Chattagram Board 2019
English Second Paper
Subject Code: 108
Time––3 hours; Full marks––100
[N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.]
Chattagram Board 2019
English (compulsory) second paper
Part A Grammar (60 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (X) in those blanks.
What is patriotism? It is (a) — noble virtue. It inspires (b) — man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c) — country. (d) — man without patriotism is no better than (e) — beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) — his countrymen. He thinks for (g) — betterment of his country. On (h) — contrary, (i) — unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j) — country, are true patriots.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always attentive (a) — his studies. He is never indifferent (b) — his studies. He does not learn things (c) — rote. He is always curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d) — traditional guide-books. His thirst (e) — knowledge knows no bounds. He does not confine himself (f) — the traditional studies. He is aware (g) — the current affairs (h) — the world. He listens (i) — his teachers and abides (j) — their advice.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
no sooner had unless what does …. look like in order to as if
what if there let alone was born it
(a) Accessibility to higher education in our country is very difficult. Students must work hard — get themselves admitted into universities.
(b) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life — you make the best use of time.
(c) The students were talking in the class. — the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking.
(d) He proceeded — he had never seen me. His behaviour shocked me.
(e) The man is very weak. He cannot walk a mile — five miles.
(f) I’m in short of time. — the train is late?
(g) Once — lived a farmer. He had four sons.
(h) Have you seen a camel? — it —?
(i) — is unfortunate that many students spoil their time by using Facebook.
(j) Joynul Abedin was a great artist. He — in Kishoreganj.
4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses phrases.
(a) English is an international language. So, to keep pace with the process of globalization —.
(b) I am an early riser. I am used to —.
(c)You are getting fat. If you want to lose weight, —.
(d) Many people of our country are illiterate. They do not know —.
(e) Women constitute half of the total population. No progress is possible —.
(f) An unhealthy man cannot enjoy life. A proverb goes that —.
(g) She loves reading. She will be reading while we —.
(h) Habit of eating is also important for good health. We should eat a balance diet —.
(i) Environment pollution is a serious problem nowadays. We should plant trees —.
(j) Environment is polluted in many ways. It is high time —.
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs.
Man is a social and rational being. He (a) — (have) freedom of choice, thought and expression. But everybody should (b) — (consider) that he is not the only person in a society. There (c) — (be) many persons in the society. They (d) — (have) the same right that one (e) — (expect) from one’s society. So to (f) — (form) a peaceful society one should be watchful to see that other’s rights are not violated. Every citizen must (g) — (cultivate) the habit of obeying the rules and regulations of the society. Selfishness (h) — (not help) the society. Rather it (i) — (destroy) the peace and happiness of others. So, we all (j) — (think) of the greater interest of the society.
6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed.
(a) Tea is the most popular drink. (comparative) (b) Tea helps us remove our fatigue. (Passive) (c) Almost everyone enjoys tea. (Negative) (d) Bangladesh is one of the tea producing countries. (Compound) (e) Bangladesh exports tea and earns a lot of foreign exchange. (Simple)
7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
“Whose picture is it?” I asked. “A little girl’s of course,” said Grandmother. “Can’t you tell?” “Yes, but did you know the girl?” “Yes, I knew her,” said Granny, “But she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn’t tell you about her.”
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following text and rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear.
Do you know the importance of trees? They are our best friends. Our existence on earth will be at stake without it. We inhale oxygen which trees produce. Again, we exhale carbon dioxide which it absorbs Besides, we get food from trees and firewood to cook it. But some irresponsible people cut down trees indiscriminately. It should be brought to light. Furthermore, one should take keen interest to plant more trees so that we can live comfortably on earth.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
We can’t think of our existence without language. It plays a (a) — (use an intensifier) important role in our life. We use language from the time we wake up (b) — (post-modify the verb) till we go to bed at night. We use language not only in our (c) — (pre-modify the noun) hours but also in our dreams. We use language (d) — (use an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislike. We also use language (e) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) information. Language is (f) — (pre-modify the adjective) present in our life. It is an (g) — (pre-modify the noun) part of our life. As an (h) — (pre-modify the noun) nation, we also have a language. But we had to struggle (i) — (post-modify the verb) to establish the right of our language. Many (j) — (pre-modify the noun) sons sacrificed their lives for the language.
10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.
We must be aware of the dangers of smoking. It is harmful to us in various ways. It causes various diseases (a) — blood pressure, heart attack, bronchitis, cancer, etc. (b) — it pollutes air (c) — smoking causes harm to (d) — the smokers (e) — the non-smokers who remain by them. (f) —we should give up smoking. (g) — it is (h) — great an addiction to get rid of (i) — nothing is impossible for us. (j) — we are determined to give up it, we can certainly do it.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words which are underlined.
Children are our best assets. They always like to listen to fascinating stories. But if the stories are uninteresting. they lose interest. There should not be anything immoral in the stories for children. Again, stories should not be so long that they can make children impatient. Stories should not even contain anything illogical or anything that can make children indifferent to their studies. The stories should be instructive leading the children to be perfect morally and ethically. Parents and teachers can play a vital role here in guiding the children what to choose and what not.
(a) fascinating (antonym): (b) interest (synonym); (c) impatient (antonym); (d) immoral (synonym): (e) contain (synonym): (f) illogical (antonym); (g) indifferent (synonym): (h) perfect (antonym); (i) instructive (synonym): (j) ethical (antonym).
12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.
Student : Excuse me sir. May I come in?
Teacher : Yes come in.
Student : Thank you sir.
Teacher : What can I do for you
Student: Would you kindly make me clear about the use of this punctuation mark
Teacher : Didnt you attend my class yesterday?
Student : No sir. I did not come.
Teacher: Why You must not miss any class.
Student : Ill never miss any class sir.
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