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21. Dawood Public College, Jessore
Test Examination-2017; English 2nd Paper
Part–A: Grammar: (60 Marks)
- Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (´) where article is not needed. 0.5´10=5
We live on (a) — ground floor of (b) — old house on (c) — river Kirtankhola. We are very much afraid of (d) — burglars and always lock up (e) — house very carefully before we go to (f) — bed. We also take (g) — precaution of looking under (h) — bed to see if (i) — burglar is hiding there. We know modern burglars do not hide under beds, but we go on looking just (j) — same.
- Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 0.5´10=5
It would be impossible (a) — us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly what fate had (b) — store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c) — all His creatures, and reveals only the present. He hides from the animals what men know, and so He hides from men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb had reason (d) — a man, it could not gamble happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e) — human food. But being quite ignorant (f) — its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g) — the flowery meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h) — the butcher who is about to slaughter it. What a blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) — the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow is of equal importance with the death of a hero, has in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so that we might fulfill our duty in the sphere (j) — which He has appointed us.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0.5´10=5
| as if | let alone | what does ….. look like | |||
| was born | there | what’s it like | |||
| have to | as soon as | had better | would rather | ||
(a) In modern times, — has been a great change in the attitude of man regarding superstitious belief.
(b) Our learners develop a very poor writing skill. They cannot write fairly well even in Bangla — in English.
(c) Some city dwellers’ behaviour is often too formal. They speak in such a way — they were never in the village.
(d) I have never travelled by air. — flying in the sky?
(e) Riaz : — the frozen mountain peak —?
Purnima : It looks like a white dome.
(f) Sheela is suffering from tooth-ache. She — see a dentist.
(g) Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume — the rain stops.
(h) Sohel is a very good natured boy. He — stay at home than mix with bad companies.
(i) Milton was a poet of versatile genius. He — in 1608 in England. He used to believe that one should start a profession after taking necessary preparations.
(j) We have discussed for quite a long time. We can’t take much time any more. We — come to a conclusion.
- Complete the sentences using clauses/ phrases. 0.5´10=5
(a) Bangladesh is a digital country. We should say ‘no’ to corruption because —.
(b) We should avoid corrupted persons. Corrupt persons are not only dishonest —.
(c) We want to develop our country. Now, it is high time for us —.
(d) Bellal is a pious person. The man who —.
(e) I did not see my mother. It was long since —.
(f) He was going to Dhaka. Hardly had he reached the station —
(g) English is a global language. She read English lest —
(h) Mita seemed to go mad. She talked as if —
(i) He was making a lot of noise. He left the place after —
(j) They were going to the Sundarbans. Had I been proposed to go —.
- Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0.5´10=5
Parents (a) — (be) blessing of God to us. When a child (b) — (bear), their joys (c) — (know) no bounds. They (d) — (start) (e) — (think) of (f) — (nurse) and (g) — (bring) up their children. They (h) — (remain) safe under the custody of their parents since birth. Parents never mind (i) — (take) pains for the upbringing of their off-spring. We (j) — never (offend) our parents.
- Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 1´5=5
We are very much proud of our freedom fighters. (a) They fought for the country with a patriotic zeal. (Make it compound). (b) They are the most courageous sons of our nation. (Make it positive). (c) Everybody admires and respects them greatly. (Make it passive). (d) Nobody denies their contribution to their motherland. (Make it interrogative). (e) They will never be forgotten by their countrymen to the end. (Make it affirmative).
- Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5
“You’ve cut off your hair?” asked Jim. “Cut it off and sold it,” said Della. “Don’t you like me just as well, any how? I’m me, without my hair, ain’t I?”
- Identify the unclear pronoun references in the passage to make them clear. 1´5=5
Mr. X is a doctor. He is reticent. They do not like the people whom talk too much. He advises those to talk little. There is always a big rush of patients to them. He treats them with a lot of care. He prescribes for them less but exact medicine which has spread their name far and wide.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. 0.5´10=5
Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali literature. He was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) — (post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali Literature. Nazrul, (c) — (use an appositive), won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) — (use possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). His songs are (f) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali Literature (g) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h) — (use a noun adjective) literature. He was (i) — (use article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j) — (use an adverbial phrase).
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blanks spaces of the following passage: 0.5´10=5
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man possessing this invaluable quality is the happiest man on earth. (a) —, to be honest, a man should have, trustworthiness (b) — nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c) —, he goes to the dogs. (d) — we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy. (e) — dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) —, dishonest people are cursed. (g) —, children should be taught honesty from childhood. It is widely observed that children follow their parents. (h) —, parents should be honest and upright in their business of life. (i) —, children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest. (j) — they can mould their characters.
- Read the passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed: 0.5´10=5
Bangladesh is an agro-based country. The soil of Bengal is purer than gold. Most of her land is fertile. The farmers of this country are industrious. They work ceaselessly from dawn to dusk. They are not lazy. They love their motherland. They have a strong attachment to their motherland. Their diligence and perseverance keep the wheel of economy moving. We must respect them. We are grateful to them. We must follow their devotion to duty and country.
(a) fertile (synonym); (b) industrious (antonym); (c) ceaselessly (synonym); (d) lazy (synonym); (e) love (antonym); (f) strong (synonym); (g) moving (antonym); (h) respect (synonym); (i) grateful (antonym); (j) devotion (synonym).
- 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting them. 0.5´10=5
Entering the study room my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust How dirty you have made the room! Why do you use it if you cant keep it tidy I said, i am extremely sorry I have been a nuisance In future youll never see the room in such a bad condition I promise
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Part B: Composition: 40 Marks
- On be half of the students of your class write an application to the Principal of your college for improving computer lab facilities. 8
- Suppose that you are a reporter of a newspaper published form Dhaka. Now you are asked to write a report on the devastating consequences of drug addiction in the context of Bangladesh. 8
- Write a paragraph on “Food Adulteration” showing its causes, effects and solution. 10
- Is female education essential for social development? Give reasons for your answer. Write at least 200 words but don’t exceed 250 words. 14
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