Passage Narration Board Questions with Answers

In this lesson, students will find board-style narration questions with clear reported speech answers.

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Barishal Board

1. Barishal Board — 2008

Question:

"Great king of the genies" called the monster, "I will never again disobey you." Hearing those words, the fisherman became brave and said, “Tell me why you were locked up in the vase." The giant angrily looked at him and said, "Speak to me more politely or I shall kill you."

Answer:

Addressing the fisherman as the great king of the genies, the monster told him (F) that he (M) would never again disobey him (F). Hearing those words, the fisherman became brave and asked the giant to tell him (F) why he (G) had been locked up in the vase. The giant looked at him (F) angrily and told him (F) to speak to him (G) more politely; otherwise, he (G) would kill him (F).

2. Barishal Board — 2009

Question:

"What is the time by your watch?" he said. "It is half past nine." I said. He said, "I want to go to the college. Would you accompany me, please?" "No, I am sorry," replied I.

Answer:

He (H) asked me what the time was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. He (H) said that he (H) wanted to go to the college and politely asked me if I would accompany him (H). I replied that I was sorry and refused.

3. Barishal Board — 2010

Question:

"Where do you like to go, sir?" said the ticket officer to the passenger.

"I want to go to Chittagong," said the passenger.

"How many tickets do you need?"

"I need five tickets."

“Here are the tickets. They will cost one thousand taka," said the ticket officer.

Answer:

The ticket officer respectfully asked the passenger where he (P) liked to go. The passenger replied that he (P) wanted to go to Chittagong. The ticket officer asked him (P) how many tickets he (P) needed. The passenger replied that he (P) needed five tickets. The ticket officer gave him (P) the tickets and said that they would cost one thousand taka.

4. Barishal Board — 2011

Question:

My friend said to me, "Why are you reading this hour? It is time for prayer. Let us go out for a walk after saying prayer.” “Yes, I agree with you,” said I.

Answer:

My friend asked me why I was reading at that hour. He (F) added that it was time for prayer and proposed that we (F + I) should go out for a walk after saying prayer. I agreed with him (F).

5. Barishal Board — 2012

Question:

"Why did you not go to school yesterday?" said the mother to the girl. "I was ill, mum," the girl replied. "How are you today?" the mother asked again. "Well," said the girl. "Don't worry for me."

Answer:

The mother asked the girl why she (G) had not gone to school the previous day. The girl respectfully replied to her mother that she (G) had been ill. The mother again asked her (G) how she (G) was that day. The girl replied that she (G) was well and requested her mother not to worry for her (G).

Cumilla Board

1. Cumilla Board — 2007

Question:

Father said to his son, "Why are you making late? Go to school now." "No, I am not going to school today. I feel dizzy", said his son.

Answer:

Father asked his son why he (S) was making late and told him (S) to go to school then. His son replied in the negative and said that he (S) was not going to school that day because he (S) felt dizzy.

2. Cumilla Board — 2008

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Rashed said to Karim, "How are you? I went to your hostel yesterday, but did not find you. Where did you go?" "I went to the station," said Karim. "I had to receive my maternal uncle there."

Answer:

Rashed asked Karim how he (K) was. He (R) added that he (R) had gone to Karim’s hostel the previous day but had not found him (K). He (R) again asked where he (K) had gone. Karim replied that he (K) had gone to the station and added that he (K) had had to receive his (K) maternal uncle there.

3. Cumilla Board — 2009

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The teacher said to the boy, "Do you think that honesty is the best policy?" The boy said, "Yes, Sir, I think so." "Then learn to be honest from your boyhood," said the teacher. "Thank you, Sir," said the boy. "May Allah grant you a long life," said the teacher to the boy.

Answer:

The teacher asked the boy if he (B) thought that honesty is the best policy. The boy respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that he (B) thought so. Then the teacher advised him (B) to learn to be honest from his (B) boyhood. The boy respectfully thanked him (T). The teacher prayed that Allah might grant him (B) a long life.

4. Cumilla Board — 2010

Question:

The old man said, "Can you give me some food? I've been starving for two days." The maid said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?" "No, I am unable to work," said the old man.

Answer:

The old man asked the maid if she (M) could give him (O) some food. He (O) added that he (O) had been starving for two days. The maid asked him (O) why he (O) begged and again asked if he (O) could not work. The old man replied in the negative and said that he (O) was unable to work.

5. Cumilla Board — 2011

Question:

"Ratan, have you done your English today?" asked the teacher. “Yes, sir, I did it. But I haven't understood some grammatical points," replied Ratan. "Where is the problem?" said the teacher. "Let us try again."

Answer:

Addressing Ratan, the teacher asked him (R) if he (R) had done his (R) English that day. Ratan respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that he (R) had done it, but added that he (R) had not understood some grammatical points. The teacher asked him (R) where the problem was and proposed that they (T + R) should try again.

6. Cumilla Board — 2012

Question:

The traveler said to the peasant, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" The peasant said, "Yes, do you want one in which you can spend the night?" The traveler said, "I do not want to stay here but I only want a meal."

Answer:

The traveler asked the peasant if he (P) could tell him (T) the way to the nearest hotel. The peasant replied in the affirmative and asked him (T) if he (T) wanted one in which he (T) could spend the night. The traveler replied that he (T) did not want to stay there but only wanted a meal.

Chattogram Board

1. Chattogram Board — 2007

Question:

"Why did you not go to school yesterday?" said the mother to the girl. "I was ill, mum," the girl replied. "How are you today?" the mother asked again. "Well," said the girl. "Don't worry for me."

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2. Chattogram Board — 2008

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"Did people use stamps in those days?" asked Rafiq. "Yes!" answered Mr. Jamil. "The first stamps were used in 1840." "Are they easy to get now?" asked Shafiq. “They are very difficult to get," his uncle replied.

Answer:

Rafiq asked Mr. Jamil if people had used stamps in those days. Mr. Jamil replied in the affirmative and said that the first stamps had been used in 1840. Shafiq asked his uncle if they were easy to get then. His uncle replied that they were very difficult to get.

3. Chattogram Board — 2009

Question:

The man said to the manager, "May I come in, sir?" "Yes, come in. What do you want?" said the manager. "I want to open a bank account in your bank," said the man. "Can you tell me how I can open a saving account?"

Answer:

The man respectfully asked the manager if he (Man) might come in. The manager replied in the affirmative and told him (Man) to come in. He (Mgr) then asked him (Man) what he (Man) wanted. The man replied that he (Man) wanted to open a bank account in his (Mgr) bank and asked him (Mgr) if he (Mgr) could tell him (Man) how he (Man) could open a saving account.

4. Chattogram Board — 2010

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The old man said, "Can you give me some food? I've been starving for two days." The maid said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?" "No, I am unable to work," said the old man.

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5. Chattogram Board — 2011

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6. Chattogram Board — 2012

Question:

I said to the passerby, "What are you seeing now?" "I am seeing the people running here and there," he said. "How happy they are! May God help them. Let me enjoy this," I said.

Answer:

I asked the passerby what he (P) was seeing then. He (P) replied that he (P) was seeing the people running here and there. I exclaimed with joy that they were very happy and prayed that God might help them. I requested him (P) to let me enjoy that.

Dhaka Board

1. Dhaka Board — 2007

Question:

"My sons listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you." "How'll we find it?" said the sons. “You must dig the land for it," said the old man.

Answer:

Addressing his sons, the old man told them (Sons) to listen to him (O). He (O) added that a great treasure lay hidden in the land and that he (O) was going to leave it to them (Sons). The sons asked him (O) how they (Sons) would find it. The old man told them (Sons) that they (Sons) had to dig the land for it.

2. Dhaka Board — 2008

Question:

"We would like to go on an excursion. Can we have your permission, sir?" said the students. “Yes, you can arrange it after the examination is over. And you should choose a historical place for that," replied the headmaster. "Thank you, sir."

Answer:

The students respectfully told the headmaster that they (S) would like to go on an excursion and asked him (H) if they (S) could have his (H) permission. The headmaster replied in the affirmative and said that they (S) could arrange it after the examination was over. He (H) added that they (S) should choose a historical place for that. The students respectfully thanked him (H).

3. Dhaka Board — 2009

Question:

"What's your programme after the examination?" asked Salam. Kamal said, "I've not yet decided. Can you suggest any?" "Let us go on a picnic," said Salam. "What an excellent idea! I shall certainly join you," said Kamal.

Answer:

Salam asked Kamal what his (K) programme was after the examination. Kamal replied that he (K) had not yet decided and asked Salam if he (S) could suggest any. Salam proposed that they (S + K) should go on a picnic. Kamal exclaimed with joy that it was an excellent idea and said that he (K) would certainly join him (S).

4. Dhaka Board — 2010

Question:

“What are you doing now, Jack?” I said. “I am watching an interesting programme on television." "Aren't you wasting your time?" I said. “No, I don't think so," he said.

Answer:

I asked Jack what he (J) was doing then. Jack replied that he (J) was watching an interesting programme on television. I asked him (J) if he (J) was not wasting his (J) time. He (J) replied in the negative and said that he (J) did not think so.

5. Dhaka Board — 2011

Question:

I said to the old man, "What are you doing?” “I’m watching the boys swimming in the pond," he said. "How happy they are! May Allah bless them.” “Let me sit by you and enjoy the scene," I said.

Answer:

I asked the old man what he (O) was doing. He (O) replied that he (O) was watching the boys swimming in the pond. He (O) exclaimed with joy that they were very happy and prayed that Allah might bless them. I requested him (O) to let me sit by him (O) and enjoy the scene.

6. Dhaka Board — 2012

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"Have you ever been to Cox's Bazar?" asked Shabab. "No, I have never," replied Labib. "But I desire for visiting the place." "I had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year," said Shabab. "Let us go there this week," said Labib.

Answer:

Shabab asked Labib if he (L) had ever been to Cox’s Bazar. Labib replied in the negative and said that he (L) had never been there. He (L) added that he (L) desired to visit the place. Shabab said that he (S) had had an opportunity to visit the sea beach the previous year. Labib proposed that they (L + S) should go there that week.

Dinajpur Board

1. Dinajpur Board — 2010

Question:

Rina said to me, "Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday?" "Yes, I have finished reading the book." I replied, "What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier!" I said, "Will you return the book to me today?" he asked.

Answer:

Rina asked me if I had finished reading the book she (R) had given me the previous day. I replied in the affirmative and said that I had finished reading the book. I exclaimed with joy that it was a very interesting book and wished that I had borrowed the book earlier. Rina asked me if I would return the book to her (R) that day.

2. Dinajpur Board — 2011

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3. Dinajpur Board — 2012

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The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?” “No, sir,” replied the student. The teacher said, “Why?” “I was suffering from headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow,” replied the student.

Answer:

The teacher asked the student if he (S) had prepared his (S) lesson that day. The student respectfully replied in the negative. The teacher asked him (S) why he (S) had not prepared it. The student replied that he (S) had been suffering from headache the previous day and that he (S) would do his (S) work the next day.

Jashore Board

1. Jashore Board — 2007

Question:

"Have you killed the rats?" said the Mayor. “Yes, I have," said the Piper. "Give me the promised money." "How funny!" said the Mayor. "We cannot give you so much money. Take only fifty."

Answer:

The Mayor asked the Piper if he (P) had killed the rats. The Piper replied in the affirmative and said that he (P) had. He (P) asked the Mayor to give him (P) the promised money. The Mayor exclaimed with surprise that it was very funny. He (M) said that they could not give him (P) so much money and told him (P) to take only fifty.

2. Jashore Board — 2008

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The old man said, "Can you give me some food? I've been starving for two days." The maid said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?" "No, I am unable to work," said the old man.

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3. Jashore Board — 2009

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4. Jashore Board — 2010

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The class teacher of class X said to the students, "Do you like to go on a study tour?" "Yes," said all the students to their class teacher. Then he said, "Take the permission from your parents.” One of the students said, "Where will we go, sir?" "It will be decided after a discussion,” said the teacher.

Answer:

The class teacher of class X asked the students if they (S) liked to go on a study tour. All the students replied in the affirmative to their class teacher. Then he (T) told them (S) to take permission from their (S) parents. One of the students respectfully asked where they (S) would go. The teacher replied that it would be decided after a discussion.

5. Jashore Board — 2011

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“Have you completed your assignment?" said Rumana. “No, I haven’t completed yet,” replied Farah. "But you must submit it timely," said Rumana. “I worked on it for several hours yesterday,” replied Farah.

Answer:

Rumana asked Farah if she (F) had completed her (F) assignment. Farah replied in the negative and said that she (F) had not completed it yet. Rumana said that she (F) had to submit it timely. Farah replied that she (F) had worked on it for several hours the previous day.

6. Jashore Board — 2012

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Rajshahi Board

1. Rajshahi Board — 2007

Question:

Zaman said to me, "Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday?" “Yes, I have finished reading the book," I replied. "What an interesting book it is! I wish I would borrow the book earlier!" I said. "Will you return the book to me today?" he asked.

Answer:

Zaman asked me if I had finished reading the book he (Z) had given me the previous day. I replied in the affirmative and said that I had finished reading the book. I exclaimed with joy that it was a very interesting book and wished that I had borrowed the book earlier. Zaman asked me if I would return the book to him (Z) that day.

2. Rajshahi Board — 2008

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The old man said, "Can you give me some food? I've been starving for two days." The maid said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?" "No, I am unable to work," said the old man.

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3. Rajshahi Board — 2009

Question:

A fruit seller said, "Which fruits do you want to buy? I have apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, grapes from Kashmir." The customer said, "What fruits of our country do you have?" The seller said, "I have coconut, guava and jackfruit." The customer said, "Give one kg of guava as it will be the substitute of Australian apples."

Answer:

A fruit seller asked the customer which fruits he (C) wanted to buy. He (S) added that he (S) had apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling and grapes from Kashmir. The customer asked the seller what fruits of their country he (S) had. The seller replied that he (S) had coconut, guava and jackfruit. The customer told the seller to give him (C) one kilogram of guava as it would be the substitute of Australian apples.

4. Rajshahi Board — 2010

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5. Rajshahi Board — 2011

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"My sons listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you." "How'll we find it?" said the sons. “You must dig the land for it," said the old man.

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6. Rajshahi Board — 2012

Question:

“I came to Bogra this afternoon. I sent you a message before starting from home,” Roka said. “Did you receive it in time?” she asked. “No, I did not receive it,” I replied.

Answer:

Roka said that she (R) had come to Bogra that afternoon. She (R) added that she (R) had sent me a message before starting from home. She (R) asked me if I had received it in time. I replied in the negative and said that I had not received it.

Sylhet Board

1. Sylhet Board — 2007

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2. Sylhet Board — 2008

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Once I asked a sweet little girl, "What is your mother's name?" She replied cleverly, "I know my mother's name but I won't tell you that." I said, "What a clever girl you are!" "I don't tell my mother's name to anybody whom I don't know," she spoke with an air of confidence.

Answer:

Once I asked a sweet little girl what her (G) mother’s name was. She (G) replied cleverly that she (G) knew her (G) mother’s name but she (G) would not tell me that. I exclaimed with admiration that she (G) was a very clever girl. She (G) spoke with an air of confidence that she (G) did not tell her (G) mother’s name to anybody whom she (G) did not know.

3. Sylhet Board — 2009

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4. Sylhet Board — 2010

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"My sons listen to me. A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you." "How'll we find it?" said the sons. “You must dig the land for it," said the old man.

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5. Sylhet Board — 2011

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6. Sylhet Board — 2012

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