Model Test 11: SSC English 2nd Paper

1. Fill in the blanks with words from the box1 × 10 = 10

• while
• give
• between
• the
• over
• equal
• of
• upon

You may need to change the forms of some words. You may need to use one word more than once.

In a society, all men are not (a) ______ well-off. Some people are very rich (b) ______ some are very poor. (c) ______ unequal distribution of wealth is the main cause (d) ______ it. Many people are often deprived (e) ______ the basic needs of life. The rich always draw a line of contrast (f) ______ themselves and the poor. They look down (g) ______ the poor. They think if (h) ______ poor have riches, they will lose their control (i) ______ them. The poor should be (j) ______ their due rights.

2. Make five sentences using parts from each column1 × 5 = 5

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

• is good for health.
• has long-lasting effect in a man’s life.
• who rises early, finds time to take exercise.
• refreshes both the body and the mind of a person.
• certainly enables a man to begin his day’s work early.

1. a. Early rising ______
2. b. This habit ______
3. c. The man ______
4. d. The morning air ______
5. e. This ______

3. Complete the text with the right form of the verbs1 × 10 = 10

• contribute
• kill
• come
• show
• flee
• involve
• achieve
• have
• be
• take

You may need to change the form.

Today we (a) ______ a free nation. We (b) ______ to take great pains to gain freedom. Our War of Liberation (c) ______ place in 1971. People from all walks of life (d) ______ forward and got (e) ______ in the war directly and indirectly. Many a man (f) ______ in the battlefields. They (g) ______ from the battlefields (h) ______ their back. Rather all of them (i) ______ much to (j) ______ independence.

4. Change the sentences according to directions1 × 10 = 10

1. a. Truthfulness is an admirable quality. (Make exclamatory sentence)
2. b. This virtue makes a man really great. (Make complex sentence)
3. c. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking the truth, we cannot command the confidence of others. (Make simple sentence)
4. d. A lie never lies hidden. (Make affirmative sentence)
5. e. All hate him. (Make negative sentence)
6. f. Nobody likes him. (Make interrogative sentence)
7. g. So all despise him without considering his social status. (Make complex sentence)
8. h. The habit of speaking the truth, therefore, must be formed from the very childhood. (Make compound sentence)
9. i. What a powerful trait truthfulness is! (Make assertive sentence)
10. j. Only truth lasts long. (Make negative sentence)

5. Make tag questions of these statements1 × 5 = 5

Write the tag question at the end of each sentence.

1. a. Great nature, ______?
2. b. But everybody wants to destroy it. ______?
3. c. Hardly anyone tries to protect natural world, ______?
4. d. Nature must receive care from all of us, ______?
5. e. Everything in nature has a priceless life to carry on, ______?

6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both1 × 5 = 5

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses.

1. a. That brought him tremendous _______ (repute) and recognition...
2. b. Indeed Tagore _______ (hard) did anything...
3. c. ..._______ (standard) in his life.
4. d. His Galpaguchha is an _______ (ordinary) literary creation...
5. e. They are about social and _______ (psychology) elements...

7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions1 × 5 = 5

You will be enchanted (a) ______ the beauty of tea gardens in Sylhet. Tall trees clinging (b) ______ the sides of the hills and hillocks look very delightful and charming. Then if you go to see the waterfall of Madhab Kunda (c) ______ the top of the hill, you will be amazed by the crystal clear water coming (d) ______ from a great height and crashing (e) ______ the ground below like garlands of pearls.

8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors1 × 5 = 5

Everybody knows (a) ______ sincerity is the key to success. A sincere person can prosper in life. The man (b) ______ does not follow the rules of sincerity, can never go a long way in the world. Many a man is not conscious of the importance of sincerity for (c) ______ they don’t have the benefit of success. (d) ______, we should be sincere in our work. (e) ______ we are sincere in our work, we will suffer in the long run.

9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary5

i came to dhaka this morning i sent you a telegram before starting from home he said did you receive it in time he asked no i replied

Rewrite the passage with correct capitals and punctuation marks.

10. Write a paragraph on "A Rainy Day" (250 words)10

A rainy day gives us both joy and sorrow. Write a paragraph in 250 words on ‘A Rainy Day’.

11. Write an application to the Headmistress for more facilities in the library10

Suppose, there are very few books in your school library. No books were purchased in the last few years. The students feel the need to have more books in the library because they can take much benefit from the library. Now, write an application to the Headmistress of your school asking for more facilities in the school library.

12. Write a composition on "Tree Plantation"20

Trees are part and parcel of our life and all living beings. Write a short composition on ‘Tree Plantation’ narrating the importance of tree plantation.