HSC Rajshahi 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
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
Education is instrumental (a) __________ bringing (b) __________ socio-economic development. A man devoid (c) __________ education cannot contribute (d) __________ the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (e) __________ enhancing the pace (f) __________ socio-economic development. A country should put much emphasis (g) __________ educating its citizens. The citizens have to be provided (h) __________ ample opportunities so that they feel keen interest (i) __________ getting themselves educated. The educated people are to be treated (j) __________ much respect.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words:
What's...like | let alone | There | would rather |
it | What does...look like | had better | as soon as |
was born | has to |
(a) You look exhausted. You __________ take rest for a while.(b) The thief has fled away __________ he might be caught.(c) I was awestruck __________ I seen the snake.(d) I would render my cooperation to you if __________ requires.(e) It was long __________ I had met you.(f) __________ he met me, he hugged me warmly.(g) Don’t expect any help from him. He is __________ to help you.(h) I am an orphan now. __________ my father had lived longer.(i) He cannot walk for a few steps __________ run for a mile.(j) He overlooks me __________ he never knew me.
3. Complete the following sentences using suitable phrases or clauses:
(a) __________ you had been punctual in your studies, you would not have faced such a crisis.(b) A man __________ if he does not work hard.(c) __________ I suggest we finish our work quickly.(d) The men who love their country __________.(e) __________ we put an end to food adulteration.(f) Childhood __________. I wish I were a child again.(g) Scarcely had we got out of home __________.(h) I know the man __________.(i) He feigns as though __________.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs:
The life of our farmers (a) __________ (be) full of hardships. Many farmers (b) __________ (not know) how to cultivate scientifically. They (c) __________ (work) hard from dawn to dusk. But their toil (d) __________ (go) away due to lack of scientific knowledge. Our government offers a lot of opportunities to them with a view to (e) __________ (eliminate) their sufferings. Unfortunately, they (f) __________ (not avail) themselves of those opportunities. It is time they (g) __________ (get) scientific education and the government (h) __________ (help) them. If they (i) __________ (educate), they (j) __________ (contribute) better to the prosperity of the country. The prosperity of our country (k) __________ (lie) in their proper education. (l) __________ (educate) a farmer (m) __________ (mean) educating a family and a nation. (n) __________ (result) in greater success in every sector of the country.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speech:
"Why are your children crying, my daughter?" "They have been starving," said the woman. "Have you none else in the world?" "My husband died some months ago. He left them neither money nor any property. So, they are in great distress. They have to starve sometimes." "What a pity!" said the Caliph.
Answer: Addressing the woman as his daughter, the Caliph asked why her children were crying. The woman replied that they had been starving. The Caliph again asked if she had none else in the world. The woman replied that her husband had died some months ago. She added that he had left them neither money nor any property. So, they were in great distress, she also said that they had to starve sometimes. The Caliph exclaimed with sorrow that it was a great pity.
6. Read the text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:
Trees (a) __________ are essential for maintaining the eco-system. Without trees, the balance of the eco-system will be (b) __________ lost. Trees provide us with (c) __________ elements without which we cannot live on this earth. It is a matter of (d) __________ concern that we are felling trees (e) __________. As a dire consequence, the global temperature is rising (f) __________. The existence of flora and fauna is at an (g) __________ risk. Polar ice caps are melting and (h) __________ level is rising. (i) __________, we can avoid such a catastrophe. If we want to keep our (j) __________ earth safe and sound, we have to plant trees and protect our forests.
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Mobile phone is a miracle of modern science. It has brought about a revolutionary development in the arena of communication. (a) __________ it has eliminated distance, (b) __________ it has promoted human relationship. (c) __________ it helps to promote business, (d) __________ gearing the pace of business, it ensures the smooth growth of economy. (e) __________ it can solve many problems of mathematics, (f) __________ it has become a daily necessity. (g) __________ it is not free from demerits, (h) __________ it becomes detrimental to the reckless users. (i) __________ the use of mobile phones by teenagers has to be regulated, (j) __________ they will go to ruin. (k) __________ we want to save our young generation, we have to be more vigilant. (l) __________ parents, teachers, and neighbors can play a positive role in this regard. (m) __________ the people who are addicted to wanton mobile phone use have to be more cautious, (n) __________ they maintain abstinence, it will positively influence their offspring.
8. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:
Passage:An ideal student is an asset for a society or a country. He is sincere, punctual, obedient, and law-abiding. He never derails from the right track. He tries his best to materialize the dream of his parents. He is a worthy citizen and cherishes patriotic zeal. He not only devotes to regular studies but also serves his society during his leisure time. He is frugal in spending but generous in promoting noble deeds. He never squanders his energy aimlessly. His only goal is to emulate his career. Unfortunately, the number of ideal students is declining day by day.
(a) ideal (antonym);(b) obedient (antonym);(c) derail (synonym);(d) right (synonym);(e) materialize (synonym);(f) worthy (synonym);(g) cherish (synonym);(h) devote (synonym);(i) regular (antonym);(j) leisure (antonym);(k) frugal (antonym);(l) noble (antonym);(m) squander (synonym);(n) unfortunately (antonym).
9. Text with Punctuation Corrections
Jerry: You look like my mother!
Writer: Do you meet your mother frequently? When have you met her? Does she visit you?
Jerry: She often visits me. She sends gifts for me. Did you see the skates I put on yesterday?
Writer: Why do you not live with her? Doesn’t your heart bleed for her?
Jerry: I’m fated to live alone.
Part B – Composition
10. Write an application to the Principal of your college asking for permission to arrange a ‘Study Tour’.
11. Write a paragraph on ‘The Importance of Sports’.
12. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting Technical Education and General Education.
HSC Rajshahi 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
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
Education is instrumental (a) __________ bringing (b) __________ socio-economic development. A man devoid (c) __________ education cannot contribute (d) __________ the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (e) __________ enhancing the pace (f) __________ socio-economic development. A country should put much emphasis (g) __________ educating its citizens. The citizens have to be provided (h) __________ ample opportunities so that they feel keen interest (i) __________ getting themselves educated. The educated people are to be treated (j) __________ much respect.
Answer:
(a) in(b) about(c) of(d) to(e) in(f) of(g) on(h) with(i) in(j) with
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words:
What's...like | let alone | There | would rather |
it | What does...look like | had better | as soon as |
was born | has to |
(a) You look exhausted. You __________ take rest for a while.(b) The thief has fled away __________ he might be caught.(c) I was awestruck __________ I seen the snake.(d) I would render my cooperation to you if __________ requires.(e) It was long __________ I had met you.(f) __________ he met me, he hugged me warmly.(g) Don’t expect any help from him. He is __________ to help you.(h) I am an orphan now. __________ my father had lived longer.(i) He cannot walk for a few steps __________ run for a mile.(j) He overlooks me __________ he never knew me.
Asnwer:
(a) had better(b) lest(c) as soon as(d) would that(e) since(f) no sooner had ... than(g) let alone(h) too ... to(i) as if(j) would that
3. Complete the following sentences using suitable phrases or clauses:
(a) __________ you had been punctual in your studies, you would not have faced such a crisis.(b) A man __________ if he does not work hard.(c) __________ I suggest we finish our work quickly.(d) The men who love their country __________.(e) __________ we put an end to food adulteration.(f) Childhood __________. I wish I were a child again.(g) Scarcely had we got out of home __________.(h) I know the man __________.(i) He feigns as though __________.
Answer:
(a) If you had been punctual in your studies, you would not have faced such a crisis.(b) A man cannot succeed in life if he does not work hard.(c) Therefore, I suggest we finish our work quickly.(d) The men who love their country are called patriots.(e) It is high time we put an end to food adulteration.(f) Childhood is the golden period of life. I wish I were a child again.(g) Scarcely had we got out of home when our mother started crying.(h) I know the man who climbed the crest.(i) He feigns as though he broke his legs.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs:
The life of our farmers (a) __________ (be) full of hardships. Many farmers (b) __________ (not know) how to cultivate scientifically. They (c) __________ (work) hard from dawn to dusk. But their toil (d) __________ (go) away due to lack of scientific knowledge. Our government offers a lot of opportunities to them with a view to (e) __________ (eliminate) their sufferings. Unfortunately, they (f) __________ (not avail) themselves of those opportunities. It is time they (g) __________ (get) scientific education and the government (h) __________ (help) them. If they (i) __________ (educate), they (j) __________ (contribute) better to the prosperity of the country. The prosperity of our country (k) __________ (lie) in their proper education. (l) __________ (educate) a farmer (m) __________ (mean) educating a family and a nation. (n) __________ (result) in greater success in every sector of the country.
Answer
(a) is(b) does not know(c) work(d) goes(e) eliminate(f) do not avail(g) get(h) help(i) were educated(j) would contribute(k) lies(l) Educating(m) means(n) may result
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speech:
"Why are your children crying, my daughter?" "They have been starving," said the woman. "Have you none else in the world?" "My husband died some months ago. He left them neither money nor any property. So, they are in great distress. They have to starve sometimes." "What a pity!" said the Caliph.
Answer: Addressing the woman as his daughter, the Caliph asked why her children were crying. The woman replied that they had been starving. The Caliph again asked if she had none else in the world. The woman replied that her husband had died some months ago. She added that he had left them neither money nor any property. So, they were in great distress, she also said that they had to starve sometimes. The Caliph exclaimed with sorrow that it was a great pity.
6. Read the text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:
Trees (a) __________ are essential for maintaining the eco-system. Without trees, the balance of the eco-system will be (b) __________ lost. Trees provide us with (c) __________ elements without which we cannot live on this earth. It is a matter of (d) __________ concern that we are felling trees (e) __________. As a dire consequence, the global temperature is rising (f) __________. The existence of flora and fauna is at an (g) __________ risk. Polar ice caps are melting and (h) __________ level is rising. (i) __________, we can avoid such a catastrophe. If we want to keep our (j) __________ earth safe and sound, we have to plant trees and protect our forests.
Answer:
(a) our friend(b) greatly(c) essential(d) great(e) indiscriminately(f) alarmingly(g) unavoidable(h) sea(i) By taking immediate(j) planted
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Mobile phone is a miracle of modern science. It has brought about a revolutionary development in the arena of communication. (a) __________ it has eliminated distance, (b) __________ it has promoted human relationship. (c) __________ it helps to promote business, (d) __________ gearing the pace of business, it ensures the smooth growth of economy. (e) __________ it can solve many problems of mathematics, (f) __________ it has become a daily necessity. (g) __________ it is not free from demerits, (h) __________ it becomes detrimental to the reckless users. (i) __________ the use of mobile phones by teenagers has to be regulated, (j) __________ they will go to ruin. (k) __________ we want to save our young generation, we have to be more vigilant. (l) __________ parents, teachers, and neighbors can play a positive role in this regard. (m) __________ the people who are addicted to wanton mobile phone use have to be more cautious, (n) __________ they maintain abstinence, it will positively influence their offspring.
Answer:
(a) Firstly(b) and(c) Secondly(d) For(e) Additionally(f) Thus(g) However(h) Moreover(i) If(j) otherwise(k) Therefore(l) Furthermore(m) Moreover(n) If
8. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:
Passage:An ideal student is an asset for a society or a country. He is sincere, punctual, obedient, and law-abiding. He never derails from the right track. He tries his best to materialize the dream of his parents. He is a worthy citizen and cherishes patriotic zeal. He not only devotes to regular studies but also serves his society during his leisure time. He is frugal in spending but generous in promoting noble deeds. He never squanders his energy aimlessly. His only goal is to emulate his career. Unfortunately, the number of ideal students is declining day by day.
(a) ideal (antonym);(b) obedient (antonym);(c) derail (synonym);(d) right (synonym);(e) materialize (synonym);(f) worthy (synonym);(g) cherish (synonym);(h) devote (synonym);(i) regular (antonym);(j) leisure (antonym);(k) frugal (antonym);(l) noble (antonym);(m) squander (synonym);(n) unfortunately (antonym).
Answers:
(a) imperfect(b) disobedient(c) deviate(d) correct(e) realize(f) deserving(g) value(h) dedicate(i) irregular(j) work(k) extravagant(l) undignified(m) waste(n) fortunately
9. Text with Punctuation Corrections
Jerry: You look like my mother!
Writer: Do you meet your mother frequently? When have you met her? Does she visit you?
Jerry: She often visits me. She sends gifts for me. Did you see the skates I put on yesterday?
Writer: Why do you not live with her? Doesn’t your heart bleed for her?
Jerry: I’m fated to live alone.
Part B – Composition
10. Write an application to the Principal of your college asking for permission to arrange a ‘Study Tour’.
11. Write a paragraph on ‘The Importance of Sports’.
12. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting Technical Education and General Education.
Answer:
10. Application to the Principal for Permission to Arrange a ‘Study Tour’
[Date]
The Principal[College Name][College Address]
Subject: Application for Permission to Arrange a Study Tour
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to seek your kind permission to arrange a study tour for our class [Class/Year] at [Your College]. The primary objective of this tour is to provide practical exposure to our academic subjects and enhance our learning experience through real-world observations.
We plan to visit [Destination(s)], which will offer valuable insights related to our syllabus. The tour will be scheduled from [Start Date] to [End Date]. We assure you that all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the students during this period.
We believe that this tour will be highly beneficial in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. We kindly request you to grant us the permission and support needed to make this educational trip successful.
Thank you for considering our request. We look forward to your positive response.
Yours faithfully,[Your Name]
11. The Importance of Sports
Sports play a crucial role in our lives, extending far beyond mere physical activity. Engaging in sports helps improve physical health by enhancing cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and strength. It also promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety levels. Participating in sports teaches valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and leadership. It provides an opportunity for social interaction and fosters a sense of community. Moreover, sports can enhance academic performance by boosting concentration and time management skills. Overall, sports contribute significantly to a balanced and healthy lifestyle, making them an indispensable part of personal development.
12. Comparing and Contrasting Technical Education and General Education
Technical education and general education serve distinct yet complementary roles in the educational landscape. Technical education focuses on specific skills and practical knowledge related to particular trades or professions, such as engineering, computer science, or healthcare. It emphasizes hands-on training and is often aligned with industry needs, preparing students for immediate employment in specialized fields. In contrast, general education provides a broad foundation of knowledge across various disciplines, including humanities, sciences, and social sciences. It aims to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a well-rounded understanding of the world. While technical education is more focused and career-oriented, general education fosters a comprehensive intellectual growth and adaptability. Both forms of education are essential, with technical education catering to vocational needs and general education enriching overall intellectual and personal development.
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