HSC Chattogram Board -2024 English 2nd Paper Question with Answer
Set-02
SECOND PAPER
[According to the Syllabus of 2024]
Subject Code: 108
Full Marks-100
Part A—Grammar
Marks—60 Marks
1. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions:
Life of common people is beset (a) __________ a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) __________ our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) __________ the ability of the common people. Lack (d) __________ supervision is responsible (e) __________ it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid (f) __________ morality hoard goods (g) __________ quick profit. The Government should take punitive action (h) __________ those people. People from all walks (i) __________ life should also co-operate (j) __________ the Government.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box:
What's...like | let alone | There | would rather |
it | What does...look like | had better | as soon as |
was born | has to |
3. Complete the sentences using suitable phrases/clausese:
(a) I miss my maternal grandmother a lot. 15 years have passed since __________.(b) Zillur and Ashraf were lucky. No sooner had they __________.(c) In our country, there are many people __________. Poverty is a curse for any society.(d) Corruption is an obstacle to our national development. It is high time __________.(e) Study sincerely lest __________.(f) Nurjahan studies medicine so that __________.(g) Once there was an old man who had three sons. They were so lazy that __________.(h) Rezwan tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would __________.(i) The man __________ can maintain a sound health.(j) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to __________.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs:
Relationships (a) __________ (be) of different kinds. Some (b) __________ (be) familial and intimate. (c) __________ (form) by blood and by marriage; some are social like the ones we have with friends and some (d) __________ (make) in school where we (e) __________ (form) close bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationships can also (f) __________ (foster) in the workplace, which may quickly (g) __________ (change) from professional to social. There (h) __________ (be) relationships also between human beings and animals, between children and their toys that they can’t (i) __________ (part) with. All these relationships (j) __________ (keep) us close to each other and (k) __________ (provide) us all kinds of support, love, and affection. A person (l) __________ (have) no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There (m) __________ (be) no one to laugh or (n) __________ (cry) with him/her.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speech:
“Porter, you may go,” said the mistress of the house, laughing. “You have gained your freedom.” “By Allah,” he replied, “I will not leave this house until I have heard the stories of my companions.”
6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:
Long ago, there was an (a) __________ (pre-modify the noun) king in England. He was tired of ruling and needed rest. He had (b) __________ (pre-modify the noun) daughters—Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia. He made up his mind (c) __________ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) among his daughters. But, at first, he wanted (d) __________ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) how much they loved him. Firstly, the king asked his (e) __________ (pre-modify the noun) daughter how much she loved him. Goneril declared that she loved him (f) __________ (use an intensifier to post-modify the verb) than she could say. Lear, the king, was (g) __________ (pre-modify the adjective) satisfied. He gave her one-third of the kingdom. Then he asked his (h) __________ (pre-modify the noun) daughter Regan. She replied that her love for him would never change. She was able (i) __________ (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) him. So, the king gave another third of his kingdom. Then, it was the turn of Cordelia, the (j) __________ (pre-modify the noun) daughter of the king.
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Self-confidence is essential to attain success in life. __________ a person having self-confidence has won half of the battle. Self-confidence enables a man to prosper by creating some other virtues requisite for success. __________ when a self-confident man fails to attain success, he becomes determined to reach his goal. This determination gives rise to some other virtues in him. __________, he becomes diligent. He does not yield to failure. __________ he endeavors more in the process, __________ he becomes more sincere in his work. __________ he becomes successful, __________ a man devoid of self-confidence stumbles at every step. __________ he loses vitality to go ahead __________ he does not try once more. __________ he is heard to curse his fortune. __________ the brave who have self-confidence can have their names enlisted in the list of the greatest men on earth. __________ this process has been going on since prehistoric times. __________ we must follow the track of the greatest people, __________ we have to be failures in life and lament.
8. Read the passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed:
Morning walk is not only pleasant but also beneficial to health. In fact, walking regularly in the morning is a very good habit. It is the most advisable physical exercise for the aging and the old. In the morning, nature appears at her best. At that time everything remains quiet and seems impressive. The environment with birds and beasts becomes calm and serene. The people who go out for a walk in the morning cannot but be impressed by it. It helps to keep their mind jolly and jovial. It also sets their temper for the rest of the day.
(a) pleasant (antonym): __________(b) beneficial (antonym): __________(c) regularly (antonym): __________(d) advisable (synonym): __________(e) appear (synonym): __________(f) best (antonym): __________(g) quiet (antonym): __________(h) environment (synonym): __________(i) beasts (synonym): __________(j) serene (synonym): __________(k) impressed (synonym): __________(l) jovial (antonym): __________(m) temper (synonym): __________(n) rest (antonym): __________
9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:
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 doesn’t have a job now.”
Part B—Composition
Marks 40
10. Write an application to the Principal of Chattogram College, Chattogram for admission on TC.
11. Write a paragraph on ‘Smart Bangladesh* around 200 words.
12. Write a compare and contrast paragraph on “Junk Food and 15 Healthy Food” around 200 words.
Key
HSC Chattagram Board -2024 English 2nd Paper Question with Answer
Set-02
SECOND PAPER[According to the Syllabus of 2024]Subject Code: 108
Full Marks-100
Part A—Grammar
Marks—60 Marks
1. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions:
Life of common people is beset (a) __________ a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b) __________ our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) __________ the ability of the common people. Lack (d) __________ supervision is responsible (e) __________ it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid (f) __________ morality hoard goods (g) __________ quick profit. The Government should take punitive action (h) __________ those people. People from all walks (i) __________ life should also co-operate (j) __________ the Government.
Answer”
(a) by(b) to(c) beyond(d) of(e) for(f) of(g) for(h) against(i) of(j) with
2. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box:
What's...like | let alone | There | would rather |
it | What does...look like | had better | as soon as |
was born | has to |
Answer
(a) was born(b) What does... look like(c) as soon as(d) It(e) let alone(f) There(g) had better(h) would rather(i) has to(j) there
3. Complete the sentences using suitable phrases/clausese:
(a) I miss my maternal grandmother a lot. 15 years have passed since __________.(b) Zillur and Ashraf were lucky. No sooner had they __________.(c) In our country, there are many people __________. Poverty is a curse for any society.(d) Corruption is an obstacle to our national development. It is high time __________.(e) Study sincerely lest __________.(f) Nurjahan studies medicine so that __________.(g) Once there was an old man who had three sons. They were so lazy that __________.(h) Rezwan tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would __________.(i) The man __________ can maintain a sound health.(j) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to __________.
Answer:
(a) I last met her.(b) No sooner had they reached than they caught the bus.(c) who are poor/lead their lives under the poverty line(d) to take action against corruption(e) you should fail(f) so that she can become a doctor and serve people(g) they couldn’t work hard to earn their living(h) he would have moved to the city(i) who does physical exercise(j) helping the sick and injured people
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs:
Relationships (a) __________ (be) of different kinds. Some (b) __________ (be) familial and intimate. (c) __________ (form) by blood and by marriage; some are social like the ones we have with friends and some (d) __________ (make) in school where we (e) __________ (form) close bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationships can also (f) __________ (foster) in the workplace, which may quickly (g) __________ (change) from professional to social. There (h) __________ (be) relationships also between human beings and animals, between children and their toys that they can’t (i) __________ (part) with. All these relationships (j) __________ (keep) us close to each other and (k) __________ (provide) us all kinds of support, love, and affection. A person (l) __________ (have) no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There (m) __________ (be) no one to laugh or (n) __________ (cry) with him/her.
Answers:
(a) are(b) are(c) formed(d) are made(e) formed(f) be fostered(g) change(h) are(i) part(j) keep(k) provide(l) having(m) is(n) cry
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speech:
“Porter, you may go,” said the mistress of the house, laughing. “You have gained your freedom.” “By Allah,” he replied, “I will not leave this house until I have heard the stories of my companions.”
Answer:
The mistress of the house, laughing, told the porter that he might go and added that he had gained his freedom. Swearing by Allah, he replied that he would not leave that house until he had heard the stories of his companions.
6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:
Long ago, there was an (a) __________ (pre-modify the noun) king in England. He was tired of ruling and needed rest. He had (b) __________ (pre-modify the noun) daughters—Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia. He made up his mind (c) __________ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) among his daughters. But, at first, he wanted (d) __________ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) how much they loved him. Firstly, the king asked his (e) __________ (pre-modify the noun) daughter how much she loved him. Goneril declared that she loved him (f) __________ (use an intensifier to post-modify the verb) than she could say. Lear, the king, was (g) __________ (pre-modify the adjective) satisfied. He gave her one-third of the kingdom. Then he asked his (h) __________ (pre-modify the noun) daughter Regan. She replied that her love for him would never change. She was able (i) __________ (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) him. So, the king gave another third of his kingdom. Then, it was the turn of Cordelia, the (j) __________ (pre-modify the noun) daughter of the king.
Answers:
(a) elderly/old(b) three(c) to divide his kingdom(d) to know / to test / to assess / to evaluate(e) eldest(f) more(g) very(h) second(i) to please / to satisfy(j) youngest
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Self-confidence is essential to attain success in life. __________ a person having self-confidence has won half of the battle. Self-confidence enables a man to prosper by creating some other virtues requisite for success. __________ when a self-confident man fails to attain success, he becomes determined to reach his goal. This determination gives rise to some other virtues in him. __________, he becomes diligent. He does not yield to failure. __________ he endeavors more in the process, __________ he becomes more sincere in his work. __________ he becomes successful, __________ a man devoid of self-confidence stumbles at every step. __________ he loses vitality to go ahead __________ he does not try once more. __________ he is heard to curse his fortune. __________ the brave who have self-confidence can have their names enlisted in the list of the greatest men on earth. __________ this process has been going on since prehistoric times. __________ we must follow the track of the greatest people, __________ we have to be failures in life and lament.
Answers:
(a) In fact / Actually(b) Thus / Hence(c) Firstly(d) Therefore(e) Secondly(f) Finally(g) On the other hand(h) Naturally / Usually(i) So / Hence(j) As a result / Often(k) Actually / In fact(l) Otherwise(m) If(n) Otherwise
8. Read the passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed:
Morning walk is not only pleasant but also beneficial to health. In fact, walking regularly in the morning is a very good habit. It is the most advisable physical exercise for the aging and the old. In the morning, nature appears at her best. At that time everything remains quiet and seems impressive. The environment with birds and beasts becomes calm and serene. The people who go out for a walk in the morning cannot but be impressed by it. It helps to keep their mind jolly and jovial. It also sets their temper for the rest of the day.
(a) pleasant (antonym): __________(b) beneficial (antonym): __________(c) regularly (antonym): __________(d) advisable (synonym): __________(e) appear (synonym): __________(f) best (antonym): __________(g) quiet (antonym): __________(h) environment (synonym): __________(i) beasts (synonym): __________(j) serene (synonym): __________(k) impressed (synonym): __________(l) jovial (antonym): __________(m) temper (synonym): __________(n) rest (antonym): __________
Answer:
(a) pleasant (antonym): unpleasant(b) beneficial (antonym): detrimental(c) regularly (antonym): occasionally(d) advisable (synonym): recommended(e) appear (synonym): seem(f) best (antonym): worst(g) quiet (antonym): noisy(h) environment (synonym): surroundings(i) beasts (synonym): animals(j) serene (synonym): calm(k) impressed (synonym): affected(l) jovial (antonym): miserable(m) temper (synonym): mood(n) rest (antonym): activity
9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:
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 doesn’t have a job now.”
Answer
“Have you seen your mother, Jerry?” I asked. “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 doesn’t have a job now.”
Part B—CompositionMarks 40
10. Write an application to the Principal of Chattogram College, Chattogram for admission on TC.
11. Write a paragraph on ‘Smart Bangladesh* around 200 words.
12. Write a compare and contrast paragraph on “Junk Food and 15 Healthy Food” around 200 words.
Answer:
10. Application for Admission on TC
Date:
To
The Principal
Chattogram College
Chattogram
Subject: Application for Admission
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to request admission to Chattogram College on a Transfer Certificate (TC) basis. I am currently a student of [Your Current School’s Name] in [Your Current School’s Location], and due to my family’s relocation to Chattogram, I need to transfer to your esteemed institution.
I have completed [Your Current Grade/Class] with satisfactory performance and have attached a copy of my Transfer Certificate along with my academic records for your reference. I am keen to continue my studies at Chattogram College and contribute positively to the academic environment.
I kindly request you to consider my application favorably and grant me admission at your earliest convenience. I look forward to your positive response.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours faithfully,[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Contact Information]
11. Paragraph on ‘Smart Bangladesh’
Smart Bangladesh is a vision for a technologically advanced and economically prosperous nation, leveraging digital innovation to transform its society. The initiative aims to build a robust digital infrastructure that supports e-governance, enhances educational opportunities, and improves public services through technology. In a Smart Bangladesh, digital literacy and access to technology will be widespread, enabling citizens to benefit from online services, including healthcare, education, and banking. Smart cities will be developed with IoT (Internet of Things) integration for efficient resource management, traffic control, and security. The goal is to foster an environment where technology-driven solutions enhance the quality of life, promote sustainable development, and drive economic growth. By embracing smart technologies, Bangladesh aims to position itself as a regional leader in innovation and digital transformation, paving the way for a future where technology seamlessly integrates into everyday life, empowering citizens and driving progress across all sectors.
12. Compare and Contrast Paragraph on “Junk Food and Healthy Food”
Junk food and healthy food represent two contrasting approaches to nutrition and overall health. Junk food, such as chips, burgers, and sugary drinks, is often high in calories, unhealthy fats, and sugars, while being low in essential nutrients. It provides quick energy but lacks the vitamins and minerals necessary for maintaining good health. In contrast, healthy food includes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, offering a balanced mix of nutrients that support bodily functions and overall well-being. Healthy food contributes to long-term health benefits, including improved immune function, better digestion, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. While junk food may be more convenient and appealing due to its taste and availability, it can lead to health issues like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Healthy food, although sometimes less convenient, promotes sustained energy levels and supports a healthy lifestyle. In essence, while junk food offers immediate gratification, healthy food provides essential nutrients and supports long-term health and vitality.
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