SSC Cumilla Board -2019 English 2nd Paper Question with Answer

Comilla Board 2019

Part A: Grammar (Marks-60)

1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Bangladesh Is beset (a) — many problems. Illiteracy is one of them. It is not a (b) — to us. It is undoubtedly (c) — curse. It (d) — all kinds of developments of a country. It also causes many other problems (e) — our society. As most of our people are not conscious (f) — the importance of education, we cannot take proper step to (g) — illiteracy. As a result, we are (h) — behind. We have to depend on the foreign aids. All of us should come forward (i) — to remove illiteracy from the society. Then the (j) — of the country will be possible.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5

Reading textbook is essential (a) — all the students. A student cannot expect (b) — make a good result until he or she reads text books. In the text books all the topics are designed as per students’ grade that ensures (c) — complete sense. In case (d) — not reading those texts a student will miss(e) — needed for him or her. Moreover, text books are (f) — and edited by highly experienced educationists. Some students ignore (g) — read text book rather they prefer guide books. But merely (h) — guide books keeps the students ignoble of the subject-matter as they are written focusing on exam result. (i) — a text book covers all the details for holistic flourishment (j) — a student.

3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                                         

Answer: 3.      (a) Discipline means cans obedience to some sort of rules and regulations.

(b) It must be a very important roar in human

(c) It aims at maintaining sail harmony. Order and the like.

(d) It means not to deny individual freedom

(e) The absence of discipline is chaos and Disorder in the society

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5

Love for one's own country (a) — as patriotism. Everyone 'should (b) — a great love for his country. Many of our freedom-fighters (c) —their lives in 1971 for the sake of our country. The countrymen (d) — them forever. Some people arc (e) — persistently for the development of the country. They are also patriots. Everybody (f) — a patriot. When any natural calamity (g) —in the country, a patriot (h) — by the affected people. We (i) — the footprint of the patriots. We should refrain from (j) — any crime that is harmful for our country.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: -

"Good morning Rupa," said Sohel, "How much preparation have you taken for the upcoming SSC Exam?" "A great preparation" replied she. "I hope, I shall get 90+ marks in every subject." "How confident you are!" said Sohel.

6. Change the sentences according to directions.     

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)

(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)

(c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple)

(d) Computers 'are now-a-days being used in almost every sphere of life. (Active)

(e) We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative)

(f) No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative)

(g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative)

(h) It helps us a lot. (Passive)

(i) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound)

(j) Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex)

7. Complete the sentences: -

(a)Books are our best friends because —.

(b)A man who reads books regularly, —.

(c)By reading books —.

(d)We can learn moral values if —.

(e)We should inspire the students so that —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5

Success in life depends on the proper (a) — (utilize) of time. Those who waste their (b) — (value) time in (c) — (idle), reduce the time of their important work. (d) — (punctual) is another great virtue of human beings that (e) — (rich) the (f) — (man) life. If one takes lesson from the (g) — (biography) of successful persons. One will learn that they never keep any work (h) — (do) for the next day. (i) — (obvious). They were true to their words. So, they got a (j) — (respect) position in the society.

9. Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5

(a) Sincerity is a great virtue. A sincere man always succeeds in life, —?

(b) The people who are insincere can hardly succeed, —?

(c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man, —?

(d) Every student should be sincere to shine in life, —?

(e) Let’s be sincere in your life, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5

Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise; it is good for health (b) —mentality. (c) —, the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d)—gives more. (e)—we should make a habit of morning walk.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5

why are you late always try to attend the class regularly yes sir the student said to the teacher

Part B: Composition (Marks-40)

12. Suppose, you are Fahim/Fahima. You have passed HSC Exam. You have seen a vacancy that Cantonment Public School and College, Chattogram is going to recruit a computer operator. You want to do the job. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Imagine, you are Sajid/Sajida, a student of class nine of Chattgoram Public School. You know, debating is useful for all students now a days. But there is no debating club in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school on behalf of the students for opening a debating club.                   

14. Write a paragraph on "Our National Flag".                                                                                              

15. Write a composition on "Duties of a Student"

Key

Comilla Board 2019

Part A: Grammar (Marks-60)

1.Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Bangladesh Is beset (a) — many problems. Illiteracy is one of them. It is not a (b) — to us. It is undoubtedly (c) — curse. It (d) — all kinds of developments of a country. It also causes many other problems (e) — our society. As most of our people are not conscious (f) — the importance of education, we cannot take proper step to (g) — illiteracy. As a result, we are (h) — behind. We have to depend on the foreign aids. All of us should come forward (i) — to remove illiteracy from the society. Then the (j) — of the country will be possible.

Answer: 1. (a) with (b) boon (c)a (d) hinders (e) in (f) of (g)Eradicate (h) lagging (i) jointly (j) development

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - 0.5x10 = 5

Reading textbook is essential (a) — all the students. A student cannot expect (b) — make a good result until he or she reads text books. In the text books all the topics are designed as per students’ grade that ensures (c) — complete sense. In case (d) — not reading those texts a student will miss(e) — needed for him or her. Moreover, text books are (f) — and edited by highly experienced educationists. Some students ignore (g) — read text book rather they prefer guide books. But merely (h) — guide books keeps the students ignoble of the subject-matter as they are written focusing on exam result. (i) — a text book covers all the details for holistic flourishment (j) — a student.

Answer: 2. (a) for (b) to (c) a (d) of (e) Information (f) written (g) to (h) reading (i) However (j) of

3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: - 1x5 = 5                                                                                                         

Answer: 3.      (a) Discipline means cans obedience to some sort of rules and regulations.

(b) It must be a very important roar in human

(c) It aims at maintaining sail harmony. Order and the like.

(d) It means not to deny individual freedom

(e) The absence of discipline is chaos and Disorder in the society

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once 0.5 x 10 =5

Love for one's own country (a) — as patriotism. Everyone 'should (b) — a great love for his country. Many of our freedom-fighters (c) —their lives in 1971 for the sake of our country. The countrymen (d) — them forever. Some people arc (e) — persistently for the development of the country. They are also patriots. Everybody (f) — a patriot. When any natural calamity (g) —in the country, a patriot (h) — by the affected people. We (i) — the footprint of the patriots. We should refrain from (j) — any crime that is harmful for our country.

Answer: 4. (a) is known to (b) have (c) sacrificed (d) will Remember (e) working (f) respects (g) occurs (h) Stands (i) should follow (j) committing

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: -

"Good morning Rupa," said Sohel, "How much preparation have you taken for the upcoming SSC Exam?" "A great preparation" replied she. "I hope, I shall get 90+ marks in every subject." "How confident you are!" said Sohel.

Answer: 5. Sahel wished Rapa good morning. He's asked Rapa how much preparation she had taken for the upcoming SSC Exam Rapa replied that she had taken a great preparation. Rapa added that she hoped she should get 904 marks in every subject Sahel exclaimed with surprise that she

Was very confident.

6. Change the sentences according to directions.     

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)

(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)

(c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple)

(d) Computers 'are now-a-days being used in almost every sphere of life. (Active)

(e) We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative)

(f) No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative)

(g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative)

(h) It helps us a lot. (Passive)

(i) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound)

(j) Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex)

7. Complete the sentences: -

(a)Books are our best friends because —.

(b)A man who reads books regularly, —.

(c)By reading books —.

(d)We can learn moral values if —.

(e)We should inspire the students so that —.

Avswr: 6.       (a) Very few inventions of modem science are as Great as computer,

(b) Computer is not a curse on earth.

(c) In spite of its being a blessing, it has dark Sides.

(d) Nowadays, people are using computers in Almost every sphere of life. Fell

(e) We must depend on it.

(f) Who can deny its necessity? It is more used than any other device in our

(h) We are helped a lot by it.

(i)It is very useful and so it has become very popular.

(j) It is computer without which we cannot Imagine our modern life.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: - 0.5x10 =5

Success in life depends on the proper (a) — (utilize) of time. Those who waste their (b) — (value) time in (c) — (idle), reduce the time of their important work. (d) — (punctual) is another great virtue of human beings that (e) — (rich) the (f) — (man) life. If one takes lesson from the (g) — (biography) of successful persons. One will learn that they never keep any work (h) — (do) for the next day. (i) — (obvious). They were true to their words. So, they got a (j) — (respect) position in the society.

Answer: 8. (a) utilization (b) valuable (c) idleness (d) Punctuality (e) enriches to (f) human (g) autobiography the(h) undone (i) obviously (j) Respectable

9. Make tag questions of the following statements: - - 1x5=5

(a) Sincerity is a great virtue. A sincere man always succeeds in life, —?

(b) The people who are insincere can hardly succeed, —?

(c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man, —?

(d) Every student should be sincere to shine in life, —?

(e) Let’s be sincere in your life, —?

Answer: 9.     (a) A sincere man always succeeds in life, doesn’t he?

(b) The people who are insincere can hardly sauced, Can they?

(c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man, Are they?

(d) Every student should be sincere to shine in Life, shouldn't they?

(c) Let's be sincere in our life, shall we?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: - 1x5 = 5

Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise; it is good for health (b) —mentality. (c) —, the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d)—gives more. (e)—we should make a habit of morning walk.

Answer: 10. (a) Though (b) and (c) As (d) but (e) so

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: - 5

why are you late always try to attend the class regularly yes sir the student said to the teacher

Answer: 11." Why are you late? Always try to attend the class Regularly." "Yes, sir," the student said to the teacher

Part B: Composition (Marks-40)

12. Suppose, you are Fahim/Fahima. You have passed HSC Exam. You have seen a vacancy that Cantonment Public School and College, Chattogram is going to recruit a computer operator. You want to do the job. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Imagine, you are Sajid/Sajida, a student of class nine of Chattgoram Public School. You know, debating is useful for all students now a days. But there is no debating club in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school on behalf of the students for opening a debating club.                   

14. Write a paragraph on "Our National Flag".                                                                                              

15. Write a composition on "Duties of a Student"