SSC English 2nd Paper Board Questions: Chattogram Board 2022

Sub Code 1 0 8

Time : 2 hours English (Compulsory); 2nd Paper Total Marks : 50

[N.B: The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]

Part A : Grammar (30 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. 0.5x10=5

Nowadays, parents are very conscious (a) _____ the harmful effect of punishment (b) _____ children. Child psychologists think that both (c) _____ physical and mental punishments can be disastrous for (d) _____ child's growth and development. It may lead (e) _____ fear and hatred of the person who punishes (f) _____ child. Again, if (g) _____ child is punished, it may lack initiative. It may also feel hostile (h) _____ others. So, rude (i) _____ behaviour gradually develops (j) _____ him.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5x10=5

take eat deserve be thrive

cause run know fall do

Everybody (a) _____ that food adulteration (b) _____ a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and (c) _____ diseases. People (d) _____ this kind of food (e) _____ victim to liver disease, cancer, kidney failure and so on. Some businessmen who are avaricious and (f) _____ after money only (g) _____ this heinous work. They (h) _____ on the miseries of others. They (i) _____ punishment. Some strict measures should be (j) _____ to stop this abominable task of this greedy businessmen.

3. Change the sentences according to directions: 1x5=5

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)

(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)

(d) Computer helps us a lot. (Passive)

(e) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Exclamatory)

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: 0.5x10=5

Life without leisure and (a) _____ (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) _____ (charm) if man does not have any time to enjoy the (c) _____ (beauty) objects of nature. (d) _____ (monotony) work hinders the (e) _____ (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) _____ (new) our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) _____ (work) is (h) _____ (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) _____ (idle). It gives (j) _____ (fresh) to our mind.

5. Add tag questions to the statements below: 1x5=5

(a) Time and tide wait for none, _____?

(b) Unfortunately, many of us waste our time, _____?

(d) So, everybody should realize this truth, _____?

(e) Let's make the best use of time, _____?

6. Use punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5x10=5

Once a rich banker said to a poor cobbler How much do you earn a year The cobbler replied laughing I never count in this way I earn barely enough to pass a day And I'm happy Are you really happy said the banker.

Part B : Composition (20 marks)

7. Suppose, some computer operators will be appointed in Prime Bank. You, Labib/Tanha, are interested to be a computer operator. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 10

8. Suppose, your village is badly affected by the recent flood. The people have been suffering severely due to lack of food and shelter. Now, write an application to the UNO for the relief goods for the affected people. 10