HSC Dhaka Board -2023 English 2nd Paper Question with Answer

Dhaka Board-2023

Sub Code 1 0 8

Time : 3 hours

English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper

Total Marks : 100

[According to the Syllabus of 2023]

[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: 0.5x10=5

A good boy is accustomed (a) — hard work. He is not addicted (b) — any bad thing. He is not averse (c) — any hard work. He clings (d) — his determination. Since he is used (e) — hard work, he is not doubtful (f) — his success. He is very much conscious (g) — his duties. He is not boastful (h) — his talents. He behaves well (i) — all. He attends (j) — his studies.

2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases or words given in the box: 0.5x10=5

there what does.... look like as soon as was born let alone

would rather what's it like? it have to had better

(a) Time is very valuable. We — utilize time properly.

(b) I — take a taxi than walk home. It is already too late.

(c) Long ago — lived a mighty king Kubla Khan. He built an amazing palace in deep dark forest.

(d) — watching a horror film at midnight? You are really scared.

(e) It is winter. You —buy a coat.

(f) — the balcony —? It looks very beautiful but it is, really small.

(g) Bangladesh — as an independent state on 16 December 1971 after nine months bloody war against the occupation Pakistan Army.

(h) — was in China that the art of Bonsai' originated perhaps more than 1000 years ago.

(i) I cannot ride a bicycle, -- a motor cycle. I have no money to buy any of them.

(j) -- the rain stopped, I started for home.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: 1x 10=10

(a) Honesty is the best policy. If you maintain honesty,-.

(b) English is an International language. I wish —.

(c) It is a long time since —.

(d) He talks too much while doing his work. I don't like people who—.

(e) The beggar was very hungry. No sooner had he got a piece of loaf on the road than—.

(f) The old man is very weak. He is walking slowly—.

(g) A student should not memorize any answer blindly. If he memorizes the answer without knowing the meaning,

(h) Corruption is the main hindrance to the development of our country. It is high time —.

(i) Had I earned enough money —.

(j) My brother will come to Rajshahi from Dhaka. Sol have to go to station with a view to—.

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subject-verb agreement as per context. 0.5x14=7

Student life is the best time for (a) -- (prepare) ourself for future. It is (b) -- (call) the seed time of life. So during this period of life students mustn't (c) — (waste) time. The main pursuit of the students (d) — (be) study. They should prepare themselves for the life (e) — (lie) ahead. They should also (f) — (participate) in co-curricular activities. By (g) — (read) newspaper they will know what (h) — (happen) in the world. When the country (i) — (face) with a natural calamity, they should (j) — (come) forward with a view to (k) — (remove), the sufferings of the affected people. Even in normal times they (l) — (engage) themselves in acts of social service. The students cannot do well in the examination without (m) -- (work) hard. It is a pity that many students are trying to (n) — (succeed) in the shortest and easiest way.

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: 7

"Where will you get admission after your HSC Examination? Do you have any choice?" said the teacher to Susmita. "I'm not yet sure what I have to do because everything depends on my result."

"You should have a choice. Be positive and optimistic."

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5x10=5

Cricket is an (a) — (pre-modify the noun) game. It is not a game of (b) —(use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. A (c) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) match is played between two teams. (d) — (use a distributive pronoun to pre-modify the noun) team consists of eleven players. A cricket field must be (e) — (post modify the noun). It requires two wooden bats, a ball & two sets of stamps. (f) — (use a numeral adjective to pre-modify the noun) umpires conduct the game. Sometimes, a third umpire is required (g) — use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) an acute confusion. (h) — (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) the opportunity, the batter hits the ball away at a good distance and runs to the opposite wicket. If (i) — (use an indefinite pronoun to pre-modify the noun) batter is out, next batter comes in his place. Both teams try (j) ¬(use an adverbial phrase to post modify the verb) to out all batters of the opposite.

7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.5x14=7

Happiness is a relative term. (a) —, it depends upon some factors. (b) —, contentment is the key to happiness. (c) ¬contentment varies from person to person. (d) —, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka. (e) —, a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka. (f) —, it is said that contentment brings happiness. (g) —, we must learn to be contented with what we have. (h) --, this learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (i)— we must remember that our life is short. (j) —, in this short life we cannot get everything (k) — we want. (l) — we want everything, we will not get happiness. (m) —, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (n)—, it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness.

8. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: 0.5x14=7

A good writer may be a good reader. A good reader may be a good speaker or make good recitation. Nothing of this is impossible for a man if he is not lazy. The main thing is sincerity. Seriousness should also be taken under consideration. If a man is serious, he can make impossible to be possible. If we become serious in our intention we can shine in life.

(a) Good (antonym) (b) Writer (synonym) (c) Speaker (synonym)

(d) Recitation (synonym) (c) Impossible (antonym) (f) Lazy (antonym)

(g) Main (antonym) (h) Sincerity (synonym) (i) Seriousness (synonym)

(j) Consideration (synonym) (k) Serious (antonym) (1) Possible (antonym)

(m) Intention (synonym) (n) Shine (synonym)

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors: 0.5x14=7

Lion : How dare you wake me up

Mouse : Im sorry sir I did not mean to wake you I was just playing

Lion : Now Im going to kill you.

Mouse : Oh please sir. Have mercy on me one day, I can be your help.

Lion : What rubbish How can a little mouse help a big lion

Part B: Composition (40 Marks)

10. Suppose, you are a student of 'X' college. Now write an application to your Principal to establish a debating club in the college. 10

11. Write a paragraph about the benefits of early rising by using listing style within 200 words. 15

12. Write a paragraph describing the causes of price-hike in Bangladesh and its effects within 200 words. 15

Key To Dhaka Board-2023

1. (a) to; (b) to; (c) to; (d) to; (e) to; (f) about; (g) of-, (h) of; (i) with; j) to.

2. (a) have to; (b) would rather; (cy there; (d) What's it like ; (e) had better; (f) What does ... look like; (g) was born; (h) It; (i) let alone; j) As soon as..

3. (a) If you maintain honesty, you will be respected.

(b) I wish I could speak English fluently.

(c) It is a long time since we met last in a supermarket.

(d) I don't like people who talk too much/are very talkative.

(e) No sooner had he got a piece of loaf on the road than he began eating.

(f) He is walking slowly lest he should fall down.

(g) If he memorizes the answer without knowing the meaning, he will forget the content soon.

(h) It is high time we raised our voice against corruption.

(i) Had I earned enough money, I would have established a hospital for the poor / would have bought a new car. j) So I have to go to station with a view to receiving him.

4. (a) preparing; (b) called; (c) waste; (d) is; (e) lying; (f) participate; (g) reading; (h) Js happening; (i) is faced; (f) come; (k) removing; (l) can engage/ should engage; (m) working; (n) succeed.

5. The teacher asked Susmita where she would get admission after her HSC Examination. He also asked her if she had any choice. Susmita replied that she was not sure till then what she had to do because everything depended on her result. Then the teacher told her that she should have a choice and also advised her to be positive and. optimistic.

6. (a) international/exciting/interesting; (b) our; (c) cricket; (d) Each; (e) oval in shape/large/well-maintained; (f) Two; (g) to resolve/to clear up/ to remove; (h) Getting/Having; (i) one; j) heart and soul.

7. (a) So/ Therefore; (b) In fact/ Actually/ In the true sense; (c) However; (d) For example/ For instance; (e) On the other hand/ On the contrary/ But; (f) For this reason/ So/ Thus; (g) Hence/Therefore; (h) In fact/ Truly/ Undoubtedly; (i) In this respect/ In this case/Here; j) And; (k) that; (l). If; (m) Rather/Instead; (n) So/Therefore.

8. (a) inexpert/unskillful/amateur; (b) author/wordsmiths (c) orator; (d) reading/oration/recital; (e) possible; (t) active/hard-working; (g) minor/secondary; (h) earnestness/cordiality; (i) sincerity; j) thought/deliberation; (k) indifferent/insincere; (l) impossible; (m) purpose/goal/aim; (n) prosper/succeed.

9. Lion :How dare you wake me up?

Mouse: I'm sorry, sir. I did not mean to wake you; I was just playing.

Lion: Now, I'm going to kill you.,

Mouse: Oh, please, sir! Have mercy on me. One day, I can be your help..'

Lion: What rubbish! How can a little mouse help a big lion?