. (c) ——, a devastating flood very often occurs in Bangladesh leaving
people homeless (d) —— other various calamities damage and destroy life and property. (e) ——, some of the
African countries are affected by drought.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
the man said to me where are you going i am going to school said i did you go to school yesterday no i replied
why didn’t you go to school i was very busy said i
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 31 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
ever would so become travelling look
visit probably on have that enter
Men have (a) —— interested in the stars ever since they first (b) —— up into the sky. Some of these stars may
(c) —— their own planets. If that is (d) ——, we can suppose that intelligent life may exist (e) —— one of
them. The problem is (f) —— the nearest star is forty-eight light years away. In other words, light from it has
been (g) —— for forty eight years when it finally reaches us, (h)——nobody from the earth will (i) —— visit
the star because it (j) —— take a rocket a hundred thousand years to reach it;
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Scientist have (a) —— reported that the surface ice caps are (b) ——. This is due to a rise (c) ——
atmospheric temperature known (d) —— the 'Greenhouse Effect'. According to the scientist, carbon dioxide is
primarily responsible (e) —— temperature rise in (f) ——. The carbon dioxide is high (g) —— coal and oil
(h) —— burnt. This gas is accumulating in the atmosphere and (i) —— temperature to rise. As a result, the
polar ice in the North and South poles (j) —— melting.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
It kills the young generation of our country
Drugs means a man slowly but surely
Young boys commit for intoxicating and stimulating effects
Drug addiction are used taking heroine, opium, etc.
has grasped various crimes to arrange money
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
avoid make drive drag move seem stop live know come
We live in a five-storey block of flats. We (a) —— here for the last two years. Recently some new people (b)
—— into the flat right above us. They don't (c) —— to have much civic sense. They (d) —— chairs around
day and night. Their children also (e) —— a lot of noise. The constant thumping and screeching sound (f) —
— from their house (g) —— us crazy. These sounds can easily (h) —— if people are a bit conscious. We have
to let them (i) —— that this (j) —— but we are not acquainted with them.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
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 level best to do this," said Rimi.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) BAF Shaheen College situated at Patenga in Chittagong is flourishing its name and fame day by day.
(Compound)
(b) As it is far away from the city, students have to start early for school. (Simple)
(c) O God, grant my prayer, help my brothers. (Compound)
(d) He loves all equally. (Comparative)
(e) The woman chopped wood, brought in water and fed her baby. (Complex)
(f) Everyone admired her. (Interrogative)
(g) Do or die. (Simple)
(h) Alif studies regularly to make a brilliant result. (Complex)
(i) She looked very beautiful wearing the dress. (Exclamatory)
(j) An examinee should try to answer all the questions. (Passive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) A book fair is an affair which ——.
 (b) It is a fair where ——.
(c) When it is the evening, ——.
(d) Book lovers gather in the fair so that ——
(e) Some come to the fair to buy books and ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
In order to (a) — (material) — your dream, you need (b) — (determine) — and efforts. Nothing is (c) —
(achieve) — in this world without hard work. Nothing is (d) — (achievable) — for those who are blessed with
(e) — (common) — abilities. They are very fortunate. But those who are (f) — (inclined) — to do hard work
are really (g) — (fortunate) —. By spending time in (h) — (idle) ——, they only (i) — (fool) — themselves
and ultimately become (j) — (remorse) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Drug is ruining our young generation, ——?
(b) You can't deny that drug has its beneficial effect, ——?
(c) Strange! Everyone knows it gradually affects the internal function of the body, ——?
(d) But drug helps one to forget frustration,——?
(e) Strong will can defeat frustration, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
The paragraph and the essay are different from each other. (a) —— there are some similarities between them.
(b) —— the paragraph has a topic sentence to introduce the main idea. Secondly, it has a number of sentences
in the middle to develop the main idea. (c) —— there is a concluding sentence in it to bring the main idea to a
close. (d) —— the essay also consists of a beginning, a middle and an end. It is (e) —— obvious that the
paragraph and the essay share some common features.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
the teacher said to boy where are you going now i am going to school said the boy did you go to school
yesterday no the boy replied why did you not i was suffering from fever said the boy.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 32 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
introduce a in an for the the flourish
Pottery making is (a) —— ancient tradition (b) —— our rural Bangladesh. It has survived (c) ——onslaught
of urbanization and modernization. The Pal caste of the Hindu faith has painstakingly preserved (d) —— craft
of pottery making (e) —— generations. There has also been a revival (f) —— the demand for pottery, which is
being seen, as both trendy and environmentally sound. But for this trade to (g) —— commercially innovations
(h) —— design and production have to be made. (i) —— handful of such innovators have (j) —— pottery to
appeal to contemporary tastes and others must soon follow this fashion to survive.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Style (a) —— clothing changes more rapidly because (b) —— fashion, comfort and necessity. Why are (c) —
— short one year and long (d) —— next? The weather does not vary that much (e) —— year to year. One
might try to (f) —— changes in fashion (g) —— using practical seasons. But actually the need for variety and
(h) —— desire to be (i) —— are more (j) ——.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
did not like London Hospital instead of going out to parties
Florence Nightingale was the treatment of sick people
She visited the easy occupation of the society
went to Germany and France to study nursing
studied shocked by the roughness in those hospitals
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
damage suffer know take live be overeat forbid eat need
Food is the first among all basic needs of human beings. People (a) —— food to satisfy their hunger. People
should eat as much as they need. We eat to live, do (b) —— to eat. But some people foster the opposite view.
The habit of more eating is (c) —— as overeating. Due to overeating, we will (d) —— from various
indigestion problems. Overeating (e) —— our liver function. People know the consequences of (f) ——. Still
some people (g) —— gluttonous and they are always after (h) ——. The habit of taking as much food as you
(i) —— is a very good habit. Our religion (j) —— overeating.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The Beduin said to the Prophet (Sm), "Oh, Muhammad, please forgive me. I could not recognise you." The
holy Prophet (Sm) said, "Why did you cut off your right hand?" "I don't think it is right to keep the hand that
assaulted you," he said in reply. "If you are the Prophet, join my hand," said the Beduin.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) A good teacher is an asset for the country. (Negative)
(b) Observe a good teacher and you will never find him motionless. (Complex)
(c) He never sits idle in the class. (Affirmative)
(d) He walks about the class when he feels its necessity. (Compound)
(e) He has to assess the answer sheets of the students. (Interrogative)
(f) He speaks as he thinks and believes. (Simple)
(g) Actually a good teacher works harder than a man in other profession. (Positive)
(h) Fixed rules do not chain him. (Passive)
(i) His classes become communicative and lively. (Negative)
(j) We should show due respect to him. (Imperative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) These are the Pyramids which——.
(b) All the Pyramids are——.
(c) These Pyramids are located——.
(d) The great Pyramids were built by a king ——.
(e) He ruled Egypt and ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
The UNESCO has proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day to be observed (a) —
(world) — in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for establishing the (b) — (right) — place of
Bangla. The (c) — (declare) — came in the form of a resolution (d) — (unanimous) — adopted at the plenary
of the UNESCO in 1999. One of the aims of the proclamation was to encourage (e) — (lingual) — education
which will develop (f) — (full) — awareness about language and cultural tradition. The initiative will also
inspire unity based on (g) — (understand) —, tolerance and dialogue. It is a great tribute and (h) — (glow) —
homage paid by the international community to the language martyrs of Bangladesh. This was an (i) —
(forget) — and (j) — (glory) — moment for the people of Bangladesh.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) We live in Bangladesh, ——?
(b) She is one of the smallest countries in the world, ——?
(c) But she has a large population, ——?
(d) We must turn this population into power, ——?
(e) Let us work together in this regard, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Pollution means making something dirty and impure. We come across different pollutions (a) —— arsenic
pollution, water pollution, air pollution, sound pollution, etc. (b) —— in water the presence of arsenic is much
higher (c) —— the acceptable quantity, it is called arsenic pollution. The farmers all over the world are using
pesticide and chemicals (d) —— are mixing with water directly and (e) —— water is polluted.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
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.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 33 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
at in of a an help think charity generous
Charity is (a) —— inclination of heart to help others in distress and to (b) —— good of others. Charity is (c)—
— noble human quality. It makes one's heart (d) ——. It is the feeling of sympathy (e) —— other's wants.
There are various ways (f) —— practicing charity. The practice of giving alms is (g) —— act of charity. But it
is riot (h) —— in all cases. Charity should be extended to (i) —— the really needy. Charity should aim (j) —
— removing the sufferings of the poor.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
The Liberation War Museum was (a) —— on 22 March, 1996 (b) —— Segunbagicha. There is an eternal
flame (c) —— the entrance. The museum was (d) —— at (e) —— initiative of some community leaders to
meet (f) —— historical requirement for preserving (g) —— memory and relics of the War (h) ——
Liberation. (i) —— museum has different programmes to foster answers among the young generation (j) ——
the heroic struggle for independence.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Travelling is the name of aeroplane in this regard
It used educative value as well
People can mention always fascinating
We has fastest transportation system
use to travel from prehistoric time
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
sponsor receive advertise give watch
be telecast strengthen organize pay
Sports (a) —— a popular form of entertainment. Many international sports events (b) —— from time to time.
Most of these events (c) —— by multinational manufacturing companies and the business firms. They (d) —
— for the sports events in exchange for the right to (e) —— their products during those events. These events
(f) —— worldwide by satellite and people all over the world (g) —— them live. As a result, the sponsor's
products (h) —— maximum media coverage thus (i) —— companies international recognition. Sports also (j)
—— international brotherhood.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"How old are you?" once Buddha asked an old man. “Two years," was the humble reply. "But, you look
eighty!" "Buddha exclaimed. "Great saint, just two years ago I came to know what true love is.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Anger is nothing but a vice. (Make it interrogative)
(b) It begets only the worst. (Make it negative)
(c) So, we should control it for our sake. (Make it passive voice)
(d) He who is taken by anger causes a lot of troubles. (Make it simple)
(e) Realizing it, we should be emotionally balanced. (Make it compound)
(f) An angry man is not liked by all. (Make it active voice)
(g) Everybody cannot but hate an angry man. (Make it affirmative)
(h) An angry man is not so favourite as others (Make it comparative)
(i) He is the most despised person in a society. (Make it comparative)
(j) Nothing is more furious than anger. (Make it positive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
 (a) It is flower which——.
(b) We have not the proper mechanism by which——.
(c) Love others lest ——.
(d) He became so greedy that ——.
(e) United we stand——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
The city of Chittagong is (a) — (crowded) — because there is a continuous (b) — (migrate) — of people from
the villages. To control this trend, different (c) — (install) — should be (d) — (centralized) —. Then
people will not move towards the city for (e) — (employ) —. We should remember that the problems of
Chittagong will not be changed (f) — (night) — or (g) — (automatic) —. Both government and people should
work (h) — (earnest) — to solve these dangerous problems. Government may introduce (i) — (attract) —
working opportunities in rural area which will check village people's (j) — (tend) — to come to the city for
their living.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(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, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Everybody wants success in life (a) —— everybody can't achieve it. In our society, there are people (b) —— get
frustrated. (c) —— success does not come very easily at first attempt. (d) ——, if you want to achieve true
success in life, you must have some qualities such as sincerity and honesty. (e) ——, you need to have
perseverance and patience.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
The king said what harm did I do then the you should seek to take my life with you own hand you killed my
father and my two brothers the young man replied.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 34 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
a almost colour please to smile red the look with always
The world is like (a) —— glass. If you smile, it (b) ——, if you frown, it frowns back. If you look at through a
(c) —— glass all seem red, if through (d) —— smoked one, all dull and dirty. (e) —— try then to look at (f)
—— bright side of things. (g) —— every thing in the world has a bright side. Greet everyone (h) —— a bright
smile, kind words and a (i) —— welcome. It is not enough (j) —— love those who are near and dear to us.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Electricity is (a) —— a part of our everyday life. (b) —— we rarely think twice about its importance and
necessity. When we switch (c) ——the light and the fan or turn our television or computer on, we enjoy (d) —
— blessings of electricity. Even when we turn off the beside lamp and are fast asleep, electricity remains
working (e) —— us driving our fans, heating or cooling our rooms and running our refrigerators.
Unfortunately, we (f) —— enjoy the uninterrupted blessing of electricity. There is some shortage in (g) ——
generation (h) —— electricity in Bangladesh. (i) ——, load-shedding or suspension of the supply of electricity
has (j) —— a regular program of the Power Development Board.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Poverty makes much probability of development
We has us disreputable in the society
It solve too complicated to solve in a day
Our country is this problem through hard diligence
been actually created by us
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
be like give care do contain need prefer ensure keep
Costly foods (a) —— so rich as they seem to be in their food value, whereas many cheap foods are richer in
their food value. But young people in general (b) —— think so and they form their food habits with a wrong
notion. Unfortunately enough, even many educated young groups (c) —— for nutrients or food value. They (d)
—— predominance to the matter whether a food is tasty or not. Many young ones only (e) —— delicious;
fatty and oily food. This is why junk food is (f) ——by many especially young people or children. Some think
that rich food (g) —— a lot of nutrients (h) —— for one to (i) —— fit and (j) —— proper growth of the body.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Suddenly a voice called out, "Good morning gentlemen. Where are you going and what are you doing here?"
"Oh, nowhere and nothing," "But you look so pensive, why?" "Yes, you are right. We are looking for
something," replied the six blind men.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Student politics is one of the most discussed issues of the country. (Comparative)
(b) Being misguided our students do a lot of harm. (Compound)
(c) We should develop public consciousness to solve this problem. (Complex)
(d) It is very harmful. (Exclamatory)
(e) Political involvement is not bad for the students. (Affirmative)
(f) But they should do politics for the benefit of the nation. (Passive)
(g) Evil minded leaders should be avoided. (Active)
(h) If we can avoid campus violence, we can remove session jam. (Simple)
(i) By being determined, we can solve many problems. (Complex)
(j) Nothing is as harmful as violence. (Superlative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Avoid mistakes lest ——.
(b) If you invited me——.
(c) —— as it did not rain in time.
 (d) He is sure that ——.
(e) Many years have passed——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
The (a) — (manage) — of the hotel was talking to the (b) — (reception) —. A (c) — (visit) — came to book a
seat. He was a (d) — (foreign) — and did not have a complete (e) — (know) — of English. A (f) — (board) —
of the hotel offered him (g) — (assist) —. He did not (h) — (agree) — and (i) — (final) — the matter was (j)
— (successful) — settled.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) It is an enjoyable evening,——?
(b) Yes it is. Let's go out for a walk, ——?
(c) That's a nice idea. We can enjoy a walk outside, ——?
(d) The air is also cool and soothing, ——?
(e) Right. And the queen moon is also shining brightly in the sky, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Expect problems. Face them bravely. (a) ——, they are an inseparable part of our life. (b) ——never think you
are alone. (c) —— a situation gets worse. Choose a counsellor from your parents or teachers (d) —— will
objectively listen to your upsetting problems and show you a way out. (e) —— psychologists are the best to
deal with such problems.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
robert bruce the king of scotland was defeated at war and failed to regain his country’s freedom several times
naturally he was in a very dejected mood sitting in his hide out he lost himself in deep thought.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 35 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
in of at to by from
Many diseases are rising (a) —— an alarming rate, which experts believe due (b) —— increased pollution (c)
—— the environment. Pollution appears (d) —— be greater (e) —— urban areas although rural societies too
are afflicted (f) —— increased use (g) —— chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city
people appear (h) —— suffer (i) —— many more diseases and suffer more seriously than country people.
Now let us see how life (j) —— cities is different from that in the country.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
A teacher is (a) —— compared with an architect. He is the (b) ——— of learning and makes the illiterate
people (c) —— citizens of a country. But it is a matter of regret that the teachers are not (d) —— in due
respect in society. They lead a humble life in the (e) —— of want. Still they keep the light of education (f) —
— in order to remove the (g) —— of illiteracy and (h) —— from the society. So the government should take
necessary (i) —— for the (j) —— development of the teachers.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
The authoress rented to be quiet and away from people to do some serious writings
She wanted the boy for chopping wood
The orphanage was a cabin which belonged to the orphanage
He asked about 42 years old but looked smaller
sent for a boy or a man to come and chop wood for her
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
be accept receive secure come
wish continue expect retain hold
I (a) —— your letter yesterday. My joys knew no bounds when I (b) —— to know your brilliant result. You
wrote that you (c) —— GPA-5 in the SSC examination. Please (d) —— my heartiest congratulation on your
great success. You (e) —— really worthy of this result. You have achieved what we (f) ——. Now your duty
is to make endeavor to (g) —— your performance in the examination to be (h) —— in future. I (i) —— that
you will be able to maintain your (j) —— success.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Can I have a look at your paper for a moment?" said the man next to me. "I just want to see the cricket
results." " I haven't quite finished with it," I said. "Could you wait a moment?" "I can't wait long," he said, "I
am getting off at the next stop."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Eid is one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslims. (Positive)
(b) It is a very auspicious day. (Exclamatory)
(c) The Muslims keep fasting during the month of Ramadan. (Interrogative)
(d) Nobody should look down upon the poor. (Passive)
(e) The rich people try to enjoy Eid in a different way. (Complex)
(f) Those who are helpless deserve our charity. (Simple)
(g) No festival is as colourful as Eid. (Superlative)
(h) The day is enjoyed. (Active)
(i) How amazing the celebration is! (Assertive)
(j) Different TV channels telecast various programmes on this day. (Passive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) I don't know what——.
(b) The truth is that——.
 (c) He pretends as though ——.
(d) Though he is healthy, ——.
(e) The police is looking for him as ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
A (a) — (west) — survey was conducted on this (b) — (quest) —. Are social (c) —(net) — making us (d) —
(social) —? The participants were mainly the (e) — (net) — users of the west 81% opined affirmative. One
commented that (f) — (smart) — detach you from your family and (g) — (company) — in exchange of an
addiction to an idle fun. Another comment was that there 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.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Man is fond of turning back to the past, ——?
(b) The present may be good, ——?
(c) But everybody hardly forgets golden past, ——?
(d) Nothing is more pleasant to him than the memories of childhood, ——?
(e) The memories of childhood really haunts us, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
English is the most widely used international language. (a) —— communicating with the foreigners, we cannot
but use this language. There are certain jobs in the country (b) —— the jobs of a pilot, a postman, a telephone
operator, etc. where English is very essential. (c) —— a student wishing to go abroad must learn English. (d)
—— the importance of learning English in our country cannot be ignored. (e) —— we should put high
importance on learning English.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
bangladesh is a small country with a population of about sixteen crores she can hardly make headway so we
should work hard to keep pace with the rest of the world
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 36 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)]

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
disaster caused after famine without to necessary
nature out by heavy the untold up
Natural calamity means natural (a) —— which is (b) —— by nature. Every year Bangladesh falls victim (c) —
— various natural calamities. They are flood, earthquakes and many other natural calamities. The effects of (d)
—— natural calamities beggar description. The people are affected and animals suffer (e) —— sufferings.
They cause (f) —— damage to our life and properties. Thousands of people and other animals remain (g) ——
food for many days. The (h) —— effects are very serious. Many people die for want of food. (i) —— breaks
out. The prices of all necessary things go (j) ——.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Mrs Rehana teaches English. She (a) —— communicative approach (b) —— language teaching. She has (c)
—— good command of English. She creates (d) —— English environment in (e) —— class and we have (f)
—— ample opportunity to hear and speak us English. When we cannot understand the meaning of a new word
in (g) —— text, she makes us understand it (h) —— using different techniques rather than translating it (i) —
— Bangla. But she usually tells us to guess the meaning (j) —— the context.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
The people only freedom from foreign domination is an old idea
The real freedom means arise themselves to achieve it
Liberty must freedom from want, disease and ignorance
It is a fruit that does not descend upon a people automatically
That freedom is be earned before it can be enjoyed
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
rectify be exist curb consume fall contaminate expect implement run
Food (a) —— our basic need. But this food is (b) —— by the greedy businessmen who (c) —— after money.
Having (d) —— the adulterated food, people (e) —— a victim to diseases of various kinds. For the capital
punishment of the dishonest businessmen, the (f) —— laws must be (g) —— for the betterment of common
public health. It is (h) —— that the strict law will be (i) —— with a view to (j) —— the harmful act of food
adulteration.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Where are you from?" said the teacher. "I am from Nepal," said the student. "How did you find Dhaka when
you first arrived?" said the teacher. "Well, I like it. I think the city is very beautiful," said the student.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 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 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)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) It is high time ——.
(b) Scarcely had we finished our duty ——.
(c) She spoke as though ——.
(d) The students are studying hard lest ——.
(e) If he had utilized his time properly ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
(a) — (confidence) makes a man reach the goal of life. The lack of (b) — (determine) — leads one to lose his
(c) — (confident) —. You need it in life. Then (d) — (fail) — is the pillar of success, whereas success without
(e) — (compete) — is not enjoyable. Determination keeps you (f) — (mental) — strong and you make (g) —
(prepare) — for struggle to reach the goal. Nobody can gain (h) — (prosper) — in his mission. Failure makes
us more (i) — (determine) — to work with (j) — (renew) — vigour and energy.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Hello, Liza. Father's birthday is on Monday next, —?
(b) Yes, Lili. Only two days are left, ——?
(c) We need to buy some beautiful gifts, ——?
(d) Of course. Let's go to a watch shop, ——?
(e) What a nice idea, Liza, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a) —— newspaper is a storehouse of knowledge, we should read it regularly. (b) —— it is a matter of
regret that many of us are unwilling to do it. (c) —— they lag behind in this progressive world. (d) —— they
keep themselves away from everything current. (e) —— they remain blind all through their lives.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
why are you going to barisal said father i want to buy some important books said saad do you need money yes
father dont go alone as times is not going well
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 37 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
lead the by on celebrate of religion our Bangladesh
We, the (a) —— are very fond of festivals and celebrations. We have several festivals which we celebrate.
Some of them are (b) —— and some are local. There are also some festivals which (c) —— nationally
throughout the country. Recently I have got a chance to see a national festival of (d) ——. It was a festival (e)
—— Pahela Baishakh, the new year's day (f) —— Bangla year. Fortunately I was in Dhaka, the capital city (g)
—— this day. So I got (h) ——- golden opportunity to enjoy the programs organized (i) —— the (j) ——
cultural and socio-cultural organizations.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
A government probe has made overloading and the master's (pilot) inefficiency (a) —— for the tragic capsize
of Pinac-6. The capsize killed over a hundred people (b) —— the Padma (c) —— August 4. One of the
members said, "We have also identified (d) —— negligence of BIWTA officials as well as the owner. These
are the (e) —— that caused the tragic (f) —— of human lives." He added, "The vessel had an approved (g) —
— of 85 passengers bit it was crowded with (h) —— 250." Moreover, the master headed straight for Mawa
terminal across the turbulent river, by passing the (i) —— route to cut short only a (j) —— of half a kilometre.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Charles Dickens born on February 7, 1872 in Portsmouth
He was not go to school and receive education
When he could one of the greatest English novelists of the 18th century
He had to work in a factory at the age of twelve
Dickens a small boy, his father was sent to prison for debt
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
find understand be absorb follow hear appear wake
One night Rabia's master (a) —— up from sleep and (b) —— a sweet sound of prayer. (c) —— curious he (d)
—— before the cottage of Rabia (e) —— the sound. To his great surprise he (f) —— that she (g) —— deeply
(h) —— in prayer and there (i) —— a heavenly light around her. He (j) —— that she was not an ordinary
woman but an angel.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
“You look a little bit like my mother," he said, "Especially in the dark by the fire." "But you were only four,
Jerry, when you came here," the authoress said. "My mother lives in Mannville."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) English is one of the most used languages in the world. (Use comparative degree)
(b) It is spoken all over the world. (Use active voice)
(c) English helps the international community to communicate across national borders. (Use passive voice)
(d) People who have good knowledge in English get good jobs. (Make simple sentence)
(e) If we do not learn English, we cannot prosper. (Make simple sentence)
(f) We cannot acquire knowledge without learning English. (Make complex sentence)
(g) We must learn English. (Make negative)
(h) We should learn it so that we can get good jobs. (Compound)
(i) English opens a door to knowledge. (Compound)
(j) It is not easy to communicate across national borders without learning English. (Make affirmative
sentence)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Truth is an abstract idea although ——.
(b) We cannot get it as shape, yet ——.
(c) Falsehood may rule, but ——.
 (d) It will disclose either sooner ——.
(e) —— are honoured by the people.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
When a citizen is not loyal to the state, he is called (a) — (loyal) —. (b) — (Loyalty) — to the state is (c) —
(equal) — to (d) — (treacher) —. A person convicted of treachery is called a traitor who should be punished
for his (e) — (traitor) — activity. He creates (f) — (rest) — in society and is also (g) — (disrespect) — to
others. He also gets involved in (h) — (crime) —activities. He should not go (i) — (punished). He dies (j) —
(honoured) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) My brother rebuked me. I was shocked. Next day I told him. "You don't fondle me, ——?"
(b) My sister Rani is very polite. I told her, "Let's play chess,——?"
(c) Whenever I go to Agra, I think nothing is so beautiful as the Tajmahal, —— ?
(d) There was an accident near Dhaka Commerce College in the morning. I entered the office hurriedly and
told, "I am not late, ——?"
(e) Mr. Salam is religious minded. He says his prayer five times daily, —?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
The students wishing to do well in the exam should give importance to several things, (a) —— they cannot
reap a good harvest (b) —— they must listen to their teachers and act in their advice and suggestions. (c) ——
they must be serious and more attentive to their studies. They should always bear in mind that parents expect
them to be highly educated. If they remain indifferent to their studies, their future will be enveloped in
darkness. (d) —— they never should mix with bad boys (e) —— they should make the best use of time.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
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.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 38 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
by united as for deprive global
if create love to but for
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) —— 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) ——.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Civility means polite (a) —— or modesty. It also (b) —— courteous manner. It is a great virtue of a man. (c)
—— be well-behaved or good-natured we (d) —— not spend money or wealth. We have to (e) ——
willingness to attain civility. We have to (f) —— some code of conduct and maintain the norms of etiquette of
the society. It may vary (g) —— society to society. However, one has to (h) —— good manners (i) —— one's
character from an early age. No expenditure (j) —— consciousness is required.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Our War of Independence went to the battlefield to save the country
People from all walks of life did not run place in 1971
They fought face to face with the enemies
took away showing their backs
joined the war
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
collect throw pollute think reduce grow get recycle be include
Waste is what we (a) —— away everyday. It (b) —— everything from unwanted old cars to cigarette packets.
The amount of waste (c) —— rapidly all over the world and (d) —— the environment. It (e) —— high time
we (f) —— about it seriously. We cannot altogether (g) —— rid of our waste, but a proper management can
certainly (h) —— it. We can think of burning and (i) —— of waste. In many countries, it is now quite natural
to (j) —— old bottles, cars and recycle them.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Rihan said to me, "Have you finished the book I gave you yesterday?" "Yes, I have finished reading the book,"
I replied, "What an interesting book it is! I wish I could borrow the book earlier, I said. "Will you return me
the book today?" he said.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Napoleon was one of the greatest soldiers in France. (Positive)
(b) When he was young, the joined the French army as an ordinary soldier. (Simple)
(c) He grew powerful and soon became the greatest man in the country. (Complex)
(d) He fought several wars with the neighboring countries and won victory over them. (Simple)
(e) In 1804 he proclaimed himself the emperor. (Interrogative)
(f) Everybody feared him. (Passive)
(g) Then, France was the most powerful country in Europe. (Comparative)
(h) Napoleon became great for his courage. (Complex)
(i) His courage raised him to the highest position. (Passive)
(j) He was destroyed because he misused his power. (Simple)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) There is a popular saying ——.
(b) Though an honest man is poor, ——.
(c) If we try whole heartedly,——.
(d) I wish——.
(e) Our life is meaningless until ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
In the past people did not have developed (a) — (communicate) — facilities. They used to make (b) — (move)
— to short distant places on foot. Nowadays, they go by rickshaw, taxi or by other kinds of (c) — (motor) —
vehicles. As a result, they do not undergo physical (d) — (exert) — which is not good for health. The ultimate
result is that many a man is now getting diabete. The (e) — (suggest) — is that we should form the habit of
walking. Walking (f) — (able) — us to (g) — (joy) — the beauty of nature. It also helps us have physical (h)
— (fit) —. But some people are (i) — (different) — to walking. They give (j) — (prefer) to vehicles.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Congratulations Kajol! You have made an excellent result , ——?
(b) Thanks. But my parents and teachers also deserve the credit, ——?
(c) Right you are. We ought to remain grateful to them, ——?
(d) Certainly, you too studied hard, ——?
(e) Yes, only hard work brings success, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
On the exam date of English second paper I was stuck up in almost a never-ending traffic jam. (a) —— I
reached the examination hall half an hour late. When I entered the examination hall, the invigilator gave me
the answer script and the question paper. I filled up the answer script. (b) —— I looked at the questions. (c) —
— all the questions were common to me, I started writing. (d) —— I could not write the full answer of any
question. (e) —— I switched over to another question. Again the same thing happened.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
Born from the great liberation war of 1971 bangladesh is a non communal progressive democratic state that
has worked to establish an economy and society free of inequality and to nurture a culture of democracy and
respect for human rights for all fostered by patriotism in all areas of special existence
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 39 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
the a outside among pollute to of in
Environmental (a) —— exists since people began to crowd (b) —— towns and cities. Ancient Athenians
removed their domestic waste (c) —— dump (d) —— the main part of (e) —— city. The Romans dug
trenches outside (f) —— city to hold garbage and household waste. This practice often contributed to outbreak
(g) —— viral diseases. The ancient Romans might become (h) —— the first people to experience (i) ——
effects of toxic pollution in (j) —— form of lead poisoning.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
(a) —— the War of Liberation in 1971 (b) —— group of collaborators (c) —— the directive of Pakistani
military rulers started killing (d) —— Bangalee intellectuals in (e) —— planned way. The killing virtually
began (f) —— the army crackdown on the Bangalees in Dhaka (g) —— the night of March and continued till
(h) —— surrender of the Pak-army on 16 December 1971. The number of intellectuals killed is yet to be (i) —
—. However, the number is (j) —— to be more than 1500.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
We has become a common expression to all in our country
There means hardly any man who is not familiar with this term
Tree plantation cannot is/are the best time for tree plantation
June and July planting more and more trees
think of our existence without trees
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
prosper call mould make have repent sow do waste reap
Man is the architect of his own life. If he (a) —— a proper division of his time and (b) —— his duties
accordingly, he is sure to (c) —— in life; but if he does otherwise, he is sure to (d) —— when it is too late.
Our life is nothing but the sum total of hours, days and years. Youth is the golden season of life. In youth mind
is soft and can (e) —— in any form we like. If we (f) —— the precious time of our youth, we shall (g) —— to
suffer afterwards. Youth (h) —— the seed time of life. If we (i) —— good seeds in our early life, we shall (j)
—— a good harvest.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The class teacher of class X said to the students, "Do you like to go on a study tour'? "Yes, sir," said all the
students to their class teacher. Then he said, '"Take the permission from your parents." One of the students
said, "Where will we go, sir?" "It will be decided after a discussion with the Principal," said the teacher.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Tigers are known as ferocious animals. (Make complex sentence)
(b) As the paws are cushioned, a big tiger can walk through the driest leaves without causing a single
crackle. (Make simple sentence)
(c) The tiger is one of the most ferocious animals. (Use positive degree)
(d) Tigers are stronger than lions. (Use positive degree)
(e) Tigers are the bravest of all animals. (Comparative degree)
(f) They are not only strong but also ferocious. (Make simple sentence)
(g) They hunt swiftly. (Make negative)
(h) They hunt after they target their prey. (Make compound sentence)
(i) When they walk, they don't make any sound. (Make simple sentence)
(j) Tigers can swim well. (Make interrogative sentence)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Truthfulness is the greatest of all the virtues because ——.
(b) We cannot command the confidence of others unless ——.
 (c) The man whom nobody believes ——.
(d) A man may succeed once or twice by telling a lie, but ——.
(e) When once one's falsehood is brought to light, ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
The (a) — (ward) — beauty of a man is not his real beauty. His (b) — (ward) — beauty makes him true man.
Every man has certain (c) — (born) — qualities whereby he can become a (d) — (use) — man and thus (e) —
(celebrate) — person. So we may say that (f) — (in) — values are more important than (g) — (out) — ones.
But it is very sad that we remain (h) — (careful) — about our mental development. We always remain busy
with how to (i) — (rich) — our outer show which is really (j) — (value) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Money is a must for our life, ——?
(b) One can do almost nothing without it,——?
(c) But money can hardly bring happiness, ——?
(d) What you need most to be happy is contentment, ——?
(e) That's why, few people lead a happy life, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Since 1990 Germany was unbeaten to Argentina. (a) —— recently after the World Cup of Brazil a match has
been held between two countries (b) —— Germany has been beaten by Argentina securing four goals against
Germany. In this match Argentina (c) —— defeated Germany (d) —— regained their confidence. (e) ——, it
is expected that they will continue their march for a long time.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
in spite of his illness rahul went to college he seemed to be very tired and worried his teacher mr washed
advised him to leave college at once
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 40 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
in farm differ the be by for a
Self-employment means to create job opportunity (a) —— oneself (b) —— one's own effort. Various
government organizations (c) ——trying to create (d) —— congenial atmosphere for self-employment. (e) —
— NGO's have also rendered their help. Livestock rasing, agricultural (f) ——, poultry raising are some of (g)
—— sectors. There are many opportunities (h) —— self-employment (i) —— Bangladesh. One can easily
engage oneself (j) —— these jobs.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
What is the (a) —— of men and women in our society? The common (b) —— would be that a (c) —— is the
guide, protector and provider for his wife and children. A woman's role is that of (d) —— mother and home
maker. It was a common early (e) —— that men should be the bread-winners and women should be busy at (f)
—— preparing food. A woman had to be (g) —— which meant she had to be soft, weak, submissive and
dependent on men for her (h) —— and protection. More than anything else, it was held that women (i) ——
competency and efficiency. But women have (j) —— this otherwise throughout the world including Bangladesh.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Whenever the social value of a society creates different types of problems
Due to corruption, society must work a number of problems in the society
Everybody steps down into degraded, this problem is raised
Corruption is together to uproot corruption from
the society at any cost
It a type of social cancer
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5×10=5
be find can stumble have endow fix evaluate have consult
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) —— with their teachers who are able to (j) —— their abilities.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Good morning, Madam!" said the Brazilian receptionist smilingly. "How can we help you?" The tourist
nodded and said, "Have you any room vacant?" "Yes, a single one on the first floor. Will it do, Madam?" said
he.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Strategy is more important than any other thing in the examination. (Make it superlative)
(b) Any answer in the examination should not be elaborated. (Make it active voice)
(c) Getting the question paper, he should read it carefully. (Make it complex sentence)
(d) At first glance the questions may not seem easy. (Make it affirmative)
(e) A student should attempt to answer all the questions so that he may get good marks. (Make it simple
sentence)
(f) When he answers all the questions, the examiner becomes glad seeing that. (Make it compound sentence)
(g) But, it is better than not answering at all. (Make it positive degree)
(h) It is sensible. (Make it negative without changing meaning)
(i) He should not waste time to do it. (Make it passive)
(j) Only this process can bring a good result in an examination. (Make it interrogative)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
 (a) He could not attend the meeting because ——.
(b) We went to his residence as soon as ——.
(c) He was so ill that——.
(d) We immediately decided to shift him to hospital where ——.
(e) No sooner had we reached the hospital ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Zainul Abedin was an artist of (a) — (exception) — talent and international reputation. He played an important
role in the modern art (b) — (move) — in Bangladesh. His father was a (c) — (praise) — police officer. He
had a great (d) — (attract) — for drawing. He is the (e) — (found) — of Dhaka Arts Institution. He became (f)
— (active) — involved in a (g) — (move) — to (h) — (orient) — Bengal art to the root of Bengali culture. For
his (i) — (artist) — and (j) — (vision) — qualities the title of Shilpacharya has been bestowed upon him.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Rafiq has little knowledge about games and sports, ——?
(b) But he can develop it if he reads sports journal, ——?
(c) I think he has no interest in it, ——?
(d) Let's talk to him, ——?
(e) Indeed we need to engage him in games and sports for our benefit, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Population problem is-the burning question of Bangladesh. (a) —— it can be termed as number one problem.
(b) —— the population of a country is an asset, it has already become a great problem for our country. (c) —
— the country cannot afford to give people the basic necessaries of life. (d) —— river erosion makes many
people homeless every year. (e) —— they come to the cities and create slum problem there.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
my dear friends i know a charm by which i can rid you of these rats but you have to pay me one thousand
guilders in payment of my this service a thousand guilders cried the men we will give you ten thousand
guilders if you can rid us of these rats
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 41 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
forward gratefulness or appreciation the
for natural the friendship from
Gratefulness is (a) —— acknowledgement and (b) —— of help received (c) —— others. In the society; we
cannot do all things alone. Sometimes we need the help of others. We are inter-dependent in the society man.
A man may be in danger (d) —— in problem. It is a (e) —— instinct in man to come (f) ——, because of his
fellow feeling, (g) —— arid kinship with help for the needy. To acknowledge and appreciate such help is (h)
——. Gratefulness comes from (i) —— depth of the heart and finds its manifestation looks, words and deeds
of the grateful man. The grateful man feels highly obliged (j) —— the benefit he has received.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
People do not eat (a) —— same food all (b) —— the world. The eating habits of the people of a country (c) —
— largely on its geographical position, climate and soil. That is to say the (d) —— of food they get (e) ——.
For instance people in the tropical countries (f) —— a lot of fruits and vegetables. The chief food of the (g) —
— of Hawaii and Polynesia in the Pacific are tero roots, bread, fruits and seafood. They also (h) —— a lot of
limes. The Indians of central America eat mostly fruits and vegetables. The Eskimos live (i) —— meat. The
word "Eskimo" itself (j) —— the eater of fishes.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
He cares respect a truthful man
Everybody is none but Allah
Truthfulness should sincere too
A truthful man trusts the greatest of all virtues
We all a truthful man
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
recite present hear create conquer tell learn be listen
A child (a) —— to talk gradually. It also learns singing, languages and many other things by (b) —— to
others. Educational broadcasting (c) —— only a shape of this idea. History (d) —— in the form of dramas.
Geography (e) —— in the form of travels and poetry (f) ——. This (g) —— a special interest in the heart of
the children when they (h) —— over the radio. Radio has (i) —— the distance of time and space. So the
students can hear over the radio the speeches of the great men who (j) —— no longer in our midst.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"What can I do for you, sir?" asked the tailor. "I want a woollen suit made," said Mr. Rashid. "Would you like
to buy cloth from us, sir? The tailor asked. "No, I have brought the suit length with me."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) He is the best player. (Positive)
(b) An industrious boy will shine in life. (Complex)
(c) A life with an assignment is an actual life. (Negative without changing meaning)
(d) When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. (Compound)
(e) He is very attentive to his study. (Exclamatory)
(f) Very few students of his class are as brilliant as he. (Superlative degree)
(g) She learns his lessons when it is time to learn. (Simple)
(h) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Interrogative)
(i) Who does not like flowers? (Affirmative)
(j) You have wasted much time. (Passive voice)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) There was a man——.
(b) Because of having great attraction for English ——.
(c) The teacher began to teach the man though ——.
(d) In spite of memorizing three words, ——.
 (e) However, after trying a couple of months, ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Money is (a) — (sweet) — than honey. And it is called the fuel of life. Though money is a must in our (b) —
(world) — life, it cannot (c) — (sure) — all (d) — (happy) —. (e) — (happy) — lies in (f) — (content) —. (g)
— (moral) — plays an important role in the respect. An (h) — (moral) — person cannot be happy. Those who
earn money through the path of (i) — (honest) — leads a (j) — (comfort) — life.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Nowadays information and culture are freely flowing from one country to another,——?
(b) Certainly culture has many good and bad aspects. But you should agree with me that foreign culture is
destroying our own culture, ——?
(c) No, I won't enjoy most of the foreign TV programmes, unless all are rich in moral and educative
information. We can learn a lot from them, ——?
(d) Undoubtedly, our culture has some drawbacks, ——?
(e) You are right. We need to modify our TV programmes so that we can be benefited from these, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
From my school days I heard a lot about college life. (a) ——, I was eagerly waiting for that happy and
romantic college life. (b) —— the long-cherished day came. It was the 26th October, 2012. (c) —— I
reached the college, I found the whole college campus crowded by lots of young pupils. (d) —— all of them
were unknown to me, I felt very lonely. (e) —— I met one of my school friends, I was relieved.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
dear how can you disbelieve me i have done everything yes in the true sense everything for you it is time i am
sure to learn about everything you question
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 42 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
from desire exercise at the up to a
Self-control is (a) —— the root of all virtues. Let (b) —— man give rein (c) —— his impulses and passion
and (d) —— that moment he yields (e) —— his moral freedom. He is carried along (f) —— current of life and
becomes (g) —— slave of his strongest (h) —— for the time being. To be morally free, to be more than an
animal (i) —— man must be able to resist instinctive impulse and this can only be done by the (j) —— of self-
control.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Truthfulness means the (a) —— of speaking the truth. It is (b) —— greatest of all (c) —— in a man's life. The true
(d) —— and prosperity of a man entirely depends (e) —— it. It ennobles one's character and gives him a high
position in (f) ——. It may not make one (g) —— but it brings peace of mind. A truthful person (h) —— nobody.
All religions teach us to be (i) ——. By dint of truthfulness all can shine in life. Truthfulness may lead the whole
world to peace and (j) ——.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Once there asked in a peaceful sleep
One night he was the angel if his name was in the list
Suddenly waking up he saw an angel
The angel engaged in writing the names of the persons who loved
God
Abu an honest and pious man named Abu Ben Adhem
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
want lie live stretch come have be think do drop wake save
A crow and a crane (a) —— in a tree beside a jungle. One noon, a hunter (b) —— there. He (c) —— very tired
and wanted to (d) —— some rest. He (e) —— down under the tree. The crane stretched his wings to (f) ——
the hunter from the heat of the sun. But the crow which was wicked, (g) —— some filth on his face. The
hunter (h) —— up and (i) —— that the crane (j) —— the wrong.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Where is my son?" said the grocer. "A crow carried your son away," said the fruit seller. "You liar. How can a
crow carry away such a big boy?" "Just the same way as mice can eat away the balance and weights."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Television is one of the most wonderful inventions of modern science. (Make positive degree)
(b) It was not invented over night. (Make active voice)
(c) Scientists spent many years and worked hard to invent television. (Make complex sentence)
(d) Nowadays, almost every family has a television set. (Make negative sentence)
(e) People of all ages like to watch television. (Make Interrogative sentence)
(f) The programmes telecast by television are very interesting. (Make complex sentence)
(g) Television should telecast educative programmes. (Make passive voice)
(h) If you watch television, you can learn many things. (Make Simple sentence)
(i) People spend their free time by watching television. (Make Compound sentence)
(j) Very few things are so useful as television. (Make Superlative sentence)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) It is true that most of the parents in our country are not interested enough to ——.
(b) Parents think spending money for the children's education is unwise especially when——.
(c) They think female children need no education because they ——.
(d) To lessen discrimination in children's educational status, the government gives subsidy for female
children so that ——.
 (e) It is high time we ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Sports can give us (a) — (please) — and (b) — (entertain) —. Football and cricket have (c) — (popular) — in
our country. The people of our country (d) — (joy) — the T-20 match most. I watched (e) — (most) — all the
T-20 matches of the last tournament. Today I'm totally (f) — (appointed) —. Yesterday, there was an incident
of (g) — (fortune) — in my life. (h) — (fortune) — I missed the last T-20 match between Bangladesh and
West Indies. The match was very much (i) — (compete) — and (j) — (thrill) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) You are a farmer but I am a student, ——?
(b) The moon shines at night, ——?
(c) Please, sing a song and charm us, ——?
(d) Muslims, ——?
(e) Do not go there and bring something, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a) —— trees are very useful to man in many ways, man has not realized it. (b) —— he is eager to draw quick
profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers. (c) —— the government has a good system of
control (d) —— can educate the people, the forests will slowly disappear. But (e) —— the forests disappear,
the country will face many natural calamities.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
how is your mother nabila said mrs rina she is well thank you nabila replied I am very glad to hear that she is
in good health said mrs rina
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 43 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
world frustrate with about happy a the by in
It is (a) —— fact that complete (b) —— does not exist in (c) —— life. (d) —— man mayn't have all things
that he needs (e) —— life. It is better not to seek complete happiness. Rather one should be satisfied (f) ——
what one gets. It is (g) —— key factor to happiness. One should not think (h) —— what he has; what he does
not have because (i) —— doing so a man becomes (j) —— and depressed. There are some people who think
that it is money that brings happiness.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
A good man is (a) —— man of character. His polite behaviour is (b) —— great asset because he can win the
heart (c) —— other people around him, no matter whether he is all he deals with. He behaves well rich or
poor. He also (d) —— the admiration (e) —— (f) —— even those who are rude towards him because he hates
to behave rudely. One who pretends to be polite cannot be polite (g) —— all circumstances. But (h) ——man
who is really polite does not (i) —— to be polite whatever be (j) —— provocation.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Hence, to every nation its flag to have patriotic feelings
For that we need dearer than any other things
Every independent country of the has the symbol of independence and sovereignty
world of a nation
We is to safeguard its prestige
The national flag its own flag
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
make move be follow neglect succeed wait stop make can
Time (a) —— very precious. Time (b) —— for anybody. No supremacy (c) —— it. It (d) —— forward and
forward. It is not wise to (e) —— time. Those who (f) —— the best use of time (g) —— sure to (h) ——. All
the great persons of the planet have (i) —— the best use of time. We should (j) —— them.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"What are you writing, my good angel?" asked Abu. The angel looked up and replied in a sweet voice, "The
names of those who love the Lord." "And is mine one," asked Abu. "No, your name is not included here,"
replied the angel. Abu then said, "Please, write down my name as one who loves his fellowmen."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) A flower is a glowing gift of nature. (Interrogative)
(b) Isn’t it the symbol of love and beauty? (Affirmative)
(c) Flowers are used on different occasions. (Active)
(d) We present flowers to out nearest and dearest persons. (Passive)
(e) We need flowers to decorate a place. (Complex)
(f) The rose is the best of all flowers. (Positive)
(g) Having sweet scent and beauty we love it very much. (Compound)
(h) It is lovelier than all other flowers. (Superlative)
(i) The rose is a very nice flower. (Exclamatory)
(j) As the demand for flowers is increasing day by bay we should cultivate flower on commercial basis.
(Simple)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Shamim is a farmer ——.
(b) He has land——.
(c) —— he was worried.
(d) There were clouds in sky but ——.
(e) One night he woke up ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
 Our rural people do not know how to purify water. Water (a) — (purify) — process can help them to drink
pure water. If the arsenic (b) — (contaminate) — continues, arsenicosis will cause more deaths. Arsenic is
found in groundwater. Tube well water contains arsenic. For (c) — (prevent) —— of arsenicosis people should
eat a balanced diet containing fish and vegetables. We also need a campaign for (d) — (motivate) — to create
(e) — (aware) — among people. Some humanitarian (f) — (organize) — have been trying to make people
aware. They are helping people of arsenic (g) — (affect) — areas to identify the tube wells containing the (h)
— (poison) — element that causes arsenicosis. The people in those (i) — (local) — are advised to eat a
balanced diet (j) — (ideal) — containing fish and vegetables.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Truthfulness is greater than any other virtue in a man's life, ——?
(b) The unfed ought to be fed, ——?
(c) The mother rose in her, ——?
(d) None came to help him, —?
(e) Our examination is over. Everybody is free now, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a) —— King Lear asked his eldest daughter, Goneril, how much she loved him, she declared in front of the
whole court that she loved him more than her life. (b) —— Lear asked his second daughter, Regan, the same
question, she replied saying that her only happiness was in loving him. (c) —— he called his youngest
daughter, Cordelia, to speak. Lear expected her to speak (d) —— lovingly than her sisters had done. (e) ——
Cordelia just stood there said nothing.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
killing birds is harmful for the environment govt must take some effective steps to stop the mindless killing of the
guest birds that fly to bangladesh for winter shelter every year eighty years old mr ahmad a bird specialist recalls by
that he was interested in hunting birds in his late teens
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 44 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
by treat general to the sick with and a of
A hospital is the home for (a) —— sick. It gives medical (b) —— to them free (c) —— cost. A hospital is (d)
—— run by the government. A hospital has outdoor (e) —— indoor sections. (f) —— great number of the (g)
—— people are treated in (h) —— outdoor section. People attacked (i) —— serious illness are admitted (j) —
— the indoor section.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Computer was not invented (a) ——. It (b) —— time and hard labour to invent computer. Many (c) —— of
science worked hard for years (d) —— and finally came out (e) ——. In fact, computer cannot work all (f) —
— itself. It works on the (g) —— of the command (h) —— by the (i) ——. It is used in our daily life for a
number of (j) ——.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
UNESCO was tabled in the form of a resolution unanimously
The proclamation was given a great tribute and glowing homage to the language martyrs
It is in Bangladesh
The recognition has to spread mother tongues widely
proclaimed
The resolution came February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in
1999
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
catch find go hide see be escape dance catch pursue
After a few days, Robinson Crusoe had seen a footmark bigger than his own. He did (a) —— anyone on the
island. Then one day he saw some wild looking savages feasting and (b) —— round a fire. There (c) —— two
prisoners too. As they were dancing, one of the prisoners (d) —— and ran off for his life. He was (e) —— by
the savages. Robinson hid himself behind a bush lest he should be (f) —— and made prisoner. The man ran so
fast that they (g) —— him. There was a forest and the man went to (h) ——. However, the savages (i) ——
into the forest to (j) —— him out and make him prisoner again.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Don't go any further," he said to the king. "If you do, you will not be able to come back." "Go I must, at any
cost," said Ulysses, "I must free my poor men from the cruel witch."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Madhusudan Dutt was a very popular poet. (Make it an exclamatory sentence)
(b) He was one of the greatest dramatists in Bangla literature. (Make it positive degree)
(c) He was born at Sagordary on the bank of the Kapotaksho. (Make it a complex sentence)
(d) When he was a boy, he desired to be an Englishman. (Make it simple sentence)
(e) He was recognized by his teachers as a precious child. (Make it an active sentence)
(f) He though that he was born on the wrong side of the planet. (Make it an interrogative sentence)
(g) He also thought that his society was unable to appreciate his intellect. (Make it a negative sentence)
(h) Again he believed that none but the West would be more receptive to his creative genius. (Make it an
affirmative sentence)
(i) He was an ardent follower of lord Byron. (Make it an interrogative sentence)
(j) He went to Europe and started composing poems. (Make it simple sentence)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) A cobbler was happy to ——.
(b) He had a neighbour having——.
(c) He wanted to help him by ——.
(d) —— the cobbler lost happiness.
(e) But for his money, ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Education develops our mind through (a) — (form) — learning. The mental and (b) — (intellect) — training is
also provided by education. Again, the purpose of education, is to (c) — (lighten) — the individual. The (d) —
(promote) — of the individual's capacity is also its purpose. Education (e) — (noble) — our mind and refines
our (f) — (sensible) —. So, there are (g) — (vary) — advantages of education. You cannot find any (h) —
(advantage) — of education. In the present world no (i) — (develop) — can be thought without proper (j) —
(educate) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) I didn't see you for three days. You are getting on well with your studies, ——?
(b) Yes, I am trying heart and soul. I think attaining good marks is not impossible for a student, ——?
(c) Sure, but you have begun studying burning the midnight oil, ——?
(d) It's true, I am trying my best. You look so delicate. It seems your body is weak for hard work, ——?
(e) You are right. I must consult a doctor soon, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
The fisherman used to cast his net four times a day. It (a) —— happened that one day he went down to the sea
at noon. He reached the shore, set his basket, rolled up his shirt sleeves (b) —— cast his net far out into the
water. After he had waited for the net to sink, he pulled on the cords with all his might, (c) —— that was (d)
—— heavy that he could not draw it in. (e) ——, he tied the rope ends to a wooden stake.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
hello marium you look very hot and tired said nafis i was stuck in the traffic jam for one hour said marium sit
down what would you like to drink said nafis i would love really chilled mineral water or something like that
said marium
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 45 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
at irrigate recent a the need to
Crop (a) —— water. Farmers must (b) —— their fields if there is very little rain (c) —— any time. But (d) —
— is not easy if there is no river close (e) —— the crops. Canal can carry river water to (f) —— field.
Sometimes much water causes flood. (g) —— dam may prevent difficulties of irrigation. (h) —— great lake can be
built behind (i) —— dam. Dams are not (j) —— invention.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Long long ago, there lived (a) —— widow in (b) —— certain village of Bustam. She had (c) —— son. He was
nine years old. She loved him dearly. The boy also loved and obeyed her very much. One night when (d) ——
entire village (e) —— in deep sleep, the boy was awake and busy (f) —— studies. His beloved mother was
also sleeping. All (g) —— a sudden, she woke up and felt very thirsty. She told her son (h) —— dozing eyes
to (i) —— her a glass of water and (j) —— asleep again.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Many of them are seen but again they play together
Street children are out from their house before the sunrise and go back after sunset
Sometimes they are come a common sight in Bangladesh
quarrel playing in the scorching heat of the sun
They often seen wearing torn clothes and barefooted
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
take control paralyze earn gallop learn report manipulate involve come
Price of essentials is such a crucial factor that it directly (a) —— the life and diving of the majority people.
The measures so far (b) —— by the government (c) —— appreciation from the people. But it is being
replaced by despair as the majority of the people have been (d) ——under the crushing burden of (e) ——
prices. It is (f) —— that the business syndicate (g) —— market prices and the retailers (h) —— out of their
evil mechanism. Moreover, the police are (i) —— to have been (j) —— in illegal extortion which adds to the
rising prices.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Asif said his sister, "Do you want me to help you?" "No, I need not take others' help. You can go now," said
his sister. Asif said, "Good night. May God help you."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Haji Muhammad Muhsin was more generous than many other men in these subcontinent. (Make it
positive degree)
(b) He was born in Hoogly. (Make it a complex sentence)
(c) He inherited a vast property from has father and sister. (Make it an interrogative sentence)
(d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Use passive voice)
(e) He is called the friend of humanity. (Use passive voice)
(f) He did not marry. (Make it an affirmative sentence)
(g) During his life time, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Make it a complex sentence)
(h) He was so kind that he could not refuse any one’s request. (Make it a compound sentence)
(i) One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. ( Make it a simple sentence)
(j) He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Make it a complex sentence)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) A person is known ——.
(b) —— had I any pen.
 (c) He was so attentive ——.
(d) He was reading with a view to ——.
(e) Work hard provided that——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
(a) — (corrupt) — is a great curse for our nation. No other problem is so (b) — (dread) — as it. It causes the
(c) — (destruct) — of all positive (d) — (achieve) —. No real prosperity can be hoped in a corrupted society.
It is so (e) — (danger) — that it devours all the good fruits of our efforts. So we all have to be (f) — (care) —
about this curse. Our society and (g) — (administrate) — have partially or (h) — (large) — been corrupted. If
this curse cannot be controlled or removed (i) — (immediate) —, our future generation will have no hope for a
(j) — (prosper) — life.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Hasan has little idea about it, ——?
(b) Our examination is over. Everybody is free now, ——?
(c) Let's visit the Fantasy Kingdom, ——?
(d) The brother rose in him, ——?
(e) Happy birthday to you, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
The conditions of the people of our village are not (a) —— improved. How to improve their condition is (b) —
— an important question. (c) —— the condition of the village where most of our people live are improved, the
development of the country cannot be expected. So, necessary steps should be taken. (d) —— these plans must
be implemented with the help of the local body of the government (e) —— non-government organizations.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
i have got gpa-5 in the ssc exam said rafiq congratulations said i what do you intend to do now i want to study
in a reputed college and will try to get admission in rajuk college rafiq replied
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 46 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
yet with of by hero whereas
about life out a misery the
Freedom fighters are the real (a) —— of our soil. We should recall them as they sacrificed their (b) —— for
the motherland. It is (c) —— matter of regret that most of them are neglected and (d) —— young generation
is unaware (e) —— their valiant struggle. (f) —— today many of them are not found (g) ——. Some of them
are found leading a (h) —— life. They are going unnoticed (i) —— they should be rewarded (j) —— the
highest honour of the state.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
The (a) —— way of study involves regular and proper understanding. In order to (b) —— the best benefit
from study, we should read attentively and intelligently. We (c) —— not study only for (d) —— purpose of
passing examinations. We should take (e) —— interest (f) ——our studies so that we can enjoy what we learn.
This will give us knowledge and (g) ——and broaden (h) —— horizon of our outlook. We should, therefore,
(i) —— not for immediate (j) —— but for improving the wealth of our mind.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
At first our team began much stronger than ours, we were a bit anxious
We won to be weaker and rhythmless
As the opponent was if all of our players could play their best, it would not be
impossible to defeat them
But we seemed the toss and decided to take the northern side of the field
But after a few knew to show their excellent performance
minutes our players
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
bit involve punish announce change expel
help take try find declare copy
In order to solve the problem of (a) —— in the examination, the government has (b) —— some preventive
measures. First of all, the government (c) —— to raise public awareness. Recently the government has (d) —
— a law that if any student is (e) —— copying in the examination hall, he/she will be (f) —— from the hall. If
any invigilator is found (g) —— any examinee, legal action will be taken against him/her. Even if outsiders are
found (h) —— in helping any examinee in copying, they will also be (i) ——. Moreover, the government has
(j) —— examination centers and formed invigilators team to monitor the overall condition of the examination
centres.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The man said to the manager, "May I come in, sir?" "Yes, come in" "What do you want?" said the manager. "I
want to open a bank account in your bank," said the man. "Can you tell me how I can open a current account?"
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(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 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).
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Man considers books to —— in life.
 (b) You may not get good friends to be in your side when——.
(c) But there are books that are always ready ——.
(d) Books are thought to be your real friends as long as ——.
(e) —— we have to read more and more books.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.5l0=5
Discipline is essential in every sphere of our life. It breaks down if there is (a) — (discipline) —. Student
should form the habit of (b) — (obey) —. (c) — (disobey) — brings about chaos that results in (d) — (fail) —
and (e) — (down) — everywhere. Students should be (f) — (courage) — to gain (g) — (prosper) — in life. A
family cannot have a (h) — (peace) — environment without discipline. (i) — (similar) —, a country cannot
attain (j) — (develop) — without it.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) The creator is second to none, ——?
(b) The Jury gave its verdict today, ——?
(c) What he says may be true, ——?
(d) One should take care of one's health, ——?
(e) Who dares to disobey the law,——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
The fate of a man depends on his own self. (a) —— he makes the right use of time, he will succeed in life. (b)
—— he will fail and suffer miseries. (c) —— , life is made up of moments, (d) —— to waste these moments is
to waste the whole life. The habit of making this right use of time should be formed in youth (e) —— the mind
is soft and tender.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
said an old crab to young one why do you walk so crooked child walk straight mother said the young crab
show me the way will you
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 47 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
the by to develop importance introduce in take as but
(a) —— our country, communicative English teaching was (b) —— to our secondary English curriculum in
1996. It attaches importance (c) —— all the four basic skills of a language. (d) —— in our country speaking
and listening skills have not got enough (e) —— in schools. (f) —— present Govt. (g) —— some notable
decisions to improve the education (h) —— it has been understood that without (i) —— education sector it is
difficult to achieve the digital Bangladesh (j) —— Vision 2021.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Mankind felt the impact of nuclear energy (a) —— the first time in 1945 when two atom bombs wiped (b) —
— Hiroshima and Nagasaki in just under ten minutes. Since then, nuclear weapons, more (c) —— than the
earlier ones, have been developed (d) —— the scientists. Intercontinental ballistic missiles, rockets and many
other destructive weapons have also been deployed. A race is constantly by going (e) —— among the
powerful nations to achieve nuclear supremacy. We are particularly living on a nuclear volcano. Any (i) ——
switching on to a push button will lead this world (g) —— dust. Men, who will live, may be victims of
incurable diseases. (h) —— richest nations are investing billion and billion dollars for (i) —— nuclear (j) ——
.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Tannery labourers very prevalent among the rickshaw pullers
Researchers are exposed to these poisonous gases constantly living in adjacent slums
Respiratory diseases is the worst victims of the gases produced in the factories
Most of them have proved that the average lifespan of a rickshaw puller is five years
less than other labours
Not only their physical labour daunting but a rickshaw puller has to endure
physical abuse
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
influence include have make greet be got use shook sat
Culture (a) —— a term (b) —— for a way of life. It (c) —— a society's beliefs, customs, languages and so on.
Our culture is remarkable for folksongs like Lalongiti, Palligiti, etc. It is badly (d) —— by dish antenna and so
on. Our culture (e) —— also some qualities that (f) —— it different from others. We (g) ——some special
qualities in our customs, ideas and manners. We eat by fingers (h) —— on the ground especially in rural areas.
We (i) —— hands at (j) ——, only males with males, not males with females.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
I saw a young boy standing before me with utmost politeness. He said, "Uncle, my parents are calling you." I
came out of my house and saw an elderly man and a woman. The woman said, "Bhaiya, don't you recognize
me? I am Salma. We looked for you everywhere but didn't find you." "What a surprise!" I said with
admiration.
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) My friend invited me to pay a visit to Cox's Bazar. (Complex)
(b) I was very glad. (Negative)
(c) I accepted the invitation. (Passive)
(d) When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. (Simple)
(e) I was excited to see the sea-beach (Exclamatory)
(f) It is the largest sea-beach in the world. (Comparative)
(g) It is one of most beautiful sea-beach in the world. (Positive)
(h) It is called the pleasure seeker's paradise. (Active)
(i) Every year a lot of people come to visit it. (Compound)
(j) If I could visit the sea-beach! (Assertive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Scarcely had he told the story ——.
 (b) Had I possessed a vast property ——.
(c) —— as if he were the President.
(d) Ten years have passed ——.
(e) Since I am an early riser ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
For getting rapid (a) — (advance) — in a country it should be developed (b) — (science) —. Again a (c) —
(develop) — country also may be developed if it can be developed (d) — (industry) —. On the other hand, a
country (e) — (depend) — on agriculture can be developed (f) — (agriculture) —. Again (g) — (fish) — is
another sector through which an (h) — (develop) — country go a long. As we have all the (i) — (possible) —
we can be developed more rapidly making their proper (j) — (utilize) —.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) You are Suman, ——?
(b) Your father's name is Zahid, ——?
(c) Yes. My father works with you in the same office, ——?
(d) He always talks about you, ——?
(e) We all like him. There is none who does not speak high of him, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a) —— our land is fertile, we expect good production. (b) —— what we get is more below than Japan and
India. (c) —— we are now using modern tools. (d) —— we are getting such products. (e) —— why?
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
the buckingham palace is in england it was originally built for the duke of buckingham in 1703 and was called
buckingham house king george III bought it in 1761 it was remodelled and enlarged by a famous architect John
nash.
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 48 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
into operator to importance on an inform of invention by
Computer is (a) —— ultra-modern electronic device for storing and analyzing (b) —— fed (c) —— it. It has
no capacity to do anything (d) —— itself. It works (e) —— the basis of commands given by the (f) —— . The
(g) —— of computer has a long history. Computer was not invented overnight. It took a long time and hard
labour to invent computer. A computer consists (h) —— five major components. Computer has great (i) ——
to us. It renders great service (j) —— mankind.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Email has brought about (a) —— revolution in modern communication. Messages can be transmitted (b) ——
one country to another within (c) —— few seconds. It is far cheaper than telephone calls. Trade (d) ——
commerce has become greatly dependent (e) —— this speedy mode of communication. It has however, not
reached to everyone, specially (f) —— developing countries like ours, as most (g) —— the people cannot
afford to have (h) —— personal computer. But most (i) —— the people have started using commercially
operated email (j) —— important purposes.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Marco Polo made him one of his officers
He reached an adventurous man
In one summer he was by the Emperor of China
Polo travelled the palace of Kublai Khan
The Emperor was warmly received by land and sea, over mountains and across
deserts
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
find start look do be lie stop take ask walk
It was late night when I (a) —— for my home. While I (b) —— along the road, it (c) —— like an unknown
Dhaka. Some boys (d) —— idly on the footpath. There (e) —— no busy traffic as it is often (f) —— during
the day time. I (g) —— beside the neighbouring park and (h) —— long breath. Suddenly a police car stopped
before me and (i) —— what I (j) —— there alone at such a late night.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
The giant looked at the fisherman and said, "Speak to me more politely or I'll kill you." "Why should you kill
me?" asked the fisherman. "I've just freed you. Have you forgotten that?" "No, "answered the giant. "But that'll
not stop me from killing you."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) The students studying regularly can expect a good result. (Make it complex sentence)
(b) But most of our students are inattentive to their studies. (Make it negative sentence without changing the
original meaning)
(c) They waste their valuable time idly. (Use passive sentence)
(d) Wasting time is harmful for them. (Make it an interrogative sentence)
(e) By repeating this activity they make a poor result. (Make it a complex sentence)
(f) Who loves them then? (Make it an assertive sentence without changing the original meaning)
(g) They are treated badly even by their family members. (Use active voice)
(h) If a student fails in the examination, he suffers from inferiority complex. (Make simple sentence)
(i) No other student in the class is as bad as a failed student. (Use superlative degree)
(j) So a student should be aware of studying regularly and attentively so that he can do well in the
examination. (Make it a simple sentence)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) Hardly had he reached the station ——.
 (b) He speaks as if ——.
(c) I went to Dhaka with a view to ——.
(d) He walked carefully lest ——.
(e) We wish ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Hazrat Muhammad (sm) is the last Prophet of Allah and the (a) — (lead) — of all prophets. He is the greatest
of men and (b) — (teach) — ever born on earth. There is none like him. Before his birth Arabia was steeped in
(c) — (dark) —of ignorance and superstition. The Arabs were ignorant and wicked and they led (d) — (beast)
— lives. They were (e) — (worship) — of many gods and goddesses and were given to all kinds of vices. He
got no opportunity for learning. But he was taught much higher things than book knowledge by the (f) —
(seen) — hand of Allah. From his (g) — (boy) — he was (h) — (thought) —, honest and (i) — (truth) —. He
was called Al-Amin or the (j) — (trust) — one.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) I have told you to leave the place. I think I am right, ——?
(b) The teacher says, "Charity begins at home, ——?"
(c) The Creator is second to none, ——?
(d) Everybody praises a well-mannered student,——?
(e) As the weather was cold, there were a few migratory birds, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
thus so as if besides who even because
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) —— possesses this rare quality is the happiest person in the world. To
be honest, 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) —— children should be
developed among the honest people.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
summer the first season of bangla year consists of baishakh and jaishta fruits of different items are seen
available in the summer season when strong wind blows the children and girls come out under the trees to pick
up mangoes it is risky to go out because it might cause an accident
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 49 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
domination gain hesitate right want under ruler so a by from rather
Man is born free. He does not (a) —— to be exploited. If he is (b) —— chained, he begins to struggle to make
him free (c) —— exploitation. Similarly if (d) —— nation is ruled by a foreign (e) —— and is deprived of the
(f) ——, it begins to protest. Even it does not (g) —— to sacrifice the lives of the people. Once the Bengalees
were ruled (h) —— Pakistani rulers. But they could not tolerate it. (i) —— they struggled against the Pakistani
rulers and finally (j) —— the victory.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Curzon Hall was named (a) —— Lord Curzon, the Viceroy (b) —— India, who laid its foundation in 1904.
After the establishment (c) —— Dhaka University in 1921, it became (d) —— part of University's science
section. (e) —— Curzon Hall has attained (f) —— great significance (g) —— the history of the Language
Movement. It was here (h) —— 1948, the students of Dhaka University (i) —— their first refusal to accept
Jinnah's declaration that Urdu alone would be the state language of (j) —— then Pakistan.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
Happiness a relative term
A person with a crown may not be happy
Whereas a day labourer is from person to person
Again happiness varies a blessing of God
Complete happiness or peace of mind find happiness living in a shabby hut
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
suit prefer cause be serve to have preserve go use need
Motor-bike (a) —— a very essential vehicle. It is not a luxury today. It (b) —— become popular for a number
of reasons. Its cost (c) —— our pocket. It does not need driver. It (d) —— anywhere. People can (e) ——
many purposes by it. It is easy to (f) —— and (g) ——. Big garage is not (h) —— to preserve it. Besides, it is
also economical. If we compare rickshaw fare with Motor-bike driving cost, we certainly (i) —— to buy it.
But it is risky because an accident may be (j) —— by it anytime.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
Entering into the study, my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust, "How dirty you have made the
room! Why do you use it if you can't keep tidy?" I said, "I am extremely sorry. I have been a nuisance. In future
you will never see the room in such a bad condition, I promise."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Haji Muhammad Muhsin was not an unkind man at all. (Use passive degree)
(b) He inherited a vast property from has father and sister. (Make it an interrogative sentence)
(c) He was unmarried. (Make it a complex sentence)
(d) During his life time, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Make it a complex sentence)
(e) One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. (Make it a simple sentence)
(f) Seeing Muhsin, the thief cried. (Compound)
(g) The thief was caught. (Active)
(h) How needy the thief was! (Assertive)
(i) He gave the thief some food and money. (Passive)
(j) Muhsin was one of the best philanthropists in the world. (Positive)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) It is high time ——.
(b) Faults are thick where ——.
 (c) If my friend had helped me ——.
(d) Five years passed since ——.
(e) Uneasy lies the head ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
The use of computer has got worldwide (a) — (popular) —. It has been further (b) — (modern) —. People are
going to have a (c) — (computer) — system of world in every sector. But one thing is very important to know
that the (d) — (use) — of computer affects eyesight. So students should (e) — (minimum) — the period of
using a computer. Some children have (f) — (addict) — to computer. Instead giving (g) — (attend) — to studies,
they waste time on computer games. This is a very bad habit that makes them (h) — (attentive) — to studies, and
(i) — (simultaneous) — affects eyesight (j) — (serious) —. Children should give up this bad habit.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) I am very sorry, Kamal. I am very late, ——?
(b) I couldn't reach in time because of traffic jam, ——?
(c) Oh! Don't worry. The train is late,——?
(d) Then we can have a cup of tea,——?
(e) Yes, let's go to the canteen,——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
There is no doubt (a) —— honesty wins in the long run. A man (b) —— practices honesty in all works never
faces difficulty. (c) —— there are some people (d) —— only thought is to create difficulty for honest people
(e) —— as they want to get things illegally.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
suppose we are in some danger said miss mebbin nonsense said mrs packletide its a very old tiger it could not
spring up here even if it wanted to if its an old tiger i think you ought to get it cheaper a thousand taka is a lot
of money
 Subj: English 2nd Paper SSC Preparation Exam Subj Code: 1 0 8
Time: 2 hours Model Question No- 50 Full Marks: 60
Examinee Name: ............................................................................................... Roll No:..........................
[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.
You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5×10=5
least primary compulsory people in from the take taken
We must not waste our energy and money any more. We need to (a) —— steps to educate our (b) ——.
Emphasis should be given on (c) —— education. There should be at (d) —— one primary school (e) ——
each and every village. We are happy that our government has made primary education free and (f) ——. A
law has been passed in (g) —— assembly in this regard. To remove illiteracy (h) —— the country, some more
steps may be (i) ——. (j) —— illiterate adults also need to be educated.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
The boy George Washington was (a) —— to go to sea as a sailor. Everything was ready. His box had been
carried down to (b) —— boat. When he came to his mother for (c) —— bid farewell, he saw tears (d) —— her
eyes. However, he said nothing (e) —— her. Turning around (f) —— his servant, he said, "Fetch my box
back, I will not go (g) —— break my mother's heart." His mother said, "George, God (h) —— the children
who honour their parents. I am sure (i) —— it that God will bless you." Washington took good bye (j) ——
his mother.
3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below.1×5=5
give very useful to man
Trees should not destroy oxygen to breathe to live
They are trees
We need oxygen to breathe to live
provide shelter to birds and animals
4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
take work come dominate confine contribute be need keep come
Today women are placing an important role in all spheres of life. Once they were (a) —— by men. They are
no longer (b) —— within the four walls of their parents' or husband's house. They have (c) —— out of the
kitchen and are (d) —— hand in hand with men. By (e) —— higher education, they are becoming 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 (h) —— to the realization of the man 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 out country.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5
"Good morning," said the tourist. "Have you any room vacant?" "Yes, sir. Double or single?" "I want one
double," said the tourist. The receptionist said, "We have a double room on the second floor."
6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) Do it. (Make it complex)
(b) He was a very hardworking man. (Exclamatory)
(c) Very few students are as studious as he. (Superlative)
(d) He was as brave as a lion. (Comparative)
(e) Nobody likes to do bad in the examinations. (Interrogative)
(f) Tigers are not as clever as monkeys. (Make it comparative)
(g) Never say good-bye. (Make it passive)
(h) As he lost his father, he stopped going to school. (Make it simple)
(i) The cuckoo is the sweetest of all birds. (Make it positive)
(j) Though he became blind at the age of 44, Milton could produce most beautiful writings. (Make it
compound)
7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5
(a) It is education—;—.
 (b) It paves the way for——.
(c) ——, we can make them skilled workers.
(d) These are the plans that——.
(e) The conscious people should play a vital role so that——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis.
0.510=5
Nobody can expect a good result in the examination without good (a) — (prepare) —. You should be (b) —
(prepare) — for it well-ahead of the schedule. Some students remain (c) — (prepared) — for the examination
even it is imminent. As a part of (d) — (prepare) — step they go to the teachers for a concise (e) — (suggest)
—. This works as an (f) — (encourage) for the students. As they have not read their books (g) — (thorough)
—, they feel (h) — (nerve)— as the exam approaches they say (i) — (pray) — and ask for God's (j) —
(assist).
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) I think we should take a decision in the primary stage of our life, ——?
(b) No, I do not agree with you. At this stage a child cannot take decision, —— ?
(c) But I think parents or teachers can guide him/her in this regard, ——?
(d) I shall become a teacher. There are not sufficient qualified teachers in our country, ——?
(e) I want to be a doctor. We do not have adequate doctors in our country, ——?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Computer virus is terror to the users of computers. (a) —— it is not the biological virus, it disturbs the plain
operation of a computer. Computer virus is usually a programme to delete the flies which are saved (b) ——
useful memories. Sometimes, the virus attacks the hard disk (c) —— harms it. (d) —— things happen (e) ——
, no operation is possible after the attack.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
did you hear a sound he asked no she replied i heard nothing distinctly listen carefully he said cant you hear a
little moaning sound coming from the old cottage