Model Test:English 2nd paper for JSC Examination

Model question

Part-A: Grammar Marks-60

[Answer any 12 questions out of 13. Each question carries 5 marks.]
1.Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed:-        1´5=5
Mr. Patrick is (a)– European. As he is (b) – Englishman, he knows (c)– English well. He is honourable to everyone though he is (d) – one-eyed man. One day he went to the U.S.A. His brother, Milton, living here joined (e) – army last year.
2.Read the following passage and re-write it in present tense:-1´5=5
There was a stream at a long distance. The boy went there and filled the pitcher with water. He returned home with the pitcher. He poured water in a glass and went to his mother. But she was in deep sleep. They boy kept standing beside her. The night was over. The mother opened her eyes. She saw her son standing by her bed with the glass of water. She became astonished.
3. Change the followign sentences into active or passive form:1´5=5
(a) His speech was highly praised.
(b) I know that he did the sum.
(c) The cup contains tea.
(d) Don’t defer anything for tomorrow.
(e) What charmed you most?
4.Transform the following sentences as directed:-            1´5=5
(a) Lina is not so clever as some other girls in the class. (Superlative)
(b) Nothing can protect us from death. (Interrogative)
(c) What a miserable life he leads! (Assertive)
(d) As soonas we saw the teacher, we entered the classroom. (Negative)
(e) Keo Karadong is one of the highest peaks in Bangladesh. (Positive)
5.Put a suitable preposition from the box in each gap of the following sentences.       1´5=5
(a) He looked outside –– the window.
(b) The Eiffel Tower was named –– Gustave Eiffel.
(c) Sincerity is the key –– success.
(d) I had no pen to write––.
(e) What is Rajshahi famous––?
6.Fill in each gap with a suitable conjunction from the box:1´5=5          
(a) No one knows –– he went.
(b) It is long –– I saw you last.
(c) Theere were more people–– we had expected.
(d) Some people live–– they may eat.
(e) We shall fail –– we are industrious.
7.Fill in the blanks with right form of verbs from the list. Put then in the correct tenses.Use negatives where necessary.     1´5=5 
(a) You –– the telegram by this time.
(b) I –– him long since.
(c) Recently our team ––.
(d) He spoke as if he –– a scholar.
(e) I want the work –– by him.
8.Fill in the gaps with suitable adverbs from the list:-        1´5=5 
(a) The students left the room––.
(b) He spends his time –––.
(c) Don’t waste time–––.
(d) The books have been arranged––.
(e) We could take the train or –– go by car.
9.Fill in the gaps with appropriate pronouns from the
box.     1´5=5
(a) The dog is a faithful animal; ––– does not hesitate to die for its master.
(b) My pen is better than –––.
(c) ––– are the books that I wanted.
(d) You have wronged –––.
(e) Have you seen any righer? No, I have not seen–––.
10.10.Fill in the gaps with the phrases and idioms from the box: - 1´5=5
(a) My grandfather ––– last week.
(b) He left the hotel ––.
(c) His life is ––– now.
(d) At last the secret was –––.
(e) He is ––– in the family.
11.Change the Narration of the following sentences:       1´5=5
(a)Mamun said to Nasima, “You may see the photos if you like.”
(b) They said to us, “Let us discuss the matter ourselves.”
(c) Ruby said to her mother, “What did you see when you were in the states?”
(d) I said to her, “Will you go to school tomorrow?”
(e) He has said, “I have done this work.”
12.Complete the following sentences:-      1´5=5
(a) If I had enough money–––.
(b) –– if you painted it pink.
(c) You cannot prosper in life if––.
(d) If you eat a balanced diet––.
(e) If I knew his address––.
13.Fill in each gap with a suitable adjective from the box:1´5=5
(a) The ––– bird catches more worm.(b) Every cloud has a –– lining.
(c) Bangladesh expects ––– man to do his duty.
(d) It is worse than–––.
(e) –– anxiety has undermined his health.

Appropriate Preposition for HSC Examination:Practice Sheet

Set-1: Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable preposition.
Dear Anika,
It gave me a great pleasure that you obtained GPA 5 (a) — the HSC examination. Of course, there is no mention in your letter (b) — your future plan, which is so important. You know, without plan nothing is created (c) — earth, and everything goes on accordingly. So, it is important that you make a plan (d) — what you are going to do next. Remember that taking admission to a chosen department has become uncertain. Nowadays competition is held (e) — the best students.
Your loving friend, Masud
Set-2: Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable preposition.
My dear Masud,
I can hardly believe that your father is no more. The news came to me just like a bolt (a) — the blue. He was so kind (b) — me that I feel it as a personal loss to myself. May his soul rest in peace. Everyone of your locality has expressed sympathy (c) — you. Take courage for your appearing (d) — the HSC examination this year. Your future depends (e) — the result of the examination. Write to me soon.
Yours ever, Anika
Set-3: Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable preposition.
My dear Jibon,
Love to you. I am very glad to know that you have stood first in order (a) — merit. I know you would do well in the examination as you worked hard. So it is rightly said that industry is the key (b) — success. Very few students can do well in the examination (c) — dint of merit. It is seen that those who became great in this mundane world have become so (d) — hard labour and perseverance. I pray to omnipotent creator (e) — your brilliant result.
Your loving friend, Anjon

Set-4: Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable preposition. 5
My dear Anjon,
I have heard that you are going to take logic (a) — Economics. If you do so, I think, you will make a mistake. You must carry on your study with Economics. In the present world (b) — globalization the importance (c) — Economics can not be denied. The development of the country largely depends (d) — its economic development. So before taking decision you should again think (e) — the matter.
Yours sincerely, Jibon
Answer
Set-1: (a) in (b) about (c) on (d) of (e) among
Set-2: (a) from (b) to (c) for (d) at (e) on
Set-3: (a) of (b) to (c) by (d) by/ through (e) for
Set-4: (a) for (b) of (c) of (d) on (e) over.

Set-5:
Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable preposition.
Dear Sir,
I shall be grateful to you if you kindly publish the following write-up in your newspaper. ‘Culture is the mirror and reflection (a) — life (b) — a society (c) — a country. From the beginning of cable TV, the western as well as Indian culture is sweeping (d) — our culture. If we fall to make our people interested (e) — our own culture, the cultural invasion is a must. We should make all our efforts to improve our cultural heritage and entertainment media, so that we can uphold our heritage.’
Yours sincerely, Maliha

Set-6:
Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable preposition.

My dear Sumon,
I feel sad to learn about your illness. Don’t get worried. You will soon come round. You are (a) — a good physician. You must act (b) — her advice and suggestions. I think over reading has told (c) — your health. Keeping late hours is harmful (d) — health. As a good student you must follow the rules of keeping good health. Don’t get anxious about the exam. You will find apple time (e) — preparation for the exam.
Yours sincerely, Apu
Answer:
Set-5: (a) of (b) in/ of (c) of (d) away (e) in.
Set-6: (a) under (b) on (c) upon (d) to (e) for.

Dialogue for PEC Examination

You want to know about a multi-storeyed building from your uncle.
Answer :
Myself : Would you please take me to a multistoeyed building?
Uncle : Sure, when are you free?
Myself : our school is closed tomorrow.
Uncle : What do you want to know there.
Myself : I want to see tall buildings.
Uncle : Ok, I will take you to see tall buildings to Dhanmondi.
Myself : Thank you.
You want your friend to come to your home on Eid day.
Answer :
Myself : I shall be very happy if you come to my home on Eid day.
My friend : When will you be at your home?
Myself : I shall be waiting for you before sunset.
My friend : of course. I will not miss to you and your programme.
Myself : Thank you.
My friend : My pleasure.
27. You want to know from your partner about the interesting places of Bangladesh.
Answer :
Myself : Good morning!
My partner : Good morning!
Myself : Could you please tell me about the interesting places in Bangladesh?
My partner : Yes. The interesting please of Bangladesh are Sunderbans, Rangamati, Cox’s Bazar, Lalbag Fort and so on.
Myself : Thank you.
You want to know about a story of monkeys to your grandfather.
Answer :
Myself : Excuse me, grandfather! Would you please tell me a story of monkey?
Grandfather : Sure! This is a story of a cap-seller and monkeys.
Myself : Tell me please.
Grandfather : A cap seller took rest under a tree putting his basket of caps beside him. There were monkeys in the tree. There came down from the tree and took away the caps.
Myself : Thank you so much.
Grandfather : Welcome.

Dialogue for PEC Examination

Read the following situation. Make request dialogue and response. Use ‘would’ or ‘could...
You are ill. You are asking advice from a doctor.
Answer :
Myself : Good morning, doctor. I have cought a cold. Would you suggest me?
Doctor : Ok, How have you cought cold.
Myself : On the way to school I got wet in the rain.
Doctor : How long have you been suffering?
Myself : Two days, Doctor, I feel tired. Would you give me some medicine?
Doctor : Of course. Here it is.
Myself : Thank you. doctor.
22. You want a passerby to tell you the way to the bus station.
Answer :
Myself : Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the bus station?
Passerby : Sure, it is very near from here.
Myself : How can I go there?
Passerby : Go up to the end of this road and then turn right. The bus station is on the left.
Myself : Thanks.
You want to know about the common birds of Bangladesh from your teacher.
Answer :
Myself : Good afternoon, sir!
Teacher : Good afternoon! How are you?
Myself : I’m fine, sir! Would you please discuss the common birds of Bangladesh?
Teacher : Of course! Could you tell the names of the common birds of Bangladesh?
Myself : No, sir!
Teacher : Okay! The common birds of Bangladesh are the crow. the sparrow, the doel, the shalik, the kingfisher. the parrot etc.
Myself : Thanks a lot.
You want to ask your father to buy a new dress and a cake on your birthday.
Answer :
Myself : Good morning, father!
Father : Good morning. my dear!
Myself : Father, do you know the next day is my birthday?
Father : I know. What do you want for the day?
myself : Would you buy me a new dress and a cake?
Father : Sure, I will. Anything else. dear.
Myself : Nothing else, father.
Father : I wish your good luck.

Paragraph for PEC Examination

Write a short paragraph about ‘Picnic’. Include the following points in your paragraph
a. What is a common word to each student?
b. Who have some experience of picnic?
c. What does it remove?
d. How can the students start this lessons?
e. What does it help the students?
f. How is it arranged?
Picnic
Ans.: ‘Picnic’ is a common word to each student. It removes monotony and agony of the students. It refreshes the students mind. Students can start their lessons with new enthusiasm. Each school, college and university arranges picnic every year specially in the winter season. The students can enjoy this a lot.

Write a short paragraph about ‘Eid Day’. Include the following points in your paragraph.
a. How many Eids are for Muslim?
b. Who were wearing new payjamas and panjabi?
c. Where do people gather for Eid prayer?
d. What do they do after the Eid prayer?
e. What do people utter in this day?
f. What dishes are prepared?
g. Where does each visit?
Eid Day
Ans.: For Muslims there are two Eids in a year. All the Muslim people wear new payjamas and panjabis in the Eid Day. People assemble in the Eidgah for Eid prayer. After the Eid prayer, people embrace with each other. People utter ‘Eid Mubarak’ in this day. Special dishes like ‘firni’, ‘Jarda’, ‘Polao’, ‘Korma’ etc. are made. Each visits their relatives house.

Model Test:English 1st Paper for JSC Exam

 While Mrs. Ayesha Amin told the class 8 students about Mr. Grasshopper and Mr. Ant, Mr. Anis Ahmed continued to help them with their school garden. 'We’ve planted for the future,' he told them. 'Here in Bangladesh, we've three kinds of vegetables, summer, winter and all season. It was between winter and summer when I gave you the seeds and seedlings, so we've planted all season vegetables. Look, I'll show them to you.'
Mr. Ahmed showed the students his all season vegetable chart. 'Look here's black colocasia. It has big green leaves and a white root.' 'Can we eat the leaves?' asked Rina. 'No', replied Mr. Ahmed. 'Only the root. Now this is an eggplant. It's also called a Brinjal. It has two names and as you can see, it'd quite large. And this is red amaranth and this one is green amaranth. As you can see, the green one's much taller and the leaves are a bit larger too. And this long vegetable is called okra and it's green.'
Mr. Ahmed's seeds and seedlings were so good and the soil so fertile that the vegetables grew very well. The students saw all their lovely vegetables, as well as some colourful flowers, growing well in their school garden. When they saw the beautiful garden, they were very happy and watered and weeded it regularly.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives.
(a) The other name of eggplant is —.
(i) colocasia (ii) brinjal (iii) amaranth (iv) okra
(b) Mr. Ahmed helped the — to make the school garden.
(i) school authority (ii) teachers
(iii) students (iv) gardeners
(c) Mr. Ahmed told about — types of vegetables.
(i) three (ii) two (iii) four (iv) many
(d) Mr. Ahmed gave the class 8 students —.
(i) the seeds (ii) the seedlings
(iii) the seed and seedlings (iv) nothing
(e) Mr. Ahmed showed the students a — vegetables chart.
(i) winter (ii) summer
(iii) two season (iv) all season
(f) The students grew — season vegetables.
(i) all (ii) summer (iii) winter (iv) rainy
(g) They grew — in the garden.
(i) only vegetables (ii) vegetables
(iii) flowers (iv) vegetables and flowers.
 1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives.
(h) They planted — season vegetables.
(i) all (ii) summer (iii) winter (iv) rainy
(i) Mr. Ahmed and Mrs. Amin are —.
(i) teachers (ii) story-teller (iii) narrator(iv) stupid
(j) Eggplant has — names.
(i) two (ii) one (iii) three (iv) several
(k) They had a good — as they got good seeds, seedlings and fertile soil.
(i) production (ii) income (iii) family (iv) shop
(l) They became very — and took great care of their garden.
(i) happy (ii) sad (iii) frugal (iv) industrious
(m) Mr. Ahmed showed his students his all season vegetable —.
(i) chart (ii) seeds (iii) seedlings (iv) charts
(n) We can eat only the — of the colocasia.
(i) roots (ii) leaves (iii) seeds (iv) seedlings
Answer to the question no. 1:
a+ii, brinjal, b+iii, students, c+iii, three, d+iii, the seed and seedlings, e+iv, all season, f+i, all season, g+iv, vegetables and flowers, h+iii, farm, i+i, teachers, j+i, two, K+i, production, l+i, happy, m+i, chart, n+I, roots
2. Write whether the following statements are true or false. If false give the correct information.
(a) In Bangladesh there are three kinds of vegetables.
(b) Mr. Ahmed gave the students the seeds and seedlings in winter.
(c) Black colocasia has black leaves and a green root.
(d) Green amaranth is shorter than red amaranth.
(e) Green amaranth has big and larger leaves.
(f) All the lovely vegetables as well as some colourful flowers were growing well in the school garden.
(g) We eat the root and leaves of black colocasia.
(h) The brinjal is an all season vegetables.
(i) Mrs. Amin was continuing her story.
(j) Mr. Ahmed was continually helping his students in making the garden.
(k) It was spring when the seeds and seedlings were given.
2. Write whether the following statements are true or false. If false give the correct information.
(l) Mr. Ahmed showed his students his all season vegetable chart.
(m) Only the root of the black colocasia can be eaten.
(n) Eggplant is also called brinjal.
(o) Okra is a short type of vegetable.
(p) Okra is green to look at.
(q) The students took great care of their garden.
(r) They planted for the future.
(s) Black colocasia has big green leaves and a white root.
(t) Eggplant is also called brinjal.
(u) This passage is about gardening.
(v) Rina is a teacher.
(w) Mrs. Ayesha Amin was telling stories to Mr. Ant and Grasshopper.
(x) In Bangladesh we have many kinds of vegetables.
(y) Eggplant is quite large.

Answer to the question no. 2
(a) True,
(b) False. Correct Information: He gave the seeds and seedlings in between winter and summer.
(c) False. Correct Information: Black colocasia has green leaves and a white root.
(d) False. Correct Information: Green amaranth is much taller than red amaranth
(e) True, (f) True,
(g) False. Correct Information: We eat only the root of black colocasia
(h) True, (i) True, (j) True.
(k) False. Correct Information: It was between winter and summer when the seeds and seedlings were given.
(l) True. (m) True (n) True
(o) False. Correct Information: It is long vegetable.
(p) True, (q) True (r) True. (s) True. (t) True (u) True
(v) False. Correct Information: Rina is a student.
(w) False. Correct Information: She was telling story to class 8 students.
(x) False. Correct Information: In Bangladesh we have three kinds of vegetables.
(y) True.

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Why did the students planted the all season vegetables?
(b) Why did the vegetables grow very well?
(c) What did the students see in the garden?
(d) What has two names?
(e) What colour is an okra?
(f) How many kinds of vegetables are there in Bangladesh?
(g) What type of vegetable is the black colocasia?
(h) What were the names of the vegetables that Mr. Ahmed showed the students?
(i) What was Mrs. Amin doing?
(j) Why were the students happy?
(k) Who was Mr. Ahmed?
(l) Did they grow only vegetables?
(m) How did the students take care of their garden?
Answer to the question no. 03:
(a) It was between winter and summer when the seeds and seedlings were given to the students. So, they have planted the all season vegetables.
(b) Mr. Ahmed's seeds and seedlings were so good and the soil so fertile that the vegetables grew very well.
(c) They saw all their lovely vegetables, as well as some colourful flowers, growing well in their school garden.
(d) Eggplant has two names.
(e) An okra is of green colour.
(f) There are three kinds of vegetables in Bangladesh.
(g) It has big green leaves and a white root. People can eat only its roots.
(h) Mr. Ahmed showed black colocasia, eggplant, red amaranth, green amaranth, and okra.
(i) She was telling stories to her class 8 students.
(j) When they saw their beautiful garden, they were happy.
(k) He was a teacher.
(l) No, they also grew some colourful flowers.
(m) They watered and weeded it regularly.
 4. Fill in each blank of the following passage with a suitable word from the list given in the box below. There are more words than necessary. In your answer script write only your answers serially:
granary fell As as then slept
days was admired continued into come
(a) While Mr. Ant (a) — working on his farm, Mr. Grasshopper sang happily in the warm sun. And when he stopped, he sat and (b) — the beautiful countryside all around him. He looked at the leaves on the trees, the fields, and the fishermen's boats on the sea. (c) — Mr. Grasshopper (d) — asleep. While Mr. Grasshopper (e) — quietly in his chair, Mr. Ant (f) — to work on his farm. For many (g) —, weeks and months, he was busy in his fields. And (h) — soon as his crops were ready, he stored the grain in his (i) —.
Ans. to the question no. 04:
(a) was, (b) admired,
(c) then, (d) Fell,
(e) slept, (f) continued,
(g) days, (h) as,
(i) granary.
5. Choose a word from the box and put it in the blank next to its meaning.
nervous—new—experience—move—join,
thought—family—town—school—huge
a) —= shift
b)— = kin
c) — = contemplated
d) — = connect
e) — = undergo
f) — = learning ground
g) — = big
h) —= novel
i) —= municipality
j) — = uneasy
Answer to the question no. 05:
(a) move = shift (b) family = kin
(c) thought = contemplated (d) join = connect
(e) experience = undergo (f) school = learning ground
(g) huge = big (h) new = novel
(i) town = municipality (j) nervous = uneasy.
6. Fill in each blank of the following passage with a suitable word. Use only one word for each blank. In your answer script write only your answers serially:
Mrs. Ayesha Amin (a) — to tell stories to her students every month. She told them from (b) —, because she didn't like to read to her students (c) — story books. 'Did Aesop read stories form books?' Asked Kishan. 'Oh, no.' replied Mrs. Amin. 'If you (d) — in front of people and read from a book, it's boring!' She (e) —. All the students liked Mrs. Amin's stories. 'What (f) — of stories did Aesop tell?' Asked Anwar. 'Fables,' replied Mrs. Amin. '(g) — you know what fables are?' No body replied (h) — nobody knew. 'Well, continued Mrs. Amin. 'Fable (i) — stories with a message or moral. They help to (j) — a lesson, like, 'Work hard, don't be lazy.' In fact, that's the moral of my story this morning.
Ans. to the question no. 06
(a) liked, (b) memory, (c) from, (d) stand, (e) exclaimed, (f) kind, (g) do, (h) because, (i) are, (j) teach
Writing Skill
7. Read the following table and make ten sentences. 10
Ans. to the question no. 07
1. A piece of land was given to the class 8 students.
2. The Headmaster gave it to them.
3. He and Mr. Ahmed chose it.
4. It was chosen for three reasons.
5. It was near the school's ring well. 6. It was always sunny.
7. It never flooded during the rainy season.
8. It was about 12 metres long and 6 metres wide.
9. The tools were ready.
10. The students started to work.

Model Test:Eng-1st Paper

Mr. Grasshopper didn’t like to work during the lovely hot summer days. ‘It’s not really necessary,’ he told Mr. Ant. ‘Why do you work so hard when there’s plenty of food to eat?’ Mr. Grasshopper asked him. ‘There is plenty of food now,’ agreed Mr. Ant. ‘But what about the future?’
‘Oh, the future!’ exclaimed Mr. Grasshopper. ‘Why do you care about the future, Mr. Ant? It really doesn’t exit! Only the present exists!’ Mr. Grasshopper laughed. Then he started to sing a song. Mr. Grasshopper sang very well and Mr. Ant stood and listened to him.
‘Would you like to sing a song with me?’ Mr. Grasshopper asked Mr. Ant. ‘Oh, thank you,’ replied Mr. Ant politely. ‘But I’m afraid. I don’t know it. What’s it called?’ ‘Well, really it’s a poem,’ exclaimed Mr. Grasshopper. ‘It’s called Leisure, and it’s my favorite, because I’m very fond of leisure,’ Mr. Grasshopper laughed loudly.
‘But I do work sometimes, you know, Mr. Ant’, continued Mr. Grasshopper more seriously. ‘Guess, who wrote the music!’ ‘Would you like me to tell you?’ ‘Yes’, I would,’ replied Mr. Ant. ‘Was it written by someone famous?’ ‘Yes, that’s right,’ laughed Mr. Grasshopper. ‘It was written by me! And now I’ll sing it to you again!’

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives.
(a) Mr. Grasshopper was unwilling to work because —.
(i) the sun was very hot (ii) food was found in plenty (iii) he was very busy
(iv) Mr. Ant provided him with food
(b) Mr. Ant thought about —.
(i) present (ii) future
(iii) nothing (iv) Mr. Grasshopper
(c) Mr. Grasshopper wants to enjoy —.
(i) summer (ii) nothing
(iii) food (iv) leisure
(d) The song was sung —.
(i) twice (ii) once (iii) thrice (iv) only one
(e) The music was written by —.
(i) famous someone (ii) Mr. Ant
(iii) Mr. Grasshopper (iv) Mr. Fox
(f) Mr. Grasshopper did not like to work because —.
(i) the summer was terribly hot
(ii) he was unwilling to toil
(iii) he was rich (iv) he was busy
(g) This passage depicts the character of — persons.
(i) same (ii) different (iii) toiling (iv) lazy
(h) Who is the story-teller?
(i) Mrs. Amin (ii) Mrs. Ayesha Amin
(iii). Mr. Grasshopper (iv) Mr. Ant
(i) Who composed the poem?
(i) Mrs. Amin (ii) Mrs. Ayesha Amin
(iii) Mr. Grasshopper (iv) Mr. Ant
(j) Mr. Grasshopper was — to work.
(i) unwilling (ii) willing
(iii) keen (iv) caring
(k) Mr. Ant was —.
(i) chivalrous (ii) rude
(iii) aggressive (iv) rough
(l) Mr. Grasshopper was in a — mood.
(i) pensive (ii) jolly (iii) sad (iv) grave
(m) Mr. Grasshopper was the — of the song.
(i) composer (ii) singer
(iii) both i and ii (iv) nothing.