S.S.C English Second Paper Model Question 14 with answer
Model Question-14
Part-A : Grammar 60 Marks]
1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You
may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word
more than once.
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with
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at
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foundation
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the
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of
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a
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away
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dignity
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an
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without
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The National Memorial is situated (a) — Savar. It is twenty
kilometre (b) — from Dhaka. It is a symbol (c) — the nation’s respect for the
martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built (d) — concrete but actually it is
made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall. It stands for (e) — achievement which
is immeasurable. It stands upright showing our honour and (f) — among the
nations of the world. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by
stages to (g) — height of 150 feet. The (h) — was laid on the first anniversary
of (i) — Victory Day. There is a plan to build a large complex, consisting
(j)—a mosque.
Answer: (a)
at (b) away (c) of(d) with (e) an (f) dignity (g) a (h) foundation (i) the (j)
of:
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0.5 x 10 = 5
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0.5 x 10 = 5
Satellite channels telecast different types of programmes. The
channels entertain (a) — people (b) — many ways. Their style of presentation
(c) — news and other programmes attract the people. Satellite channels have (d)
— great effect (e) .— our society. Although it has got some positive sides,
some channels (f) — immoral programmes. Besides, violence shown on different
channels deals (g) — domestic discord and adultery. These programmes have a bad
(h) — on us. Our government should (I) — out a well-planned policy to (j) — the
satellite channels.
Answer: (a)
the (b) in (c) of (d) a (e) on (f) telecast (g) with (h) effect (I) chalk (j)
control.
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
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Different people
Some people
Food habit
It also
If
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varies
do not take
differs
like
eat
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from
person to person and from place to place:
for
the availability of food item one can get.
a
balanced diet regularly, we may become mentally and physically weak.
different
kinds of food according to their own choice.
bread
whereas some people eat rice as their staple food.
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(a) Different people eat different kinds of food according to
their own choice.
(b) Some people like bread whereas sonic people eat rice as their staple food.
(c) Food habit varies from-person to person and from place to place.
(d) It also differs for the availability of food items one can get.
(e) If we do not take a balanced diet regularly, we may become mentally and physically weak.
4. Complete the following text with right form of the verbs given in the box.
(b) Some people like bread whereas sonic people eat rice as their staple food.
(c) Food habit varies from-person to person and from place to place.
(d) It also differs for the availability of food items one can get.
(e) If we do not take a balanced diet regularly, we may become mentally and physically weak.
4. Complete the following text with right form of the verbs given in the box.
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hurry
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extinguish
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be
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Come out
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engulf
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take
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work
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catch
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rush
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lock
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There (a) — a terrible fire accident, at Mirpur in the city
yesterday at 4 pm when a five storyed garment factory building (b) — fire.
Smoke (c) — the whole building as a result of which the workers inside the
building (d) — in spite of their best efforts. They (e) — to the gate but the
gate (I) —. The fire brigade (g) — to the spot immediately to (h) — fire. The
people from all walks of life also (i) — part in the rescue operation. After
(j) — hard for about three hours the fire brigade brought the fire under
control.
Answer:
(a) was (b) caught (c) engulfed (d) could not come out (e) rushed (f) was locked
(g) hurried (h) extinguish (i) took (j) working.
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5
5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5
The stranger said, “What is the matter with your companion? Is he
very sick?” “He is not sick; he4s dead,” they answered, “And we are going to say
prayers over his body before we put him in the ground”. “You are surely making
a mistake,” said the stranger. “The man in the cart is still alive. How can he
be dead if he is breathing?”
Answer: The stranger asked them what the matter with their companion
was and if he was very sick. They answered that he wts not sick rather dead and
added that they were going to say prayers over his body before they would put
-him in the ground. The stranger told them that they were surely making a
mistake, because the man in the cart was still alive and asked them how he could
he dead if he was breathing.
6. Change the sentences according to the directions : I x 10 = 10
(a) The old man told him about his last journey on the sea. (Make
it Compound)
(b) They had sailed away to the south until they arrived in cold
grey seas. (Simple)
(c) Even the sea was frozen and the ice was all ground them. (Make
it Complex)
(d) In those days there were no steam ships. (Make it Affirmative)
(e) The weather was very cold and there were no birds or animals
in that snow covered country. (Make it Simple)
(f) One day the sailor saw an albatross flying towards the ship.
(Passive voice)
(g) The albatross is a big sea bird and it brings good hick to
sailors. (Complex),
(h) The sailors were pleased to see it. (Active voice)
(i) They gave it food and water. (Make it Passive)
(j) The old sailors repented and God took pity on him. (Make it
Complex)
Answer:
(a) It was his last journey on the sea and the old man told him about
this.
(b) They had sailed away to the south till their arrival in cold grey seas.
(c) Even the sea was so frozen that the icc was all around them.
(d) In those days there were sailing ships.
(e) The weather being very cold, there were no birds or animals in that snow covered country.
(f) One day an Albatross was seen by the sailor flying towards the ship.
(g) The Albatross is a big sea bird which brings good luck to the sailors,
(h) It pleased the sailors.
(i) Food and water were given to it by them.
(j) Since the old man repented, God took pity on him. –
(b) They had sailed away to the south till their arrival in cold grey seas.
(c) Even the sea was so frozen that the icc was all around them.
(d) In those days there were sailing ships.
(e) The weather being very cold, there were no birds or animals in that snow covered country.
(f) One day an Albatross was seen by the sailor flying towards the ship.
(g) The Albatross is a big sea bird which brings good luck to the sailors,
(h) It pleased the sailors.
(i) Food and water were given to it by them.
(j) Since the old man repented, God took pity on him. –
7. Complete the sentences I x 5 = 5
(a) We cannot be happy if—.
(b) We want friends because—.
(c) Since Bangladesh is an independent country,—.
(d) Walking up to the station we—.
(e) Though our farmers work hard, —.
Answer:
(a) We cannot be happy if we cannot earn enough money.
(b) We want friends because friends help us.
(c) Since Bangladesh is an independent country, it is developing day by day.
(d) Walking up to the station we reached there late.
(e) Though our farmers work hard, they cannot produce sufficient crops for the increasing people.
8. Complete text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given In the parenthesis:
A good teacher helps a man to develop both (a) — (mind) and (b) — (physic). He nourishes a growing man and helps him to be perfect as a man. As a (c) — (garden) nourishes the growth of a (d) — (seed) or (e) — (sap) a good teacher (I) — (similar) nourishes a young man to develop his human qualities. He is also responsible, (g) — (truth) and (h) —(duty). A good teacher can (i) — (easy) make his students aware of social (j) — (justice).
Answer: (a) mentally (b) physically (c) gardener (d) seedling (e) sappling (I) similarly (g) truthful (h) dutiful (i) easily (j) injustice.
9. Make tag questions of the following statements: I x 5 = 5
(a) He has not yet finished his work. He will take half an hour more,—?
(b) Don’t sit idle. Let’s have a walk,-,-—?
(c) He is a stupid. Nobody likes him,—?
(d) He has been caught for copying in the examination. He will surely be expelled, —?
(e) What’s that book you are reading? It’s not very interesting,-—-?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: I x 5 = 5
There is a group of rich farmers in our country. (a) — their number is very few. They often get enough from their land to meet up their daily necessaries. They may buy clothes, cosmetics for their wives, sons and daughters. (b) — they may have some money Left for further investments. (c) — they get up late in the morning. Then they take breakfast. After that they go to the bunglow and discuss with others the current affairs of the village. (d) — they settle disputes of the villagers. (e) — the mid-day meal they often take a nap.
Answer: (a) But (b) At the same time (c) At first (d) Usually (e) After.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5
where do you like to go sir said the ticket officer to the passenger I Want to go to Chittagong said the passenger how many tickets do you need I need five tickets here are the tickets they will cost one thousand taka
(b) We want friends because friends help us.
(c) Since Bangladesh is an independent country, it is developing day by day.
(d) Walking up to the station we reached there late.
(e) Though our farmers work hard, they cannot produce sufficient crops for the increasing people.
8. Complete text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given In the parenthesis:
A good teacher helps a man to develop both (a) — (mind) and (b) — (physic). He nourishes a growing man and helps him to be perfect as a man. As a (c) — (garden) nourishes the growth of a (d) — (seed) or (e) — (sap) a good teacher (I) — (similar) nourishes a young man to develop his human qualities. He is also responsible, (g) — (truth) and (h) —(duty). A good teacher can (i) — (easy) make his students aware of social (j) — (justice).
Answer: (a) mentally (b) physically (c) gardener (d) seedling (e) sappling (I) similarly (g) truthful (h) dutiful (i) easily (j) injustice.
9. Make tag questions of the following statements: I x 5 = 5
(a) He has not yet finished his work. He will take half an hour more,—?
(b) Don’t sit idle. Let’s have a walk,-,-—?
(c) He is a stupid. Nobody likes him,—?
(d) He has been caught for copying in the examination. He will surely be expelled, —?
(e) What’s that book you are reading? It’s not very interesting,-—-?
10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: I x 5 = 5
There is a group of rich farmers in our country. (a) — their number is very few. They often get enough from their land to meet up their daily necessaries. They may buy clothes, cosmetics for their wives, sons and daughters. (b) — they may have some money Left for further investments. (c) — they get up late in the morning. Then they take breakfast. After that they go to the bunglow and discuss with others the current affairs of the village. (d) — they settle disputes of the villagers. (e) — the mid-day meal they often take a nap.
Answer: (a) But (b) At the same time (c) At first (d) Usually (e) After.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5
where do you like to go sir said the ticket officer to the passenger I Want to go to Chittagong said the passenger how many tickets do you need I need five tickets here are the tickets they will cost one thousand taka
Answer:
“Where do you like to go,
sir,” said the ticket officer to the passenger. “I want to go to Chittagong,”
said passenger. “How many tickets do you need’ “I need five tickets ““Here are
the tickets. They will cost one thousand taka.”
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