HSC Jessore 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
Part A – Grammar
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
In Bangladesh, the legal age (a) _____ marriage (b) _____ girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before they are 15 and 60% (c) _____ them become mothers (d) _____ the time they reach 19. When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops (e) _____ school and thus loses her mobility. She gets confined (f) _____ full-time work (g) _____ her in-law’s household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (h) _____ economic independence. (i) _____ her in-law’s house, she gets marginalized. She becomes vulnerable (j) _____ all sorts of abuse, including dowry-related violence.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words 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 |
(a) He headed for the new workplace _______ he received the transfer order.
(b) _______your new teacher _______? He is nice but a bit strict.
(c) The Bangladesh cricket team dropped out from the tournament in the first round, _______ make it to the final.
(d) I am trying to catch up on some sleep. You _______ turn off the TV.
(e) _______she _______? She is tall and has blonde hair.
(f) Although Lalon Shah _______ into a Hindu family, he grew up in a Muslim family.
(g) Nowadays we cannot think of a single day without cell phones, _______ when even land phones were a luxury.
(h) My aunt is shy by nature. In social gatherings, she _______ stay alone than interact with others.
(i) _______ was a wonderful night. The sky was cloudless and full of stars.
(j) You _______ follow traffic rules. You cannot drive as you like.
3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) The poor man knocked at the door. He came to me with a view to _______.
(b) Many illiterate people do not have any knowledge of health. If they were educated, they would be _______.
(c) Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room when the students made _______.
(d) My grandmother lives in a village. It is many years since _______.
(e) Trees are very important for our existence on earth. It is high time we _______.
(f) Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he was _______ disappointed.
(g) You should finish your work today. A stitch in time _______.
(h) You are making a long journey. Keep your phone turned on in case _______.
(i) My friend is going to the USA. I wish I could go _______.
(j) Time is so valuable that we cannot _______ it consciously.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs:
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Biswas,
We are very (a) _____ about your son Rafiq's behavior. He (b) _____ truant from school three times last month. When he (c) _____ to class, he usually (d) _____ on his lessons. He does not seem to understand texts and never (e) _____ any questions. The only time he (f) _____ any initiative is in (g) _____ excuses for not (h) _____ his homework. Although he (i) _____ a natural talent for art, he even (j) _____ any interest in art lessons. This is (k) _____, because even last year he (l) _____ attentive in his studies. We hoped he (m) _____ a scholarship.
I would like to request you to come to school to discuss this situation further.
Yours sincerely,J. H. KhanPrincipal
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
“Are you ready to order, sir?” said the waiter. “I would like to have a plain vegetable soup for starter. Then grilled chicken, boiled potatoes, and garlic bread for the main course,” replied the customer. “Anything for dessert?” asked the waiter. “Just a scoop of ice cream, please,” said the customer.
6. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed:
Kazi Nazrul Islam is one of (a) __________ (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) best poets Bengal has (b) __________ (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) produced. A (c) __________ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) writer, he contributed to many branches of Bangla literature. However, it is his poems and songs that earned him the (d) __________ (pre-modify the noun) reputation. Through his writings, Nazrul aimed (e) __________ (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) the society because he was (f) __________ (pre-modify the verb) troubled by old values and religious superstitions. It is (g) __________ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) important to note that while Nazrul fought against religious bigotry, he composed (h) __________ (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) songs that (i) __________ (pre-modify the verb) glorified religion. Sadly, a/an (j) __________ (pre-modify the noun) disease untimely ended his literary career in his early forties.
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
The internet has transformed the way we live, (a) __________. It has become an integral part of our life. On the one hand, this technology has brought us many benefits. (b) __________, it has many negative sides. (c) __________ the internet, our communication systems have become much faster and more efficient. (d) __________, we can make bank transactions and pay our bills from home now. (e) __________, the internet allows us to access health information easily and, (f) __________, saves many lives. (g) __________, our learning opportunities have greatly increased, thanks to digital technologies. (h) __________, the internet is not an unmixed blessing. (i) __________, its harmful effects far outweigh its benefits. (j) __________, we should take precautions about using this technology. (k) __________, we must be careful not to become addicted to internet browsing. Second, we should keep an eye on our younger family members, (l) __________ there are potential dangers in the virtual world. (m) __________, online gambling and cyberbullying are very common on the internet nowadays. (n) __________, it can be said that the internet technology is doing us more harm than good.
8. Read the passage below and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed:
Modern education is different in method. It seeks to draw out and develop the mind to make it eager and curious. It depends more on observation and experiment than upon mere bookish knowledge. A mind that is intellectually alert will seek and learn from books. It develops latent talents of an individual. Teachers play more of a coaching role these days. They are not instructors who deliver a lesson. Rather, they support and guide the students’ activities as coaches do.
(a) Method (synonym): __________(b) Draw out (synonym): __________(c) Eager (synonym): __________(d) Depend (antonym): __________(e) Latent (synonym): __________(f) Instructors (synonym): __________(g) Deliver (antonym): __________(h) Support (synonym): __________(i) Guide (synonym): __________(j) Coaching (synonym): __________
9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:
Jerry : I can chop some wood todayWriter : But Ive a boy coming from ihe orphanage.Jerry : Im the boyWriter : You But youre smallJerry' : Size doesnt matter chopping wood, some of the big boys donl chop well Ive been chopping wood for a long time.Writer : Very well ihcrcs the axe go ahead see what you can do
Questions
10. Write an application to the Principal of your college to arrange some extra classes to improve the standard of English for the weak students in your class.
11. Write a paragraph on the historic place you have visited recently.
12. Write a paragraph on "Climate Change," describing its causes and adverse consequences on human life and biodiversity.
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HSC Jassore 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
Part A – Grammar
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
In Bangladesh, the legal age (a) _____ marriage (b) _____ girls is 18. However, 33% of our girls get married before they are 15 and 60% (c) _____ them become mothers (d) _____ the time they reach 19. When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops (e) _____ school and thus loses her mobility. She gets confined (f) _____ full-time work (g) _____ her in-law’s household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (h) _____ economic independence. (i) _____ her in-law’s house, she gets marginalized. She becomes vulnerable (j) _____ all sorts of abuse, including dowry-related violence.
Answers
(a) for(b) for(c) of(d) by(e) out(f) to(g) in(h) for(i) In(j) to
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words 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 |
(a) He headed for the new workplace _______ he received the transfer order.
(b) _______your new teacher _______? He is nice but a bit strict.
(c) The Bangladesh cricket team dropped out from the tournament in the first round, _______ make it to the final.
(d) I am trying to catch up on some sleep. You _______ turn off the TV.
(e) _______she _______? She is tall and has blonde hair.
(f) Although Lalon Shah _______ into a Hindu family, he grew up in a Muslim family.
(g) Nowadays we cannot think of a single day without cell phones, _______ when even land phones were a luxury.
(h) My aunt is shy by nature. In social gatherings, she _______ stay alone than interact with others.
(i) _______ was a wonderful night. The sky was cloudless and full of stars.
(j) You _______ follow traffic rules. You cannot drive as you like.
Answer:
(a) as soon as(b) What’s ….like(c) let alone(d) had better(e) What does... look like(f) was born(g) there(h) would rather(i) It(j) have to
3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) The poor man knocked at the door. He came to me with a view to _______.
(b) Many illiterate people do not have any knowledge of health. If they were educated, they would be _______.
(c) Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room when the students made _______.
(d) My grandmother lives in a village. It is many years since _______.
(e) Trees are very important for our existence on earth. It is high time we _______.
(f) Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he was _______ disappointed.
(g) You should finish your work today. A stitch in time _______.
(h) You are making a long journey. Keep your phone turned on in case _______.
(i) My friend is going to the USA. I wish I could go _______.
(j) Time is so valuable that we cannot _______ it consciously.
Answer:
(a) The poor man knocked at the door. He came to me with a view to begging some food.
(b) Many illiterate people do not have any knowledge of health. If they were educated, they would not suffer from malnutrition.
(c) Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room when the students made much noise.
(d) My grandmother lives in a village. It is many years since I met her.
(e) Trees are very important for our existence on earth. It is high time we planted more trees/to plant more trees.
(f) Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he was he failed to complete the task.
(g) You should finish your work today. A stitch in time saves nine.
(h) You are making a long journey. Keep your phone turned on in case someone wants to reach you.
(i) My friend is going to the USA. I wish I could go with him.
(j) Time is so valuable that we cannot waste it consciously.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs:
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Biswas,
We are very (a) _____ about your son Rafiq's behavior. He (b) _____ truant from school three times last month. When he (c) _____ to class, he usually (d) _____ on his lessons. He does not seem to understand texts and never (e) _____ any questions. The only time he (f) _____ any initiative is in (g) _____ excuses for not (h) _____ his homework. Although he (i) _____ a natural talent for art, he even (j) _____ any interest in art lessons. This is (k) _____, because even last year he (l) _____ attentive in his studies. We hoped he (m) _____ a scholarship.
I would like to request you to come to school to discuss this situation further.
Yours sincerely,J. H. KhanPrincipal
Answer:
(a) concerned(b) played(c) comes(d) doesn't concentrate(e) asks(f) shows(g) making(h) doing(i) has(j) doesn't take(k) disappointing(l) was(m) would win
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
“Are you ready to order, sir?” said the waiter. “I would like to have a plain vegetable soup for starter. Then grilled chicken, boiled potatoes, and garlic bread for the main course,” replied the customer. “Anything for dessert?” asked the waiter. “Just a scoop of ice cream, please,” said the customer.
Answer:
The waiter respectfully asked the customer if he was ready to order. The customer replied that he would like to have a plain vegetable soup for starter. Then he added that he would like to have grilled chicken, boiled potatoes, and garlic bread for the main course. The waiter again asked if he wanted anything for dessert. The customer replied politely that he wanted just a scoop of ice cream.
6. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed:
Kazi Nazrul Islam is one of (a) __________ (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) best poets Bengal has (b) __________ (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) produced. A (c) __________ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) writer, he contributed to many branches of Bangla literature. However, it is his poems and songs that earned him the (d) __________ (pre-modify the noun) reputation. Through his writings, Nazrul aimed (e) __________ (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) the society because he was (f) __________ (pre-modify the verb) troubled by old values and religious superstitions. It is (g) __________ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) important to note that while Nazrul fought against religious bigotry, he composed (h) __________ (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) songs that (i) __________ (pre-modify the verb) glorified religion. Sadly, a/an (j) __________ (pre-modify the noun) disease untimely ended his literary career in his early forties.
Answers
a. the greatestb. everc. versatiled. hugee. to reformf. greatlyg. veryh. manyi. reallyj. incurable
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
The internet has transformed the way we live, (a) __________. It has become an integral part of our life. On the one hand, this technology has brought us many benefits. (b) __________, it has many negative sides. (c) __________ the internet, our communication systems have become much faster and more efficient. (d) __________, we can make bank transactions and pay our bills from home now. (e) __________, the internet allows us to access health information easily and, (f) __________, saves many lives. (g) __________, our learning opportunities have greatly increased, thanks to digital technologies. (h) __________, the internet is not an unmixed blessing. (i) __________, its harmful effects far outweigh its benefits. (j) __________, we should take precautions about using this technology. (k) __________, we must be careful not to become addicted to internet browsing. Second, we should keep an eye on our younger family members, (l) __________ there are potential dangers in the virtual world. (m) __________, online gambling and cyberbullying are very common on the internet nowadays. (n) __________, it can be said that the internet technology is doing us more harm than good.
Answer:
a. andb. Howeverc. Because ofd. Furthermoree. Additionallyf. Thereforeg. Moreoverh. Neverthelessi. In factj. Thusk. For examplel. asm. Furthermoren. In conclusion
8. Read the passage below and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed:
Modern education is different in method. It seeks to draw out and develop the mind to make it eager and curious. It depends more on observation and experiment than upon mere bookish knowledge. A mind that is intellectually alert will seek and learn from books. It develops latent talents of an individual. Teachers play more of a coaching role these days. They are not instructors who deliver a lesson. Rather, they support and guide the students’ activities as coaches do.
(a) Method (synonym): __________(b) Draw out (synonym): __________(c) Eager (synonym): __________(d) Depend (antonym): __________(e) Latent (synonym): __________(f) Instructors (synonym): __________(g) Deliver (antonym): __________(h) Support (synonym): __________(i) Guide (synonym): __________(j) Coaching (synonym): __________
Answer:
a. Procedureb. Extractc. Enthusiasticd. Relye. Dormantf. Teachersg. Withholdh. Assisti. Directj. Mentoring
9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:
Jerry : I can chop some wood todayWriter : But Ive a boy coming from ihe orphanage.Jerry : Im the boyWriter : You But youre smallJerry' : Size doesnt matter chopping wood, some of the big boys donl chop well Ive been chopping wood for a long time.Writer : Very well ihcrcs the axe go ahead see what you can do
Answer:
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 small.Jerry: Size doesn't matter; chopping wood, some of the big boys don't chop well. I've been chopping wood for a long time.Writer: Very well. There's the axe. Go ahead. See what you can do.
Questions
10. Write an application to the Principal of your college to arrange some extra classes to improve the standard of English for the weak students in your class.
11. Write a paragraph on the historic place you have visited recently.
12. Write a paragraph on "Climate Change," describing its causes and adverse consequences on human life and biodiversity.
Answers
10. Application to the Principal:
[Date]
The Principal
[Your College]
Subject: Request for Extra English Classes for Weak Students
Dear Principal,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the arrangement of extra English classes for the students in our class who are struggling with the subject. Despite their best efforts, some students are finding it challenging to meet the standard required for proficiency in English.
To address this issue, I propose that additional classes be scheduled after regular school hours. These sessions would focus on enhancing their grammar, vocabulary, and overall language skills. I believe that with targeted support, these students can significantly improve their English abilities.
I kindly request your approval for this initiative and would be grateful for your support in making these arrangements.
Thank you for considering my request.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
11. Paragraph on a Historic Place:
Recently, I visited the historic site of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. This iconic amphitheater, built in the 1st century AD, stands as a magnificent testament to ancient Roman engineering and architecture. The Colosseum was originally used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, including animal hunts and mock sea battles. As I walked through its grand arches and marveled at its vast interior, I felt a profound connection to the past. The sheer scale and historical significance of the Colosseum highlight the ingenuity and grandeur of ancient Rome. It is not only a symbol of Rome’s rich history but also a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracting millions of visitors each year who come to appreciate its historical and cultural importance.
12. Paragraph on Climate Change:
Climate change is a significant global issue with severe consequences for both human life and biodiversity. The primary causes of climate change include the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activities, which release large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, leading to an increase in global temperatures, known as the greenhouse effect. The adverse consequences of climate change are widespread and alarming. Rising temperatures cause glaciers to melt, leading to higher sea levels and increased flooding in coastal areas. Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, have become more frequent and severe, disrupting ecosystems and causing harm to agriculture. Additionally, climate change threatens biodiversity by altering habitats and leading to the extinction of many plant and animal species. Addressing climate change requires global cooperation and immediate action to reduce emissions and implement sustainable practices.
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