BARISAL BOARD—2013
Part A : Grammar (40 Marks)
[Answer any eight questions out of nine]
1.Complete the passage with suitable verbs from the list. Put them in the correct tenses. Use the negatives where necessary.1×5=5
reflectexperimentGiveassignprovidefindincludebebringstand
Hamidur Rahman (a) _____shape to the concept and design of the Shaheed Minar by combining all the aspirations of Bengali identity and nationalism. When he (b) _____to make the design, he was full of enthusiasm focusing on the Language Movement as the central concept. He wanted to find a new expression to convey the aspirations of the people. He (c)_____with basic horizontal and vertical forms to bring out the concept of Bengali solidarity and unity for their national identity. The vertical lines of his design (d) _____the manifestations of inner strength. The four columns on both sides of the central structure (e)_____the balance and harmony of a united stand.
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.1×5=5
Like many people (a) _____the world, I came to know of Nelson Mandela (b) _____a distance, when he was imprisoned on Robben Island. To so many of us, he was more than just a man— he was a symbol of the struggle (c) _____ justice, equality, and dignity in South Africa and around the globe. His sacrifice was so great that it called (d) _____people everywhere to do what they could (e) _____behalf of human progress.
3. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross(x)where an article is not needed..5×10=5
Galib works in (a) _____nationalized bank in Dhaka, (b) _____capital city of Bangladesh. Being (c) _____sensitive young man and (d) _____ex-student of (e) _____English literature, he takes the job as (f) —— source of pleasure. As (g)-honest officer, he tries to give his best to (h)_____clients. Everyday hundreds of people come to (i) _____bank and Galib happens to come across many of them with (j) _____smiling face.
4. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking words from the list below.1×5=5
thatthenthere uponwhichwhileandbut
The Caliph marvelled at the grace and radiance of the young girls, (a)_____was astonished to see (b) _____ each of the dervishes was blind in the left eye. The girls offered him a cup of wine, (c) _____he excused himself saying, “I am setting forth on a pilgrimage to Makkah shortly.” (d) _____one of the girls put down before him a small table, on (e) _____she placed a cup of Chinese porcelain. The Caliph kept on seeing all these wonderful things done by the girls.
5. Make meaningful sentences with the following idioms and phrases (any five). 1×5=5
swan song; apple of discord; blue blood; once in a blue moon; all on a sudden; learn by heart; of ones own accord.
6. Rewrite the following in the reported speech.5
“Take the fan”, said Edna, offering a fan to him. “Oh, no! Thank you. It does no good. You have to stop fanning some time, and feel all the more uncomfortable afterward.”
7. Form tag questions for the following. 1×5=5
(a) Khalid and Aloka will go to Dhaka, _____?
(b) I’m also going. You aren’t going, _____?
(c) No. Now I don’t have enough money for this purpose, _____?
(d) But if you wish, I’ll lend you some money, _____?
(e) It’s your kindness. I’m always grateful to you, ——?
8. Complete the following sentences. 1×5=5
(a) I have spent sometime thinking_____.
(b) Wait for me until
(c) We shall play provided_____.
(d) Let us discuss_____.
(e) There are many reasons why students_____.
9. Read the following passage and transform the underlined sentences as directed. 1×5=5
There are many virtues that man should possess. (a) Truthfulness is one of the greatest virtues in a man’s life.(Make it comparative). It indicates the quality of a man. (b) Everybody respects a truthful person.(Make it interrogative) (c) A truthful person may lead a poor life but is honoured everywhere.(Make it simple), (d) A truthful person is not afraid of anybody.(Make it complex), (e) It brings peace in one’s mind.(Make it passive).
Part B : Composition (60 Marks)
10. Think you are the local reporter of a national daily newspaper. As a reporter you attended a cultural programme on the Victory Day. Now, write a report for the newspaper. 10
11. Write a short composition on any one of the following. 15
(a) The Utilities and Evils of Internet; (b) Rivers of Bangladesh.
12. Write an application to the principal of your college to provide sound system for large classrooms.10
13. Complete the given story following the cue. 15
There was a young shepherd in a village near a forest. He used to graze a flock of goat on the pasture by the forest. The grassland was not far from the village. One day, an evil thought came to his mind and he wanted to make fun of……………..
14. Write a dialogue between two friends about the win of Bangladesh against the West Indies in a One Day International Cricket Match.10