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.

1. Comilla Board 2007

Father asked his son why he was making late and told him to go to school immediately. The son replied that he was not going to school that day as he felt dizzy.

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.

2. Dhaka Board 2007

The old man told his sons to listen to him and informed them that a great treasure lay hidden in the land, which he was going to leave for them. The sons asked how they would find it. The old man replied that they must dig the land for it.

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."

3. Jessore Board 2007

The Mayor asked the Piper if he had killed the rats. The Piper replied that he had and demanded the promised money. The Mayor exclaimed how funny it was and said that they couldn’t give him so much money, offering 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.

4. Rajshahi Board 2007

Zaman asked me if I had finished reading the book he had given me the previous day. I replied that I had finished reading it and exclaimed how interesting the book was, wishing I had borrowed it earlier. Zaman then asked if I would return the book to him that day.

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."

5. Sylhet Board 2007

The teacher asked Ratan if he had done his English that day. Ratan respectfully replied that he had, but he hadn’t understood some grammatical points. The teacher then inquired where the problem was and suggested trying 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."

6. Barishal Board 2008

Addressing the fisherman as the great king of the genies, the monster promised never to disobey him again. Hearing those words, the fisherman became brave and asked why the giant had been locked up in the vase. The giant, looking at him angrily, warned him to speak more politely or he would kill him.

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."

7. Comilla Board 2008

Rashed asked Karim how he was and mentioned that he had gone to his hostel the previous day but hadn’t found him. He then asked where Karim had gone. Karim replied that he had gone to the station to receive his maternal uncle.

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.

8. Chittagong Board 2008

Rafiq asked Mr. Jamil if people had used stamps in those days. Mr. Jamil replied affirmatively, adding that the first stamps had been used in 1840. Shafiq then asked if they were easy to get now. His uncle replied that they were very difficult to get.

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."

9. Dhaka Board 2008

The students told the headmaster that they would like to go on an excursion and asked if they could have his permission. The headmaster granted permission, advising them to arrange it after the examination and to choose a historical place. The students thanked him.

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.

10. Jessore Board 2008

The old man asked the maid if she could give him some food, explaining that he had been starving for two days. The maid asked why he begged and whether he couldn’t work. The old man replied that he was unable to work.

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.

11. Rajshahi Board 2008

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.

12. Sylhet Board 2008

Once I asked a sweet little girl what her mother’s name was. She replied cleverly that she knew her mother’s name but wouldn’t tell me. I remarked what a clever girl she was. She added confidently that she didn’t tell her mother’s name to anybody she didn’t know.

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.

13. Barishal Board 2009

He asked me what time it was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. He then said that he wanted to go to the college and asked if I would accompany him. I replied that I was sorry, but I couldn’t.

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.

14. Comilla Board 2009

The teacher asked the boy if he thought honesty was the best policy. The boy respectfully replied that he thought so. The teacher then advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked the teacher, who prayed that Allah might grant him a long life.

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?"

15. Chittagong Board 2009

The man respectfully asked the manager if he might come in. The manager permitted him and asked what he wanted. The man replied that he wanted to open a bank account in the manager’s bank and asked how he could open a savings 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.

16. Dhaka Board 2009

Salam asked Kamal what his program was after the examination. Kamal replied that he hadn’t decided yet and asked Salam if he could suggest anything. Salam suggested that they go on a picnic. Kamal exclaimed that it was an excellent idea and assured Salam that he would certainly join him.

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

17. Jessore Board 2009 (similar to 14)

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

18. Jessore Board 2012 (similar to 15)

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."

19. Rajshahi Board 2009

A fruit seller asked the customer which fruits he wanted to buy, mentioning that he had apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, and grapes from Kashmir. The customer asked what fruits of their own country the seller had. The seller replied that he had coconut, guava, and jackfruit. The customer then asked for one kilogram of guava, saying that it would be a substitute for Australian apples.

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

20. Sylhet Board 2009 (similar to 14 and 17)

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.

21. Barishal Board 2010

The ticket officer asked the passenger where he would like to go. The passenger replied that he wanted to go to Chittagong. The ticket officer then asked how many tickets he needed. The passenger said that he needed five tickets. The ticket officer handed over the tickets, saying that they would cost one thousand taka.

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.

22. Comilla Board 2010

The old man asked the maid if she could give him some food, explaining that he had been starving for two days. The maid asked why he begged and if he couldn’t work. The old man replied that he was unable to work.

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.

23. Chittagong Board 2010 (same as 22)

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.

24. Dhaka Board 2010

I asked Jack what he was doing at that moment. He replied that he was watching an interesting program on television. I asked if he wasn’t wasting his time. Jack said he didn’t think so.

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.

25. Dinajpur Board 2010

Rina asked me if I had finished reading the book she had given me the previous day. I replied that I had finished reading it and remarked what an interesting book it was, adding that I wished I had borrowed it earlier. She then asked if I would return the book to her that day.

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.

26. Jessore Board 2010

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

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

27. Rajshahi Board 2010 (similar to 31 above)

The teacher asked the boy if he thought honesty was the best policy. The boy replied respectfully that he did. The teacher then advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked the teacher, who prayed that Allah might grant him a long life.

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.

28. Sylhet Board 2010

The old man told his sons to listen to him and informed them that a great treasure lay hidden in the land, which he was going to leave to them. The sons asked how they would find it. The old man replied that they must dig the land for it.

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.

29. Barishal Board 2011

My friend asked me why I was reading at that hour, stating that it was time for prayer and suggesting that we go out for a walk after saying the prayer. I agreed with him.

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

30. Comilla Board 2011

The teacher asked Ratan if he had done his English that day. Ratan replied that he had, but he hadn’t understood some grammatical points. The teacher asked where the problem was and suggested that they try again.

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

31. Chittagong Board 2011

The teacher asked the boy if he thought that honesty is the best policy. The boy respectfully replied that he did. The teacher then advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked the teacher, who prayed that Allah might grant him a long life.

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.

32. Dhaka Board 2011

I asked the old man what he was doing. He replied that he was watching the boys swimming in the pond and exclaimed how happy they were, praying that Allah might bless them. I then asked if I could sit by him and enjoy the scene.

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

33. 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.

34. Jessore Board 2011

Rumana asked Farah if she had completed her assignment. Farah replied that she had not completed it yet. Rumana reminded her that she must submit it on time. Farah added that she had worked on it for several hours the previous day.

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.

35. Rajshahi Board 2011

The old man told his sons to listen to him and said that a great treasure lay hidden in the land, which he was going to leave to them. The sons asked how they would find it. The old man replied that they must dig the land for it.

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

36. Sylhet Board 2011

A fruit seller asked the customer which fruits he wanted to buy and informed him that he had apples from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, and grapes from Kashmir. The customer asked what fruits of their own country the seller had. The seller replied that he had coconuts, guavas, and jackfruits. The customer then asked for one kilogram of guava, saying it would be a substitute for Australian apples.

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."

37. Barishal Board 2012; Chittagong Board 2007

The mother asked the girl why she had not gone to school the previous day. The girl replied that she had been ill. The mother asked how she was that day. The girl said she was well and told her not to worry about her.

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."

38. Comilla Board 2012

The traveler asked the peasant if he could tell him the way to the nearest hotel. The peasant replied affirmatively and asked if the traveler wanted one in which he could spend the night. The traveler said that he did not want to stay but only wanted 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."

39. Chittagong Board 2007 (same as 37)

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.

40. Chittagong Board 2012

I asked the passerby what he was seeing at that moment. He replied that he was seeing people running here and there and remarked how happy they were, praying that God might help them. I then said I would enjoy the scene.

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.

41. Dhaka Board 2012

Shabab asked Labib if he had ever been to Cox's Bazar. Labib replied that he never had but added that he desired to visit the place. Shabab said that he had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach the previous year. Labib then proposed that they go there that week.

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.

42. Dinajpur Board 2012

The teacher asked the student if he had prepared his lesson that day. The student respectfully replied that he had not. The teacher then asked why. The student explained that he had been suffering from a headache the previous day and assured the teacher that he would do his work the next day.

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.

43. Rajshahi Board 2012

Roka said that she had come to Bogra that afternoon and had sent a message before starting from home. She then asked if I had received it in time. I replied that I had not.

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

44. Sylhet Board 2012 (same as 41)

43. 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.

45. Dhaka Board 2015

The teacher greeted the students and asked how they were. They replied that they were fine and asked how he was. The teacher said that he was fine too and asked them to sit down. He then inquired if they had prepared their lesson. The students apologized and admitted that they had not.

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.

46. Chittagong Board 2015 (same as 41 and 44)

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.

47. Rajshahi Board 2015

The teacher asked Konika if she had done her English lesson that day. She replied that she had but mentioned that she had not understood one grammatical point. The teacher assured her that she could come to his room, and he would help her understand the point. Konika thanked him with a smile.

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.

48. Barisal Board 2015

The teacher asked the girl if she thought that honesty was the best policy. The girl replied respectfully that she did. The teacher then advised her to learn to be honest from her childhood. The girl thanked the teacher, who in return prayed for Allah’s blessings upon her.

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.

49. Sylhet Board 2015

The girl respectfully told the teacher that she would be grateful if he kindly lent her the book he had praised highly in the classroom the previous day. The teacher expressed his happiness, saying that he was glad she was eager to read the book and added that she was welcome to any of his books that she liked. The girl thanked him, and the teacher replied that she was welcome.

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.

50. Dhaka Board 2016

The police officer asked Mita how he could help her. Mita replied that while she had been coming home alone by taxi the previous night, two snatchers had ridden into her taxi. The officer asked if they had snatched anything from her. Mita replied that they had taken her cell phone and some money. The police officer then offered to record a complaint.

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.

51. Rajshahi Board 2016

Hira asked Mira what her program was after the examination. Mira replied that she had not decided and asked Hira if she could suggest anything. Hira suggested that they go on a picnic. Mira exclaimed with excitement that it was an excellent idea.

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.”

52. Dinajpur Board 2016

Rosamond asked her mother what it was, adding that she had not wanted the black thing with the terrible smell. Her mother replied that she did not know. Rosamond then asked her mother what she should do with it. Her mother said that she could not tell. Rosamond then decided that she would 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.

53. Cumilla Board 2016

I asked the rickshaw puller if he would go. He asked where I wanted to go. I replied that I wanted to go to the railway station. The rickshaw puller said that he might go if I paid him 200 taka.

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.”

54. Chattogram Board 2016

The guardian asked the Headmaster respectfully if he might come in. The Headmaster replied that he could and asked him to come in. The guardian then stated that all the guardians, along with the Headmaster, must do something for the betterment of their children, as they were losing their morality. The Headmaster suggested that they 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.

55. Sylhet Board 2016

Dipa asked Rupali why she was looking so happy. Rupali replied that her brother had sent her a mobile phone the previous day. Dipa questioned the usefulness of it to Rupali and remarked that she thought it was a mere wastage of money. Rupali disagreed, stating that it enabled her to communicate with others in the shortest possible time.

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.

56. Jessore Board 2016

The stranger asked the boy if he could tell him the way to the nearest hotel. The boy replied respectfully that he could and asked whether the man wanted a residential one where he could spend the night. The man replied that he did not want to stay there but only wanted a meal.

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.

57. Rajshahi Board 2017

My mother asked me if I would not go to school that day. I told her that I felt feverish and did not want to go to school. Mother then advised me to take a rest and said that I should be more careful about my health.

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.

58. Dhaka Board 2017

The manager greeted the lady and asked if he could help her. The lady replied that she had been told to come there to get a parking sticker and asked if it was the right place. The manager confirmed that it was and asked for the registration number of her car.

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.

59. Dinajpur Board 2017

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.”

60. Sylhet Board 2017

I asked Rashed what he was doing at that moment. He replied that he was watching an interesting program on television. I asked if he was not wasting his time. He replied that he did not think so. I reminded him that too much watching of TV made 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.

61. Barishal Board 2017

I asked my friend which book he wanted. Oishe replied that he wanted A Practical English Grammar by A. J. Thomson as he had lost his copy the previous day. I told him that I could lend him my copy but asked him to return it within a week.

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.”

62. Jashore Board 2017

The mother asked Rimu why she had not gone to school the previous day. Rimu replied that she had been ill. The mother inquired how she was that day. The girl answered that she was well and told her mother not to worry about her.

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.

63. Cumilla Board 2017

The teacher asked the boy if he knew that honesty was the best policy. The boy replied respectfully that he thought so. The teacher then advised him to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy thanked the teacher. The teacher prayed that Allah might grant the boy a long life.

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.

64. Chattogram Board 2017

Mona exclaimed with admiration that the doll was lovely and said she would buy it. Her mother disagreed, saying it was not durable, and added that they would visit another village fair the next day, where Mona could buy another doll. She then suggested they leave. Mona insisted that her mother must buy her a good doll, to which her mother agreed.

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.

65. All Boards 2018

Shabab asked Tahsin if he had visited the Shat Gombuj Mosque. Tahsin replied in the negative. Shabab informed him that he had visited it the previous week and exclaimed how beautiful the mosque was. Tahsin then suggested they go there the next year.

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.

66. Dhaka Board 2019

An old man asked me what time it was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. He then expressed his desire to go to my house and requested me to accompany him. I apologized, saying that I could not as I was going to school.

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.

67. Chattogram Board 2019

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.”

68. Rajshahi Board 2019

The students told the Headmaster that they wanted to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition. The Headmaster asked why they wanted to celebrate it. The students replied that they wanted to make it memorable in their lives. The Headmaster assured them not to worry and promised to 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.

69. Barishal Board 2019

Rifat told Munir that he had not attended his birthday party. Munir apologized and explained that he had to go to his uncle’s house in Dhaka. He then asked how the program was. Rifat offered to show him the photographs.

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.

70. Sylhet Board 2019

The stranger asked the boy if he could tell him the way to the nearest hotel. The boy asked if the man wanted a residential one where he could spend the night. The man replied that he did not want to stay there but only wanted a meal. The boy suggested that Paradise Garden would be better for him.

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.

71. Dinajpur Board 2019

Sara asked Niha to give her English Grammar and Composition book. Niha replied that she could not give it as she had to take it with her to the class. Sara assured her that she would return the book before the class started. Niha then agreed and told her to take it. Sara thanked her.

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.

72. Cumilla Board 2019

Sohel greeted Rupa and asked how much preparation she had taken for the upcoming SSC Exam. She replied that she had taken great preparation and expressed her hope of getting 90+ marks in every subject. Sohel exclaimed with admiration at her confidence.

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.

73. Jashore Board 2019

The teacher asked the boy why he was disturbing the class in that way and reminded him that it was an important class. He then ordered the boy to get out of the room and not return that day. The boy apologized, promising that he would never disturb the class again.

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.”

74. Dhaka Board 2020

Rina asked Sima why she did not get up early from sleep. Sima replied that it was tough for her to leave bed early. Rina exclaimed in regret that it was a bad habit and advised her that if she left bed early, she could enjoy sound health. She urged Sima to follow her 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.

75. Mymensingh Board 2020

Ripon respectfully asked his class teacher for permission to enter the room. The teacher granted permission and inquired why he was so late that day. Ripon explained that his grandfather had suddenly felt severe chest pain, so he had rushed to the hospital with him. The teacher prayed for Ripon’s grandfather, saying he hoped Allah would grant his quick recovery.

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.”

76. Rajshahi Board 2020

The ticket officer asked the lady where she would like to go. She replied that she wanted to go to Rajshahi. The officer then inquired how many tickets she needed and of which class. She responded that she needed three first-class tickets. Handing over the tickets, the officer informed her that they would cost 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.”

77. Cumilla Board 2020

The new teacher entered the classroom and asked the students if they could tell him what he should do then. One of the students replied in the negative. Smiling, the teacher told them to try to guess. Another student suggested that he should introduce himself to them. The teacher thanked the student, appreciating his brilliance.

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.”

78. Chattogram Board 2020

The teacher asked the girl why she was laughing in the class. The girl replied that she had remembered an interesting incident after the teacher had given the example. The teacher asked her what it was. She explained that it was about one of her cousins who had come to their house the previous day. The teacher told her to forget it and focus on her lesson.

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

79. 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.”

80. Barishal Board 2020

Harun greeted Kiron and asked how much preparation he had taken for the SSC Examination. Kiron replied that he had taken great preparation. Harun, impressed, exclaimed that Kiron was very intelligent and wished him success, saying he hoped Kiron would achieve a distinguished 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.