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Khulna Govt Model School & College, Khulna
Test Examination-2017; English 2nd Paper
Part A: Grammar: (60 Marks)
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts 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
The 16th December is (a) — red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day we achieved (b) — freedom through (c) — long, bloody battle. (d) — new nation named Bangladesh came into (e) — being and made a place in (f) — world map as (g) — independent country. Every year this day is celebrated in (h) — enthusiastic atmosphere. We remember (i) — great sacrifice of our heroic sons who died for this country. We also pay (j) — great tribute to them.
- Complete the text with suitable prepositions. 0.5´10=5
Emperor Shah Jahan (a) — Delhi built the Tajmahal. It is a tomb (b) — his wife in Agra. The building is made (c) — fine white marble. It rests (d) — a platform. Four white towers rise (e) — the corners of the terrace. There is a large dome (f) — the centre. There is an open corridor (g) — which visitors can look (h) — curved marble screens (i) — a central room. The Tajmahal is surrounded (j) — a beautiful garden. There is a long pool in front of the building.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box. 0.5´10=5
| had better | as | used to | what’s it like |
| would rather | if | let alone | what does ….. look like |
| have to | as if | was born | as soon as |
(a) George Washington — in 1732 in Virginia, USA.
(b) Baby : Mom, — a Kangaroo — ?
(c) The sky is very cloudy. You — take an umbrella.
(d) Mr. Jamil cares nobody in the office. He behaves — he were the director of the company.
(e) The patient died — the nurse pushed him an injection.
(f) The man is so weak that he cannot walk. He cannot walk a kilometer — five kilometers.
(g) Though I am poor, I hate begging. I — die than beg.
(h) In ancient time people — fight against dangerous wild animals.
(i) — living in college hostel? You seem to be happy with your hostel life.
(j) In France, people — drive on their right. It’s opposite to our country.
- Complete the sentences using clauses/phrases. 0.5´10=5
(a) United we stand, —.
(b) No sooner had he reached the station —.
(c) He came here so that —.
(d) Danger often comes —.
(e) He behaves as if —.
(f) We go to college with a view to —.
(g) My father reached home after —.
(h) Sakib had better —.
(i) You are a liar. You cannot eat one mango let alone —.
(j) Pride goes —.
- Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context. 0.5´10=5
It is high time we (a) — (use) our brain about the curse of dowry. The issues of dowry (b) — (have) be considered in view of country’s socio-economic, cultural and political circumstances. United efforts (c) — (require) to put an end to violence against women. A specific framework must be (d) — (draw) up to be (e) — (implement). Anyway, we can hope that dowry (f) — (come) to an end in the time to come. We dare to (g) — (hope) so because our girls are being (h) — (educate) day by day. Parent’s mentality (i) — (change) gradually. People (j) — (be) more conscious.
- Read the text and change the sentences as directed. 1´5=5
(a) Health is wealth. (Complex) (b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Positive) (c) Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability. (Compound) (d) He can succeed in life. (Interrogative) (e) We must be conscious of health. (Negative)
- Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. 5
“Have you killed the rats?” said the Mayor. “Yes, I have”, replied the piper. “Give me the promised money.” “How funny you are!” replied the Mayor. “Take only fifty”.
- Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun references are clear. 1´5=5
Travelling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place to place. This gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling. This limits his vision. However, by travelling different parts of the world, my knowledge may be enriched.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. 0.5´10=5
I had a peculiar experience (a) — (post-modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin’s Island. I visited the island along with my family. Zahid, (b) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was our guide. On our way to the island, we watched (c) — (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) sea gulls. The (d) — (pre-modify the noun) birds were flying (e) — (post-modify the verb) with the ship. They became (f) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with chips and biscuits. (g) — (use a present participle to pre-modify the verb) them food, we became (h) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i) — (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple of day. We can never forget (j) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the adjective phrase) lovely sea birds.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. 0.5´10=5
Cricket is a very exciting game. (a) —, people of all ages enjoy this game. (b) —, cricket is the most popular game in our country. (c) —, Bangladesh is one of the Test playing countries. (d) —, most of the people do not like watching test cricket. (e) —, they are fond of watching ‘Twenty-twenty’ cricket. Lately some Bangladeshi cricketers have glorified the image of Bangladesh. (f) —, we can mention the name Sakib Al Hasan, Mashrafi, Rubel, Abdur Razzak. (g) —, some dishonest cricketers have defamed the image of our country. (h) —, match-fixing has become a disease in cricket. (i) —, most of the young players are committed to perform their best if they are given proper facilities. (j) —, we should try our level best to follow it.
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- Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below : 0.5´10=5
Morning walk is not only pleasant but also beneficial to health. In fact, walking regularly in the morning is a very good habit. It is the most advisable physical exercise for the young and the old. In the morning nature appears at her best. At that time everything remains quiet and seems impressed by it. It helps to keep their mind jolly and jovial. It also sets their temper for the rest of the day.
(a) pleasant (antonym) (b) beneficial (antonym) (c) regularly (antonym) (d) advisable (synonym) (e) appear (synonym) (f) quiet (antonym) (g) serene (synonym) (h) impressed (synonym) (i) jovial (antonym) (j) temper (synonym).
- 12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors. 0.5´10=5
Lion : How dare you wake me up
Mouse : Im sorry sir. I didnt mean to wake you I was just playing
Lion : Now Im going to kill you.
Mouse : Oh please sir. Have mercy on me. One day I can be of your help
Lion : What rubbish! How can a little mouse help a big lion
Part B: Composition: 40 Marks
- Write an application to the Principal of your college for permission to go on a study tour. 8
- Suppose, you are a reporter of The Daily Star working at Dhaka Office. Foods nowadays are being unwholesome and unhygienic due to reckless adulteration by some unscrupulous producers. It has now become a matter of deep concern. Now, prepare a report on food adulteration on the context of Bangladesh. 8
- Write a paragraph on ‘Facebook’. 10
- Write a short composition on ‘Population Problem’
Or, ‘Digital Bangladesh’. 14
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