Narrative Style

Narrative style

SSC Board Questions: 01 to 10

1. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Comilla Board -2007]

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.

2. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board -2007]

"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.

3. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jessore Board -2007]

"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."

4. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board -2007]

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.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board -2007]

"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."

6. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board -2008]

"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."

7. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Comilla Board -2008]

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."

8. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board -2008]

"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.

9. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board -2008]

"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."

10. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jessore Board -2008]

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.

11. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board -2008]

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.

12. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board -2008]

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.

13. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board -2009]

"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.

14. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Comilla Board -2009]

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.

15. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board -2009]

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?"

16. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board -2009]

"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.

17. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jessore Board -2009]

18. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jessore Board -2012]

19. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board -2009]

A fruit seller said, "Which fruits do you want to buy? I have apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, grapes form 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."

20. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board -2009]

21. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board -2010]

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

22. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Comilla Board -2010]

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.

23. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board -2010]

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.

24. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board -2010]

“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.

25. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board - 2010]

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.

26. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jessore Board -2010]

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.

27. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board -2010]

28. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board -2010]

"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.

29. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board -2011]

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.

30. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Comilla Board -2011]

31. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board -2011]

32. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board -2011]

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.

33. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board - 2011]

34. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jessore Board -2011]

“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.

35. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board -2011]

"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.

36. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board -2011]

37. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board -2012; Chittagong Board-2007]

"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."

38. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Comilla Board -2012]

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."

39. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board -2007]

"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."

40. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board -2012]

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.

41. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board -2012]

"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.

42. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board - 2012]

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.

43. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board -2012]

“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.

44. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board -2012]

45. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board-2015]

“Good morning, students,” said the teacher. “How are you?” “We are fine, sir. What about you?” “I am fine too. Please, sit down.” “Have you prepared your lesson?” the teacher asked. “Sorry, sir, we have not prepared our lesson,” they replied.

46. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board-2015]

“Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Shahab. “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.

47. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board-2015]

“Konika, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, sir,” she replied. “But I have not understood one grammatical point.” The teacher assured her saying, “Come to my room. I will help you understand the point.” “Thank you, sir,” she smilingly said.

48. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barisal Board-2015]

The teacher said to the girl, “Do you think that honesty is the best policy?” The girl said, “Yes, sir, I think so.” “Then learn to be honest from your childhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” said the girl. “May Allah bless you,” said the teacher.

49. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board-2015]

The girl said to the teacher, “Sir, I shall be grateful if you kindly lend me the book you praised highly in the classroom yesterday.” The teacher said, “I have become really happy to know that you are eager to read this book. You are welcome to any of my books that you like.” “Thank you, sir,” said the girl. “You are welcome,” said the teacher.

50. Change the narrative style on the following text: [Dhaka Board-2016]

The police officer said to Mita, “How can I help you?” Mita replied, “While I was coming home alone by a taxi last night, two snatchers rode into my taxi.” “Did they snatch anything from you?” “Yes sir, they took away my cell phone and some money,” said Mita. “Let me record a complaint,” said the police officer.

51. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Rajshahi Board-2016]

“What’s your programme after the examination?” asked Hira. Mira said, “I’ve not decided. Can you suggest any?” “Let us go on a picnic,” said Hira. “What an excellent idea it is!” said Mira.

52. Change the narrative style of the following texts. [Dinajpur Board-2016]

Rosamond said to her mother, “What is it, Mum? I didn’t want this black thing and the terrible smell.” Mother said, “I don’t know, my dear. “Rosamond again said to her mother, “But what shall I do with it?” Mother said, “I can’t tell.” “Okay, Mum, I must pour it out and fill the jar with fresh water.”

53. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Cumilla Board 2016]

“Hello rickshaw puller, will you go?” said I. “Where?” said the rickshaw puller. “I want to go the railway station.” “I may go, if you pay me 200 taka.” said the rickshaw puller.

54. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Chattogram Board 2016]

“May I come in, Sir?” said the guardian. “Yes, come in, please”, said the Headmaster. The guardian said, “We. all the guardians along with you must do something for the betterment of our children. They are losing their morality”. The Headmaster said, “Let’s plan something for their betterment.”

55. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Sylhet Board 2016]

“Why are you looking so happy?” Dipa said to Rupali. “My brother sent a mobile phone for me yesterday,” replied Rupali. “But What’s the use of it to you? I think it is a mere wastage of money?” said Dipa. “No. I can communicate with others in the shortest possible time.” said Rupali.

56. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Jessore Board-2016]

The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “Yes, sir. I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?” said the boy. “I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal,” replied the man.

57. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board 2017]

My mother said, “Won’t you go to school today?” I said, “Mother, I feel feverish today. I don’t want to go to school.” “Ok, take a rest now. You should be more careful about your health,” said mother.

58. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board 2017]

“Good morning, can I help you?” said the manager. “Yes, I was told to come over here to get a parking sticker. Is it the right place? “said the lady. “Yes, it is. What’s the registration number of your car? ” said the manager.

59. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board 2017]

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

60. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board 2017]

“What are you doing now, Rashed?” I said. “I am watching an interesting program on television.” “Aren’t you wasting your time?” “No, I don’t think so,” he said. “Remember, too much watching of TV makes people lazy.”

61. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Barishal Board-2017]

“Dear friend, which book do you want?” “A Practical English Grammar’ of A. J. Thomson. I lost my copy yesterday,” said Oishe. “I can lend you. But return it in a week,” I said.

62. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jashore Board 2017]

“Why did you not go to school yesterday, Rimu?” asked the mother. “I was ill, mum.” “How are you today?” “Well,” answered the girl. “Don’t worry for me.”

63. Change the narrative style the following text. [Cumilla Board 2017]

The teacher said to the boy, “Do you know 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 boy.

64. Change the sentences according to directions. [Chittangong Board 2017]

“How lovely the doll is! I’ll buy it,” said Mona. “No, it is not durable. Tomorrow we’ll visit another village fair. Then you can buy another doll. Let’s go now,” said mother. “You must buy me a good doll,” said Mona. “Yes,” replied mother.

65. Change the narrative style of the following text: [All Boards 2018]

Shabab said to Tahsin, “Did you visit the Shat Gombuj Mosque?” “No, I didn’t,” said Tahsin. “I visited there last week. How beautiful the mosque is!” said Shahab. “Let’s go there next year,” Tahsin said.

66. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board 2019]

“What is the time by your watch?” said an old man. I said, “It is half past nine.” He said, “I want to go to your house. Will you accompany me, please?” “No, I am sorry because I am going to school,” said I.

67. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chattogram Board 2019]

The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “Yes, sir, I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?” said the boy. “I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal,” replied the man. “Paradise Garden will be better for you,” said the boy.

68. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board 2019]

The students said, “We want to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition.” The Headmaster said, “Why?” The students said, “We want to make it memorable in our life. The Headmaster said, “Don’t worry. I shall take all necessary steps to arrange the function.”

69. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board 2019]

Rifat said to Munir, “You didn’t attend my birthday party.” “Extremely sorry, friend,” Munir replied. “I had to go to my uncle’s house in Dhaka. How was the programme?” “Let me show you the photographs,” said Rifat.

70. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board 2019]

The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “You want a residential one in which you can spend the night,” said the boy. “I do not want there but I only want a meal,” replied the man. “Paradise Garden will be better for you,” said the boy.

71. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board 2019]

“Please give me your English Grammar And Composition Book,” said Sara. ‘I cannot give,” said Niha. “I have to take it with me in the class.” “I shall return the book before the class starts,” said Sara. “Take it,” said Niha. “Thank you,” said Sara.

72. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Cumilla Board 2019]

“Good morning, Rupa,” said Sohel. “How much preparation have you taken for the upcoming SSC Exam?” “A great preparation,” replied she. “I hope, I shall get 90+ marks in every subject.” “How confident you are!” said Sohel.

73. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jashore Board-2019]

The teacher said to the boy, “Why are you disturbing the class in this way? Don’t you know that is an important class? Get out of the room and don’t come back today. “Excuse me, Sir,” said the boy. “I’ll never disturb the class,” he promised.

74. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board-2020]

Rina said to Sima, “Why don’t you get up early from sleep?” Sima said, “It is tough for me to leave bed early.” “Alas! It is a bad habit,” said Rina, “If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health. Follow my advice.”

75. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Mymensingh Board-2020]

“May I come in, sir?” Ripon said to his class teacher. The teacher replied, “Yes, why are you so late today?” “My grandfather suddenly felt severe pain in his chest. So, I rushed to hospital with him.” “May Allah grant his quick recovery,” said the teacher.

76. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board-2020]

“Where do you like to go?” said the ticket officer. “To Rajshahi,” said the lady. “How many tickets do you need to buy and of which class?” “Three first class tickets.” “Here are the tickets and they will cost you three thousand taka.”

77. Change the narrative style of the following text. [ Cumilla Board-2020]

The new teacher entered the classroom and said, “Can you tell me what I should do now?” “No, Sir,” one of the students said. The teacher smiled and said, “Try to guess.” “You should introduce yourself to us,” another student said. “Thank you,” said the teacher, “You are really brilliant.”

78. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chattogram Board-2020]

“Why are you laughing in the class?” the teacher said to the girl. “I have remembered interesting incident after you have given the example.” “What is that?” said the teacher. “It is about one of my cousins who came to our house yesterday.” “Forget it and be attentive to your lesson.”

79. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board 2020]

80. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board-2020]

“Good morning, Kiron,” said Harun. “How much preparation have you taken for the SSC Examination?” “A great preparation,” Kiron replied. “Wow! What an intelligent boy!” said Harun. “May you be distinguished with your result.”

81. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board-2024]

“Why are you putting up the foods in your pockets, sir? Why don't you eat?” asked the noble man. “I'm doing the right thing. My dress deserves these foods,” replied Sheikh Saadi. “I don’t understand what you want to mean and I’m sorry," said the noble man.

82. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Mymensingh Board-2024]

The teacher said to Rafiq, "Why didn't you come to school yesterday?" Rafiq said, "Sorry, sir. I took my mother to the hospital." The teacher said, "How sad the news is! May she get well soon."

83. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Cumilla Board-2024]

The teacher entered the classroom and said, "Dear students, are all of you present today?" "Except Rina, all are present, sir," said the captain. "She has not come because of her mother's illness." "Oh! What a sad news it is! May her mother come round soon," said the teacher.

84. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board-2024]

"What are you reading?" Rifat said to Sifat. "I am reading an interesting drama written by Shakespeare. What an interesting drama it is! I have collected it from our school library", said Sifat. "Please lend me the book", said Rifat.

85. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Dinajpur Board-2024]

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

86. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jashore Board-2024]

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.

87. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chattogram Board-2024]

"I've got GPA-5 in the SSC Examination", said Abir, "Congratulations, brother!" I said. "What do you intend to do now?" "I wish to study in a reputed college," Abir replied.

88. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board-2024]

The teacher said to Shafin, "Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself." Shafin replied, "Sir, I am sorry. I am asking Sifat to lend me his pen. My pen has run out."

89. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board-2024]

"What are you reading?" Rifat said to Sifat. "I am reading an interesting drama written by Shakespeare. What an interesting drama it is! I have collected it from our school library," said Sifat. "Please lend me the book", said Rifat.