HSC English 2nd Jashore Board Questions-2019

Jashore 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.]

Jashore Board 2019

English Second Paper

Part A: Grammar (Marks 60)

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 :

Industry is (a) — key to success in our life. (b) — industrious can prosper in life. (c) — man who does not undertake (d) — hard work can never go (e) — long way in (f) — world. Many (g) — man is not aware of (h) — significance of (i) — diligence for which they cannot reap (j)— benefit of success.

2. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions :

Patriotism is the quality inherent (a) — a man. This is why, he feels a natural attachment (b) — his native land. Love (c) — motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people who are patriotic are noted (d) — their patriotism. They are different (e) — other people. Their contribution does not sink (f) — oblivion. They are worthy (g) — praise. They lay down their lives for the good of the country. They are not unaware (h) — their status in the society. They are celebrated (i) — their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j) — in any way.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the following box

would you mind	was born	let alone	had better	there
what does ….. look like	as if	would rather	as soon as	have to

(a) — flying in the sky? I think you will enjoy a lot.

(b) — was a king named Robert Bruce. He was very famous.

(c) He — and brought up in Bangladesh. This is a very beautiful country.

(d) Bangladesh is an emerging power in the world cricket. But we—struggle more to win the world cup.

(e) He cannot tell my name, — my address. He is really a liar.

(f) —the earth—? It’s not completely round.

(g) We — walk fast than get on the train. The train is very crowded.

(h) The class started — I reached my college. I was really lucky.

(i) You look so weak. You — go home as early as possible.

(j) The man pretended — he had been very poor. So, we disliked him.

4. Complete the sentence using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) We cannot buy a car if —. It costs a lot of money.

(b) You are now very helpless. Call me whenever —.

(c) The man was so weak that —. He should consult with a doctor.

(d) Since it was raining heavily —. We stayed at home.

(e) Though he is dull of hearing, —. He can make a good result.

(f) Danger comes when—. So, we have to be careful in our life.

(g) When I was a child,—. I was fond of playing cricket.

(h) Hardly had we seen the police when ––. Thus we were saved.

(i) Speak the truth or—. A truthful man is always honoured everywhere.

(j) He took –– in lieu of  biology. Biology is difficult for him.

5. Read the test and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: 0.5 x 10-5

Kuakata, locally (a) — (know) as Sagar Kannya (b) — (be) an uncommon scenic spot of Bangladesh. Kuakata (c) — (take) its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ or well-dug on the sea-shore. It (d) — (allow) a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. The beach (e) — (have) a typical natural setting. This sandy beach (f) — (slope) gently into the bay and (g) — (bathe) there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. Fishing boats (h) — (ply) in the Bay of Bengal and (i) — (surf) waves add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. Steps (j) — (take) to preserve the beauty of the famous beach.

6. Go through the following sentences and change as directed:

(a) An honest man is honoured everywhere by all. (active) (b) He is not only a teacher but also a singer. (simple) (c) Though we are improving very fast, we have to work hard for the country. (compound) (d) Very few cricket teams in the world are as unpredictable as Pakistan. (superlative) (e) My friend came to me to get help from us. (complex)

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

“Have you learnt your lessons?” father said to Arman. “No. I’ve forgotten,” said he. “That’s very bad. You must be more careful about your preparation for the examination. By doing so, you can make a good result,” said his father. “Thank you very much for your timely advice.”

8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear :

Both educated and uneducated women are at present as important as men in our society. She constitutes nearly half of our total population. No country can make real progress keeping half of it in darkness. Without the upliftment of our women, it is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So proper education should be given to her in order that they can work hand in hand with them in all development programmes.

9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces :

Air and water are the most (a) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) elements of the environment. But we are polluting them (b) — (post modify the verb with an adverb). Mills and factories use fuel (c) —(post modify the verb with an infinitive) their products. The burning of this fuel creates smoke (d) — (post modify the verb with an adverbial). Motor vehicles also pollute the air, (e) — (use an appositive). Water is polluted by (f) — (pre-modify the noun with a quantifier) kinds of waste and filth. We also contaminate water (g) — (post-modify the verb with a present participle phrase) into it. Farmers use (h) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) fertilizers and insecticides and pollute water. (i) — (pre-modify the noun with a past participle) water is (j) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) harmful for health.

10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) — possesses this uncommon quality is the happiest man in the world. Truly speaking, a man should have trustworthiness. (b) — nobody believes a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c) — ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d) — we should be honest in our life. It is believed that honesty is the best policy. (e) — dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest, (f) — dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the best time, (g) — children should be taught honesty. It is seen that children follow their parents. (h) — parents should be honest. (i) — children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are really honest. (j) — they build up their character.

11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the underlined words as directed below

Courtesy is a virtue in a man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs us nothing but gives a lot. So, you should be courteous. You must have politeness. People will disrespect and dislike you if you are discourteous. Nobody likes discourtesy. Try to be gentle from your student life. You can win the heart of your enemy by being courteous. You can ensure removal of hatred and anger by embracing your enemy. Courtesy can remove the bitter relationship and improve mutual understanding and cordiality among people. (a) virtue (synonym): (b) a lot (synonym): (c) courteous (antonym): (d) discourtesy (synonym): (e) win (antonym): (f) enemy (synonym): (g) ensure (synonym): (h) anger (antonym): (i) remove (synonym): (j) cordiality (antonym).

12. Then are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:

Jerry: I can chop some wood today.

Writer: But I’ve a boy coming from the orphanage.

Jerry: Im the boy

Writer: You/But you’re very small in size.

Jerry: Size doesn’t matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don’t chop well, Ive been

chopping wood for a long time.

Writer: Very well theres the axe. Go ahead see what you can do

Part B : Composition (Marks 40) 13. Suppose, you are Apurba/Amina studying at ‘X’ College in Dhaka. You want to go on a Study Tour somewhere with your classmates. Now, on behalf of your classmates of your college, write an application to the principal seeking permission to arrange a Study Tour.

14. Think that you are a local reporter of the Daily Star. Recently your college has arranged the prize giving ceremony in the college compound. Now, write a report of about 120-150 words on it. Give a title to your report.

15. Write a paragraph describing The Advantages and Disadvantages of Facebook’ in about 100-150 words. 10

16. Write a short composition on ‘Childhood Memories’. Write within at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words.

Key

Part-A

1.         (a) the (b) The (c) The (d) x (e) a (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) X (j) the

2.         (a) in (b) to (c) for (d) for (e) from (f) into (g,) of (h) of (i) for 0) upon

3.         (a) Would you mind (b) There (c) was born (d) have to (e) let alone (f) What does  look like (g) would rather (h) as soon as (i) had better 0) as if

4 (a) We cannot buy a car if we don't get a loan. It costs a lot of money.

(b) You are now very helpless. Call me whenever you need help.

(c) The man was so weak that he could not walk. He should consult with a doctor.

(d) Since it was raining heavily, we could not go to the field. We stayed at home.

(e) Though he is dull of hearing, he is serious about his study. He can make a good result.

Danger comes when it is feared. So, we have to be careful in our life.

(g) When I was a child, I used to play cricket. I was fond of playing cricket.

(h) Hardly had we seen the police when we cried for help to save us. Thus we were saved.

(i) Speak the truth or you will be punished. A truthful man is always honoured everywhere.

He took biology in lieu of Elective Math. Biology is difficult for him.

5. (a) known (b) is (c) takes (d) allows (e) has (0 slopes (g) bathing (h) plying (i) surfing (j) should be taken

6, (a) All honour an honest man everywhere.

(b) He is both a teacher and a singer.

(c) We are improving very fast but we have to work hard for the country.

(d) Pakistan is one of the most unpredictable cricket teams in the world.

(e) My friend came to me so that he could get help from us.

7. Father asked Arman if he (A) had learnt his (A) lessons. Arman replied in the negative and said that he (A) had forgotten. Father told him that that was very bad. He (F) added that Arman had to be more careful about his (A) preparation for the examination and by doing so, he (A) could make a good result. Arman thanked him (F) very much for his (F) timely advice.

S. Both educated and uneducated women are at present as important as men in our society. Women constitute nearly half of our total population. No country can make

real progress keeping half of its population in darkness. Without the upliftment of our ll

women, the progress is not at apossible. Again, without education, women cannot be

uplifted. So proper education should be given to them in order that they can work hand in hand with men in all development programmes.

9.         (a) important/significant (b) unwisely/heavily (c) to produce (d) all the time / in large-scale (e) most essential thing for us (f) all (g) throwing industrial waste (h) chemical (i) Polluted 0) very

10. (a) who (b) because/as/for (c) but (d) So/Therefore (e) whereas (0 On the other hand (g) when (h) so (i) Moreover 6) because

11. (a) goodness / morality (b) plenty (c) rude (d) impoliteness/ rudeness (e) lose (f) opponent / foe (g) confirm/certify (h) calmness (i) eliminate/eradicate (j) rudeness/harshness

12.         Jerry    I can chop some wood today.

Writer  But I've a boy coming from the orphanage.

Jerry    I'm the boy.

Writer  You? But you're very small in size.

Jerry    Size doesn't matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don't chop well. I've been chopping wood fora long time.

Writer  Very well. There's the axe. Go ahead see what you can do.