HSC 23 English 2nd Paper Part 02

Changing Sentence
01. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: [DB’ 19]
You must have heard the name of Bayazid Bostami. (a) He was one of the greatest saints of Islam. (Positive) One
night he was learning his lessons. (b) At that time his mother asked him for a glass of water. (Passive) (c) There was
no drinking water in the house, so he went out to fetch it. (Complex) (d) When he came back, he found his mother
sleeping. (Compound) Then he passed the whole night standing with a glass of water beside his mother. (e) He showed
a great love and respect to his mother. (Exclamatory)
Answer
(a) Very few saints of Islam were as great as him.
(b) At that time he was asked for a glass of water by his mother.
(c) As there was no drinking water in the house, he went out to fetch it.
(d) He came back and found his mother sleeping.
(e) What a great love and respect he showed to his mother!
02. Read the following sentences and change them as directed in the bracket: [RB’ 19]
(a) Tell me your age. (Complex)
(b) Some poets are at least as great as Tennyson. (Superlative)
(c) What though the field be lost! (Assertive)
(d) My watch was lost. (Active)
(e) He confessed that he was guilty. (Simple)
Answer
(a) It is your age which you should tell me./Tell me what your age is.
(b) Tennyson is one of the few greatest poets./Tennyson is not the greatest of all poets.
(c) The field is very much lost.
(d) I lost my watch.
(e) He confessed being guilty./He confessed his guilt.
03. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: [Ctg.B’ 19]
(a) Tea is the most popular drink. (Comparative)
(b) Tea helps us remove our fatigue. (Passive)
(c) Almost everyone enjoys tea. (Negative)
(d) Bangladesh is one of the tea producing countries. (Compound)
(e) Bangladesh exports tea and earns a log of foreign exchange. (Simple)
Answer
(a) Tea is more popular than any other drink
(b) We are helped by tea to remove our fatigue.
(c) Who does not enjoy tea?/There is only a few who does not enjoy tea.
(d) There are many tea producing countries in the world and Bangladesh is one of them.
(e) By exporting tea, Bangladesh earns a lot of foreign exchange.
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04. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: [BB’ 19]
Anger is nothing but a vice. (a) It begets only the worst. (Negative) (b) Anger is one of the most inhuman vices.
(Positive) (c) So, we should control it for our own sake. (Passive) (d) He who is taken by anger causes a lot of troubles,
(Simple) (e) Realizing it, we should try to be emotionally balanced. (Complex)
Answer
(a) It begets nothing but the worst.
(b) Very few vices are as inhuman as anger.
(c) So, it should be controlled by us for our own sake.
(d) An angry person causes a lot of troubles.
(e) After realizing it, we should try to be emotionally balanced.
05. Transform the underlined parts of the following text as per direction: [SB’ 19]
(a) “Beautiful! Isn’t she?” Tanvir whispered. (Make it assertive) (b) Tania nodded in agreement, but she was extremely
nervous. (Make it complex) (c) The tigress was now quite close to them. (Make it interrogative) Tania’s heart was pounding,
but Tanvir seemed oblivious to any danger. (d) He got closer to the animal and pressed the shutter button with a boyish grin
in the face. (Make it simple) (e) And it suddenly occurred to Tania that her husband was the strongest man she had ever
met. (Use the positive degree of the adjective)
Answer
(a) Tanvir whispered that she was very beautiful.
(b) Though Tania nodded in agreement, she was extremely nervous.
(c) Wasn’t the tigress quite close to them now?
(d) Going closer to the animal, he pressed the shutter button with a boyish grin in the face.
(e) She has never met a person as strong as her husband.
06. Read the text and transform the sentences as directed: [CB’ 19]
Dowry is a curse for our society. It darkens the lives of many women. Dowry hampers the peace of the society (Make
it passive). The brutal condition of the dark age must be stopped soon (Make it active). This is one of the major
problems of Bangladesh (Make it positive). The dowry seekers are very greedy and demand money from bride’s father
(Make it simple). What an unworthy crime the dowry is! (Make it Assertive).
Answer
(a) The peace of the society is hampered by dowry.
(b) We must stop the brutal condition of the dark age soon.
(c) Very few problems of Bangladesh are as major as this.
(d) The dowry seekers being very greedy demand money from the bride’s father.
(e) The dowry is a very unworthy crime.
07. Go through the following sentences and change as directed: [JB’ 19]
(a) An honest man is honoured everywhere by all. (Active)
(b) He is not only a teacher but also a singer. (Simple)
(c) Though we are improving very fast, we have to work hard for the country. (Compound)
(d) Very few cricket teams in the world are as unpredictable as Pakistan. (Superlative)
(e) My friend came to me to get help from us. (Complex)
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Answer
(a) All honour an honest man everywhere.
(b) He is both a teacher and a singer.
(c) We are improving very fast but we have to work hard for the country.
(d) Pakistan is one of the most unpredictable teams in the world.
(e) It is my friend who came to me to get help from us./My friend came to me so that he could get help from us.
08. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Jnj.B’ 19]
Success never comes automatically. (a) We work hard to attain success in our life. (Complex) (b) Peace and prosperity
is not possible without being industrious. (Affirmative) (c) A man who leads an idle life, brings misery for his life.
(Simple) (d) He can never help the people of the society. (Passive). Such kind of man is the burden on the society. (e)
Everybody abhors him. (Negative).
Answer
(a) We work hard so that we can attain success in our life.
(b) Peace and prosperity is only possible by being industrious.
(c) An idle man brings misery for his life.
(d) The people of the society can never be helped by him.
(e) Nobody likes him.
09. Read the text and change the sentences as directed:- [All.B’ 18]
(a) Very few insects are as busy as a bee. (Comparative)
(b) It is known as an industrious creature. (Active)
(c) It flies from flower to flower and collects honey. (Simple)
(d) It stores honey in the hive. (Passive)
(e) In winter, it remains idle but it works hard in spring. (Complex) It leads a disciplined life.
Answer
(a) A bee is busier than most other insects.
(b) We know that it is an industrious creature./ We know it as an industrious creature.
(c) Flying from flower to flower, it collects honey. / It collects honey flying from flower to flower. /It flies from
flower to flower to collect honey.
(d) Honey is stored in the hive by it. /Honey is stored by it in the hive.
(e) Though in winter it remains idle, it works hard in spring./Though it remains idle in winter, it works hard in
spring./ It works hard in spring though in winter it remains idle.
10. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [DB’ 17]
Frugality is a good habit. (a) A man who is frugal does not like to spend money without reasons (simple). (b) The target of
a frugal man is to save money for future (complex). (c) Everyone should practice frugality to make a well planned family
(passive). (d) A frugal man lives a solvent life (Negative). (e) A frugal man is happier than a prodigal man (positive).
Answer
(a) A frugal man does not like to spend money without reasons.
(b) The target of a man who is frugal is to save money for future./ The target of a frugal man is to save money so that he can
spend in future.
(c) Frugality should be practiced to make a well-planned family.
(d) A frugal man does not live a poor life.
(e) A prodigal man is not so happy as a frugal man.
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11. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [RB’ 17]
(a) It was 1971 when Bangladesh achieved independence. (Simple)
(b) It is the most significant event in the history of Bangladesh. (Comparative)
(c) Our freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for the independence of Bangladesh. (Complex)
(d) It was a great struggle for them. (Exclamatory)
(e) We shall always remember them with pride. (Compound)
Answer
(a) Bangladesh achieved independence in 1971.
(b) It is more significant than any other event in the history of Bangladesh.
(c) Our Freedom Fighters are the persons who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Bangladesh.
(d) What a struggle for them it was!
(e) We shall always remember them and we shall remember them with pride.
12. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Ctg.B’ 17]
(a) Long long ago there was a king who was very wise (Make it simple).
(b) People called him wise Solomon (Make it passive).
(c) Actually at that time he was the wisest of all (Make it comparative).
(d) There was another ruler also named Queen of Sheba (Make it complex).
(e) One day she thought Solomon’s wisdom should not remain untested (Make it affirmative)
Answer
(a) Long long ago there was a wise king.
(b) He was called wise Solomon.
(c) Actually, at that time he was wiser than all.
(d) There was another ruler also whose name was the Queen of Sheba.
(e) One day she thought Solomon's wisdom should be tested.
13. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [BB’ 17]
(a) Jim and Della sacrificed their dearest possessions in order to buy Christmas presents for each other (Compound).
(b) Della had an ardent desire to give her husband a worthy gift (complex)
(c) Jim also thought how he could give his wife a nice gift (simple).
(d) Della saved a scanty amount of money for this (passive).
(e) Jim was one of the sincerest husbands that we have ever known (positive)
Answer
(a) Jim and Della sacrificed their dearest possessions and bought Christmas presents for each other
(b) Della had an ardent desire so that she could give her husband a worthy gift./ Della had an ardent desire to give her husband
a gift that was worthy of him.
(c) Jim also thought to give his wife a nice gift
(d) A scanty amount of money was saved for this by Della.
(e) Very few husbands that we have ever known were as sincere as Jim
14. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [SB’ 17]
(a) Most of the people of our country are living in the rural areas. (Make it interrogative without the change of meaning)
(b) They are peace loving. (Make it complex)
(c) They are more patriotic and industrious. (Make it positive)
(d) They love their motherland profoundly (Make it passive)
(e) Although they are insolvent they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight . (Make it simple)
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Answer
(a) Aren't most of the people of our country living in the rural areas?
(b) It is they who are peace loving.
(c) No one is as patriotic and industrious as they.
(d) Their motherland is loved profoundly by them.
(e) In spite of being insolvent, they do not adopt unfair means to become rich overnight.
15. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [JB’ 17]
We are very much proud of our freedom fighters. (a) They fought for the country with a patriotic zeal. (Compound) (b) They
are the most courageous sons of our nation. (Positive) (c) Everybody admires and respects them greatly. (Passive) (d) Nobody
denies their contribution to their motherland. (Interrogative without changing meaning) (e) They will never be forgotten by
their countrymen to the end. (Affirmative)
Answer
(a) They had a patriotic zeal and, therefore, fought for the country./They fought for the country and they had a patriotic zeal.
(b) No other sons of our nation are as courageous as they.
(c) They are admired and respected greatly.
(d) Who denies their contribution to their motherland?
(e) They will always be remembered by their countrymen to the end.
16. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [CB’ 17]
(a) Some essential agricultural inputs are to be ensured to increase our food production. (active)
(b) The farmers who are poor do not get loans on easy terms. (simple)
(c) What a pity! (assertive)
(d) The farmers do not get the facilities necessary for food production.(complex)
(e) Unfortunately, they do not get the due price of their products. (Compound)
Answer
(a) We are to ensure some essential agricultural inputs to increase our food production.
(b) The poor farmers do not get loans on easy terms.
(c) It is a great pity.
(d) Farmers do not get the facilities which are necessary for food production.
(e) They do not get the due price of their products and it is unfortunate.
17. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Dnj.B’ 17]
(a) Water, an important vital 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)
Answer
(a) Water which is an important vital element of environment is polluted in various ways.
(b) Pure water is necessary for us.
(c) Men throw waste in water and pollute it.
(d) Water is used largely in time of cultivation.
(e) Very few elements of all living beings are so important as it.
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Narration
01. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [DB’ 19]
“Where do you like to go, sir?” asked the ticket seller. ‘Cox’s Bazar’ replied the stranger. “How many tickets do you
need?” “I will buy five tickets.” “Take these tickets. They will cost three thousand taka,” said the ticket seller.
Answer
The ticket seller asked the stranger respectfully where he (s) wanted to go. The stranger replied Cox’s Bazar /The
stranger replied that he wanted to go to Cox’s Bazar. The ticket seller again asked the stranger how many tickets he
(s) needed. The stranger replied that he would buy five tickets. The ticket seller told him (s) to take those tickets. He
(T) added that they would cost three thousand taka.
02. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [RB’ 19]
A cat hearing that a hen was laid up sick in her nest, paid her a visit of condolence and said, “How are you, my dear?
What can I do for you? Only tell me, is there anything in the world that I can bring for you?” “Thank you,” said the
hen. “Do you be good enough to leave me, and I have no fear but I shall soon be well.”
Answer
A cat hearing that a hen was laid up sick in her nest, paid her a visit of condolence and addressing the hen as dear the
cat asked it (h) how it (h) was. The cat again asked the hen what it could do for the hen. The cat requested the hen to
just tell it (c). It (c) asked the hen if there was anything in the world that it (c) could bring for the hen. The hen thanked
the cat. The hen told the cat to be good enough to leave it (h), and assured the cat that it (h) would soon be well.
03. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Ctg.B’ 19]
“Whose picture is it?” I asked. “A little girl’s of course,” said Grandmother. “Can’t you tell?” “Yes, but did you
know the girl?” “Yes, I knew her,” said Granny, “But she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn’t tell you about her.”
Answer
I asked my grandmother whose picture it was. Grandmother replied confidently that it was of a little girl.
Grandmother further asked me if I could not tell. I replied in the affirmative but asked her if she had known the girl.
Granny replied in the affirmative and said that she had known her but added that she had been a very wicked girl
and she (G) would not tell me about her.
04. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [BB’ 19]
Returning home my mother said to me, “Your progress in studies is very slow. You always move about with a group
of your friends. Aren’t you idling away your time with them? Can’t you be more serious?” “I am sorry and I will
amend myself.” I replied.
Answer
Returning home my mother told me that my progress in studies was very slow. She added that I always moved about
with a group of my friends. She asked me if I was not idling away my time with them. My mother again asked me if I
couldn't be more serious. I apologized to her and said that I would amend myself.
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05. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [SB’ 19]
“Why did you stop me? I didn’t do anything wrong, did I?” asked Riyad. “You were driving too fast,” said the traffic
sergeant, giving him a glare, “Now! Show me your driving license.”
Answer
Riyad asked the traffic sergeant why he (t) had stopped him (R). Riyad told him(t) that he (R) hadn’t done anything
wrong. Giving him a glare, the traffic sergeant replied that he (R) had been driving too fast. He (t) ordered to show
him (t) his (R) driving license then.
06. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [CB’ 19]
“Why are you loitering here and there now? Are you in trouble?” said the school teacher. “I am loitering because I
have none to take care of me,” said the boy. The school teacher said, “Do you feel hungry?” “Yes, I am very hungry
now” said the boy.
Answer
The school teacher asked the boy why he (b) was loitering here and there then. He again asked the boy if he (b) was
in trouble. The boy replied that he (b) was loitering because he (b) had none to take care of him. The school teacher
asked the boy if he was felt hungry. The boy replied in the affirmative and said that he was very hungry then.
07. Change the following narrative style by using indirect speeches: [JB’ 19]
“Have you learnt your lessons?” father said to Arman. “No, I’ve forgotten,” said he. “That’s very bad. You must be
more careful about your preparation for the examination. By doing so, you can make a good result,” said his father.
“Thank you very much for your timely advice.”
Answer
Father asked Arman if he (A) had learnt his lessons. He replied in the negative and said that he had forgotten. Father
told him (A) that it was very bad. He (F) added that Arman must/had to be more careful about his (A) preparation for
the examination. Father told Arman that by doing so he could get a result. Arman thanked him (f) for his (f) timely
advice.
08. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Dnj.B’ 19]
“My sons” Said he, “A great treasure lies hidden in the estate. I am about to leave you.” “Where is it hidden?” Said
the sons. “I am about to tell you.” Said the old man. “But you must dig the land for it.”
Answer
Addressing them as his sons, the old man told them that a great treasure lay hidden in the estate. He told them that
he was about to leave them. The sons asked him where it was hidden. The old man replied that he was about to tell
them but they had to dig the land for it.
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09. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:- [All.B’ 18]
"How much do you want?" said the Mayor. "A thousand guilders," said the pied piper. "All right", said the Mayor.
"We'll pay you a thousand guilders. When will you set to work?" "Now", said the pied piper.
Answer
The Mayor asked the pied piper how much he wanted. The pied piper replied that he wanted a thousand gilders. The
mayor accepted the proposal. He (M) also added that they would pay him a thousand gilders and asked when he (P)
would set to work. The pied piper replied that he would set to work then.
10. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [DB’ 17]
“Follow my example,” she said as we shook hands. “and never eat more than one thing for luncheon.” “I’II do better than
that,” I retorted. “I’II eat nothing for dinner to night.” “Humorist,” she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.
Answer
While shaking hands she advised me to follow her example. She also told me not to eat more than one thing for luncheon. I
retorted that I would do better than that by eating nothing for dinner that night. Then jumping into a cab she cried gaily and
told that I was a humorist.
11. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [RB’ 17]
“Whose picture is it?” I asked.
“A little girl’s of course,” said grandmother.
“Can’t you tell?”
“Yes, but do you know the girl?”
“Yes, I knew her,” said Granny “but she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn’t tell you about her”
Answer
I asked Grandmother whose picture it was. Grandmother answered that it was a little girl’s picture and asked me if I could
not tell. I replied in the affirmative and asked her if she knew the girl. She replied in the affirmative that she had known her.
Again she told me that she had been a very wicked girl and she shouldn’t tell me about her.
12. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [Ctg.B’ 17]
The witness told the international crimes tribunal that he had suddenly heard a gunshot and gone towards the door. He added
that he had seen many Al-Badr men and the members of the Pakistani army on his house premises. The judge asked him if
he had recognized some of the Al-Badr men. The witness answered that he could recognize one Hamid in his village who
had brought the members of the Pakistani army to the village.
Answer
The witness said to the international crimes tribunal, "I have suddenly heard a gunshot and gone towards the door. I have
seen many Al-Badr men and the members of the Pakistani army on my house premises." The judge said to him, "Have you
recognized some of the Al-Badr men?" The witness said, "I can recognize one Hamid in my village who brought the members
of the Pakistani army to the village.
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13. Rewrite the following in the reported speech: [BB’ 17]
“Please give me your English Grammar Book,” said Fahim. “I cannot give it,” said Arman. “I have to take it with me in the
class.” “I shall return the book before the class starts.” said Fahim. “Take it” said Arman. “Thanks,” said Fahim.
Answer
Fahim requested Arman to give him (F) his (A) English Grammar Book. Arman said that he (A) could not give it. He (A)
added that he (A) had to take it with him (A) in the class. At this Fahim said that he (F) would return the book before the
class started. Then Arman told him (F) to take it. Fahim thanked him (A).
14. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [SB’ 17]
“Why are you crying? Do you have any problem?” asked the passerby. “ I am crying because I have none to look after me”
said the street child. “Are you hungry?”. “Yes, I am” said the boy.
Answer
The passerby asked the street child why he was crying. Again he asked him if he had any problem. The street child answered
that he was crying because he had none to look after him. Then the passerby asked the street child if he was hungry. The boy
answered in the affirmative that he was hungry.
15. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches. [JB’ 17]
The teacher asked the students if they had heard the name of Aesop. The students respectfully replied that they had not and
asked the teacher who he had been. The teacher advised them to listen to his lecture attentively and they would be able to
know about him. The teacher also exclaimed with wonder that his fables were very interesting and instructive.
Answer
“Have you heard the name of Aesop?" asked the teacher. "No, sir. Who was he?" "Listen to my lecture attentively and then
you will be able to know about him. How interesting and instructive his fables are!" said the teacher.
16. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [CB’ 17]
“Have you saved something for the future?” said the rich man. “No,” said the cobbler. “I am happy with the present and think
little about tomorrow.” “No, that would not do,” said the rich man. “I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep
it.”
Answer
The rich man asked the cobbler if he (c) had saved something for the future. The cobbler answered in the negative. He (c)
again told him (r) that he was happy with the present and thought little about the next day. At this the rich man said that that
would not do. Further he told the cobbler that he (r) liked to see him (c) above want. The rich man asked the cobbler to have
that money and keep it.
17. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. [Dnj.B’ 17]
He said to me, "I am very sorry to trouble you, but I shall be much obliged if you will kindly lend me your dictionary." "I
shall be very glad to be of service to you, and you are welcome to any of my books that you think of use to you," said I.
Answer
He said to me that he was very sorry to trouble me. He told me that he would be much obliged if I would kindly lend him my
dictionary. In reply I told him that I would be very glad to be of service to him, and he was welcome to any of my books that
he thought of use to him.
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Pronounce References
01. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph, where necessary. Rewrite the sentences so
that all pronoun references are clear: [DB’ 19]
Autism is a physical disorder of the brain who causes a lifelong developmental disability. Unfortunately, a number of
boys and girls become victim of it after their birth. Children with autism vary widely in their activities, abilities;
behaviors etc. and the symptoms may appear differently in him. The sorrows and sufferings of the parents of those
know no bounds. Though the autistic children are quite different in activities from the normal children, they should
not be neglected. Rather, we have a great responsibility towards them.
Answer
Autism is a Physical disorder of the brain which causes a lifelong development disability. Unfortunately, a number of
boys and girls become victim of autism after their birth. Children with autism vary widely in their activities, abilities,
behaviors etc. and the symptoms may appear differently in them. The sorrows and sufferings of the parents of
them/those children know no bounds. Though the autistic children are quite different in activities from the normal
children, they should not be neglected. Rather, we have a great responsibility towards autistic children.
02. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, re-write the sentences
so that all pronoun references are clear: [RB’ 19]
Salam and Salma are siblings. They read in a local primary school, Salam is in class five whereas her sister, Salma
reads in class three. They go to school together. Sometimes they take rickshaw because it is five kilometers away from
their home. Today, she is going to school with her father because her brother Salam is sick. He is taking medicine and
bed rest.
Answer
Salam and Salma are siblings. They read in a local primary school. Salam is in class five whereas his sister, Salma
reads in class three. They go to school together. Sometimes Salam and Salma take rickshaw because the school is
five kilometers away from their home. Today, Salma is going to the school with her father because her brother
Salam is sick. Salam is taking medicine and bed rest.
03. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following text and rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun
references are clear: [Ctg.B’ 19]
Do you know the importance of trees? They are our best friends. Our existence on earth will be at stake without it.
We inhale oxygen which trees produce. Again, we exhale carbon dioxide which it absorb. Besides, we get food from
trees and firewood to cook it. But some irresponsible people cut down trees indiscriminately. It should be brought to
light. Furthermore, one should take keen interest to plant more trees so that we can live comfortably on earth.
Answer
Do you know the importance of trees? They are our best friends. Our existence at earth will be at sake without trees.
We inhale oxygen which trees produce. Again we exhale carbon dioxide which the trees absorb. Besides, we get
food.......to cook food. ...... These people/Indiscriminate cutting down of trees should be brought to light.
Furthermore, we should .......... on earth.
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04. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences so
that all pronoun references are clear: [BB’ 19]
Honesty is the best policy. It is honesty which brings happiness in life. Without it, none can dream of a great life.
These who were great in their lifetime were honest. They worked with sincerity, lived earnestly and died with honour.
His contributions to this world are unforgettable. So if you want themselves to be in their league, be honest. Remember,
there is no shortcut way to a great life.
Answer
Honesty is the best policy. It is honesty which brings happiness in life. Without HONESTY, none can dream of a great
life. THOSE who were great in their lifetime were honest. THE GREAT PEOPLE worked with sincerity, lived
earnestly and died with honour. THEIR contributions to this world are unforgettable. So if you want YOURSELF to
be in their league, be honest. Remember, there is no shortcut way to a great life.
05. Here is a text with five unclear pronoun references. Re-write the text making all the pronoun references clear.
Underline the areas where you make any changes: [SB’ 19]
Robin hates people who are mean to animals. Last afternoon, as he was walking home from work, he saw some boys
throwing stones at an old lame dog. Immediately, he rushed to help the animal. “Stop it”! he shouted as he ran towards
the unruly boys. “Leave him alone!”
Startled by the big man’s shouts, they ran away. One of them jeered at him while running away. Robin, however, was
totally unmoved by the jeering. He was happy that he could save it. Robin has always felt some affection for animals.
Once he even went to the police station to complain about a neighbour who threw a cat out of the window. Instead of
taking any action, they laughed at him and advised him not to worry about such such ‘petty’ matters.
Answer
Robin hates people who are mean to animals. Last afternoon, as he was walking home from work, he saw some boys
throwing stones at an old lame dog. Immediately, he rushed to help the animal. “Stop it’! He shouted as he ran towards
the unruly boys, “Leave the dog alone!”
Startled by the big man’s shouts, the boys ran away. One of them jeered at Robin while running away. Robin,
however, was totally unmoved by the jeering. He was happy that he could save the dog. Robin has always felt some
affection for animals. Once he even went to the police station to complain about a neighbour who threw a cat out of
the window. Instead of taking any action, the police laughed at him and advised him not to worry about such ‘petty’
matters.
06. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph where necessary. Rewrite the sentences so
that all pronoun references are clear: [CB’ 19]
Women are now-a-days as important as men in society. She constitutes nearly half of the total population. No nation
can make real progress keeping half of it in the dark. Without the improvement of the women’s status, it is not at all
possible. Again without education, women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education should be given to her so that they
can work hand in hand with them in all development programmes.
Answer
Women are now-a-days as important as men in society. Women constitute nearly half of the total population. No
nation can make real progress keeping half of its population in the dark. Without the improvement of the women’s
status, progress is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education
should be given to women so that they can work hand in hand with men in all development programmes.
that all pronoun references are clear: [JB’ 19]
Both educated and uneducated women are at present as important as men in our society. She constitutes nearly half of
our total population. No country can make real progress keeping half of it in darkness. Without the upliftment of our
women, it is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So proper education should be
given to her in order that they can work hand in hand with them in all development programmes.
Answer
Both educated and uneducated women are at present as important as men in our society. Women constitute nearly
half of the total population. No country can make real progress keeping half of its population in the dark. Without the
upliftment of our women, progress is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So,
proper education should be given to women so that they can work hand in hand with men in all development
programmes.
that all pronoun references are clear: [Jnj.B’ 19]
The Liberation War of Bangladesh is a memorable event in our national life. She achieved her independence through
sacrifice and bloodshed. It is the birthright of a man. On the night of March 25. 1971, the Pakistan army fell upon the
unarmed sleeping Bangalees. But we were not cowards. They built up strong resistance against them. They fought
with courage for long nine months. After nine month’s bloody war and sacrifice of the freedom fighters, the red sun
of independence rose in our soil on the 16th December, 1971. Now we remember them with great respect.
Answer
The Liberation War of Bangladesh is a memorable event on our national life. Bangladesh achieved her
independence through sacrifice and bloodshed. Independence is the birthright of a man. On the night of March 25,
1971, the Pakistan army fell upon the unarmed sleeping Bangalees. But we were not cowards. We built up strong
resistance againstthem. We fought with courage for long nine months. After nine months bloody war and sacrifice of
the freedom fighter, the red sun of independence rose in our soil on the 16th December, 1971. Now we remember the
freedom fighters with great respect.
that all pronoun references are clear:- [All.B’ 18]
There lived a man in a village which had a great attraction to English. He went to a teacher in order to learn English
well though he was dull-headed. He tried his best to teach him but the man learnt only three English words-yes, no
and very good. Though the man did not know the meaning of it, he used them frequently in his conversation. He did
not understand that a little learning is a dangerous thing and very soon he would be a victim of it.
Answer
There lived a man in a village who had a great attraction to English. He went to a teacher to learn English well though
the man was dull-headed. The teacher tried his best to teach him, but the man learnt only three English words- ‘yes’,
‘no’, and ‘very good’. Though the man did not know the meanings of those words, he used them frequently in his
conversation with others. He did not understand that ‘a little learning is a dangerous thing’ and very soon he would be
a victim of his little learning.
10. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all
pronoun references are clear. [DB’ 17]
Travelling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place
to place. Thus 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.
Answer
Travelling is a part of education. This/It means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place
to place. This gives a traveller the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling.
This limits their vision. However, by travelling different parts of the world their/our/one’s knowledge may be enriched.
11. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Rewrite the sentences to make the pronoun
references clear and underline the changes: [RB’ 17]
Education is the birth right of every man. But even then many people in our country are deprived of this for many reasons.
They are unconscious and unskilled for want of it. For this they are unable not only to develop their own fate of their family,
but also unable, to play any role for the development of society or the state. If the people are not properly educated, that is
not possible. So, the more we can educate our people, the more the country will be developed. With a view to developing
human resource, the government has given many incentives in the field of expanding the primary and the secondary
education. We must ensure these for every child of the country.
Answer
Education is the birth right of every man. But even then many people in our country are deprived of the right for many
reasons. They are unconscious and unskilled for want of education. For lack of education, they are unable not only to develop
their own fate of their family, but also unable, to play any role for the development of society or the state. If the people are
not properly educated, the development of the society is not possible. So, the more we can educate our people, the more the
country will be developed. With a view to developing human resource, the government has given many incentives in the field
of expanding the primary and the secondary education. We must ensure these benefits for every child of the country.
pronoun references are clear. [Ctg.B’ 17]
A rich man went to a farmer with one thousand taka in a bag. He said to him, “Look, my friend, I have brought one thousand
taka for you. Keep this money and remove your distress.” He was surprised. He took the bag from the rich man and thanked
him. He said to himself, “One thousand taka is a lot of money.” He could not think where to keep the money. He did not find
any safe place. He dug a hole in his hut and kept it there.
Answer
A rich man went to a farmer with one thousand taka in a bag. The rich man said to him, “Look, my friend, I have brought
one thousand taka for you. Keep this money and remove your distress."The farmer was surprised. He took the bag from the
rich man and thanked him. The farmer said to himself, "One thousand taka is a lot of money."The farmer could not think
where to keep the money. He did not find any safe place. He dug a hole in his hut and kept the money there.
pronoun references are clear. [BB’ 17]
Teaching is a profession who is full of challenge. I want to be a teacher because you like working with children. But my
father argues that one cannot make much money from it. He wants me to look after their farms instead. But this does not
inspire me much.
Answer
Teaching is a profession which is full of challenge. I want to be a teacher because I like working with children. But my father
argues that I cannot make much money from teaching. He wants me to look after his farms instead. But this does not inspire
me much.
14. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Rewrite the sentences make the pronouns
references clear and, underline the changes. [SB’ 17]
Books are the medium through which human beings talk with enlightened minds, the great men of the world. They are our
best friends. They introduce them to the life and the world. Books are the mirrors of past, present and even future. These are
having an active voice. We know about the thoughts and deeds of our ancestors through it. They make the noble men alive
in the world for ever.
Answer
Books are the medium through which we talk with enlightened minds, the great men of the world. Books are our best friends.
Books introduce us to the life and the world. Books are the mirrors of past, present and even future. These books are having
an active voice. We know about the thoughts and deeds of our ancestors through books. They make the noble men alive in
the world ever.
15. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. If necessary, rewrite the sentence so that all
pronoun references are clear. [JB’ 17]
Mandela left public life in June 2004 telling his adoring countrymen not to call them. Regarding it, Nadine Gordimer said,
“He is at the epicentre of his time, our in south Africa and your, wherever you are”.
Answer
Mandela left public life in June 2004 telling his adoring countrymen not to call him. Regarding him/Mandela, Nadine
Gordimer said, “He is at the epicenter of our time, ours in South Africa and yours, wherever you are."
pronoun references are clear. [CB’ 17]
Travelling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place
to place. These 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 to different parts of the world, my knowledge can be enriched.
Answer
Travelling is a part of education. This means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going from place to
place. This gives a traveller the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are averse to travelling.
This limits their vision. However, by travelling to different parts of the world, their/our/one’s knowledge can be enriched.
pronoun references are clear. [Dnj.B’ 17]
Sunlight is the source of all energy of the earth. All the living beings are dependent upon this. Green plants are the producer
of the ecosystem. All plants and animals of it are interconnected serially. Consequently, there develops a food chain among
these. The transfer of food energy takes place from producers through a series of food levels. This is called food chain in the
ecosystem. There are numerous food chains in an ecosystem. Food chain does not work in isolation. These are linked together
to form a food web.
Answer
Sunlight is the source of all energy of the earth. All the living beings are dependent upon sunlight. Green plants are the
producer of the ecosystem. All plants and animals of the earth are interconnected serially. Consequently, there develops a
food chain among plants and animals. The transfer of food energy takes place from producers through a series of food levels.
This is called food chain in the ecosystem. There are numerous food chains in an ecosystem. Food chain does not work in
isolation. These chains are linked together to form a food web.
Modifiers
01. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [DB’ 19]
Arsenic is a (a) ⎯⎯ (pre-modify the noun) substance. It is (b) ⎯⎯ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective)
dangerous for human health. (c) ⎯⎯ (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) substance is found in the water
of the tubewell. There are (d) ⎯⎯ (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) villages in (e) ⎯⎯ (use possessive to
pre-modify the noun) country. Most of our (f) ⎯⎯ (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) people drink
tubewell water. As a result, many of them are suffering from arsenic problem. This problem is (g) ⎯⎯ (pre-modify
the verb) found in North Bengal. We should take proper measures (h) ⎯⎯ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive
phrase). Government is trying to mark the tubewells having arsenic (i) ⎯⎯ (use a participle to post modify the verb)
red colour. People should be refrained from drinking water of (j) ⎯⎯ (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun)
tubewells. Otherwise.they will suffer from arsenicosis.
Answer
(a) toxic/poisonous (b) very (c) This (d) many (e) our
(f) rural/village (g) massively/largely (h) to solve this problem/to get rid of this problem
(i) using (j) those/these
02. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [RB’ 19]
Taking food is essential. We take food (a) (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). We can not survive
on earth if we do not take food. In fact (b) (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun phrase) living beings need
to take food. But it is a matter of great regret that (c) (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) food is being
adulterated. (d) (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) adulteration is increasing (e) (use an
intensifier to pre-modify the adverb) alarmingly that we can not stop it. (f) (use a determiner to pre-modify the
noun phrase) dishonest businessmen use (g) (pre-modify the noun) chemicals in food and fruits to make illegal
and quick money. But they do not think about (h) (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) health, (i)
(use present participle) adulterated food, people get sick. They are often attacked with different fatal diseases. So (j)
(use a gerund) food safety is a must today.
Answer
(a) to survive/to get energy (b) all (c) our (d) Food (e) very/so
(f) Some (g) harmful (h) our (i) Eating/taking/having (j) ensuring
03. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [Ctg.B’ 19]
We can’t think of our existence without language. It plays a (a) (use an intensifier) important role in our life.
We use language from the time we wake up (b) (post-modify the verb) till we go to bed at night. We use
language not only in our (c) (pre-modify the noun) hours but also in our dreams. We use language (d)
(use an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislike. We also use language (e) (post-modify the
verb with an infinitive) information. Language is (f) (pre-modify the adjective) present in our life. It is an (g)
(Pre-modify the noun) part of our life. As an (h) (pre-modify the noun) nation, we also have a language.
But we had to struggle (i) (post-modify the verb) to establish the right of our language. Many (j) (per-
modify the noun) sons sacrificed their lives for the language.
Answer
(a) very (b) in the morning (c) active (d) to express (e) to gather/to exchange/to pass
(f) ever (g) integral (h) independent (i) hard (j) heroic/valiant/brave
04. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [BB’ 19]
The roads (a) (use an adjective phrase to post modify the noun) are beset with problems. (b) (pre-modify
the noun) driving is one of them. Most of the drivers are not (c) (pre-modify the participle) trained. They are
not well educated. They can (d) (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) put their signature and read Bengali.
They are indifferent to (e) (use a noun adjective) life. They do not realize that life is (f) (use a determiner)
valuable than time. They drive (g) (post modify the verb). They do (h) (use an adverb to pre-modify the
verb) drive consciously. Even they themselves are not conscious of (i) (use a possessive) own lives. They drive
(j) (use an adverb phrase to post modify the verb) and try to overtake others.
Answer
(a) in our country (b) Reckless/Rash (c) well/properly (d) hardly/only (e) human
(f) more (g) carelessly/recklessly (h) not (i) their (j) recklessly/dangerously
05. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [SB’ 19]
A library is a (a) (pre-modify the noun) of knowledge. The students (b) (use a participle) to all classes
visit it in their library periods. Our college library is housed in two rooms. (c) (pre-modify the noun) almirahs
are placed in one room. The other room is the (d) (use a participle to modify the noun) room where magazines,
journals and newspapers are placed. There are about five thousand books in our library which are arranged (e)
(post modify the verb). Any type of book can be traced in no time. The books cater to the needs and interests (f)
(use a prepositional phrase). There are two separate sections in the library. One of them contains reference books like
(g) (use nouns) etc. The other section contains books (h) (use prepositional phrase). Every student has a
library (i) (use a noun). The reading room is always crowded (j) (post modify the verb) in the afternoon.
Answer
(a) storehouse (b) attending/going (c) some (d) reading
(e) systematically (f) of the readers/of the students and teachers (g) Encyclopedias, Dictionaries
(h) of fiction/of various interests (i) card (j) heavily
06. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [CB’ 19]
Newspaper plays a very (a) (pre-modify the noun) role in modern civilization. It publishes news and views of
home and abroad. Only (b) (pre-modify the noun) knowledge is not enough in this competitive world. A
newspaper helps a man (c) (post-modify the verb with infinitive) his general knowledge. Besides, academic
books, one should read newspapers (d) (post-modify the verb). Newspaper helps one (e) (post-modify
the verb with an infinitive) the facts of the world. (f) (pre-modify the verb with a participle phrase) regularly,
one can be aware of everything. There are (g) (pre-modify the noun) kinds of newspapers. One should select
the newspaper (h) (post-modify the verb). One should choose the (i) (Pre-modify the noun) newspaper
because many newspapers present news partially. Whatever the paper is, it (j) (pre-modify the verb) helps a
man.
Answer
(a) important/vital/prominent/significant (f) Reading newspapers
(b) bookish (g) different/various/many
(c) to enhance/to improve (h) carefully/cautiously/judiciously
(d) regularly/daily (i) best/unbiased
(e) to know (j) greatly/definitely
07. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [JB’ 19]
Air and water are the most (a) (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) elements of the environment. But we
are polluting them (b) (post modify the verb with an adverb). Mills and factories use fuel (c) (post modifythe
verb with an infinitive) their products. The burning of this fuel creates smoke (d) (post modify the verb with an
adverbial). Motor vehicles also pollute the air, (e) (use an appositive). Water is polluted by (f) (pre- modify
the noun with a quantifier) kinds of waste and filth. We also contaminate water (g) (post- modify the verb with a
present participle phrase) into it. Farmers use (h) (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) fertilizers and
insecticides and pollute water. (i) (pre-modify the noun with a past participle) water is (j) (pre-modify the
adjective with an intensifier) harmful for health.
Answer
(a) important/prominent/vital/significant (f) different/many
(b) continuously (g) by spitting/ throwing garbage
(c) to produce/to make (h) harmful/chemical
(d) constantly/ceaselessly (i) Contaminated
(e) which we use for breathing (j) very
08. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [Dnj.B’ 19]
Bangladesh is a (a) (pre-modify the noun) country. Though it is a small country, it has a (b) (pre-modify
the noun) population. People (c) (pre-modify the verb with an adverb) depend on agriculture. They grow
different kinds of crops (d) (post modify the verb with an adverbial phrase). We earn (e) (pre-modify
the noun with a noun adjective) currencies by exporting some of these crops. We are also rich in (f) (pre-modify
the noun with an adjective) resources. Now, we are able (g) (post-modify the adjective with a infinitive) natural
gas from underground. Our industries are also rising (h) (post-modify the verb with an adverb). We export (i)
(pre-modify the noun with a noun-adjective) products to the developed countries. In this regard, we have already
earned a (j) (pre-modify the noun) reputation.
Answer
(a) populated (b) huge/large (c) mostly(d) efficiently/all the year round (e) foreign
(f) natural (g) to extract (h) Proprtionately/ Gradually/fast/rapidly (i) our (j) good
09. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:- [All.B’ 18]
Television has become the most common and (a) (pre-modify the noun) source of entertainment the (b)
(pre-modify the noun) world. A wide range of programs of (c) (pre-modify the adjective) interest is telecast on
(d) (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) channels. Almost every middle class and even working class families
have a television set today. (e) (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) programs are (f) (pre-modifythe
adjective) entertaining. They can be (g) (pre-modify the adjective) educative too. Courses (h) (post modify
the noun) by the Open University are shown on BTV. (i) (pre-modify the noun) channels like the Discovery
Channel and the National Geographic Channel telecast highly informative programs. However, watching TV has
become (j) (use an article) addiction for many.
Answer
(a) widespread (b) present/modern (c) varied (d) many/numerous (e) Television/TV
(f) really/very (g) highly/very (h) conducted/offered (i) educational (j) an
10. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [DB’ 17]
Deforestation means cutting down of trees (a) ––––(post-modify the verb). To meet up the basic needs of food and housing,
trees are being cut in large scale and thus it causes (b) –––– (pre-modify the noun) imbalance. Besides, there are some
dishonest people who cut trees in our forest (c) –––– (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). The (d) –––– (use a
noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) level is rising and many parts of the world are going to be engulfed by the sea in near
future. New areas of world are (e) –––– (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) turned into desert as a result of deforestation.
So, we must stop (f) –––– (use a participle to post-modify the verb) down trees unnecessarily. (g) –––– (use a participle to
pre-modify the noun) trees indiscriminately will be hazardous for our future existence. If we destroy tress (h) ––––– (use an
adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) one day the country will turn into a great desert. The (i) –––– (use a participle to
pre-modify the noun) temperature will cause green house effect, necessary measures should be taken (j) –––– (use and
infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).
Answer
(a) indiscriminately/unnecessarily (b) environmental/natural (c) to meet their necessities/to make profit
(d) water (e) getting/being
(f) cutting (g) Cutting (h) at random/in this manner
(i) increasing (j) to save the country/to stop deforestation
11. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [RB’ 17]
Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a (a) ––– (pre-modify the noun) farmer who used (b) –
–– (post – modify the verb by using infinitive) on other people’s land. With great effort they married (c) ––– (use a pronoun)
daughters off by the time they reached teenage. The sons also started (d) ––– (use present participle to modify the verb) with
their father as (e) ––– (pre-modify the noun) labourers when they were old enough to help. By the time they were seventeen,
they left for towns (f) –––(use infinitive to post modify the verb) money. At first they used to send money to their parents (g)
––– (use an adverb to post modify the verb) but after getting married they barely had enough to support their (h) ––– (pre-
modify the noun) families. Out of desperation, Ayesha begum started (i) ––– (post –modify the verb) in the village to feed
her old, (j) ––– (pre- modify the noun) husband and herself.
Answer
(a) poor/landless (b) to work (c) their (d) working (e) day
(f) to earn (g) regularly (h) own (i) working/begging (j) sick/invalid
12. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Ctg.B’ 17]
The people of Bangladesh have expressed their shock (a) ––––– (post modify the verb) at the reaction of the Pakistan
Parliament. Pakistan strongly protested the execution of two (b) ––––– (pre –modify the noun) collaborators who committed
crimes against humanity on their own people in 1971. There is a demand for apology from (c) –––– (use a noun adjective to
pre-modify the noun) government for the crimes of its army during the liberation war of Bangladesh. Recently Pakistan’s
National Assembly may be within its rights (d) ––––– (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) for the execution of
two collaborators. But it is quite clear to us that Pakistan always tries to erase its past history. To erase (e) –––(use a
demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) history is not easy because history continues to follow all of us. Pakistan, (f) –––––
(post modify the noun with an appositive), cannot come out of its military influence. As a result, the country has become (g)–
––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) barbarous. So Pakistan is going down (h) –––– (use an adverb to post-
modify the verb). The founder of Pakistan Mr. Jinnah was physically (i) –––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective)
weak and so, the state always tried to show its physical strength since (j) –––(use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) birth.
Answer
(a) greatly/strongly/immediately (b) heinous (c) Bangladesh
(d) to express its grief/to demand explanation (e) that/this
(f) the army-aided state/a country ruled long by the military (g) so/very (h) fast/quickly
(i) very (j) its
13. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [BB’ 17]
Raja, (a) ––––– (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known to his classmates as a good student. He has (b) –––––
(use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He knows that the (c) ––––– (use an adjective to pre-modify the
noun) duty of a student is to study and he never neglects (d) ––––– (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) duty. He
prepares (e) –––––– (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons regularly. He maintains discipline. He knows the value
of time. He gets up (f) ––––– (post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough time to study. He goes to
school (g) –––––– (post –modify the verb with an adverb). He never wastes a (h) –––– (use determines to pre-modify the
noun) moment in vain. Raja is (i) ––––– (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) gentle. He always obeys his parents
and teachers. He never mixes with (j) ––––– (pre-modify the noun) boys. A student like Raja is a great asset of a nation.
Answer
(a) a meritorious boy (b) some/many (c) main/first/primary (d) this
(e) his
(f) early (g) regularly/in time (h) single (i) very (j) bad
14. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [SB’ 17]
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 an article) secular poet. He
sang the songs of equality (i)––––– (use an adverbial phrase).
Answer
(a) famous/prominent/distinguished/great (b) almost/copiously/amply
(c) the rebel poet/the national poet of Bangladesh (d) his
(e) to inspire the nation/to inspire us (f) very
(g) profoundly/greatly/enormously (h) Bangla/world/Bengali
(i) a (j) all the time/during his life time
15. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [JB’ 17]
A village doctor is a very (a) –––– (pre-modify the noun) person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) –––––(pre-modify
the verb) known as quack. A village doctor is not a (c) ––––– (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He usually sits in a small
dispensary (d) –––– (post modify the verb.) He treats the patient (e) –––– (use a participle phrase to post-modify the verb).
A village doctor is not a (f) –––––(pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) ––––– (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He
cannot supply costly medicine to (h) ––––– (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of qualified doctors
is (i) –––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to the (j) ––––(pre-modify
the noun) villagers.
Answer
(a) familiar (b) commonly/popularly
(c) qualified/real/actual (d) regularly/daily
(e) taking no fee/using his little knowledge (f) wealthy/qualified
(g) poorly (h) poor/serious
(i) very (j) poor/rural
16. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [CB’ 17]
A balanced diet is a good mixture of (a)––– (pre modify the noun) food. It is essential for us (b)––– (post modify the adjective
with an infinitive) a healthy life. There are many benefits of eating a (c)––– (pre modify the noun) diet because it prevents
(d)––– (use determiner to pre modify the noun) diseases. As a result, we do not get sick (e)––– (post modify the verb with an
adverb). We should select (f)––– (pre modify the noun with possessive) diet according to our needs. We should not eat the
(g)––– (use adjective to pre modify the noun) food for the whole week. We can keep fit (h)––– (use a participle) a balanced
diet. But it is not easy (i)––– (post modify the adjective with an infinitive) a balanced diet. Here (j)––– (use a determiner)
nutritionist can help us.
Answer
(a) various/nutritious (b) to lead (c) balanced (d) many (e) easily/often
(f) our (g) same (h) by eating (i) to select/to prepare (j) a
17. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Dnj.B’ 17]
Sabbir is (a) ––– (use determiner pre-modify the noun phrase) ideal student. He prepares (b) ––– (use possessive to pre-
modify the noun) lessons in collaboration with his teachers. He does (c) ––– (post modify the verb) in every examination as
he does not waste time. He knows time once lost is lost for ever. So, he utilizes every moment. During his free time he goes
to his native village. He teached (d) ––– (pre-modify the noun) people. He wants (e) ––– (use an infinitive phrase to post
modify the verb) illiteracy from his village. (f) ––– (use present participle to pre-modify the verb) illiteracy from his village,
he wants to bring about massive development there. He is (g) ––– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) devoted
to God. He says prayer (h) ––– (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun)
times a day. He never tells a lie. He respects his parents very much. Other superiors are also respected by him. His
father (i) ––– (post modify the noun phrase with an appositive) supports him cordially. His mother, an ideal housewife,
(j) ––– (pre-modify the verb) supports him very much. Such a student like Sabbir is rarely found now-a-days.
Answer
(a) an (b) his (c) well (d) illiterate (e) to remove
(f) Removing (g) very/greatly (h) five (i) an ideal man (j) always
Synonym-Antonym
01. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [DB’ 19]
After the flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human being to travel to outer space in 1961, the Soviet Union decided to
send a woman in space. Proletarian Valentine Tereshkova was selected for this project from among more than four
hundred applicants. Since the successful launch of the spacecraft Vostok-5 on 14 June 1963, Tereshkova began
preparing for her own flight. On 16 June 1963, she was dressed in space-suits and taken to the space shuttle launch
pad by a bus. After completing her communication and life support checks, she was sealed inside Vostok-5, Finishing
a two-hour countdown, Vostok-5 launched faultlessly. Although Tereshkova experienced nausea and physical
discomfort for much of the flight, she orbited the earth 48 times and spent almost three days in space. She also
maintained a flight log and took photographs of the horizon, which were later used to identify aerosol layers within
the atmosphere.
(a) outer (antonym); (f) faultless (antonym);
(b) proletarian (synonym); (g) nausea (synonym);
(c) launch (synonym); (h) discomfort (antonym);
(d) prepare (synonym); (i) maintain (synonym);
(e) began (antonym); (j) later (antonym).
Answer
(a) Inner (f) Faulty
(b) Common/Ordinary/Working-class (g) Vomiting tendency/
Sickness/queasiness/squeamishness
(c) Install/begin/inaugurate/establish/initiate (h) Comfort
(d) Ready (i) Keep/Continue
(e) Ended (j) Early/ Before
02. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [RB’ 19]
Human life is dynamic. Everyone, therefore, must have a plan to do something or to be something in life. And that is
one’s aim in life. A man without an aim has no direction and can never to ahead as expected. So everyone should
choose a profession which suits him most. The choice of profession depends on one’s taste, interest, aptitude and
ability. These very from person to person. Teaching is a noble profession. The teachers are nation-builders. They
educate the children and train them to become good and useful citizen in future.
(a) dynamic (antonym); (f) suit (antonym);
(b) plan (antonym); (g) aptitude (antonym);
(c) aim (synonym); (h) vary (synonym);
(d) direction (synonym); (i) educate (synonym);
(e) profession (synonym); (j) citizen (antonym).
Answer
(a) Lethargic/static (f) Mismatch/contradict/misfit
(b) Disorganization/disorder (g) disability/inability/incapacity
(c) Goal/purpose (h) Differ/contrast/alter/change
(d) Way/Manner/course/trend (i) Teach/Coach/Train
(e) Career/Occupation/job (j) Foreigner/ Non-resident
03. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words which are underlined: [Ctg.B’ 19]
Children are our best assets. They always like to listen to fascinating stories. But if the stories are uninteresting, they
lose interest. There should not be anything immoral in the stories for children. Again, stories should not be so long
that they can make children impatient. Stories should not even contain anything illogical or anything that can make
children indifferent to their studies. The stories should be instructive leading the children to be perfect morally and
ethically. Parents and teachers can play a vital role here in guiding the children what to choose and what not.
(a) fascinating (antonym) (f) illogical (antonym)
(b) interest (synonym) (g) indifferent (synonym)
(c) impatient (antonym) (h) perfect (antonym)
(d) immoral (synonym) (i) instructive (synonym)
(e) contain (synonym) (j) ethical (antonym)
Answer
(a) bore/repel/unattractive (f) logical/rational
(b) attentiveness/curiosity/inquisitiveness/attention (g) unconcerned/apathetic/uncaring/uninterested
(c) Patient/ Calm (h) imperfect/faulty/defective/flawed
(d) unethical/bad/morally wrong/wrongful/ (i) informative/instructional/informational
wicked/unprincipled/dishonest
(e) hold/accommodate (j) unethical
04. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [BB’ 19]
In Bangladesh, students require to read English for about ten years. But the level of proficiency they reach is very low.
No wonder that most of them fail in their English tests. People taking the Civil Service Examination are also tested
on their knowledge of English, but the results are equally disappointing although almost all the candidates have
presumable master degree in various disciplines. Even those who pass or quality are hardly able to write a free
composition in acceptable English. Obviously there is something seriously wrong with the teaching and learning of
English in Bangladesh.
(a) require (synonym); (f) disappointing (synonym);
(b) proficiency (antonym); (g) presumably (antonym);
(c) wonder (synonym); (h) qualify (antonym);
(d) tested (synonym); (i) obviously (antonym);
(e) equally (antonym); (j) wrong (synonym).
Answer
(a) need/requisite (f) Disheartening/ Saddening/Unsatisfactory
(b) incompetence/ineptness/deficiency (g) Questionably/ Improbably
(c) admiration/ fascination/surprise (h) disqualify/ fail
(d) evaluate/assess/examine/verified/tried (i) Doubtfully/ Dubiously
(e) unequally/ disproportionately (j) Incorrect/ Inaccurate/Erroneous
05. Read the text and give the synonyms/antonyms of the underlined words as per instruction given below the
text: [SB’ 19]
Rima is a good-looking young woman. Her large, dark eyes are beautiful. Her complexion is flawless, and she has got a
lovely big smile. Her long, black hair is full and shiny. She is tall and slender, and her movement is graceful. And she
always dresses stylishly. Everybody appreciates her beauty. But Rima worries that people do not notice her talents and
hard work. She wants people to know that a woman can have beauty, ambition, and a bit of intelligence too.
(a) good-looking (synonym), (f) graceful (synonym),
(b) dark (synonym), (g) stylishly (antonym),
(c) flawless (synonym), (h) appreciate (antonym),
(d) shiny (antonym) (i) notice (antonym),
(e) slender (antonym) (j) ambition (synonym)
Answer
(a) beautiful/ pretty/nice (f) elegant/refined/sophisticated
(b) black/unlit/inky (g) unfashionable
(c) perfect (h) discourage/demotivate
(d) lustrous/ glossy (i) ignore
(e) thick/fat/obese (j) goal/aspiration/target
06. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [CB’ 19]
Modern education is somewhat different from the past. In method, it seeks to draw out and improve the mind, to make
it eager and curious. It depends more on observation than mere bookish knowledge. A mind that is intellectually alert
will learn from books. It develops the latent talent of any individual. Teachers play vital role in teaching the students.
They aren’t just instructors. Rather, they support and guide students so that the students can succeed in their way of
life.
(a) different (Synonym) (f) alert (Synonym)
(b) seek (Synonym) (g) latent (Antonym)
(c) eager (Antonym) (h) instructor (Synonym)
(d) observation (Synonym) (i) guide (Antonym)
(e) mere (Antonym) (j) way (Synonym)
Answer
(a) Dissimilar/Unalike/Separate/Distinct (f) Aware/Watchful/Attentive/Vigilant
(b) Quest/Search/pursue (g) Active/Manifest/open/exposed
(c) Uninterested/Apathetic (h) Mentor/Teacher
(d) Inspection/Attention (i) misguide
(e) Enormous/Great (j) Path/Road
07. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the underlined words s directed below: [JB’ 19]
Courtesy is a virtue in a man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs us nothing but gives a lot. So, you should be
courteous. You must have politeness. People will disrespect and dislike you if you are discourteous. Nobody likes
discourtesy. Try to be gentle from your student life. You can win the heart of your enemy by being courteous. You can
ensure removal of hatred and anger by embracing your enemy. Courtesy can remove the bitter relationship and improve
mutual understanding and cordiality among people.
(a) virtue (Synonym), (f) enemy (Synonym),
(b) a lot (Synonym), (g) ensure (Synonym),
(c) courteous (Antonym), (h) anger (Antonym),
(d) discourtesy (Synonym), (i) remove (Synonym),
(e) Win (Antonym), (j) cordiality (Antonym).
Answer
(a) goodness/morality (f) adversary/antagonist/foe/opponent
(b) many/ enormous/ huge (g) Secure/ Guarantee/Confirm
(c) discourteous/ rude (h) Pleasure/ Calmness
(d) Deceit/ Falseness (i) Eradicate/eliminate
(e) Lose (j) Rudeness/ Unaffectionate
08. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [Dnj.B’ 19]
An ideal teacher knows the art of teaching. He is the master of his subject. He makes his lessons interesting. His
method of teaching is convincing and inspiring. An ideal teacher treats his students like his own children. He praises
the good work done by them. If a student does some mistakes, he is never harsh to him. He tactfully makes his student
realize his mistake. An ideal teacher is never angry with his students. He believes in simple living and high thinking.
He never sets a wrong example before his students. He has high moral values.
(a) ideal (synonym) (f) praise (antonym)
(b) master (synonym) (g) mistake (synonym)
(c) make (antonym) (h) angry (antonym)
(d) method (synonym) (i) simple (antonym)
(e) convincing (antonym) (j) moral (synonym).
Answer
(a) absolute/perfect/supreme (f) criticize/ condemn
(b) lord/ruler/monarch (g) error/ fault
(c) destroy/ break/demolish (h) calm
(d) way/ manner/technique/system (i) pompous/ostentatious
(e) unconvincing/ improbable/doubtful/uncertain (j) virtuous/good/righteous/ethical
09. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [All.B’ 18]
Books are the unique medium through which we contact mighty minds of ages. Books tell us about their feelings what
they said and what they did. Books are one of the greatest friends to us. They introduce us the best humanity. They
are reliable records of the history. A book is a valuable living voice. We can know about the thoughts and rituals of
past-men through books. We should read good books and avoid worthless ones. A good book is a friend of loneliness
and a nurse in ailment. We can find real happiness by reading good books.
(a) unique (antonym) (b) mighty (antonym) (c) humanity (synonym) (d) reliable (antonym) (e) valuable (antonym) (f)
ritual (synonym) (g) worthless (synonym) (h) loneliness (synonym) (i) ailment (synonym) (j) happiness (antonym).
Answer
(a) usual/general/common (f) ceremonial/ customary
(b) weak/powerless/puny/feeble (g) valueless/useless/insignificant
(c) compassion/mercy/kindness (h) lonesomeness/solitude/solitariness
(d) Unreliable (i) sickness/disease/illness
(e) cheap/inexpensive/valueless/worthless (j) sorrow/grief/unhappiness
10. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: [All.B’ 18]
Books are men’ best friends in life. You may have many good friends but you do not find them when you need them.
They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much
harm. But books are always ready to be by your side. Some books will make you laugh, some others will give you
much pleasure. Again some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are ever friends throughout your life.
(a) friend (antonym) (f) harm (antonym)
(b) need (antonym) (g) laugh (antonym)
(c) sympathy (synonym) (h) pleasure (synonym)
(d) prove (synonym) (i) bring (synonym)
(e) false (antonym) (j) idea (synonym)
Answer
(a) foe/enemy (f) help/cure
(b) own/possess (g) cry
(c) compassion/ understanding/kindness (h) happiness
(d) verify/confirm/affirm (i) fetch/carry
(e) true (j) awareness/notion/knowledge
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. [DB’ 17]
Sports are a popularform of entertainment. Many international sporting events are organized from time to time. Most
of the events are sponsored by multinational manufacturing companies and business firms. They pay for the sports
events in exchange for the right to advertise their products during those events. These events are telecast worldwide
by satellite and people all over the world watch them live. As a result, the sponsor’s products receive maximum media
coverage giving companies international recognition. This is the only commercial aspect of international sport but
there are other aspects too.
(a) Popular (antonym); (f) multinational (antonym);
(b) form ( synonym); (g) pay (antonym);
(c) entertainment (synonym); (h) watch (synonym);
(d) organize (synonym); (i) maximum (antonym);
(e) sponsor (synonym); (j) recognition (antonym).
Answer
(a) unpopular (f) national/local
(b) shape/figure (g) owe/receive
(c) amusement (h) observe/gaze
(d) arrange (i) minimum
(e) cost/ patronize (j) cancellation /negligence
12. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed. [RB’ 17]
The process of globalization obviously requires a common language for international communication. For many
different reasons, English has achieved the prestige of being that language. As a result, it has crossed national borders
to reach people who speak other languages. It is no longer the unique possession of British or American people, but a
language that belongs to the world’s people. In fact, bilingual and multilingual users of English far outnumber its
monolingual native speakers. This phenomenon has led to a bewildering variety of English around the world. As more
and more people speak English, more and more varieties have emerged which are strongly influenced by the
pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother –tongues. Word English has now moved away from the
control of the native speakers. However, the question of British or American English is not so important now. Today’s
slogan is mutual intelligibility among users of the language.
(a) obviously (synonym); (f) variety (synonym);
(b) prestige (synonym); (g) emerge (antonym);
(c) national (synonym); (h) control (antonym);
(d) unique (antonym); (i) important (synonym);
(e) native (antonym); (j) intelligibility (antonym).
Answer
(a) surely/clearly (f) type/diversity
(b) honour/status (g) destroy/disappear
(c) local/domestic (h) chaos
(d) general /common (i) necessary/significant
(e) foreign (j) unintelligibly
13. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. [Ctg.B’ 17]
During the nine month long Liberation War the Pakistani army carried out the most brutalmassacre in human history.
There were thousands of killing fields all around Bangladesh. One of the largest killing fields is located at Dumuria
in Khulna. The area is calledChuknagar. Hundreds and thousands of fleeing people arrived at Chuknagar to cross the
border. On 20 may 1971 Pakistani soldiers surrounded the area. They started to fire the fleeing people. About eight to
ten thousand people were killed at Chuknagar.
(a) liberation(synonym) (f) called (synonym)
(b) brutal (antonym) (g) surrounded (synonym)
(c) Massacre (synonym) (h) started (antonym)
(d) human (antonym) (i) killed (synonym)
(e) located (antonym) (j) largest (antonym)
Answer
(a) freedom (f) named
(b) humane/kind (g) captured
(c) destruction/Genocide (h) stopped/ended/finished
(d) beast (i) assassinated/murdered
(e) dislocated (j) smallest
14. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. [JB’ 17] [BB’ 17]
Sincerity is the root of success of all work. One can go a long way if one does a job with sincerity. The great men are
sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow the rules of sincerity can never
go a long way, sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity, one will never receive desirable
output from it. So we should be sincere in every walk of life.
(a) Success (antonym) (f) follow (antonym)
(b) job (synonym) (g) rule (synonym)
(c) great (antonym) (h) never (antonym)
(d) because (synonym) (i) victory (synonym)
(e) know (synonym) (j) desirable (antonym)
Answer
(a) failure (f) disobey/ignore
(b) work/occupation (g) law/regulation
(c) ordinary/small (h) always
(d) as/since (i) triumph/ win/conquest
(e) realize/ comprehend/understand (j) undesirable
15. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. [SB’ 17]
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) (f) strong (synonym)
(b) industrious (antonym) (g) moving (antonym)
(c) ceaselessly (synonym) (h) respect (synonym)
(d) lazy (synonym) (i) grateful (antonym)
(e) love (antonym) (j) devotion (synonym)
Answer
(a) alluvial/productive (f) powerful/solid
(b) lazy (g) static
(c) continually (h) honour/admiration
(d) indolent/idle (i) ungrateful
(e) hatred /abhorrence (j) love/dedication
16. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. [CB’ 17]
There are many (a) People who have a (b) conservative outlook. Quite (c) early in life they learn to (d) believe that
everything in this (e) world was predetermined and (f) all that happen to them was ordained by God. For this belief, the
poor generally accept their (g) poverty and all their sorrows and (h) sufferings without trying much to (i) overcome them.
They also have the (j) same sort of attitude towards illness and disease.
(a) people (synonym); (f) all (antonym);
(b) conservative (antonym); (g) poverty (antonym);
(c) early (antonym); (h) sufferings (synonym);
(d) believe (synonym); (i) overcome (synonym);
(e) world(synonym); (j) same (antonym)
Answer
(a) persons (f) none/nothing
(b) liberal (g) wealth/affluence
(c) late/later (h) pains/agonies/miseries
(d) assume/trust (i) conquer/overthrow
(e) Earth (j) different
17. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below. [Dnj.B’ 17]
All this was perplexing and upsetting. For at the time I had already made up my mind that imperialism was an evil
thing and the sooner and I chucked up my job and got out of it the better. Theoretically and secretly. Of course I was
all for the strugglers and against their oppressors.
(a) perplexing (antonym) (f) chucked (synonym)
(b) upsetting (antonym) (g) better (antonym)
(c) imperialism (synonym) (h) theoretically (synonym)
(d) evil (antonym) (i) secretly (synonym)
(e) sooner (antonym) (j) oppressor (synonym)
Answer
(a) understandable/clear (f) give up/abandon/resigned
(b) comforting/fine/pleasing (g) worse
(c) colonialism (h) hypothetically/speculatively
(d) good (i) stealthily/covertly
(e) later (j) suppressor/tyrant
Punctuation
01. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the
errors: [DB’ 19]
Student : Excuse me sir I want to discuss with you some grammatical problems.
Teacher : What class are you in
Student : Sir I am in class XI I am a newly admitted student here.
Teacher : Okay tell me your problems
Student : I want to understand the difference between a phrase and a clause.
Teacher :Dont worry. Illhelp you understand the difference.
Answer
.
Student : Excuse me, sir I want to discuss with you some grammatical
problems. Teacher : What class are you in?
.
Student : Sir, I am in class XI I am a newly admitted student here.
Teacher : Okay, tell me your problems.

Student : I want to understand the difference between a phrase and a clause.
Teacher :Don’t worry! I’ll help you understand the difference.
02. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the
errors: [RB’ 19]
Youve cut off your hair, asked Jim, laboriously as if he had not arrived at that patent fact yet even after the hardest
mental labor. Cut it off and sold it”, said Della. Dont you like me just as well, anyhow Im me without my hair amnt I
Jim looked about the room curiously. You say your hair is gone” he said with an air of almost idiocy.
Answer
“You’ve cut off your hair?” asked Jim, laboriously as if he had not arrived at that patent fact yet even after the hardest
mental labor. “Cut it off and sold it”, said Della. “Don’t you like me just as well, anyhow? I’m me without my hair
am’nt I?” Jim looked about the room curiously. “You say your hair is gone,”he said with an air of almost idiocy.
03. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:
[Ctg.B’ 19]
Student : Excuse me Sir. May I come in?
Teacher : Yes come in.
Student : Thank you sir.
Teacher : What can I do for you
Student : Would you kindly make me clear about the use of this punctuation mark
Teacher :Didnt you attend my class yesterday?
Student : No Sir. I did not come.
Teacher : Why You must not miss any class.
Student :Ill never miss any class, sir.
Answer
,
Student : Excuse me sir. May I come in?
,
Teacher : Yes come in.
,
Student : Thank you sir.
Teacher : What can I do for you?
Student : Would you kindly make me clear about the use of this punctuation mark?
Teacher : Didn’t you attend my class yesterday?
,
Student : No Sir. I did not come.
Teacher : Why? You must not miss any class.
,
Student : I’ll never miss any class sir.
errors: [BB’ 19]
While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street on being asked to tell the reason of begging
the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said oh sir I have a sad tale to tell you would you please hear my story yes I
would like to I said to him Instead of telling the story the boy simply began to cry.
Answer
,
While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street.On being asked to tell the reason of begging ,
,
the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said ,“Oh sir I have a sad tale to tell you. Would you please hear my
,
story?”“Yes I would like to ,” I said to him. Instead of telling the story, the boy simply began to cry.
errors: [SB’ 19]
The traveller said to the peasant “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn” The peasant said “Yes I can Do you want
one in which you can spend the night” The traveller said, “I dont wish to stay there I only want a meal” Follow me
and I will take you to a nice one.
Answer
,
The traveller said to the peasant “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” The peasant said, “Yes, I can Do .
you want one in which you can spend the night?” The traveller said, “I don’t wish to stay there . I only want a
meal” .“Follow me and I will take you to a nice one”.
06. There are ten mistakes in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the
mistakes: [CB’ 19]
Sajid : Hurrah wave won the match.
Sifat : What match Sajid
Sajid : The football match between your school. team and our school team.
Sifat : Oh my Almighty! How did it happen?
Sajid : We won by three goals to one (l).
Sifat : I thought our team was better than yours.
Sajid : The result shows who is better.
Sifat : Anyway, well do better next year.
Sajid : Best of luck sifat.
Answer
Sajid : Hurrah!we’ve won the match.
Sifat : What match,Sajid?
Sajid : The football match between your school team and our school team.
Sifat : Oh my Almighty! How did it happen?
Sajid : We won by three (3) goals to one (1).
Sifat : I thought our team was better than yours.
Sajid : The result shows who is better.
Sifat : Anyway, we’ll do better next year.
Sajid : Best of luck,sifat.
errors: [JB’ 19]
Jerry : I can chop some wood today.
Writer : But Ive a boy coming from the orphanage.
Jerry :Im the boy
Writer : You But youre very small in size.
Jerry : Size doesnt matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don’t chop well. Ive been chopping wood for a long
time.
Writer : Very well theres the axe. Go ahead see what you can do.
Answer
Jerry : I can chop some wood today.
Writer : But I’ve a boy coming from the orphanage.
Jerry : I’m the boy .

Writer : You? But you’re very small in size.
Jerry : Size doesn’t matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don’t chop well. I’ve been chopping wood for a
long time.
Writer : Very well .There’s the axe. Go ahead see what you can do.
errors: [Jnj.B’ 19]
Hasan : Can you tell me a little about Dhaka
Hasib : Sure what would you like to know
Hasan : Well Whats a good time to visit there
Hasib : I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan : Good and what should I see there
Hasib : Well you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you must not leave Dhaka
without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan : Anything else
Hasib : Oh yes if you have time you may visit AhsanManjil. You could have an excellent experience of the Mughal
and the British architecture.
Answer
Hasan : Can you tell me a little about Dhaka?
Hasib : Sure. What would you like to know?
Hasan : Well, Whats a good time to visit
there? Hasib : I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan : Good and what should I see there?
Hasib : Well you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you must not leave Dhaka
without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan : Anything else?
Hasib : Oh yes!If you have time you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You could have an excellent experience of the Mughal
and the British architecture.
errors: [All.B’ 18]
One day while going to college I met an old man who had nothing of his own having seen me he began to cry but
could not as he was too weak to cry feeling a great pity for him, I wanted to know about him what led him to this
miserable condition so I started asking him questions.
Answer
One day while going to college, I met an old man who had nothing of his own. Having seen me, he began to cry but
could not as he as too weak to cry. Feeling a great pity for him, I wanted to know about him, what led him to this
miserable condition. So, I started asking him questions.
10. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.
[DB’ 17]
Abid : We are about to finish our H.S.C examination are you thinking about your future.
Hasib : Yes what about you
Abid : I want to pursue higher education what are your plans
Hasib I rather follow some vocation course to make my career
Abid : Really have you thought of any particular vocation
Hasib : Yes, I would like to join the Fashion Design course .this career has a prospect these daysAbid
: is it suitable for boys
Hasib : Why not Boys are as good as girl in many professions now-a-days What’s your future plan
Abid : I would like to go for teaching
Hasib : It’s a good profession for a studious boy like you.
Answer
Abid : We are about to finish our H.S.C examination. Are you thinking about your future?Hasib
: Yes, what about you?
Abid : I want to pursue higher education. What are your plans?
Hasib I rather follow some vocation course to make my career.
Abid : Really? Have you thought of any particular vocation?
Hasib : Yes, I would like to join the Fashion Design course. This career has a prospect these days.
Abid : Is it suitable for boys?
Hasib : Why not? Boys are as good as girl in many professions now-a-days. What’s your future plan?
Abid : I would like to go for teaching.
Hasib : It’s a good profession for a studious boy like you.
[RB’ 17]
“I’m not in the least hungry” my guest sighed “but if you insist I don’t mind having some asparagus”.
“Aren’t you going to have any”
“No I never eat asparagus.”
“I know there are people, who don’t like them. The fact is you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat.”
“Coffee” I said
“Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee” she answered.
Answer
“I’m not in the least hungry,” my guest sighed. “But if you insist, I don’t mind having some asparagus.”
“Aren’t you going to have any?”
“No, I never eat asparagus.”
“I know there are people who don’t like them. The fact is, you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat.”
“Coffee?” I said.
“Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee,” she answered.
[Ctg.B’ 17]
Son : Did you keep a diary during the liberation war
Father : Yes I did.
Son : Can I have a look at it?
Father : I’m afraid, I’ve lost it.
Son : Can you remember anything about it
Father : Yes, I remember one event there were lots of sounds and bangs out side one night. You wanted to look out but we
didn’t let you.
Son : Why
Father : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then
Son : I can’t remember anything.
Father : Its natural. No one can remember all from early childhood.
Answer
Son : Did you keep a diary during the liberation war?
Father : Yes, I did.
Son : Can I have a look at it?
Father : I’m afraid, I’ve lost it.
Son : Can you remember anything about it?
Father : Yes, I remember one event. There were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night. You wanted to look out, but we
didn’t let you.
Son : Why?
Father : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then!
Son : I can’t remember anything.
Father : It’s natural. No one can remember all from early childhood.
[BB’ 17]
Myself : Good morning Rana. How are you?
Rana : I am so so and you
Myself : I am well. But why arent you completely well.
Rana : In every examination, I am cutting a sorry figure.
Myself : Whats the reason Dont you utilize your time properly?
Rana : I spend most of the time in watching TV.
Myself : Recreation is necessary. But spending too much time on this has no good side.
Rana : I don’t feel bored in watching TV.
Myself : But as a student, you should study more and more.
Rana : Thank you for your good advice.
Myself : Welcome.
Answer
Myself : Good morning, Rana! How're you?
Rana : I'm so so, and you?
Myself : I'm well. But, why aren’t you completely well?
Rana : In every examination, I'm cutting a sorry figure.
Myself : What's the reason? Don't you utilize your time properly?
Rana : I spend most of the time in watching TV.
Myself : Recreation is necessary. But spending too much on this has no good side.
Rana : I don’t feel bored in watching TV.
Myself : But, as a student, you’d study more and more.
Rana : Thank you for your good advice.
Myself : Welcome.
14. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting them:[SB’ 17]
Entering the study, 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.
Answer
Entering the study, my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust. “How dirty you have made the room! Why do
you use it if you can’t keep it tidy?”
I said, “ I am extremely sorry. I have been a nuisance. In future, you'll never see the room in such a bad condition. I promise.”
[JB’ 17]
Tourist : How old is the edifice guide
Guide : Madame its a 15th century edifice
Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is
Guide : it was built by Akbar, the then emperor of India.
Tourist : Oh! I see
Guide : Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon.
Tourist : Isn’t the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset.
Answer
Tourist : How old is the edifice, guide?
Guide : Madame, it’s a 15th century edifice.
Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is!
Guide : It was built by Akbar, the emperor of India.
Tourist : Oh! I see.
Guide : Madame, we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon.
Tourist : Isn’t the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset.
16. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting those errors.
[CB’ 17]
how is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that he is in good health said
mr karim.
Answer
“How is your father, Rana? said Mr. Karim. "He is very well. Thank you." replied Rana. "I am glad to hear that he is in good
health," said Mr. Karim.
[Dnj.B’ 17]
Aryan : Do you read newspaper regularly Farhan.
Farhan : Yes I do, What’s about you.
Aryan : To tell you frankly I do not read newspaper regularly.
Farhan : Why you get enough time during the break in the college.
Aryan : Yes I do get but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time.
Farhan : Remember newspaper is called the 'store house' of knowledge. The more you will read newspaper the more you
will learn.
Aryan : Then, from today, I will start reading newspaper
Farhan : Yes, that’s like a good friend.
Answer
Aryan : Do you read newspaper regularly, Farhan?
Farhan : Yes, I do. What’s about you?
Aryan : To tell you frankly, I do not read newspaper regularly.
Farhan : Why? You get enough time during the break in the college.
Aryan : Yes, I do get. But I do not like. Moreover, I think it is a wastage of time.
Farhan : Remember, newspaper is called the 'storehouse' of knowledge. The more you will read newspaper, the more you
will learn.
Aryan : Then from today, I will start reading newspaper.
Farhan : Yes, that’s like a good friend.
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Paragraph
01. Write a paragraph on “Environment Pollution”. Use about 150 words. [DB’ 19]
02. Write a paragraph on ‘Internet’. [RB’ 19]
03. Write a paragraph about ‘Our National Flag’. Use 100-150 words. [Ctg.B’ 19]
04. Dowry system is a curse for our society. Write a paragraph on it. [BB’ 19]
05. Write a cause-and-effect paragraph on ‘Indiscriminate Cutting of Trees’. Briefly point out the causes of this large-
scale deforestation and its effect on our environment. [SB’ 19]
06. Launching of satellite in the space is an epoch-making fact in the history of Bangladesh. Now, write a paragraph on
“Bangabandhu Satellite-1” within 150 words. [CB’ 19]
07. Write a paragraph describing “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Facebook” in about 100-150 words. [JB’ 19]
08. Write a paragraph in about 150 words on “Climate Change”. [Dnj.B’ 19]
09. Write a paragraph describing "The Importance of Female Education" use 100-150 words. [All.B’ 18]
10. Write a paragraph showing causes and effects of Road Accident in Bangladesh. Use 150 words. [DB’ 17]
11. Write a paragraph describing the merits and demerits of a mobile phone. [RB’ 17]
12. Write a paragraph mentioning the positive and negative impacts of Facebook. Use 150 words. [Ctg.B’ 17]
13. Write a paragraph in about 150 words on ‘Your Country’. [BB’ 17]
14. Write a paragraph on “Food Adulteration” showing its causes, effects and solution. [SB’ 17]
15. Write a paragraph on drug addiction mentioning its causes and effects on the society. Use 100––150 Words.[CB’ 17]
16. Write a compare and contrast paragraph on ‘City life and Rural life’. [JB’ 17]
17. Write a paragraph describing 'The importance of Female Education' [Dnj.B’ 17]

Report
01. Suppose, you are a reporter of an English Daily. Now, write a report for your newspaper on food adulteration and its
damning consequences. [DB’ 19]
02. Suppose, you are a reporter of the Daily Star, You have recently visited the Rohynga camps at Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar.
Now write a report on it. Give a title to your report. [RB’ 19]
03. Suppose, you are a reporter of a Daily Newspaper. Now, write a report on traffic jam in your locality. Use about 120
words. [Ctg.B’ 19]
04. Suppose, you are a reporter of ‘The Daily Star’. Now, write a report for your newspaper on ‘food Adulteration’ which
has become a burning issue. [BB’ 19]
05. A small boat carrying 25 people capsized in the Karnaphuli last afternoon. Some people were able to swim ashore
while some others were rescued by a fishing trawler that was passing by. Three bodies have been recovered till now.
Some passengers are still missing. Draft a report of about 150 words for a local daily. [SB’ 19]
06. Suppose, you are a Staff Reporter of a national daily “The Daily Swadesh Pratidin”. You are advised to make a report
on the increasing number of ‘Road Accident’ in your district. [CB’ 19]
07. Think that you are a local reporter of the Daily Star. Recently you college has arranged the prize giving ceremony in
the college compound. [JB’ 19]
Now, write a report of about 120-150 words on it. Give a title to your report.
08. Suppose, you are a reporter of a national daily. Now, write a report for your newspaper on “Frequent road accidents”.
[Jnj.B’ 19]
09. Suppose, your college has arranged a day long program on the occasion of International Mother Language Day.
[All.B’ 18]
Now, write a report of about 120 words on it. Give a title to your report.
10. Suppose, you are a reporter of an English daily. You have observed that ‘Facebook’ is influencing both positively and
negatively on our young generation. Now, write a report on ‘The impact of Facebook on young generation.’ [DB’ 17]
11. Suppose, you are a local correspondent of a national daily. Now write a report on the prize giving ceremony held in your
college a few days ago. [RB’ 17]
12. Suppose you are a staff reporter of a national daily. You are asked by the authority to write a report on corruption in
Bangladesh. [Ctg.B’ 17]
13. Suppose you are a reporter of “The Daily Star” Write a report of about 120 words on a cultural program that was held in your
college. [BB’ 17]
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a daily. Now , write a report on a book fair you have visited recently. [SB’ 17]
15. Suppose, you are a reporter of a national daily. Now, write a report for your newspaper on “Food Adulteration/ indiscriminate
use of formalin in food’, which has become a burning issue. [JB’ 17]
16. Suppose, you are a reporter of a daily newspaper. Write a report on the observance of the independence day. Give a title to
your report . [CB’ 17]
17. Suppose, you are a reporter to a national daily. Now, write a report on a terrible fire accident in a garments factory in your
locality. [Dnj.B’ 17]

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problems. Teacher : What class are you in?

Teacher : Okay, tell me your problems.

Teacher : What can I do for you?

Teacher : Didn’t you attend my class yesterday?

Teacher : Why? You must not miss any class.

meal” .“Follow me and I will take you to a nice one”.

Jerry : I’m the boy .

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02. Write a paragraph on ‘Internet’. [RB’ 19]

scale deforestation and its effect on our environment. [SB’ 19]

“Bangabandhu Satellite-1” within 150 words. [CB’ 19]

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