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13. Govt BMC Women’s College, Naogaon
Test Examination-2017; English 2nd Paper
Part A: Grammar: 60 Marks
- Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) an necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: 0.5´10=5
Bangladesh is (a) — small country. It is (b) — agricultural country. It is not (c) — industrial country. Many people are unemployed, (d) — unemployed man leads (e) — poor life. He is (f) — beggar so to say but he cannot beg. It is more pathetic for (g) — educated youth. Everyday he is seen moving here and there. He looks at (h) — wanted columns. He is a liability to his (i) — family. If many industries are set up, it will go (j) — long way to solve our unemployment problem.
- Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 0.5´10=5
I recollect (a) — joy the day on which I passed (b) — of the village school. It was a day of great felicitation (c) — me. I was equally happy (d) — the day when I was being led (e) — father to get myself admitted (f) — the best High School of the neighbouring town. 1 felt so happy at the very prospect of such a change (g) — the village to the town that for the whole preceding night I could not sleep (h) — of excitement. And early next morning I got (i) —, dressed myself and was ready (j) — start.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. 0.5´10=5
There | Used to | Had to | Was born | Until |
Would rather | As soon as | Let alone | Had better | Lest |
(a) The boys were making noise. They stopped — they saw the teacher coming to the class.
(b) The programme is supposed to start in the morning. It will start at 7 am. If — is any change, you will be informed in time.
(c) Save enough money — you should find yourself in need. From your childhood, you should form the habit of saving something for the future.
(d) I have to reach the station within 4 pm. I — start now.
(e) She wanted to celebrate her sister’s birthday. She — decorate her room and make a cake.
(f) Since I have some important document with me, I do not want to get wet in the rain. I will wait here — the rain stops.
(g) I passed my childhood in a village. I — go to the bank of the river every day.
(h) He is not well-mannered. He does not behave well with his family members — others.
(i) Mr. Rahim — in a remote village. He has come to his current position by dint of his hard work.
(j) She is very intrinsic. She — remain alone than work with others.
- Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases. 0.5´10=5
(a) Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practices geometry a lot so that —
(b) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we —
(c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she —. As a result, she could not finish the exam with satisfaction.
(d) Don’t worry. I — after I have finished my study.
(e) Fateen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to — from you, but you disappointed him.
(f) Sujon was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for —
(g) The farmers of our country are very poor but they can work hard. If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they —
(h) Load-shedding occurs because we cannot produce adequate electricity. It is high time we —
(i) I requested him to join me in playing cricket. He joined me —
(j) He tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would —
- Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0.5´10=5
Idle brain is devil’s workshop. If we (a) — (waste) our time in idleness, all sorts of evil thoughts will crowd our brain. Idle persons who (b) — (kill) their time are burdens of society. They (c) — (sit) idle and cherish no high ideal and lofty ambition in life. They (d) — (not support) themselves. They (e) — (lead) an unhappy life and (f) — (suffer) in the long run. There should be time for reading, for office or other work, time for physical exercise, time for recreation and time for prayer. This (g) — (indicate) that we should do everything at the right moment. We (h) — (lead) a healthy and prosperous life only when we (i) — (follow) the routine which (j) — (make) for our guidance.
- Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 1´5=5
(a) Water, an important element of environment is polluted in various ways. (complex) It is called life. (b) The water which is pure is necessary for us. (simple) (c) Men pollute water by throwing waste in it. (compound) (d) The farmers use water in time of cultivation largely. (passive) (e) It is one of the most important elements of all living beings. (positive)
- Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5
“She likes white gloves”, he said. “Do you think 1 can get them for a dollar?” ” 1 think so”, I said. “Do you know her size?” He said,” 1 think her hands are bigger than yours.”
- Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. 1´5=5
Once when a Lion was asleep, a little Mouse began running up and down upon him. This soon awakened the Lion which placed his huge paw upon it and opened his big jaws to swallow it. “Pardon, O King,” cried the little Mouse: “Forgive me this time, I shall never forget it.” The lion was much amused to think that a Mouse could help him. But he was generous and finally let him go. Some days later, while looking for his prey in the forest, the Lion was caught in a trap. Unable to free himself, he filled it with his angry roaring. The Mouse knew it and quickly found the Lion struggling in the net. The Mouse went up to him and soon gnawed away the ropes that bound the King of the Beasts.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. 0.5´10=5
Once upon a time, there lived a fox and a crane. They were good friends. (a) — (Pre-modify the verb with an adverbial of time) the fox invited the crane to dinner. The crane (b) — (Use an adverb to pre modify the very) accepted the invitation. He went to the residence of the fox. The fox had prepared (c) — (Use article to pre-modify the noun) liquid dish. It was served in a flat dish. The guest with its (d) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) beak could (e) — (Post-modify the verb with an adverb) pick up anything. But the host lapped it up in no time. Poor crane went away hungry and disappointed. He cursed the fox for his selfishness and cunningness. He made up his mind (f) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) the fox a good lesson. After some time, the crane invited the fox to dine (g) — (Post modify the verb with prepositional phrase). The fox accepted (h) — (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun) invitation and went to the residence of the crane. The crane placed before his guest a tall jar with a (i) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) neck. The crane with its long beak finished the contents of the jar. But the fox could not eat anything as his mouth could not go (j) — (Post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase) of the jar. The fox went much ashamed and hungry. The crane paid him back in the same old coin.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.5´10=5
Time and tide wait for none. (a) — no one can stop the onward march of time. (b) —, we should not waste a single moment in vain. (c) —, we should make proper use of every single moment of our life. (d) —, the students should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass away their valuable time in Facebook. (e) —, they kill their time. (f) —, they cannot prepare their lessons well. (g) — they always have a poor preparation for the examination. (h) — they cannot do well in the examination. (i) —, they do not stop wasting time. (j) —, they continue to waste their time using Cell phone and Facebook till it is too late for them.
- Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.0.5´10=5
Democracy is the system of government which allows freedom of speech, religious and political opinion. It means fair and equal treatment for the citizens without social class division. In fact, in a democratic country people elect their representatives who work for the people. Free and fair election is the pre-condition for democracy. In a democratic country, people enjoy the rights of food, cloth, shelter, education, medical treatment and other facilities.
(a) allow (synonym) (b) freedom (synonym) (c) opinion (synonym) (d) fair (antonym) (e) equal (antonym) (f) division (antonym) (g) elect (synonym) (h) system (synonym) (i) treatment (synonym) (j) facility (synonym)
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- 12. There are ten errors in the use of capitalization and punctuation marks in the following text, rewrite the text correcting the errors. .5´10=5
Nazmul : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital
Arafat : Its about 2 kilometers from here You Will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus
Nazmul : I see Is there a bus station near here
Arafat : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner
Nazmul : Thank you.
Arafat : Dont mention it
Part B: Composition: 40 Marks
- Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him/her not to allow any student to use cell phone in the classroom. 8
- Suppose, you are Romana, a student of class XII of Sokhipur Govt. College. The prize giving ceremony of your college was observed a few days ago. Now, write a report on it. 8
- Write a paragraph on ‘Pohela Boishakh’. Use 100-150 words. 10
16. There are many people who have old aged parents and take care of them. Some people are exceptional. Now, write a composition on “Duties and Responsibilities of Students” within 200 to 250 words.
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