COMILLA BOARD—2013
Part A : Grammar (40 Marks)
[Answer any eight questions out of nine]
1. Complete the following passage with suitable verbs from the list. Put them in the correct tense. Usenegatives where necessary. 1×5=5
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Students (a)_____to be precise and accurate while (b)_____the questions in the examination. But the real scenario is different. Most of the students (c) —— their examination paper fairly as they cannot understand the questions properly. As a result, they (d)_____a very sorry figure in the examination. If they were correct in their answers, they certainly (e)_____good marks in the examination.
2. Read the following letter and fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 1×5=5
Dear Adita,
So far I know, you do not want (a)_____study any more. What’s wrong (b)_____you? You should know that no one can be great (c)_____taking education. Only (d)_____taking education you will be well established. Therefore, you should not deprive yourself (e)_____education.
Yours ever,
Rivu
3. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed. .5×10=5
(a)_____morning walk is (b)-good habit for all classes of (c)_____people. It is (d)_____simple exercise and good for health and (e)_____mentality. In the morning, (f)_____air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (g)_____environment makes (h)_____effect on (i)_____nature in (j)_____morning.
4. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words from the list. 1×5=5
only throughhighlybesideswhymainlybecauseonly
The greatness of a book depends (a)-on the acceptability among the readers. If we read a book (b) -once, we can discover many things in it. But basing on one reading, we cannot judge the standard of a book. When a book is praised (c)-, we have no doubt about the greatness of the book, (d)– the first reading we may not understand a book but if it is read more than once, we will see (e)-it was read and praised. So, the great books are those that have passed the test of time.
5. Make meaningful sentences with the following phrases and idioms (any five). 1×5=5
at stake; beyond one’s means; come round; big guns; beyond doubt; null and void; take after.
6. Rewrite the following passage in the reported speech. 1×5=5
“My sons,” said he, “A great treasure lies hidden in the estate. I am about to leave you.” “Where is it hidden?” said the sons. “I am about to tell you.” said the old man. “But you must dig for it.”
7. Read the following passage and transform the underlined sentences as directed in brackets. 1×5=5
(a) A true friend is an asset.(Complex) (b) He helps his friend when he is in danger.(Simple), (c) He does not leave his friend.(Affirmative), (d) A true friend is hardly found.(Active), (e) He is as good as an honest man.(Comparative).
8. Fill in the blanks with tag questions. 1×5=5
(a) Let us have a picnic, _____?
(b) I do not feel fine today, ——?
(c) Let me be alone, ——?
(d) I shall enjoy your company another day, ——?
(e) Please, excuse me for today, _____?
9.Complete the following sentences.1×5=5
(a) Hardly had he reached the station_____.
(b) He speaks as if_____.
(c) I went to Dhaka with a view to_____.
(d) He walked carefully lest_____.
(e) We wish_____.
Part B : Composition(60Marks)
10.Write a paragraph on ‘Your Favourite Teacher’ by answering the questions below.10
(a) Who is your favourite teacher? (b) Why is he favourite to you? (c) What differences do you find between your favourite teacher and others? (d) How does he influence his students in his class? (e) Do you desire to be a teacher like him? Why?
11. Write a short composition on “The Rivers of Bangladesh”. Or, “The Day You Remember Most”. 15
12. Write an application to the principal of your college for a transfer certificate. 10
13. Write a dialogue between two friends about the importance of learning English. 10
14.Complete the following story with the cue.15 There was an old farmer. He had four sons. They were all grown up. But they had no good relation with one another. They were disobedient and always quarrelled