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11. Hazi Jasim Uddin Degree College, Pabna
Test Examination-2017; English 2nd Paper
Part A: Grammar: 60 Marks
- Fill in the blanks in the following test with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks. 0.5´10=5
(a) — infant often asks such (b) — uncommon question that even the aged (c) — fails to answer (d) — question. (e) — intelligent man thinks over (f) — question. It is not an easy (g) — matter to satisfy (h) — inquisitive boy. (i) — impatient man may grow angry with (j) — boy who always wants to know more.
- Complete the test with suitable prepositions. 0.5´10=5
The primary aim or purpose (a) — education is to make a man fully useful (b) — himself and to the society. It is to develop “The whole man’-his body, mind and soul. Education aims (c) — providing a child (d) — opportunities to bring (e) — all the hidden talents that he possesses. A truly educated man should be well mannered, thoughtful, creative, kind, considerate, respectful, sympathetic and co-operative. It is (f) — cultivating their virtues that a human being transcends all limitations in life imposed (g) — him and becomes the most dignified creation of God. If at the distress and suffering (h) — fellow human being your love and affection or such other human feelings are not roused, if you do not feel an urge to try (i) — alleviate the sufferings (j) — other human beings, you have not been properly educated. True education is something more than the learning of the institutions.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0.5´10=5
| there | have to | what does ……. look like | would rather |
| what’s it like | as soon as | was born | as if |
| let alone | had better |
(a) We — be conscious about environment pollution.
(b) You — go to the concert than stay at home.
(c) We — stop cutting down trees. Deforestation is detrimental to environment.
(d) He cannot recall the incident, — the cause of it. He became the victim of it.
(e) It looks — it’s going to rain. Everybody expects rain.
(f) I plan to move — I find an apartment. I want to live in an apartment.
(g) — listening to others? You don’t want to talk to others.
(h) Daughter: Mom, — an albatross —?
(i) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and novelist. He — in 1771.
(j) — lived a king who was fond of gold.
- Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases. 0.5´10=5
(a) Idleness brings about destruction. I don’t like people who —.
(b) Our English teacher not only teaches us —.
(c) Nice to meet you. It was long since —.
(d) We met the strange person while —.
(e) The moon shines as if —.
(f) If I had a laptop, —
(g) Now it is rainy season and it is high time —.
(h) The man is satisfied with —.
(i) You are getting late. You — go now.
(j) I always prefer read ing to —.
- Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0.5´10=5
The city of Dhaka (a) — (originate) four hundred years before. It (b) — (be) then the capital of Islam Khan. Now it is an over-populated city where (c) — (live) almost one and a half crore people. As a mega city it should (d) — (to have) 25% road. But it (e) — (not have) considerable roads and open space. There (f) — (prevail) a terrible situation in public transport. People have to go (g) — (use) uncomfortable vehicles. Taxi and three wheelers are rare (h) — (find) when you need. The govt. already (i) — (take) many steps. But the output (j) — (seem) to be inadequate in such a disorder situation.
- Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 1´5=5
(a) Taimur was one of the greatest conquerors of the world. (Positive)
(b) Once he attacked the province of a powerful prince. (Passive)
(c) Immediately after receiving the news, the prince came with a large army. (Complex)
(d) Though his soldiers were killed, he managed to escape with great difficulty. (Complex)
(e) He disguised himself as a poor traveller and supported himself by begging. (Simple).
- Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5
“I never drink anything for luncheon,” she said.
“Neither do I,” I answered promptly.
“Except white wine,” she proceeded as though I had not spoken.” These French white wine are so light. They are wonderful for the digestion.”
- Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. 1´5=5
Robert Bruce, the king of Scotland, fought several battles against king Edward I of England but unfortunately he was defeated in it. While the pensive king was thinking about it lying in a cave, he saw a spider. He was working with a goal. It was to reach the ceiling and that was not an easy task for the little creature. It tell down again and again, but did not give up hope and eventually, is succeeded at its seventh attempt. This encouraged Robert Bruce; he fought again and this time he defeated the English army and secured the independence of Scotland.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. 0.5´10=5
Nelson Mandela, (a) — (Post-modify the noun with an appositive), is one of the greatest leaders of the world. During (b) — (Use article to pre-modify the noun) time of Mandela, the Europeans were separated from the non-Europeans. It was (c) — (Use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) policy of racial segregation. The blacks, were subjected to (d) — (Use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) sorts of indignities. They were denied all basic (e) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun phrase) rights. They were in fact aliens in (f) — (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun phrase) own country. The blacks were also treated (g) — (Use an adverb to post-modify the verb). Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks. The (h) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice. Unfortunately, (i) — (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) great man was thrown behind the prison bars. But the oppressive rulers could not break his spirit. All his life he struggled against apartheid. Eventually, the great leader fulfilled the goal of liberation for (j) — (Use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) people.
- Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 0.5´10=5
We cannot walk on a road in the darkness without light. (a) —, we cannot step forward in our life without education.(b) — throughout the ages, education has always been compared to light and, (c) — ignorance has been compared to darkness. (d) —, the light of education enlightens us. (e) —, it broadens our mind and widens our outlook. (f) —, it is education that helps us to become a good citizen. (g) —, education creates good citizens and ensures the smooth development of a country. (h) —, ignorance stands on the way of the development of an individual. (i) —, ignorance has a detrimental effect on the overall development of a nation. (j) — we should come forward to educate every single person of our country and thereby, ensure the development of our country.
- Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: 0.5´10=5
A group of employees was working in a software company. It was a team of 30 employees. This was a young, energetic and dynamic team with keen enthusiasm and desire to learn and grow. The management decided to teach the employees about finding real solution of the problems. The team was called to play a game in a banquet hall. The group was quite surprised as they were called for playing game. All reached the venue holding various thoughts. As the entered the hall, they found the hall decorated beautifully. Everyone was surprised and gazed at each other. There was also a huge box of balloons placed at the centre of the hall.
(a) group (antonym); (b) dynamic (antonym); (c) enthusiasm (synonym) (d) grow (antonym); (e) real (antonym); (f) banquet (synonym); (g) enter (antonym); (h) decorated (synonym); (i) gazed (synonym); (j) centre (synonym).
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- 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. 0.5´10=5
Kamal : I’ve lost my watch : Have you seen it anywhere?
Nirob : No, but if I find it Ill tell you.
Kamal : Its a gift from my father. Its been so important for me.
Nirob : When did you lose it
Kamal : Most probably during the off period.
Nirob : Does it have a leather strap?
Kamal : Oh, yes have you seen it?
Nirob : I haven’t seen it, but I heard kasem saying something about such type of watch:
Kamal : What’s his room number?
Nirob : Most probably 306.
Kamal : Thank you so much, dear.
Nirob : Youre welcome
Kamal : Best of luck.
Part B: Composition: 40 Marks
- Write an application to the Principal of your college for an English club. 8
- Write a report about Facebook. 8
- Write a paragraph about internet. 10
- Write a composition about River of Bangladesh– 14
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