Model Test 01 (Full): Class Eight (অষ্টম শ্রেণী) English 2nd Paper

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words0.5 × 10 = 5

Nowadays, parents are very (a) ______ of the harmful effect of (b) ______ on children. Child psychologists think that (c) ______ physical and mental punishment can be disastrous (d) ______ a child's growth and (e) ______. It may lead to (f) ______ and hatred of the person who (g) ______ the child. Again, if a child (h) ______ punished, he may lack initiative. He may also feel hostile (i) ______ others. So, rude behavior gradually (j) ______ in him.

2. Make five sentences from the substitution table1 × 5 = 5

Choose the correct phrase from the options to complete each sentence.

• is a curse not only to our nation but also all over the world.
• may be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for the private gain.
• occurs in both public and private sectors.
• is trying to control it with iron hand.
• fail to remove it, we will not be able to build 'Sonar Bangla'.

1. a. Corruption ______
2. b. It ______
3. c. It ______
4. d. Our government ______
5. e. If we ______

3. Complete the text with suitable verbs in the right form1 × 5 = 5

• make
• know
• succeed
• neglect
• wait

Time is very valuable. This valuable time (a) ______ for anybody. No power can stop it. It (b) ______ no pause in its course. It is not wise to (c) ______ time. The man who makes the best use of time is sure to (d) ______. All the famous persons of the world have (e) ______ the best use of time. We should follow them.

4. Change the following passage into indirect speech5

The teacher said to the boy, "Why do you make noise in the class? You are not attentive to your lessons." "Sorry, sir," said the boy. "I was asking for a pen to my friend." "Be attentive and listen to what I say."

Rewrite the passage in indirect speech.

5. Change the sentences as directed1 × 5 = 5

Write your transformed sentence.

6. Rewrite the passage using capitalization and punctuation5

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

Rewrite the passage with correct capitals and punctuation marks.

7. Write an e-mail to reserve a train seat8

You want to go to Khulna. For that you need to reserve a train seat of Sundarban Express. Now, write an e-mail to the railway clerk asking him to reserve a seat for you. The e-mail can be sent to abcd123@br.bd. Include: subject line • salutation/greetings • where you like to go • a closing and your name.

8. Write a composition on “My Favourite Hobby”12

Write a composition on “My Favourite Hobby” in about 250 words.