SSC English 2nd Paper Board Questions: Jashore Board 2024

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Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory); 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100

[According to the syllabus of 2024]

[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

common the possible of by

language in medium with them

Language is the means (a) _____ which we share our thoughts and ideas (b) _____ others. It is our primary (c) _____ of communication. There are thousands of (d) _____ in the world but it is (e) _____ for a person to learn (f) _____ all. English is (g) _____ language of international communication. It is the most (h) _____ used language in the world. It also plays an essential role (i) _____ our lives. So, the importance (j) _____ learning English cannot be ignored.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 0.5x10=5

The earth is a vast planet. It is (a) _____ in shape. One third of its total area is land while the other three portions are covered with (b) _____. The water areas are divided into oceans, seas and (c) _____. The surface of the land area is (d) _____ of variety. There are high hills, green forests (e) _____ stretches of deserts. The land mass is divided (f) _____ some continents. Under each continent, there are a (g) _____ of countries. The interior of the earth is (h) _____ in mineral resources. There is existence of life only on (i) _____ earth. But, this existence of life would be impossible (j) _____ sunlight. In fact, sunlight is the prerequisite for the existence of all types of living beings.

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

(a) A man without an aim be a definite aim.

(b) So, everybody becomes more difficult than the choice of a profession.

(d) Because, there very difficult for a student.

(e) That is why, to choose a profession many paths and courses open to all.

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

focus follow control wait write

understand read upgrade play be

Text books are the rich sources of information and knowledge. They (a) _____ a vital role in teaching_____learning activities. If a student (b) _____ the text books thoroughly, he/she can get a clear idea about different topics. In the class room, teachers (c) _____ on the texts well. Unfortunately, some students (d) _____ the importance of reading text books. Again, in many schools guide books are (e) _____ in the class room. The concerned authority should monitor the class rooms with a view to (f) _____ this unexpected activity. Besides, teachers (g) _____ conscious of their duties and responsibilities. A strong foundation of knowledge is impossible without reading the text books well. These living sources of knowledge (h) _____ by the highly qualified educationists. The government is working relentlessly to (i) _____ the standard of the text books. The nation (j) _____ eagerly for the days when our students will lead Bangladesh applying their knowledge, skill and wisdom.

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

Mother said to Nafi, "What are you doing now?" "I am doing my homework," said Nafi. "Why did not you do it yesterday?" asked mother. "I was ill yesterday," said Nafi. "Can I help you?" said mother.

6. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets: 1x10=10

(a) Water is a liquid substance. (Interrogative)

(b) It is used for various purposes in our daily life. (Active)

(d) We get water from many sources. (Passive)

(e) Surface water is not safe for drinking. (Affirmative)

(f) We should drink tube_____well water. (Imperative)

(g) Polluted water is very dangerous for our life. (Exclamatory)

(h) If we throw wastage and dirts into water, we make it polluted. (Simple)

(i) Pure water is one of the most valuable things for our lives. (Positive)

(j) Who can live without water? (Negative)

7. Complete the following sentences: 1x5=5

(a) A man is known _____.

(b) _____ while choosing a companion.

(d) If a student mixes with evil companions, _____.

(e) It is high time _____.

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

A computer consists of both hardware and software. The (a) _____ (touch) _____ components are called hardware. On the other hand the (b) _____ (touchable) programmes are called software. Hardware and software are interdependent. Without one, the other is (c) _____ (value). Software (d) _____ (design) are called software engineers. Software engineering is a (e) _____ (demand) _____ subject in a university. A well designed software can solve any problem. Business organizations (f) _____ (include) _____ banks are completely dependent on software. In fact, office (g) _____ (manage) _____ can't be thought of without the application of proper software. For the (h) _____ (develop) _____ of our software industry, the government has already set up a number of high_____tech parks. Our software engineers are working (i) _____ (restless) _____ to develop newer software to make our life easy and (j) _____ (comfort) _____.

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

(a) Patriotism persuades a man to do everything just, _____?

(b) A patriot hardly fears anybody, _____?

(d) What an outstanding quality it is! _____?

(e) Let's be patriots, _____?

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

We know that trees are very important (a) _____ they produce oxygen (b) _____ is a must for all living creatures. They are our best friends (c) _____ we are not consicious of it. Time is coming (d) _____ there will be no tree left for us. (e) _____, we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 0.5x10=5

won't you go to school today raju he said dad i feel feverish i dont want to go to school ok take rest now said he.

Part B: Composition (40 marks)

12. Suppose, you are Rashed Ahmed/Rasheda Rahman and after graduation you have completed a course on computer. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a Computer Operator in an organization. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. 8

13. Suppose, you are Nabil/Nabila of City Model High School, Khulna. There is a library in your school but the facilities are not sufficient. Now, write an application to the Headmaster requesting him for increasing library facilities. 10

14. Write a paragraph on "A School Magazine". 10

15. Write a composition on "The Season You Like Most". 12