SSC English 2nd Paper Board Questions

SSC Exam 2020

Dinajpur Board

English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper

Sub Code 108

Time : 3 hours

Total Marks : 100

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

 Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 0.5x10=5

Travelling has a great (a) _____ on our minds. The human mind always craves (b) _____ change. There is none who does not feel (c) _____ thrill of joy at the new sight (d) _____ experience. The traveller comes in (e) _____ with various types of people. If he moves about (f) _____ the observant eyes, he can acquire a lot of practical knowledge (g) _____ men and things of the world (h) _____ books alone cannot provide. Travelling gives us an opportunity to enjoy the (i) _____ enchanting sights of nature. It helps one enrich his knowledge and makes him a (j) _____ perfect man.   

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word for each gap : 0.5x10=5

December 16, our Victory Day, is a (a) _____ event in our national history. The day is the perpetual source of our (b) _____ and energy. The day reminds us of (c) _____ supreme sacrifices of our sons (d) _____ the noble cause and also (e) _____ us to sacrifice ourselves for our beloved country. The day is a clear (f) _____ for the oppressors that people's right can never be (g) _____ for long and that oppressors will always be (h) _____, because there is nothing more (i) _____ than people's will for freedom. It gives us the message that "Man can be (j) _____, but can never be defeated." 

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below: 1x5=5

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

Education (a) _____ mankind. It (b) _____ to light which (c) _____ the darkness of ignorance and helps us to distinguish between right and wrong. The primary purpose of education is the liberation of man from the restrictions of habits and attitudes which (d) _____ his humanity. In our country, the govt. (e) _____ "Food for Education Programme" so that every man (f) _____ proper education. The govt. has taken such a programme with a view to (g) _____ the poor. In order to (h) _____ maximum benefit from education, we must (i) _____ our children morally so that they (j) _____ love for humanity.   

5. Change the narrative style of the following text: 5

"I've got GPA_____5 in the SSC Examination," said Samir. "Congratulations, brother!" I said. "What do you intend to do now?" "I wish to study in Science Group in a reputed college. I've a mind to get admission in BUET after my HSC," Samir replied.  

6. Change the sentences according to directions: 1x10=10

(a) In order to acquire knowledge we should read books. (Compound) 

(b) Books introduce us to the domain of knowledge. (Passive)

(c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Complex)

(d) Books are the greatest friends. (Positive)

(e) Reading books is the noblest habit. (Comparative)

(f) Books give us not only knowledge but also pleasure. (Affirmative) 

(g) Those who do not read books keep themselves aloof from the realm of knowledge. (Compound) 

(h) To make a civilized society, there is no alternative to reading books. (Interrogative)

(i) People should be motivated to read more and more books. (Active)

(j) We must create social movement about reading books. (Negative)  

7. Complete the sentences. 1x5=5

(a) As flower is a symbol of beauty, _____.

(b) There is hardly any person _____.

(c) We can turn enemies into friends _____.

(d) It is said that those who do not love flowers _____.

(e) Many people cultivate flowers because _____.

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

Road accidents have (a) _____ (recent) _____ become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall victim to (b) _____ (timely) _____ death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur because of the (c) _____ (violate) _____ of traffic rules by (d) _____ (skilled) _____ drivers and (e) _____ (conscious) _____ passers_____by. Many (f) _____ (licensed) _____ and (g) _____ (fault) _____ vehicles run on the streets. These vehicles (h) _____ (danger) _____ the (i) _____ (safe) — of the passengers and the passersby. But many of us are (j) _____ (aware) _____ of this danger. 

9. Make tag questions of these statements: 1x5=5

(a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes, _____?

(b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice, _____?

(c) Their contribution to our country will always be remembered, _____?

(d) We should never neglect them, _____? 

(e) Every citizen of Bangladesh must have due respect for them, _____? 

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1x5=5

Honesty is the best way of leading life through (a) _____ one can get mental peace. It is a great rational virtue (b) _____ leads a man to the way of humanity. Life of a man is not very peaceful (c) _____ honesty can open a door of peace before him. An honest man is more respected (d) _____ other men. (e) _____, we shall never be dishonest in our life.  

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text: 5

hello old lady what are you doing said the princess i am spinning a yarn around the spindle replied the old woman

Part B: Composition (40 Marks)

12. Suppose, some Junior Officers will be recruited in City Bank. You, Salam/Salma, are interested to be a Junior Officer in that bank. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page. 8

13. Suppose, you are Amin/Amina. You read in Shyamoli High School, Dhaka. The students of your school want to arrange a tree plantation programme in your school. Now, on behalf of the students, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to arrange a tree plantation programme.  10

14. Water is called life. But it is polluted in many ways. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on "Water Pollution." 10

15. People do many things as their hobby. You as a student may have a hobby. Now, write a composition on "Your Favourite Hobby."  12